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BUEI Talks: ‘On Track With America’s Cup 2016′
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will present “On Track with America’s Cup 2016″ by Jack Griffin, the editor of Cup Experience, “a unique newsletter and website dedicated to audience engagement for the America’s Cup.” The event will take place on Monday, May 9 at 7.30pm. The event poster says, “Jack’s... Read more of this article
Phaedo3 Smashes Bermuda To Plymouth Record
The crew of the Phaedo3 have shattered the transatlantic record from Bermuda to Plymouth, UK; finishing the route in a time of 5 days 11 hours 57 minutes and 17 seconds, breaking the old record of 14 days. Those onboard for the record-breaking race included Lloyd Thornburg, Brian Thompson, Simon Fisher, Pete Cumming, Sam Goodchild, and Paul Allen. Their... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup Profile: Peter Dill
In the latest of a series of profiles of members of Bermuda’s team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, we spotlight Peter Dill, who provided insight into the dedication and training that it takes to represent one’s country at the very highest of levels. A current Warwick Academy student, Mr. Dill says that the event is “a chance... Read more of this article
Saltus Holds Special Assembly For Ceci Wollman
She may have qualified for the Olympics and been selected to race for Bermuda in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, but like any student Ceci Wollman still has exams to take. This week, the Saltus Grammar School student will sit down with her class mates and take her Advanced Placement [AP] exams with the hope of doing well enough to be accepted into... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup Profile: Owen Siese
In the latest of a series of profiles of members of Bermuda’s team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, we spotlight Owen Siese, who provided insight into the dedication and training that it takes to represent one’s country at the very highest of levels. A former Somerset Primary and Warwick Academy student, Mr. Siese says taking part... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup Profile: Philip Hagen
In the second of a series of profiles of members of Bermuda’s team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, we spotlight Philip Hagen, who provided insight into the dedication and training that it takes to represent one’s country at the very highest of levels. The 19-year-old student says that he expects the upcoming event “will leave... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup Profile: Emily Nagel
In the first of a series of profiles of members of Bermuda’s team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, we spotlight Emily Nagel, who provided insight into the dedication and training that it takes to represent one’s country at the very highest of levels. A former Somersfield Academy student, 22-year-old Ms. Nagel says that she wants to... Read more of this article
Video: Team BDA Set To Begin Training Schedule
Members of Team BDA – Bermuda’s entry into the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup – are gearing up for tough training sessions to get them ship-shape for racing. Between June and September, the Team will be training on the water and off for more than 40 days in gruelling physical drills and technical exercises. These summer sessions will be the first... Read more of this article
Bermuda Container Line Donates To Saltus
Bermuda Container Line Ltd recently made a donation to Saltus Grammar School, which allowed for the school’s students to participate in the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s youth at sea learning program. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Container Line Ltd presented a cheque to Mrs. Anna Ridgeway, Enrichment Coordinator and Teacher of History at... Read more of this article
Possible Rat Infestation, “Delirious” Solo Sailor
A 79-year-old lone sailor was transported to hospital after arriving in Bermuda in a “somewhat delirious” state, with the sailor having reported a “possible infestation of rats onboard preventing him from gaining sleep or access to the cabin area.” After arriving under police escort and taken to quarantine in Convict Bay, an... Read more of this article
Sailing: Chase Cooper Helps Tabor Academy Win
Bermudian sailor Chase Cooper and his team representing the Tabor Academy “Seawolves” [Marion, Mass] won the New England School Sailing Association [NESSA] Fleet Racing Championships this past weekend in Cranston, Rhode Island. The “Seawolves” were one of 16 teams out of a field of 52 to qualify for the Championship. Each qualifying school fielded... Read more of this article
Antigua Bermuda “Dress Rehearsal” Underway
Lloyd Thornburg’s MOD70 Phaedo3, skippered by Brian Thompson, left Antigua on Wednesday [April 20] at noon local time bound for Bermuda, a 945 nautical mile journey. The team are planning to establish a course record from Antigua to Bermuda, prior to the inaugural Antigua to Bermuda Race, which will be run in May 2017. After a hearty breakfast... Read more of this article
