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Appleby Named Law Firm Of SailGP Bermuda
Appleby has been named the official law firm of SailGP Bermuda Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess, with the event to be held in Bermuda on April 24 & 25. A spokesperson said, “Leading offshore law firm Appleby is the Official Law Firm of the SailGP Bermuda Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess. The two-day, live-televised Bermuda... Read more of this article
Video: SailGP On ‘Stunning Island Of Bermuda’
“Bermuda was founded by survivors of the shipwrecked Sea Venture in 1609″ and “sailing has always been in her DNA thanks to her unique location in the Atlantic.” This is according to a new video posted online by the international sailing organisation SailGP, with the organisers highlighting the Island, describing it as a “paradise.” They... Read more of this article
SailGP Inspire To Partner With Endeavour Sailing
For the SailGP Season 2 opener in Bermuda, SailGP Inspire will be partnering with Endeavour Community Sailing Programme, which will “help to continue to build on Endeavour’s efforts to engage a diverse range of Bermuda’s youth in sailing through education programmes and maritime careers.” A spokesperson said, “SailGP Inspire... Read more of this article
Photos: ‘Pelican Of London’ Ship Visits Bermuda
The Pelican of London tall ship is visiting the island, with the sail training trip having an aim to provide young people with “vital skills such as communication, team work, lateral thinking and building self-confidence.” According to their website, “Originally named ‘le Pelican’ the ship was built in France in 1948 to work as a fishing trawler... Read more of this article
Endeavour Maritime Programme Fourth Cohort
Endeavour welcomed 11 Bermudians ages 16-34 years for the fourth cohort of the Endeavour Maritime Springboard Programme that started on January 11th. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour is a registered charity and nonprofit that engages Bermuda’s youth in experiential learning that builds their confidence and life skills. Endeavour is partnering... Read more of this article
Sailing: Ebbin & Ringsted Compete In Florida
Christian Ebbin and Magnus Ringsted competed in the 29er/i420 MWE & Skiff Generation Grand Prix #5 in Florida. The Bermuda pair finished 15th out of 21 teams, with 139 net points, with Ebbin and Ringsted’s best finish of 10th place coming in Race 5 of the 10 Rage Regatta. Related Stories Bermuda Sailors Compete At Orange Bowl Regatta Fifteen... Read more of this article
Sailing: RBYC Laser Winter Series Results
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Winter Series Racing continued in the Great Sound just outside of Two Rock, with both the Laser 4.7′s and Lasers Radial going to the start-line. Five Laser Radial boats went to the start-line, while three Laser 4.7’s started the day’s five races. Campbell Patton sailed to victory in all five Laser Radial... Read more of this article
Sailing: RBYC Loquat Bowl Regatta Results
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Loquat Bowl was held recently with the Laser Radial Fleet, the Laser 4.7 Fleet, and the Optimist Fleets all taking to the waters. Adrianna Penruddocke won Laser Radial Class, with 4 Net Points, Chris Adderley was second with 9 points, and Brett Wright finished 3rd with 10 Net Points. In the Laser 4.7 Class, Laura Hupman... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gold Cup To Be Held Sept 27–Oct 2
The World Match Racing Tour [WMRT] announced its 2021 world championship season with a 17 event schedule across 11 countries, including the Bermuda Gold Cup that will take place on the Island from September 27 to October 2nd. A spokesperson said, “The World Match Racing Tour [WMRT] today announced its 2021 world championship season with a 17 event... Read more of this article
SailGP: USA Adds Campbell, Dressler, Sinclair
The United States SailGP Team — which will compete in the event set to be held in Bermuda in April 2021 – unveiled details regarding its athlete roster, beginning with the announcement that it “has acquired Andrew Campbell, Cooper Dressler, and Alex Sinclair.” “U.S. SailGP Team helm Jimmy Spithill wasted no time in making... Read more of this article
Sailing: New Zealand SailGP Team Unveiled
Olympic medalists Peter Burling and Blair Tuke announced their team to compete in the second season of SailGP, which will take part in multiple nations, including one event in Bermuda in April 2021. The SailGP website said, “The New Zealand SailGP Team co-CEOs named the squad which features Olympic, round-the- world and America’s Cup sailors from... Read more of this article
SailGP Full Race Schedule Announced
SailGP announced their full race schedule for this year, which is set to feature eight international teams taking part in eight events across three continents, including one in Bermuda in April of this year. The SailGP website said, “The schedule represents an expansion from five events in the league’s inaugural season [2019], and will kick off... Read more of this article
