Bermuda resume their quest for a first Intercontinental Cup win in two years when they arrive in Nairobi, Kenya today.

The Islanders departed for the African continent yesterday with a new-look squad national coach Gus Logie feels is capable of putting an end to a barren spell in the competition.

"I think we have a balanced squad with youth and experience and trust that the experience will show itself while the youngsters will bring their enthusiasm to the game," said Logie.

Bermuda, who reached the semi-finals of the competition in 2005, suffered crushing defeats in their previous two Intercontinental Cup matches this year against the Netherlands in Amsterdam and two-time defending champions Ireland in Dublin.

But with the experience of Glamorgan skipper David Hemp, who is perhaps best suited to the longer version of the game, all-rounder Janeiro Tucker and pacer Kevin Hurdle all back in the fold, the Islanders should at the least give a better account of themselves this time around.

"We have the ability and if the players keep believing in themselves and keep working hard then I am certain that we will have achieved something on that side, whether individually or collectively," Logie said.

"I think individually the guys will have to step it up and work hard and think about the game a bit more.

"We are looking to play competitive cricket and win. And we have done it before and so there's no reason why we cannot do it again."

While in Kenya Bermuda will play their hosts in three one-day internationals in addition to the four-day Intercontinental Cup at the Gymkhana Club Ground in Nairobi, beginning on November 1.

The Islanders will also play fellow ICC Associate members Uganda in two 50 over warm-up matches in Kenya before heading off to Dubai to take on United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their final Intercontinental Cup group match.

Bermuda currently lie second from the bottom of the Intercontinental Cup points standings ahead of the Namimbians who host Canada in Windhoek next week.

Included in the squad are promising youngsters such as off-spinner Tamauri Tucker and medium pacer Kyle Hodsoll, players Logie feels can only benefit from the tour in the long-term.

"I think it's encouraging to have the young players involved and trust they will gain experience by being there to see what it takes to play at that level," he said.

"It's all about being fearless and most young people are pretty fearless today. So we trust that they will go there and be fearless and do their best."

Logie, however, made it clear his team's task will not be an easy one, particularly with the Kenyans in bouyant mood following their recent nine-wicket demolition of Canada in Nairobi.

"The challenges will always be there and we are now facing a Kenya team that has been playing at a pretty good level," he said.

"They didn't do well in the Twenty20 World Cup but recovered against Canada and so we are certainly going to be facing a confident Kenya when we arrive.

"But that should not take away from anything that we can achieve."

Irving Romaine (capt), David Hemp (vice-capt), Dwayne Leverock, Lionel Cann, Jekon Edness, Stephen Outerbridge, James Celestine, Kevin Hurdle, Rodney Trott, Malachi Jones, Tamauri Tucker, Jeneiro Tucker, Kyle Hodsoll, Azeem Pitcher, Kian Butterfield, Gus Logie (coach), Herbert Bascome (assistant coach), Lionel Tannock (manager), Craig Brown (physio).