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Sailing: Day Two J105 Invitational Regatta
The second day of the Bermuda J105 Invitational Regatta, sponsored by XL, took place yesterday [Nov 21] and saw five races completed in a stiff North Westerly breeze. The opening race of the day was in 13-15 knots with the International Skippers in charge, majority of the fleet picked the southerly side of the course to good effect. The opening race... Read more of this article
San Diego Official: Bermuda Selected For Cup
According to a report from UT San Diego, San Diego Tourism Authority CEO Joe Terzi has confirmed that the 2017 America’s Cup has been awarded to Bermuda. This report follows after one from the Associated Press, who cited an unnamed person “with knowledge of the situation”, and reported that Bermuda has been picked over San Diego to host... Read more of this article
AP Report Says Bermuda Selected For Cup
[Updated] “Bermuda has been picked over San Diego to host the 2017 America’s Cup, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press,” numerous international media outlets are reporting today. “The person spoke on condition of anonymity because defending champion Oracle Team USA, based in San Francisco, hasn’t... Read more of this article
J105 Invitational Regatta Gets Underway
The first day of the 2014 Bermuda J105 Invitational Regatta, sponsored by XL, took place today [Nov 20] and saw two races completed in a light northerly breeze. The first race was for International helms, and Morning Glory [Jason Owen] and Yabsta [Stewart Neff] lead out on the left side of the course, but Sadiiqi [Richard Mitchele] quickly headed right... Read more of this article
J105 Class Preparing For Invitational Regatta
The Bermuda J105 Class is preparing for the second annual Bermuda J105 Invitational Regatta, sponsored by XL. Six teams are lined up for this event to be held November 20th-22nd, 2014, with racing to take place on the waters of the Great Sound in the J105 Class yachts. This event will bring together sailors from the USA, Canada, UK, and Bermuda to form... Read more of this article
Three People Abandon Sailboat After Fire
Three people onboard the sailboat Wooden Heart abandonded the vessel following a fire on the boat, as it was located approximately 240 nautical miles north of Bermuda. The three survivors were picked up by the M/V AM Zenica, and are now en route to Croatia. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda receives a telephone... Read more of this article
Video: Sailor Begins Round The World Journey
77-year-old sailor Dr. Stanley Paris is once again attempting to become the oldest and fastest person to sail solo around the world from Bermuda, starting his journey from the waters off St David’s this afternoon [Nov 15]. The New Zealand-born sailor — who is the father of Alan Paris, who became the first Bermudian sailor to complete a circumnavigation... Read more of this article
77 Year Old To Sail Around The World Solo
After abandoning his first attempt due to issues with his boat, 77-year-old sailor Dr. Stanley Paris is again attempting to become the oldest and fastest person to sail solo around the world from Bermuda, and is presently sailing to the island to begin his journey. Dr. Paris’ blog post detailing his approach to Bermuda today said, “The... Read more of this article
Stefaniuk Wins Bermuda Optimist Sailing Title
Two races were sailed to complete the Bermuda Optimist National and Open Championships from the East End Mini Yacht Club. The shift from the forecasted breeze forced the Principal Race Officer Martin Siese to abandon plans to sail in St George’s Harbour so the fleet returned to the North Shore where they were met by moderate breezes to finish. In... Read more of this article
Day 3 Bermuda Optimist Open Championship
On the third day of the Bermuda Optimist Open Championship, the Race Committee completed 4 races. Offshore of Fort St Catherine had provided confused seas and rolling waves earlier in the regatta but today saw calmer conditions. Each race day has had a different Bermuda sailor leading the fleet around the course. Today it was Tayte Stefaniuk who took... Read more of this article
Sailing: Optimist Nationals & Open Continues
The second day of the Bermuda Optimist National and Open Championship started with a forecast for heavy rain and strong breezes from the south, however the weather had another plan and the first two races of the day saw only about 7 kts. Bermuda sailor Campbell Patton came out and won both of the morning races, and the fleet had to take a break midday... Read more of this article
Sailing: Bermuda Optimist Nationals Underway
The Bermuda Optimist National and Open Championships got underway yesterday [Nov 8] at the East End Mini Yacht Club under blue skies with light breezes. Leading the pack after day one for the Bermuda Nationals, and fresh off a 2nd place finish at the Jr. Gold Cup is Adam Larson, who won two of the four races sailed today. Right on his heels is Tayte... Read more of this article
