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Vessel Diverts After Becoming Dismasted
The vessel Molto Bene recently diverted to Bermuda after becoming dismasted on a voyage from Maryland to the U.S. Virgin Islands, arriving in St. George’s after losing her mast some 320 miles southwest of Bermuda. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Tuesday December 13 at 6.40am, the 42 foot sloop MOLTO BENE with... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Begin Competing In Florida
The 2016 Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta hosted by the Coral Reef Yacht Club got underway in Florida with Bermuda sailors in action. After three races on the first day in the Laser Radial Fleet, Benn Smith is in third with 10 points, this after winning the first race, Smith then finished 2nd in the second race, before closing out with a 7th... Read more of this article
Wollmanns Finish 8th In World Championships
Bermuda Olympian Ceci Wollmann and her brother Mikey Wollmann concluded competing in the 46th AON Youth Sailing World Championships in Auckland, New Zealand. On the final day of the Nacra 15 Open Class, the Wollmanns moved up two places to end the competition in 8th, while Tim Mourniac & Charles Dorange from France were crowned the first Nacra 15... Read more of this article
Official America’s Cup Photographic Prints
The first round of images to be released by LookBermuda as part of its official license from the America’s Cup Event Authority are from the 2015 Bermuda World Series races, and feature aerial photography by Jean-Pierre Rouja and racecourse action shots by Chris Burville and Steven Flood. A spokesperson said, “LookBermuda has always looked for... Read more of this article
Lir Bermuda Launches New Retail Website
Lir Bermuda has announced that it has launched its new retail website, allowing customers to place orders for a number of brands of sailing and active wear. A spokesperson said, “Lir Bermuda launched in September 2016 specializes in supplying premium active wear and sailing brands for men, women and children, corporate clients and corporate events. “The... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: International Moth Regatta
For the second consecutive year, England’s Rob Greenhalgh successfully defended the MS Amlin International Moth Regatta, hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Last year Greenhalgh entered the final day trailing Rashley by 1 point. He then went out and won four races to score an 8-point victory. Greenhalgh finished 3rd in the final race to Fletcher-Scott’s... Read more of this article
Rob Greenhalgh Repeats At 2016 Moth Regatta
England’s Rob Greenhalgh is a hard man to bet against when there’s money on the line. Just ask Chris Rashley or Dylan Fletcher-Scott. For the second consecutive year, Greenhalgh came through when it mattered most and successfully defended the MS Amlin International Moth Regatta hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. “I’m satisfied with the... Read more of this article
Sail Training To Be Available Aboard Tall Ships
People in Bermuda can enjoy sail training opportunities on many of the international tall ships that will be visiting the island next summer for a Tall Ships Festival, with no prior sailing experience necessary. The 7,000 nautical mile race circumnavigating the North Atlantic Ocean and visiting six countries will start in Royal Greenwich, UK in April... Read more of this article
Greenhalgh Is New Leader At Moth Regatta
England’s Rob Greenhalgh, the defending champion at the MS Amlin International Moth Regatta, overtook countryman Dylan Fletcher-Scott today for the overall lead in epic conditions on Great Sound. Greenhalgh [pictured below] is the third overall leader of the regatta. Ireland’s Rory Fitzpatrick led after Day 1 and Fletcher-Scott after Day 2. Four... Read more of this article
Sailing Vessel Arrives Safely In St. Maarten
The Canadian vessel Exception has arrived safely in St. Maarten after not reporting its position for several days, which lead the U.S. Coast Guard to land in Bermuda yesterday [Dec 6] as part off their search mission for the boat, which departed Bermuda on November 27. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “The sailing vessel... Read more of this article
Video: Fletcher-Scott Takes Lead At Moth Regatta
Dylan Fletcher-Scott, England’s representative in the 49er Class at last summer’s Rio Olympics, grabbed the overall lead at the MS Amlin International Moth Regatta yesterday after posting a pair of first-place finishes in the regatta hosted by Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Fletcher-Scott who placed 6th in the 49er Class, holds the overall lead with... Read more of this article
U.S. Coast Guard Conducting Search For Sailor
[Updated] The U.S. Coast Guard touched down in Bermuda this afternoon [Dec 6], with the aircraft taking part in a search mission for a Canadian-flagged boat which departed Bermuda on November 27th heading to Puerto Rico. The Duty Officer at the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre said, “The U.S. Coast Guard are currently searching for the 34ft... Read more of this article
