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One of the Island’s top powerboat racing teams has been devastated by the loss of a member.
Team Point Mart are mourning the death of co-pilot Frank Mello who passed away earlier this week at age 52.
The Smith’s resident’s involvement with Team Point...
DATE: Nov 17, 2012
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The large surf on the South Shore associated with approaching Hurricane Leslie has created irresistible conditions for local surfers.
Among the adrenalin junkies taking advantage of the natural phenomena is Olympic sailor Zander Kirkland.
Mr Kirkland...
DATE: Sep 07, 2012
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Teammates of former PHC Zebras striker Kallan Johnston yesterday paid tribute to the late footballer.
Mr Johnston’s lifeless body was discovered at a Southcote Road, Paget residence last Thursday.
Police were dispatched to the scene after receiving a...
DATE: Aug 23, 2012
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Bermuda Sloop Foundation executive director Denise Riviere has dubbed a service mission to poverty-stricken Haiti as a “life-changing journey”.
Earlier this month 27 young Bermudians, ages 14 to 34, embarked on the service mission to assist BSF’s par...
DATE: Jul 24, 2012
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The Spirit of Bermuda set sail yesterday (MONDAY) on a service mission voyage to poverty-stricken Haiti.
The purpose of the mission is to assist Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s (BSF) partners, Feed My Lambs Ministry, with the construction of a school and ...
DATE: Jul 03, 2012
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Newport Bermuda Race organising committee chairman John Osmond has thanked all those involved in a medical emergency during this year’s 635-mile race.
Among a trio of boats that responded to a distress call to aid a sick crewman on board the double-h...
DATE: Jun 28, 2012
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Governor George Fergusson capped a memorable sailing debut on local waters during the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Anniversary Regatta.
Mr Fergusson was among the Team Tiburón crew that swept line honours in both races sailed in the regatta.
Team Tibur...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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This year’s Newport Bermuda Race proved to be a family affair for seasoned sailor Eric Best and his three children.
The distinguished journalist and author of two books sailed the 635 mile race with son Will and daughters Isabella and Emily.
At age 1...
DATE: Jun 22, 2012
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Governor George Fergusson will put his sailing skills to the test during Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s (RBYC) Anniversary Regatta to be held in the Great Sound tomorrow.
The Governor has accepted an invitation to sail with RBYC skipper Mark Watson aboar...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Late Spirit of Bermuda co-designer Bill Langan had a deep passion for the Newport Bermuda Race and the Island’s charm.
So it probably comes as no surprise that the avid sailor requested, before his death nearly two years ago, to have some of his crem...
DATE: Jun 20, 2012
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