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Storm Weakens As It Nears Bermuda
[Updated, 7.15 a.m., Nov. 11] Sean weakened a little this morning as tropical storm conditions spread over Bermuda. Located approximately 95 miles west northwest of Bermuda at 7 a.m., maximum sustained winds had decreased to 60 mph with higher gusts. “Tropical Storm Sean moves by to our near north early this morning, and brings further gales and... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Parking Lot Closed For Triathlon
The Department of Parks has advised that the upper level of the Horseshoe Bay parking lot will be closed this evening, Friday November 4 and all day Saturday, November 5, 2011. The entire parking lot will be closed to traffic from tomorrow evening, Saturday, November 5 until approximately 12 noon on Sunday, November 6 2011. The closure will enable the... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Bay Closes Due To Rip Currents.
Horseshoe Bay has been closed to all swimmers this afternoon [Oct.3] due to dangerous surf conditions and rip currents. A Government spokesperson said, “Please be advised that as of 1 pm, the Department of Parks’ Lifeguard Service has shut down Horseshoe Bay to all swimmers due to dangerous surf conditions and extremely dangerous rip currents.” Related... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Bermuda Sand Sculpture Contest
[Updated with video & results] The Bermuda Department of Tourism hosted the 16th Annual Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition at Horseshoe Bay Beach yesterday [Sept.3]. Participants were given 12-by-12 foot building area to showcase their creativity. The grand prize was $1,000, the second place winner received $500, and $250 was awarded to third place There... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition
The Bermuda Department of Tourism is hosting the 16th Annual Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition on September 3, 2011. The competition, which takes place at Horseshoe Bay Beach, encourages travelers of all ages to showcase their creativity as they construct sculptures made of the island’s natural pink sand. With sculpting kicking off at 10 a.m. and... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2011 BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay
Bermuda’s most famous beach was taken over yesterday [July 29] by crowds celebrating the first day of the annual Cup Match holiday. Chewstick hosted the 6th Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach, which was sponsored by the Bermuda Department of Tourism, Digicel Bermuda, BGA, KPMG, Brown and Co., Ignition Limited, and... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2011 BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay Beach is jammed with people as the 6th Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration is taking place at the South Shore beach today [July 28]. With live entertainment, football and volleyball tournaments, East vs West Tug-o-War, beach tennis and more – the event is a popular part of the annual Cup Match Holiday. Apart from a brief incident... Read more of this article
Seven People Arrested At Horseshoe Event
Seven people were arrested yesterday [June 20] at the ‘Bermie Beer Fest’ at Horseshoe Bay after a fight broke out amongst the crowd. The Police ordered the organisers to close the event early after they “assessed the nature and size of the crowd to be a threat to public safety.” The Police also said that, “The safety of... Read more of this article
Slideshow #2: Good Friday At Horseshoe Bay
Check out part #2 of our photo gallery from the Annual Bermuda Kite Festival, which was hosted by Young United Bermuda at Horseshoe Beach today [Apr.22]. A few videos will be uploaded later, there are 50 photos from the event in the slideshow here, and 85 additional photos below by John Manderson: Related Stories Photos: Good Friday At Horseshoe... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Good Friday At Horseshoe Bay
The Annual Bermuda Kite Festival, which is hosted by Young United Bermuda, is underway at Horseshoe Beach today [Apr.22]. Hundreds of people poured onto the beach first thing this morning to enjoy the day’s entertainment which features a kite competition which is broken up into various divisions, tug-o-war match, the gombeys, as well as a full... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Kite Festival at Horseshoe Beach
The Annual Bermuda Kite Festival at Horseshoe Beach will take place this coming Friday [Apr.22] from 11am to 4pm. Hosted by Young United Bermuda, the event is free and everyone is welcome to attend. There will be a kite competition which is broken up into various divisions, tug-o-war match and various local artists and DJs performing. Related Stories Videos:... Read more of this article
Beach Erosion: A Post Igor Reflection
[Written by Larry Burchall] Over the years, because Horseshoe Beach has always kept its distinctively elegant half moon shape, Bermudians may have become accustomed to the idea that Horseshoe Beach will be there for eternity. Perhaps it will not. Hurricane Igor’s beach mash-up is a reminder that Nature has awesome power. I am not a tree-hugging environmentalist,... Read more of this article
