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Endeavour Trains Seventh Springboard Cohort
Earlier this year, Endeavour collaborated with Bermuda College’s APACE to train 11 young Bermudians for maritime careers through the Maritime Career Springboard Programme. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that engages diverse youth across Bermuda in experiential education that builds their self-confidence and... Read more of this article
Tribute Paid To Late Sailor Penny Simmons
Bermudian sailor Penny Simmons has been hailed as a “true sailing legend” with an “indomitable spirit” after passing away last month. He was aged 85. Simmons represented Bermuda at four Olympic Games in two classes of boat: Dragons and 470s. He was an active member of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club for several decades. Simmons, who was inducted... Read more of this article
McNiven Wins IOD North American Championship
Four more races in the International One Design [IOD] North American championship took place on the Great Sound. After a total of eight races, Bill McNiven was crowned the champion with 13 net points, this after finishing third in three races on the day, he also finished 2nd in a race. Ned Johnston won three races on the day and this pushed him into... Read more of this article
IOD North American Championship Day One
The International One Design [IOD] North American Championship got underway in the Great Sound. After four races on day one, Bill McNiven leads the fleet with 5 net points, this after winning the first three races, and then he finished 2nd in the fourth race of the day. Craig Davis who won the final race of the day is in second place with 10 net points,... Read more of this article
Ebbin & Tulane Finish 7th In Danmark Trophy
Due to a lack of consistent wind at the Danmark Trophy no races were completed on the second day, however Christian Ebbin and his Tulane sailing teammates finished seventh overall in the race for the Danmark Trophy with 143 total points through eight races. Ebbin sailed the Tulane B class boat, with his crew Sabrina Anderson finished 7th with 64 points. The... Read more of this article
Vieira & Rodrigues Jr Help Eckerd Finish Fourth
Jordan Vieira, Paul Rodrigues Jr and their Eckerd College sailing teammates took to the water to compete in the Charleston Fall Interconference. Eckerd College finished 4th overall out of 11 schools, with 106 points. Vieira — sailing the Eckerd A division boat — had a split crew with Avery Guck and Lily Schwartz sharing the duties, they... Read more of this article
Evans Finishes 5th In America’s Cup E-Series
Bermudian sailor Rockal Evans finished 5th in the America’s Cup E-Series Grand Final in Barcelona. The organisation said, “The America’s Cup has concluded its first-ever esports season, the America’s Cup e-Series, with a thrilling Grand Final event in Barcelona that saw eSailingCentral emerge victorious, claiming the coveted e-Series... Read more of this article
Video: SailGP Highlights Keeron Wilson
Bermudian Keeron Wilson’s inspiring journey as a boatbuilder at SailGP Technologies in Southampton, England, has been spotlighted in a recent video. At just 25 years old, Mr Wilson has found success as a full-time technical team member for SailGP, having moved to the UK nearly a year ago. His path into the industry began with a scholarship to... Read more of this article
Curtis & Tucker Win Hendrickson Memorial Race
Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker are the 2024 Lawrence Stickers Hendrickson Memorial comet race regatta champions following racing off the Mid Atlantic Sailboat Club. Curtis and Tucker won all three races on the day to finish with 3 points, with Dale Brangman and his crew Mikki Brangman finishing second with 6 points, and Gladwin Lambert and his crew... Read more of this article
Aspen Sponsors Women’s Match Racing Regatta
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and World Match Racing Tour today announced re-insurer Aspen as title sponsor of the new Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Racing Regatta to take place alongside the 71st Bermuda Gold Cup from 29 October to 3 November in Hamilton Harbour. A spokesperson said, “It is the first time that Bermuda will host two world-class... Read more of this article
Friths Win Kacy Simons Memorial Comet Regatta
The comet class moved to the waters of the Mid Atlantic Sailboat Club, with seven boats going to the startline for the Kacy Simons Memorial Regatta. Allan Frith and his crew Sarah Frith won the first three races, they finished 2nd in the final race, sailors are allowed to throw out a race so the Friths finished with 3 points, Maxwell Curtis and his... Read more of this article
Ebbin Wins Sugar Bowl Open For Tulane
Christian Ebbin was back in action for Tulane University as the school hosted the Allstate Sugar Bowl Open, winning the regatta with 64 points. Along with Tulane, the field included the College of Charleston, Florida State, Jacksonville, Rice, Stanford, Texas A&M, Cal-Berkeley, and Wisconsin. Coming into the final day of racing, Ebbin and his crew... Read more of this article
