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Devil’s Isle Paddlefest & Plastic Free Weekend
Plastic Tides will host its #BYOBottle Paddle Fest event for the third year, on Sunday, June 3, kicking off Bermuda’s annual plastic free weekend. “Taking place at Snorkel Park, Dockyard, the Paddle Fest will raise awareness of the detrimental impact plastic is having on our ocean beds and ocean life, through a series of fun water-based activities... Read more of this article
Free Paddling Program Launched For Students
The funds raised from the recently held Devils Isle Challenge — which consisted of a 40-mile race around Bermuda — have been used to establish a free paddling program for Bermuda’s youth. “We launched the program this Thursday, June 9th, with ten students from the Dalton E. Tucker Primary Eco Club who have been working on their... Read more of this article
Chase Toogood Wins 2016 Devil’s Isle Challenge
The Devil’s Isle Challenge is a two day paddling event organized by Plastic Tides which included a 40 mile race on Saturday [May 28], around Bermuda via SUP, kayak, surf-ski, outrigger canoe, or prone paddle-board. A Plastic Tides spokesperson said, “On Saturday, 8 solo Stand Up Paddleboarders, 1 solo surf-skier, and 12 relay racers set out... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Devil’s Isle Challenge Event
[Updated with video] The Devil’s Isle Challenge is a two day paddling event which includes a 40 mile race today [May 28], around Bermuda via SUP, kayak, surf-ski, outrigger canoe, or prone paddle-board. The event website says, “Part adventure race, part family friendly event, part fundraiser; come test your mettle against this 40-mile circumnavigation... Read more of this article
Somerset Long Bay Paddle Race Series Results
The 32SixtyFour Paddle Race Series continued at Somerset Long Bay on Sunday morning [July 20], with 16 competitors hitting the waters. Ian Bridges won the 12 Feet 6 Inches Division 10K in a time of 1:24:24.697, while James Dodgson won the Surfboard Division 5K with a time of 45:57.908 and Hermann Thouet recorded the win in the Unlimited Division 10K... Read more of this article
Paddle Race Series To Continue In Somerset
Race 4 of the 32Sixtyfour Paddle Race Series is scheduled for this Sunday [July 20] at Somerset Long Bay. 32Sixtyfour said, “The course at Somerset Long Bay runs the perimeter of the bay offering participants calm waters and light winds which should lead to some exciting racing. Paddle Board racing at Fort St Catherine last month: “Start/Finish... Read more of this article
32SixtyFour Paddle Race Series Continues
The 32SixtyFour Paddle Race Series continued recently at Fort St. Catherine. Glenn Mello won the 14 Foot 10K Division in a time of 1:11:46.550, while Chase Toogood won the 12 Feet 6 Inches 10K Division clocking 1:14:51.040, Scott Watson-Brown won the Surfboard Division 10K with a time of 1:31:30.002, and Hermann Thouet recorded the win in the Unlimited... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Results: Paddle Race Series
The 32SixtyFour Paddle Race Series continued at Fort St. Catherine today [June 22], with over twenty competitors hitting the waters. Neil Moncrieff won the 12 Feet 6 Inches Division 5K in a time of 31:15.960, while Ross Morbey won the Prone Division 5K clocking 24:49.171, James Dodgson won the Surfboard Division 5K with a time of 30:25.962 and Denton... Read more of this article
Photos, Video: Paddle Board Race At Clearwater
[Updated with video] The 32SixtyFour Paddle Race series kicked off this morning [June 16] at Clearwater Beach in St. David’s, with over twenty racers hitting the waters. Glenn Mello won the 14 foot division 10K in a time of 1:09:48, Stuart Joblin won the 12 foot 6 division 10K in a time of 1:11:07, Scott Watson‐Brown won the Surfboard division 10K... Read more of this article
Swimmer Rescued From Near Drowning In Flatts
At approximately 3.00pm today [June 15] a swimmer ran into difficulty in Flatts, and was saved after members of the public took quick action. The Police also responded, and the swimmer was taken to hospital. The man had apparently jumped off the dock in Flatts, and the current took him under the bridge. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said: “A... Read more of this article
PaddleBoarders To Raise Funds In End-to-End
A group of paddleboarders will be taking part in tomorrow’s [May 3] Catlin End-To-End Event, joining walkers, cyclists and swimmers in raising money for Bermuda charities. Around 10-15 people are expected to take part and the course will be decided this evening [May 3], with the route to be posted on the Island Winds Bermuda and Bermuda Standup... Read more of this article
Breakaway Expands Bermuda Shore Excursions
In anticipation of the arrival of its newest ship, Norwegian Cruise Line has expanded its tour offerings in Bermuda. The Norwegian Breakaway is scheduled to arrive with up to 4,000 passengers, and will be the largest cruise ship ever to visit Bermuda. The line has added several new excursions that are available only to guests on Norwegian Breakaway,... Read more of this article
