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Photos: Two More Tall Ships Visit Bermuda
Bermuda has been visited by two more tall ships recently, with the Gulden Leeuw and Regina Maris each making an appearance in the island’s waters. The Gulden Leeuw website said, “We are a family organisation, and we have realised our dream together. The Gulden Leeuw is a large, sturdy sailing ship reminiscent of the 1930s with the deck layout... Read more of this article
Ten People Complete Endeavour Programme
The Endeavour Maritime Career Springboard Programme recently hosted their sixth cohort of ten young Bermudians aged 16 to 34 years old, who took part in the programme which aims to prepare Bermudians for working in the maritime industry. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that engages diverse youth across Bermuda in... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Five Tall Ships Visit Bermuda
Bermuda has been visited by a number of tall ships in recent weeks, with the Pelican of London, Thor Heyerdahl, Sorlandet, Thalassa, and Eye of the Wind each making an appearance in the island’s waters. For all of our coverage of tall ships in Bermuda, click here. Click to enlarge photos: #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1... Read more of this article
Elijah Samuels Returns On Tall Ship ‘Sørlandet’
The world’s largest fully operational tall ship, the Sørlandet, docked in Hamilton, with Bermudian Elijah Samuels on board. A spokesperson said, “Beach Education are very excited to confirm that the world’s largest fully operational tall ship, the Sørlandet, will be docking in Hamilton on Thursday, March 9 and departing on March 15. The... Read more of this article
Rockal Evans Helps Crew Finish 3rd In Australia
Rockal Evans was a member of the crew of Black Magic taking part in the 5.5 Australia National Championships. The Regatta consisted of a nine-race series, with Black Magic skippered by James MacPhail finishing 3rd with 21 points. John Bacon skippering Ku-Ring-Gai won the regatta with 14 points, while Tom Spithill sailing Rhapsody finished second with... Read more of this article
Bermuda-Lorient Pure Ocean Challenge In May
The fourth edition of the Pure Ocean Challenge, between Bermuda and Lorient, will set off on 7th May, it has been announced. A spokesperson said, “Organised by the Pure Ocean Foundation, Absolute Dreamer and Advanced Tracking, entries are now open for the multi-class event where entrants will try and beat a record crossing time that has stood... Read more of this article
WMRT Announce Bermuda Gold Cup In 2023
The World Match Racing Tour [WMRT] announced their 2023 sailing schedule, which the organisation said includes the Bermuda Gold Cup in October. The spokesperson said, “The World Match Racing Tour [WMRT] today announced its 2023 world championship season with a fifteen-event schedule across ten countries, including the return of founding Tour events... Read more of this article
Photos: Alexander Von Humboldt II Visits
The Alexander Von Humboldt II recently sailed into Bermuda, stopping in Hamilton. The Sail Training International website said, “Alexander Von Humboldt II has been sailing the high seas since 2011. Like its predecessor Alexander Von Humboldt, Alex-2 is a civilian squarerigger offering tall ship voyages for everyone, regardless of previous experience.... Read more of this article
Evans Helps Win Port Hacking Race in Australia
David Doherty’s TP52 Matador with Rockal Evans onboard claimed line honours and wins on IRC and ORC in the Port Hacking Race in Australia. A fleet of 14 boats took on the race which featured as part of the 2022/23 Ocean Pointscore and Combined Pointscore. On a hot and sunny day in Sydney, the fleet set off from Sydney Harbour in a 5-11 knot NNE breeze,... Read more of this article
Hocking Leads Bermuda Fleet In Argentina
Bermuda sailors were back on the water as the 58° Semana Internacional del Yachting Regatta continued in Argentina. Day five sailors split into different divisions, they would all sail two more races held taking the series to eleven races. Trystan Hocking is once again the Bermuda fleet leader in the gold fleet, he is in 58th with 202 net points, James... Read more of this article
Nine Sailors Continue Competing In Argentina
The 58° Semana Internacional del Yachting Regatta continued in Argentina with the nine Bermuda sailors back on the water, with three more races held taking the series to nine races. James Ganal now leads the Bermuda fleet, he is in 55th with 130 net points, Trystan Hocking is 65th with 142 net points, Shiloh Cruickshank is 71st, with 149 net points,... Read more of this article
Sailors Continue Competing In Argentina
The nine Bermuda sailors went back on the water competing in Argentina as the 58° Semana Internacional del Yachting Regatta continued. Following a day of team racing. two more races took place in a fleet of more than 200 sailors in the Optimist Fleet. Trystan Hocking continues to lead the Bermuda fleet, he is in 71st with 90 net points, he finished... Read more of this article
