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The East End should provide a focal point for visiting sailors when the America’s Cup takes place in Bermuda in 2017. MP Kenneth Bascome believes St George’s Harbour is the ideal location for yacht crews and sailing fans to base themselves during the...

By Colin Thompson Sailing Correspondent The International Moth dinghy has become an integral part of training for America’s Cup syndicates. Like the AC45 and AC62 catamarans, the single-handed dinghy has hydrofoiling capabilities which make them a na...

Accommodation commitments have been secured for teams, sponsors and media ahead of next year’s World Series racing and the 2017 America’s Cup. It has also been hinted that cruise ships could be used to provide additional accommodation for visitors. T...

As a youngster sailing around Hamilton Harbour in dinghies, competing at America’s Cup level might have been the furthest thing from Alex Wadson’s mind. But that is exactly what happened to the Bermudian sailor who competed in 1980 and ‘83 America’s ...

By Colin Thompson Sailing Correspondent Peter Bromby has struck a partnership with 35th America’s Cup challengers Artemis Racing, The Royal Gazette can reveal. It remained unclear yesterday exactly what role Bromby will serve with the Swedish Americ...

Hotels across the Island have come together as part of a coordinated effort to ensure accommodation demands for the 2017 America’s Cup are met. With Bermuda’s good reputation at stake there is a strong focus on eliminating any possibility of price go...

In the fall of 1984, America’s Cup yacht Courageous joined the long list of boats that have had encounters with Bermuda’s infamous reefs. While heading out to the Great Sound, the American 12-metre yacht ran aground in Hamilton Harbour on a shoal tha...

By Colin Thompson Sailing Correspondent Jordy Walker’s vision to bring the America’s Cup to Bermuda has been fulfilled. In the 1980s, the late sailor laid the groundwork that ultimately led to Bermuda being awarded the 35th America’s Cup. Through a ...

America’s Cup euphoria is sweeping through Bermuda as the island prepares to host an event that is a great promotional opportunity. Here is a chance to advertise Bermuda as a very special place that most of us have the privilege to call home. Even wi...

News that Bermuda will host the 2017 America’s Cup sent Eldon Trimingham’s mind darting back 30 years to when he was part of the Courageous team that went to Perth to fight for the oldest trophy in sport. Mr Trimingham, who suffers from cerebral pals...

Alec Cutler and his Hedgehog crew finished eighth at the Melges 32 World Championships at Miami Beach Marina, Florida, at the weekend. Cutler, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club skipper, had finishes of tenth, fourth, seventh, twelfth, third, fourth, ninth...

The Corporation of Hamilton has applied for planning permission to install a new marina at Barr’s Bay Park. According to the application, it is hoped the 17-berth marina will make the city more accessible by boat. The application also argues that Bar...