Hashtag: #BermudaSailing

Endeavour Sailors Experience First Regatta

Endeavour Sailors Experience First Regatta

Young sailors from the Endeavour programme experienced their first regatta during the Bermuda Optimist National and Open Championship at Sandys Boat Club at the weekend. Fourteen graduates from the programme, which is dedicated to making sailing accessible to all regardless of socio-economic background, competed in the green fleet, representing six... Read more of this article

Bermuda Advance In SSL Gold Cup Sailing

Bermuda Advance In SSL Gold Cup Sailing

[Updated] Bermuda’s sailing team is back in action in the SSL Gold Cup in Gran Canaria, and you can tune in and watch live below, and we will update with results once the event concludes. Update | The live stream has concluded and the replay is below: Update 4.04pm: Bermuda has advanced to the 1/16 Finals. A spokesperson said, “The last... Read more of this article

Bermuda Win Race In SSL Gold Cup Series

Bermuda Win Race In SSL Gold Cup Series

[Updated with video] The SSL Gold Cup continues in Gran Canaria in Spain, with Bermuda’s team making a strong showing to claim a victory today [Nov 12]. A spokesperson said, “It started with intense excitement, and ended with a whimper, but even though the winds were light, the action was frenetic on day 3 of the SSL Gold Cup 1/32 Finals in... Read more of this article

SSL Gold Cup Final Series Day 2 Results

SSL Gold Cup Final Series Day 2 Results

The SSL Gold Cup continues in Gran Canaria, with Bermuda’s team in action. A spokesperson said, “On day two of the SSL Gold Cup 1/32 Finals, Gran Canaria delivered another beautiful setting for world-class racing. Today it was all about teamwork, smooth sailing and eyes out of the boat looking for the best wind. Tactical yacht racing at... Read more of this article

Bermuda Compete In SSL Gold Cup Final Series

Bermuda Compete In SSL Gold Cup Final Series

The SSL Gold Cup Final Series is underway in Gran Canaria with multiple teams in action, including the Bermuda Privateers. A spokesperson said, “Gran Canaria delivered on the first day of the SSL Gold Cup 1/32 Finals, with sparkling seas, a lovely swell left over from the strong winds, and breeze hovering between 6 and 10 knots, providing ideal... Read more of this article

SSL Gold Cup Final Series Officially Opens

SSL Gold Cup Final Series Officially Opens

The SSL Gold Cup Final Series, the inaugural World Cup of Sailing Nations, officially opened in Gran Canaria, marking the start of the event with 16 international teams — including Bermuda — competing for the title of World Champion sailing nation. A spokesperson said, “On the eve of the SSL Gold Cup Final Series, the Inaugural World... Read more of this article

Bermuda Sailors In National Invitational Regatta

Bermuda Sailors In National Invitational Regatta

Christian Ebbin is representing St. George’s School, while Paul Rodrigues Jr and Jordan Viera are reserves for Christchurch School as the National Invitational Regatta hosted by US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point in New York. The first day of racing saw only one race completed due to light air, Ebbin and St. George’s School are leading... Read more of this article

Penruddocke Secures Olympic Spot In Chile

Penruddocke Secures Olympic Spot In Chile

Bermuda sailors Adriana Penruddocke and Campbell Patton were both back on the water, the fleet completed just two races on the day to take the series to 10 races. Penruddocke has secured Bermuda a ILCA6 spot for the Paris Olympics, having finished as the second America’s sailor, she was in 10th place. Patton came off the water in 12th place. Penruddocke... Read more of this article

Patton & Penruddocke Back In Action In Pan Ams

Patton & Penruddocke Back In Action In Pan Ams

Bermuda sailors Adriana Penruddocke and Campbell Patton were both back on the water at the Pan Am Games in Chile, the fleet completed just two races on the day. Penruddocke is now in 10th place in the ILCA6 division after eight races, while Patton is in 11th in the ILCA7 division after six races. Penruddocke in the ILCA6 fleet has 63 net points after... Read more of this article

Patton & Penruddocke Back In Action In Pan Ams

Patton & Penruddocke Back In Action In Pan Ams

Bermuda sailors Adriana Penruddocke and Campbell Patton were both back on the water at the Pan Am Games in Chile, with the fleet completing one race on the day. Penruddocke is now in 9th place in the ILCA6 Division after six races, while Patton is in 11th in the ILCA7 Division after six races. Penruddocke finished 11th in the only race of the day, while... Read more of this article

Bermuda Team For SSL Gold Cup Sailing

Bermuda Team For SSL Gold Cup Sailing

Bermuda sailors will compete in the SSL Gold Cup Final in November, with the event to be held on the island of Gran Canaria from the 10th of November until the 3rd of December 2023 in collaboration with the Real Federacion Canaria de Vela. SSL Team Bermuda will compete against some of the world’s best sailors from 40 nations onboard the SSL 47, a... Read more of this article

Bermuda Sailors Continue Pan Am Games

Bermuda Sailors Continue Pan Am Games

At the Pan Am Games in Chile, Bermuda sailors Adriana Penruddocke and Campbell Patton returned to action following a day without racing, completing three races each. Penruddocke, competing in the ILCA6 division, now ranks 8th after five races, accumulating 32 net points. She finished 11th in both the first and second races of the day, and concluded... Read more of this article

Patton & Penruddocke In 7th At Pan Am Games

Patton & Penruddocke In 7th At Pan Am Games

Bermuda sailors Adriana Penruddocke and Campbell Patton are currently both in 7th place in the ILCA6 and ILCA7 Divisions at the Pan Am Games in Chile. Penruddocke in the ILCA6 Fleet has 16 points after two races, she finished 9th in the first race, before crossing the line 7th in the second race. Competing in the ILCA7 Fleet, Patton has 13 points, Patton... Read more of this article

Endeavour Graduates Share Maritime Journeys

Endeavour Graduates Share Maritime Journeys

[Written by Robyn Bardgett] Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that builds self-confidence and life skills for Bermuda’s youth through experiential education, partners with the Bermuda College Athora Division of Professional and Career Education [APACE] to prepare young Bermudians for working in the maritime industry. The Endeavour Maritime Career... Read more of this article

Ebbin Helps School Win Sailing Regatta

Ebbin Helps School Win Sailing Regatta

Christian Ebbin helped guide his St. George’s School win the Roy Williams Invitational Regatta. Ebbin and St. Georges finished with a total of 22, Tabor Academy finished second with a score of 47, and Barrington High School finished third with a score of 52. Ebbin skippered the A Division boat alongside Grace Patterson picking up 9 points. Related... Read more of this article

Kempe Places 2nd In ILCA World Championships

Kempe Places 2nd In ILCA World Championships

Bermudian sailor Sebastian Kempe concluded competing in the 2023 ILCA Under 21 World Championships in Morocco, finishing 11th overall, and also recording an impressive second place finish in the under 19 division. Kempe finished with 133 net points, 93 points behind the winner Finley Dickinson of Great Britain. Related Stories Rachael Betschart... Read more of this article