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Final Countdown To Apex Group Bermuda SailGP
The Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix will kick off this weekend. Tickets are selling fast and there’s still time to buy tickets. A spokesperson said, “The sporting event of the season, the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, kicks off a weekend of sailing excellence and entertainment from this Saturday. “A practical guide to the weekend’s... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Sail GP Press Conference
The Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix is holding a press conference to unveil details about the upcoming event in Bermuda. Related Stories Video: Team Capsizes During Sail GP Practice Video: 2024 Bermuda Sail GP Day Two Video: Team Capsizes During SailGP Practice Video: SailGP Hosts Press Conference Video: SailGP Highlights Tre Maxwell Video: SailGP... Read more of this article
Newport Race Unveils New Starting Location
The Newport Bermuda Race introduced a new starting point at Fort Adams State Park. A spokesperson said, “For the first time in its 118-year history, the Newport Bermuda Race proudly unveils a new starting location just off the shoreline of Fort Adams State Park. This exciting shift in venue provides an opportunity to celebrate and cheer on the... Read more of this article
BCAA Implements No-Fly Zone For SailGP Event
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] has announced a temporary no-fly zone over the Great Sound that will take effect during this month’s Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix. A spokesperson said, “The restriction will cover the airspace above and around the racing event, as illustrated in the diagram below, and will be in force from 2nd... Read more of this article
Christian Ebbin Guides St. George’s To Victory
Bermudian sailor Christian Ebbin helped the St. George’s School A Boat win the Nessa O’Day sailing qualifier in Bristol, Rhode Island, on Sunday [April 28]. Ebbin helmed the boat in the Northeast District Champ qualifier, which was hosted by Portsmouth Abbey School. St. George’s won the regatta with 31 points, with Ebbin collecting 20... Read more of this article
SailGP Teams Partner With Local Clubs
The ten SailGP teams competing in the upcoming Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix – taking place at Morgan’s Point on May 4-5 – have partnered with local clubs and community groups as part of the global league’s ‘Adopt a Club’ program. A spokesperson said, “Through the program – which is part of the global league’s youth and community... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Continue Competing In France
The French Olympic Week continues for sailors in France. Campbell Patton started the day in 4th place, and finishes of 27th, 12th, and 10th saw him drop to 8th place with 100 net points. Sebastian Kempe remained in 18th place, Kempe would cross the line 7th, 28th, and then 15th and he has 141 net points, and Benn Smith fell one spot to 39th place... Read more of this article
Sloop Foundation ‘Cannot Undertake Usual Plan’
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation said they “cannot undertake its usual plan starting 1 July 2024 due to financial constraints” and noted that their main fundraising event ‘Pirates of Bermuda’ is taking place this Sunday, and encouraged people to support it. A spokesperson said, “After 18 years of providing successful programmes... Read more of this article
SailGP’s Initiative ‘Inspire’ Returns To Bermuda
SailGP’s community, education and outreach initiative, Inspire, returns to Bermuda next week, ahead of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix on May 4-5. A spokesperson said, “SailGP, the world’s most exciting racing on water, founded the Inspire initiative to help diversify the sport for young people, without any race, gender, or socioeconomic... Read more of this article
Trittel Discusses Spain’s Season 4 Turnaround
Prior to the Bermuda event, Spanish wing trimmer Florian Trittel reflects on Spain’s Season 4 transformation and their goal of securing their spot in the Grand Final. A spokesperson said, “Ahead of Bermuda, we catch up with Spanish wing trimmer Florian Trittel on Spain’s Season 4 turnaround, contending with the top tier teams and defending... Read more of this article
United States SailGP Appoints Evan Aras
The United States SailGP Team has appointed Evan Aras as interim head coach, taking over from Mark Ivey, and Aras will make his coaching debut in Bermuda at the Apex Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, May 4 – 5. A spokesperson said, “Aras is a former two-time national champion at Georgetown University. He coached Team USA’s 49er team at the 2016... Read more of this article
Traffic: Railway Trail Closure For SailGP Event
The Ministry of Public Works is informing the public that the Railway Trail between George’s Bay Road and Elm Lane will be closed to accommodate the SailGP event. A Government spokesperson said, “This section of the Railway Trail will be closed from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 and from 11:00 am to 6:30 pm on Sunday, May 5th,... Read more of this article
Sailors Continue Strong Showing In France
The third day of racing at the French Olympic Week in Hyères, France, incorporating the Last Chance Regatta to qualify to compete at the Paris Olympics, sees all three Bermuda sailors in the top 40 in the ILCA 7 Fleet. Campbell Patton holding one of the spots as he continues to lead the Bermuda fleet in 4th place overall. Only one race was sailed... Read more of this article
Sailing: Frith Wins Alan Frith Memorial Regatta
The 2024 Comet racing season got underway in St. George’s Harbor with five boats going to the start line for the Alan Frith Memorial Regatta. Alan Frith with his crew Sarah Frith sailed to victory in Orion on the day as they recorded three wins and a second-place finish on the day to finish with 3 points as sailors are allowed to drop a race. Pole... Read more of this article
“Which Team Has Best Chance Of Winning?”
SailGP’s third visit to Bermuda is fast approaching, and the organization has provided an advanced analysis, looking at which team has the best chance of winning. A spokesperson said, “SailGP’s third visit to the iconic island of Bermuda is fast approaching, with the event marking the 11th stop on Season 4’s record-breaking calendar. With just... Read more of this article
Teams Finalize Crews For Bermuda Sail GP
With the Bermuda SailGP approaching, teams have finalized their crew line-ups, ahead of the event which will be held next month. A SailGP report said, “Bermuda is fast approaching and the countdown to Season 4’s 11th event is on, with teams posting their full crew line-ups. “Key changes see former U.S. grinder Cooper Dressler join the... Read more of this article
