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Emily Nagel’s plans of being involved in the new SailGP global series seemed dead in the water after her initial attempts to do so failed.
However, rather than give up hope, the Bermuda sailor volunteered her services as a performance data analyst fo...
DATE: Jul 04, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Spirit of Bermuda applied unsuccessfully for redress for a starting line infraction which resulted in the local entry being ruled as a non-starter in this year’s Marion Bermuda Race.
The 118-foot triple-masted schooner was ruled as a non-starter beca...
DATE: Jun 20, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Dale Brangman was the toast of the East End Mini Yacht Club and rightfully so after capturing a maiden Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race title in convincing fashion yesterday.
Brangman and crew Tajahri Rogers led the entire way before crossing th...
DATE: Jun 18, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Kiwi Spirit is expected overnight to have secured line honours in the 22nd Marion Bermuda Race.
Mark Riley’s Farr 63 was within 70 miles of the island at last check and, on its average speed at the time, was anticipated crossing the finish off St Dav...
DATE: Jun 18, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Spirit of Bermuda will not be scored in this year’s Marion Bermuda Race, which officially started in Sippican Harbour, Marion, Massachusetts yesterday.
The 118-foot triple-masted schooner has been ruled as a non-starter after failing to start in acco...
DATE: Jun 15, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Malcolm Smith and crew Damien Payne will put their Long Distance Comet Race title on the line on Monday.
The pair came from behind in last year’s offshore race to secure their first title after pipping Heath Foggo and crew Stevie Dickinson by six sec...
DATE: Jun 15, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Stevie Dickinson and crew Pat Young will be keen to pick up where they left off from the last time they competed together in the Long Distance Comet Race.
The pair led the fleet across the finish line the last time they competed together in the prest...
DATE: Jun 14, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Forty entries competing in five divisions will set sail in the 22nd Marion Bermuda Race to commence in Sippican Harbour, Marion, Massachusetts today.
Among the entries competing in the biennial 645-mile open ocean challenge for cruiser-type yachts ar...
DATE: Jun 14, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Multiple winner Rudy Bailey could be a late addition to the Long Distance Comet Race fleet.
The West End Sail Boat Club stalwart confirmed yesterday that he is contemplating competing in Monday’s race, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this y...
DATE: Jun 13, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Contest III claimed bragging rights during the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy season opener held in St George’s Harbour last weekend.
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club team, led by skipper Joshua Greenslade, produced a 1-2-3 record to finish as the day’s overall w...
DATE: May 31, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson