Hashtag: #BermudaSailing
Youth AC: Meet TeamBDA’s Shomari Warner
With a background in boxing and rugby, TeamBDA member Shomari Warner only got his start sailing last June. The 23-year-old sees taking part in the 2017 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup as “a chance to be a part of history in Bermuda”. It has also proven to be a great opportunity for him to meet new people and discover exactly what he is made of –... Read more of this article
Video: Man Overboard In Oracle Training Session
Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill has often spoken about the risks inherent in pushing the boundaries of the sport. The team had another reminder of that on Wednesday when grinder Graeme Spence went overboard in front of the main beam, and fell in the water between the two hulls. Spence was in a vulnerable position, crossing the boat in a tack,... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup: Meet TeamBDA’s Peter Dill
At just 18-years-old Peter Dill is the youngest member of TeamBDA. Recently named Boat Captain, he will be in charge of making sure the team’s AC45f is ready to race in the 2017 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup in June. This is a big responsibility but Peter’s experience as an intern with Oracle Team USA’s shore crew should hold him in good stead. A... Read more of this article
Tucker’s Point Charters Spectator Yacht For AC
Beginning on May 26th, Bermuda will host the 35th America’s Cup and to ensure that guests of Rosewood Tucker’s Point can fully enjoy the experience, the property has chartered the 122 foot-long Mariner III Spectator Yacht each race day. “Guests of the resort can spend the day enjoying exclusive access to the race course while enjoying... Read more of this article
Local Author Releases ‘Tiny Wins America’s Cup’
Elizabeth Mulderig — also known by her pen name Betsy Bermuda — has written a new children’s book entitled “Tiny Wins the America’s Cup in Bermuda”, which details Tiny’s triumphant victory in which he overcomes trials and tribulations including sailing backwards and seasickness. The book is the latest Tiny the Tree Frog adventure... Read more of this article
‘America’s Cup: The Big Show In Bermuda’ Talk
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] Talks series is getting set to present “America’s Cup in High Gear: 2017 & the Big Show in Bermuda” with Jack Griffin on Monday, February 13, beginning at 7.30pm. The event poster says, “Jack Griffin is Editor of Cup Experience, a unique newsletter and website dedicated to audience... Read more of this article
Youth AC: Meet TeamBDA’s Owen Siese
Last month Owen Siese was named TeamBDA’s Team Manager for the 2017 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. This role will see the 21-year-old work alongside the Skipper to ensure all aspects of team’s preparations are on schedule and on target. Growing up, Owen attended Somerset Primary and Warwick Academy. He was in the midst of completing his Mathematics... Read more of this article
Oracle Skipper Spithill Encouraged By Results
An extended series of practice racing has concluded in Bermuda with skipper Jimmy Spithill saying the team has added to its knowledge base through competition against the other Bermuda based teams. “Anytime you get to simulate real race conditions, with the America’s Cup Race Committee [Iain Murray, Melanie Roberts] here, it pushes the whole team... Read more of this article
Team Japan Skipper: Practice Racing Is Valuable
Blue skies and good winds set up another very useful day of practice racing on Bermuda’s Great Sound for the four teams already calling Bermuda home – Oracle Team USA, SoftBank Team Japan, Land Rover BAR and Artemis Racing. Dean Barker, SoftBank Team Japan’s CEO and Skipper talked about why practice racing is valuable, even five months out from... Read more of this article
Youth AC: Meet TeamBDA’s Mackenzie Cooper
Mackenzie Cooper was recently named the Skipper of TeamBDA for the 2017 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, an opportunity that he calls “a dream come true”. The 22-year-old went to Warwick Academy before attending Tabor Academy in the US. He is presently taking a year off from St. Mary’s College of Maryland to prepare with TeamBDA. The Southampton... Read more of this article
20 Superyachts Enter 2017 AC Regatta Thus Far
The America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta will be one of the highlights of the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda in 2017, and so far 20 superyachts have registered to compete. Some of the world’s most beautiful yachts will be given the perfect stage on which to perform on Bermuda’s crystal clear waters from 13th to 15th June, and there is still time... Read more of this article
Youth Sailors Return Home After Winning In NZ
The Minister of Social Development and Sports Sylvan Richards, Junior Minister Nandi Outerbridge, MP Jeff Sousa and Senator Renee Ming welcomed home young Bermudian sailors Ahzai Smith and Christopher Raymond who both won their respective fleets in the Forward Sailing O’pen Cup in New Zealand last week. Related Stories Bermuda Sailors Continue... Read more of this article
