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90 Min Video: SailGP Racing In Bermuda Day #1
[Updated] The first day of the SailGP presented by Hamilton Princess is being held today [May 14] and you can tune in and watch the action live below. The competition features teams from Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, and France, with their high tech foiling F50 catamarans capable of speeds... Read more of this article
Nine-Strong F50 Fleet Takes To Racecourse
SailGP’s nine-strong fleet has hit the racecourse for the first time ahead of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, which gets underway today [May 14] The nine high-speed, one design F50 catamarans took to the water for competitive practice racing in choppy conditions. SailGP stalwarts Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand and Championship defenders... Read more of this article
SSL Gold Cup Sailing Event Starts On May 19th
Organizers announced that racing is less than one week away from the first starting signal in the SSL Gold Cup. A total of 8 teams will be in Switzerland, and SSL Team Bermuda is of the first two teams competing in Round 1, Group 1, alongside SSL Team Antigua & Barbuda. The SSL Gold Cup will start on May 19th with the Qualifying Series in Grandson,... Read more of this article
Photos: SailGP Teams Final Practice Sessions
The Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess is set to get underway today [May 14], with a fleet of high-speed, F50 catamarans to compete in the event, which will be broadcast internationally. The competition features teams from Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, and France and... Read more of this article
Japan’s Team May Not Enter SailGP Season 3
Japan Driver Nathan Outteridge has issued an urgent plea for financial backing and said the team “may not be able to enter Season 3 if it does not receive support.” It comes after the news that Japan would sit out the first three events of the season to allow fully-funded newcomer teams Canada and Switzerland to enter the league. There are... Read more of this article
Video: SailGP Hosts Press Conference
The Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess will take place tomorrow [May 14] and Sunday [May 15] in Bermuda, with a press conference held today [May 13] showcasing the event and providing a preview of some of the expected action. Bernews will have full coverage of the SailGP event this weekend, and you can view all our coverage of SailGP... Read more of this article
Special Ferry Service To SailGP Event
Sailing fans in the East End can enjoy a traffic-free journey this weekend with a non-stop ferry to the Bermuda SailGP, which will be held in the west end. A spokesperson said, “If you live in St. George’s skip the hour-long drive toward the West End and instead hop on the island’s water taxi to transport you from Penno’s Wharf in St. George’s... Read more of this article
SailGP Unveil Season Three Design Collection
“Diversity, youth and Bermudian culture” are the inspiration behind SailGP’s exclusive Bermuda City Collection, which has been unveiled ahead of Season 3. A SailGP spokesperson said, “Created in collaboration with local artists, the collection was launched to coincide with the kick off of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Presented By Hamilton... Read more of this article
SailGP Renews Seagrass Project Support
SailGP is kicking off Season 3 by renewing its support and partnership with The Bermuda Seagrass Project as “part of its underlying commitment to sustainability. The organisation said, “The project, which is managed by the Bermuda Government and Climate Wise, seeks to restore Bermuda’s seagrass and marine environment, which has become imbalanced... Read more of this article
Maxwell Learns Important Lessons From SailGP
[Written by Stephen Wright] Taj Maxwell believes the most important life lesson he has learned from the SailGP Inspire programme is that “anything is possible”. Sailing has played an integral role in Maxwell’s life since he first started getting to grips with the sport as a nine-year-old. Maxwell, now 20, is a rising star in the SailGP Inspire... Read more of this article
Photos: The Bermuda-Lorient Challenge Begins
The first Bermuda Lorient – Pure Ocean Challenge, is underway with the attempted record breaking crossing expected to take under 13 days. A spokesperson said, “The boat left from St George’s, Bermuda, on the 3000nm crossing, passing the starting line at 21h48 BST on Friday 6th May. “The time to beat for the crossing, of 12 days 23... Read more of this article
Natasha Bryant Joins Austalia SailGP Team
Natasha Bryant has joined the Australia SailGP Team for Season Three of the competition as part of the Women’s Pathway Programme [WPP]. Bryant, 21, from Sydney, will race for the first time at the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess on May 14 and 15. The programme aims to accelerate the training and development of female athletes... Read more of this article
