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Ceci Wollmann Finishes 10th Overall in China
Bermuda’s Ceci Wollmann has concluded competing in the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, recording a 10th place finish in a field consisting of the best young sailors from around the world. Competing in the Byte CII Women’s One Person Dinghy Race, Wollmann started the day in 9th place overall after seven races, andwhen the day ended... Read more of this article
Six Teams Confirmed For 35th America’s Cup
Six teams have entered the race for the 35th America’s Cup, with the defending champion Oracle Team USA to be challenged by Artemis Racing from Sweden, Ben Ainslie Racing from Great Britain, Emirates Team from New Zealand, Luna Rossa Challenge from Italy as well as Team France. Teams will be given the opportunity to host America’s Cup World Series... Read more of this article
Artemis Launch 2017 America’s Cup Challenge
Sweden will be represented in the 2017 America’s Cup, with Artemis Racing officially launching its challenge at an event in Sweden. Torbjörn Törnqvist, Team Principal of Artemis Racing said: “Sailing is my passion, and I’m very proud to once again represent Sweden in the America’s Cup. Given our experience from the 34th America’s Cup,... Read more of this article
Ceci Wollman Continues At Youth Olympics
Ceci Wollman’s Youth Olympic Games campaign has got off to a mixed start in Nanjing, China with two race days under her belt. From four races the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club sailor is 10th overall. On the opening day Wollman posted a 14th and a 31st after receiving an on water penalty, however she hit back on the second day, “I got a second... Read more of this article
Ceci Wollmann Now In 10th Place In China
Ceci Wollmann was back on the water taking part in the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China. Competing in the Byte CII Women’s One Person Dinghy Race, Wollmann started the day in 23rd place overall after two races, but when the day ended Wollmann was up to 10th place with 52 points. Wollmann finished 2nd in the first race of the day and the... Read more of this article
Evans & Bernard Win Stickers Hendrickson Race
Rockal Evans & Christina Bernard are the 2014 Stickers Hendrickson Memorial Comet Race winners with action taking place off the Mid Atlantic Boat Club. Evans and Bernard finished the three race series with 4 points after recording 2 wins and 2 second place finishes. Stephen Dickinson and his crew Pat Young finished second also with 4 points recording... Read more of this article
Kiwi Broadcaster Backs Island As Cup Venue
Speculation continues to abound over whether Bermuda or San Diego will be announced as the host of the 2017 America’s Cup sailing event, with New Zealand broadcaster 3 News supporting the idea that Bermuda will come out on top before the decision is made, thanks to the need for the event to captivate a more apt European audience. In a recent opinion... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors See Positive Results Overseas
Three Bermuda Optimist Sailors have been away sailing for the summer, representing Bermuda at four regattas in the United States and Canada and earning some very positive results along the way. A spokesperson said, “Adam Larson, Tayte Stefaniuk, and Mikey Wollmann, three young Optimist Sailors, left the island on June 28 to join the Lake Ontario... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Marina To Open This Month
As part of more than a $90 million redevelopment project of The Fairmont Hamilton Princess, the new marina will open this month at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess. The Fairmont Hamilton Princess is holding an open-house on Saturday, August 9 from 2pm to 5pm for people interested in viewing the newly developed marina. There will be lemonade and cookies,... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host World Series Sailing Event
Having made it to the final stage of the America’s Cup bidding process, Bermuda is set to host an America’s Cup World Series racing event regardless of the outcome of the final venue selection, the Government announced this evening. A Government spokesperson said, ‘As the final America’s Cup host venue selection process draws closer,... Read more of this article
Kempe Is 2014 National Match Race Champion
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club [RBYC] Commodore Somers Kempe was crowned the 2014 Bermuda National Match Racing Champion on Saturday [July 26], with the regatta held in Hamilton Harbour in near perfect conditions. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Sailing Association [BSA] organised the event, and it was hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. It was... Read more of this article
Four Teams Reiterate America’s Cup Support
Following the announcement that Team Australia will withdraw from the America’s Cup, four teams — Luna Rossa Challenge, Artemis Racing, Ben Ainslie Racing and Team France – confirmed their full support to the event, regardless from the host venue that will be selected. Bermuda, along with San Diego, is one of the final two venues shortlisted... Read more of this article
