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The last weekend in June already! Where is the summer going?
As if it was not moving fast enough, now that the schools are out and people are getting into summer stride, it will be nice to see more people taking advantage of the water sports that th...
DATE: Jun 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
The Bermuda Olympic Association is standing by its decision not to approve swimmers Jesse Washington and Madelyn Moore for selection to represent the country at Tokyo 2020 in four weeks’ time.
Ben Smith, the national swimming coach, criticised the B...
DATE: Jun 24, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Lawrence Trott
The halcyon days of summer are here and now. Time for sunscreen, picnics, beaches, and less traffic because the schools are out.
There will be blue skies, calm seas, big puffy clouds, rain showers that appear out of nowhere and the heat will keep pe...
DATE: Jun 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
The Japanese Government has approved lifting Covid-19 emergency measures in Tokyo, a month before the start of the Olympic Games.
The state of emergency has been in place in the host city since April but the restrictions will come to an end on Sunday...
DATE: Jun 18, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sam Murley
Scott Barnes proved the standout performer in the Bermuda Karting Club overall standings as the season drew to a close.
Barnes, president of the Bermuda Karting Club, ended the season with three championship honours, topping the domestic L206 Senior ...
DATE: Jun 12, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sam Murley
Why the wait? Things can’t settle down any more than they have.
The fishing is nothing short of top shelf at the moment and anyone with even the tiniest inclination to wet a line should take advantage of the present circumstances.
The weather can c...
DATE: Jun 12, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
Dara Alizadeh enjoyed an encouraging performance ahead of the Olympic Games by claiming victory at The Metropolitan Regatta on Saturday.
The Bermudian rower, who booked his place in Tokyo by clinching one of five qualifying spots in the single sculls...
DATE: Jun 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sam Murley
Anyone who was waiting for summer should know by now, that it is here and it won’t last for ever.
Fair skies, light winds and calm seas beckon anyone who desires to wet a line to take advantage of the situation now. It would be very hard to go wrong...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
Sport has been given the go-ahead to return in full force, the Government confirmed yesterday.
As the country moves into Phase 3 on its road map to recovery, it means that sport can return with spectators as of Sunday.
This will be particularly good ...
DATE: Jun 03, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Lawrence Trott
This particular weekend is just not going to be what it is usually cracked up to be.
The traditional start of summer on Bermuda day has been shifted and it will take some getting used to for most people.
Having said that, the boat should be ready b...
DATE: May 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines