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Over 160 Boats Registered For Newport Race
The Newport Bermuda Race, a 635-nautical mile open-ocean challenge, has thus far attracted a field of over 160 registered boats for its 2024 edition, which is set to commence on June 21st. The organizer’s website notes, “Organized by the Bermuda Race Foundation, the 635-mile biennial Newport Bermuda Race is the oldest regularly scheduled... Read more of this article
Evans Helps Black Magic Win In Australia
Rockal Evans was in the boat Black Magic skippered by Mark Tolhurst competing in the International 5.5m Australia Championships. In the scratch series which saw a total of seven races sailed, Evans and crew finished third tied on 18 points with second-place finisher John Bacon sailing Ku-Ring-Gai, the class was won by Thomas Spithill sailing Rhapsody. In... Read more of this article
SailGP Expands Impact League Judging Panel
SailGP revealed an extension of its judging panel for the Impact League, with the addition of judges from the world of football and motorsport. A spokesperson said, “Joining the purpose-driven league are Kelly Simmons, former Director of the Women’s Professional Game at the Football Association [FA], Ellen Jones, Head of ESG at Formula 1,... Read more of this article
Endeavour Releases Impact Report
Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that builds self-confidence and life skills by engaging diverse youth across Bermuda in experiential learning through sailing, released its 2022 Impact Report. A spokesperson said, “The report illuminates Endeavour’s hands-on learning activities that help students learn by doing as they explore Science,... Read more of this article
SailGP Introduces Women’s Accelerator Program
SailGP, in partnership Apex Group, has introduced the league’s first-ever Women’s Accelerator Program, which aims “to increase representation of women at senior management levels, working towards driving more inclusive decision making through the league and the wider sport.” A spokesperson said, “SailGP, a global leader in... Read more of this article
Kempe, Patton & Smith Competing In Australia
On the third day of the ILCA World Championship Sailing Regatta in Australia, Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe, Campbell Patton, and Malcolm Smith were in action. The day featured three races, bringing the total number of races in the series to six, with 151 sailors competing. Sebastian Kempe is leading the group from Bermuda, ranking 84th overall with... Read more of this article
Three Sailors Continue Competing In Australia
The ILCA World Championship Sailing Regatta, organized by Adelaide Sailing Club at West Beach in Australia, continues, with Bermuda sailors Sebastian Kempe, Campbell Patton, and Malcolm Smith in action On the second day of racing, a single race took place, bringing the total series races to three in a field comprising 151 sailors. Sebastian Kempe currently... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Compete In ILCA World Regatta
Three Bermuda sailors – Sebastian Kempe, Campbell Patton, and Malcolm Smith — are participating in the ILCA World Championship Sailing Regatta, hosted by Adelaide Sailing Club at West Beach, Australia. On the first day, within a group of 151 competitors, Campbell Patton was the leading sailor from Bermuda, ranking 84th with a total of... Read more of this article
Youth Sailor Matteo Cervino Wins In Italy
Matteo Cervino won the first ILCA Zonal selection of 2024, in the ILCA 6 class, with first and second place races carried out on Sunday in Livorno, Italy, thereby qualifying him for the first Italian selection of the Italian Cup circuit to be held in the Marina di Ragusa, Sicily, Italy from the 9th-12th February. He was accompanied by his coach Marco... Read more of this article
Whitney Students Create Bermuda Fitted Dinghy
[Updated with video] A group of M3 students at Whitney Institute are completing the construction of a life-size Bermuda Fitted Dinghy in a classroom project led by Design and Technology teacher Neil Phillips with the assistance of tradition bearer and master carpenter Milton Hill. A government spokesperson said, “Tradition Bearers is a joint... Read more of this article
Kempe, Patton Finish Australian Championships
Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton wrapped up their participation in the Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Laser Championships 2024, hosted by the George’s River Sailing Club. The final day witnessed the completion of four races, with Kempe competing in the gold fleet. His strongest performance of the day was a 38th-place finish, securing... Read more of this article
Sailing: Kempe & Patton In 34th And 10th Place
Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton were back in action competing in the Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Laser Championships 2023 hosted by the George’s River Sailing Club. Kempe — who is competing in the Gold Fleet — had a 34th-place finish in the only race of the day, and is 36th overall with 116 net points. Patton is competing... Read more of this article
Kempe & Patton Continue Event In Australia
Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton were back in action competing in the Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Laser Championships 2023 hosted by the George’s River Sailing Club. Only one race was able to be sailed on the day in the ILCA 7 Class, Kempe fell six places from his starting position of 31st to 37th with 82 net points, while Patton... Read more of this article
Sailing: Kempe & Patton Compete In Australia
The Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Laser Championships 2023 hosted by the George’s River Sailing Club got underway with Sebastian Kempe, and Campbell Patton both competing. After five races in the ILCA 7 Class Kempe is in 31st with 95 points, and Patton is 65th with 143 points. Kempe leads the Under-21 Division, he leads Theodor Middelthon... Read more of this article
Sir Ben Ainslie Steps Down As SailGP Driver
Sir Ben Ainslie has announced he is stepping down as driver of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team. Ainslie will continue his role as CEO of Emirates GBR but will hand over the wheel to double Olympic Gold medallist and America’s Cup teammate Giles Scott MBE. Speaking after his final SailGP Event as driver in Dubai, Ainslie said it was “time... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Conclude 2023 Orange Bowl
The TUUCI Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta came to an end in Florida, with four more races were sailed in the Optimist Fleet taking the series to twelve races. Evan Davis led the Bermuda fleet, with 332 net points finishing in 93rd place. Aiden Mahoney finished in 145th with 512 net points, while Calypso Coulter finished in 176th place with 488... Read more of this article
