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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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A total of 38 students have completed a hospitality training programme led by industry veteran Irving Raynor in preparation for the America’s Cup.
And more than half the participants in the 20-hour quick waiters course, which provided a basic introdu...
DATE: May 27, 2017
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To mark the success of the America’s Cup Endeavour Programme, a range of family friendly activities have been planned in the America’s Cup Village tomorrow.
The day has officially been designated America’s Cup Endeavour Day to celebrate the youth sa...
DATE: May 27, 2017
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News Staff
The long-awaited day has finally arrived with as many as 10,000 people on land and on the water ready to witness the greatest sporting event hosted by the island.
A forecast of high winds and rain delayed proceedings yesterday, scuppering the first r...
DATE: May 27, 2017
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Adrian Robson
Supporters of the America’s Cup outnumber opponents by four to one, according to a new poll commissioned by The Royal Gazette.
The Global Research survey found that 70 per cent of registered voters said they supported Bermuda hosting the sailing cont...
DATE: May 27, 2017
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