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Kempe Climbs Leaderboard Again In Spain
The fifth day of competition concluded today at the 2024 ILCA Under 21 European Championships & Open European Trophy in Majorca, Spain, organized by Reial Club Nàutic de Pollença. The day started with a two-hour postponement onshore due to a lack of wind. Sailors including Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe were only called to the water for their first... Read more of this article
Kempe Moves Up The Leaderboard In Spain
The fourth day of competition at the 2024 ILCA Under 21 European Championships & Open European Trophy in Majorca, Spain, was graced with favorable sailing conditions. The day witnessed a mix of highs and lows within the fleets, resulting in some shifts at the top of the championships standings. Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe is competing in the ILCA... Read more of this article
Sebastian Kempe Sails Into Gold Fleet In Spain
The third day of competition of the 2024 ILCA Under 21 European Championships & Open European Trophy concluded after a long day on the water and two new races added to the scores. Hosted by Reial Club Nàutic Port de Pollença in Majorca, Spain, the event has drawn 202 sailors from 36 nations, including Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe. Kempe had... Read more of this article
Kempe Competes In ILCA U21 Championship
The second day of racing at the 2024 ILCA Under 21 European Championships & Open European Trophy drew to a close in Majorca, Spain. This year’s event has attracted 202 sailors, with 137 competing in ILCA 7 including Sebastian Kempe, and 65 in ILCA 6, representing 36 nations, including 28 from Europe. The day began with a one-hour postponement... Read more of this article
SailGP Ranks 5th In Fast Company List
SailGP ranked fifth in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 list. A spokesperson said, “SailGP, one of the fastest growing global sports and entertainment leagues, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. In its first time entering, SailGP secured a No.... Read more of this article
Rockal Evans Helps Matador Win In Australia
David Doherty’s Matador with Bermuda’s Rockal Evans on board took the win in a closely fought Act 1 of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup over the ten-boat fleet, sailed from the Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia. The tight racing, mini-battles throughout the fleet, and great tests of boat handling were the perfect start to what is set to be a hard-raced... Read more of this article
Kempe Wins Opening Trophy Race In Spain
Yesterday [March 18] marked the beginning of racing at the 2024 ILCA under 21 European championships & open European trophy in Majorca, Spain, hosted by Reial Club Nàutic Port de Pollença, which saw Sebastian Kempe begin competing. Kempe made a dream start to the regatta, in a field of 137 ILCA 7 men, winning the first race, and finished 20th... Read more of this article
Photos: Endeavour Launches Career Programme
Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that engages diverse youth across Bermuda in experiential learning that builds their self-confidence and life skills, partnered with the Bermuda College Athora Division of Professional and Career Education to prepare Bermudian youth for working in the maritime sector. A spokesperson said, “The Endeavour... Read more of this article
Apex Joins Sail Grand Prix As Title Sponsor
SailGP and the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced the return of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix on May 4-5, 2024, with Apex Group stepping in as the Title Sponsor and Official Financial Solutions Partner. A spokesperson said, “SailGP and the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] return with the world’s most exciting racing on water set to take... Read more of this article
RBYC Announces 72nd Bermuda Gold Cup
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club [RBYC] announced the 72nd Bermuda Gold Cup, part of the World Match Racing Tour, taking place from October 28 to November 3, 2024. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club [RBYC] is delighted to announce the 72nd edition of the Bermuda Gold Cup, a world championship stage of the World Match Racing Tour, to... Read more of this article
Stephen Dickinson Wins UK Club Regatta
Stephen Dickinson took to the waters off the Burghfield Sailing Club in Reading. Sailing in the winter warmer 2024 solo PM series, Dickinson won his first regatta, finishing second in the first race and winning the second race. Richard Goss was second, while Richard Willetts placed third. Related Stories Rachael Betschart Wins SailGP Inspire Kempe... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Three Tall Ships Visit Bermuda
[Updated with video] Three different tall ships – SS Solandet, Alexander Von Humboldt II, and Eye of the Wind – recently visited Bermuda, stopping in both St George’s and Hamilton. You can view a photo gallery below, and all our coverage of tall ships here. Related Stories Photos: Two More Tall Ships Visit... Read more of this article
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
