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"Sole finisher Evans wins fight for survival"

Not so much a race to the line as a fight for survival, Rockal Evans won the annual Edward Cross Comet Race over the weekend because he managed not to sink too often. In high winds and heavy seas Evans did capsize several times, but by that time he a...
Jun 22, 2011
Sailing

"RBYC to take on top yacht clubs in New York"

Local sailors from the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club (RBYC) will hit the waves off Newport, Rhode Island, to compete in the New York Yacht Club’s (NYYC) Invitational Cup. The race runs from September 10-17 and will see 22 yacht clubs from 16 nations and s...
Jun 22, 2011
Sailing

"Lilla cruises home clear of the fleet"

Lilla, skippered by Simon De Pietro, took line honours in the Marion to Bermuda yacht race yesterday, crossing the finish at St. David’s head at 11.28 am. Lilla was well ahead of her closest rivals, with the second-placed boat still to finish by the ...
Jun 21, 2011
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"Lilla takes line honours in Marion-Bermuda Race"

Lilla, skippered by Simon De Pietro, took line honours in the Marion to Bermuda yacht race today, crossing the finish at St David's Head at 11.28am. Lilla was well ahead of her closest rivals, with the second-placed boat still to finish by the time t...
Jun 20, 2011
Sailing

"Lilla extends lead in Marion Race"

Lilla continued to hold her lead on the third day of the Marion Race and was just 171.8 nautical miles from the Island at 7.10pm yesterday. Simon DePietro's Class A Briand 76 was around 50 nautical miles ahead of second placed Brigand, captained by S...
Jun 20, 2011
Sailing

"Lilla early leader in Marion Race "

Simon De Pietro's Class A yacht Lilla was the early leader in the Marion Bermuda Race, and his Briand 76 was surging towards Bermuda at a 10.1 knot clip, the race organisers said yesterday. Second is Brigand, another Class A skippered by Sean Saslo,...
Jun 19, 2011
Sailing

"No local boats in Marion to Bermuda Race"

There will be no boats representing Bermuda in this year’s Marion to Bermuda yacht race that starts today. Instead, the fleet of over 50 boats will comprise sailors from the United States as well as a few from other countries vying for top honours in...
Jun 17, 2011
Sailing

"Sailors prepare for second leg of 1-2"

Murray Danforth on his Beneteau Flying II, Flying Turtle, won the single-handed leg of the Bermuda 1-2 Race from Newport, Rhode Island. The 29-boat fleet, which started the annual race last week, all made the 635-mile crossing and are moored at the S...
Jun 10, 2011
Sailing

"High schools set for their first battle on the water"

The Bermuda Sailing Association (BSA) will be holding the first ever High School Sailing Regatta tomorrow in Hamilton Harbour. Earlier this year the BSA was able to secure places for Bermuda high schools in the New England Schools Sailing Associatio...
Jun 09, 2011
Sailing

"Flying Turtle takes early lead in 1-2 Race"

Murray Danforth on his Beneteau Figaro II, Flying Turtle, was the early leader after the Bermuda 1-2 Race got underway from Newport, Rhode Island. The fleet enjoyed a great start on Friday with a broad reach out to the open ocean in winds blowing 20 ...
Jun 07, 2011
Sailing

"Island trio on board for University win"

Three local sailors helped Roger Williams University triumph in the US National Championships at the weekend. Cameron Pimentel, Haley Powell and Sean Bouchard all took part in three days of racing during the APS/ICSA National Championship at the Colu...
May 31, 2011
Sailing

"Kirklands enjoy best event yet in build-up to Games"

Jesse and Zander Kirkland hailed the best performances of their career as the brothers finished 25th out of 39 sailors to cap off a memorable week at The Delta Lloyd Regatta in Medemblik, Holland. The duo added to their opening two days of sailing wi...
May 31, 2011
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