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SailGP Street Fest Postponed Until Thursday
The Bermuda Tourism Authority announced that the SailGP Street Fest will be postponed until Thursday [May 12]. A spokesperson said, “With inclement weather expected on Wednesday, organisers of the SailGP Street Fest have postponed the Front Street festivities until Thursday, May 12. The event will be held in the lead up to Bermuda Sail Grand Prix... Read more of this article
New Zealand SailGP Team Hold Training Session
The New Zealand SailGP Team took to the waters of the Great Sound for its first training session ahead of the SailGP Season 3 opener – the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess on May 14 and 15. Unveiling a striking new livery to mark the start of the season, there was no easing back into things for the New Zealand team as they faced... Read more of this article
Photos: SailGP Teams Practice In Bermuda
The Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess will take place from May 14- 15 in Bermuda, and the international teams are practicing on our waters, with their high tech foiling F50 catamarans capable of speeds in the region of 100kph. The BTA previously noted that “SailGP is one of the world’s fastest growing racing properties... Read more of this article
Bid On Endeavour & SailGP Inspire Fundraiser
Endeavour has partnered with SailGP Inspire for an online fundraiser to benefit Bermuda’s youth with local youth sailing scholarships and international work experience with SailGP during Season 3, with bidding set to end at 5.00pm today [May 9]. A spokesperson said, “Win behind the scenes experiences with some of the best sailors in the world. Bidding... Read more of this article
BTA: Top 10 Things To Know About SailGP
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has compiled a “Top 10 Things to Know About SailGP” about the upcoming event, which is set to get underway later this month. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], race organizers, and sailing enthusiasts around the world are counting down the days to witness the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented... Read more of this article
Switzerland SailGP CEO On Female Athletes
The CEO of Switzerland’s SailGP Team has highlighted the team’s decision to select five women to race alongside the core team in Season 3, which will get underway in Bermuda later this month. Combining competitive racing backgrounds, with both Olympic and foiling experience, sisters Elodie and Lauren Mettraux, Maja Siegenthaler, Maud Janet and... Read more of this article
Cooper Wins IOD B Series On The Great Sound
The Bermuda International Invitational Race Week [BIIRW] came to an end with 9 International One Design completing races on the Great Sound, in Series B. Patrick Cooper led his team in Bermuda 1 to victory in the series and the overall title with four wins in the series and he finished with 4 net points. Hubert Watlington and his Bermuda 2 crew finished... Read more of this article
Bermuda International Race Week Day Four
The Bermuda International Invitational Race Week [BIIRW] came to an end with 9 International One Design completing two more races on the Great Sound, on another day of perfect sailing conditions. Patrick Cooper led his team in Bermuda 1 to victory in the A-Series and the overall title with a win in the final two races of the Regatta and he finished... Read more of this article
Denmark Unveils Team For SailGP Event
In advance of the SailGP Season 3 opener in Bermuda, the Denmark SailGP Team said they have “unveiled a new-look, mixed athlete roster with added international firepower, and an expanded talent development pool of Danish Olympic stars.” The team – which raced its first SailGP season in 2021-22, finishing sixth overall in the global racing... Read more of this article
‘No-Fly Zone’ Over Great Sound During SailGP
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority advised that there will be a “temporary No-Fly Zone over the Great Sound during the upcoming SailGP event.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] would like to make the public aware of a temporary No-Fly Zone over the Great Sound during the upcoming Sail GP event. The... Read more of this article
GoToBermuda Team Begins Clipper Sailing Race
A sailing team — representing Bermuda on the Clipper Race – has started its race across the North Pacific Ocean. A spokesperson said, “After a two-year delay caused by the pandemic, the GoToBermuda team started its North Pacific quest, restarting the Clipper 2019-20 Race from the Philippines. Leg 7 will see the teams race from Seattle... Read more of this article
Bermuda International Race Week Day Three
The Bermuda International Invitational Race Week [BIIRW] continued with 9 International One Design completing 2 more races on the Great Sound. Patrick Cooper and his team in Bermuda 1 have provisionally won the A-Series and with a win in races 5 & 6 and he continues to provisionally lead overall with 5 net points. Rick Echard representing the North... Read more of this article
