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The America’s Cup could become one of the largest gatherings of superyachts in the world this year, providing an enormous boost to the economy.
Mark Soares of Bermuda Yacht Services said that not only were around 70 superyachts already in the island’...
DATE: May 30, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Ben Ainslies and Jimmy Spithills of tomorrow showed their skills at the 35th America’s Cup yesterday as the Endeavour Programme took to the water.
Hundreds of youngsters of all ages and abilities took advantage of the unique opportunity to jump o...
DATE: May 29, 2017
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Bermuda could get more America’s Cup excitement in years to come, Larry Ellison told the crowd on Saturday night — as long as his team does its job on the water.
“If we sail fast enough we are definitely going to come back,” Mr Ellison, founder of Or...
DATE: May 29, 2017
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Wyclef Jean rocked the America’s Cup in Bermuda on Saturday night — and his social media followers around the world know it.
Not long after performing, Wyclef posted a video of representatives from H & H Gombeys and Gombey Evolution, who also took th...
DATE: May 29, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The opening day of the 35th America’s Cup has been hailed an outright success that should have Bermudians across the board brimming with pride.
Thousands descended on the America’s Cup Village from around the world to witness the long-awaited start ...
DATE: May 29, 2017
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Sarah Lagan
Michael Dunkley has hailed the opening weekend of the 35th America’s Cup as an “incredible spectacle” that has showcased Bermuda in an “amazing light”.
This weekend saw the official opening of the sailing spectacle in Dockyard and the beginning of qu...
DATE: May 28, 2017
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Mike Winfield, CEO of ACBDA, hailed the launch of the 35th America’s Cup as a huge success for the island on the world stage.
In a statement yesterday, he described the America’s Cup as the largest international event ever staged in Bermuda, praising...
DATE: May 28, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Wyclef Jean will play tonight for thousands at the America’s Cup Village — and there’s a possibility he may “bust a freestyle” with Jimmy Spithill, skipper of Oracle Team USA.
“We always say anything can happen,” Wyclef told The Royal Gazette.
The s...
DATE: May 27, 2017
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Bow: The front of the boat
Capsize: When a vessel is turned either on to its side or upside down
Catamaran: A type of sailing vessel utilising two parallel twin hulls
Hull: The main body of a boat
Hydrofoil: Mounted under the hull of the boat, these ...
DATE: May 27, 2017
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The 35th America’s Cup is set to soar today, with gates opening at 11.30am — and racing to run from 2pm to 5pm.
Festivities really take off tonight, with Wyclef Jean’s performance beginning at 5.15pm on the main stage at the Event Village, followed b...
DATE: May 27, 2017
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