Category: Marine
Photos: Around The Island Powerboat Race
The 2018 RUBiS Around the Island Powerboat Race was held on Sunday [Aug 12] with a fleet of 17 boats registered to race and 11 completing the course. First across the line was David Selley and Mathew Smith in A29 who also took class honors and set a new A Class record in a time of 55:11. B Class honors went to Quince Dowling and Tai Bean in B441 with... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Raft Up Held At Mangrove Bay
The holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up event at Mangrove Bay, with onlookers enjoying the sights of revelers taking to the water on boats, inflatables and more.Despite the cancellation of the Non-Mariners’ Race, hundreds of people showed up in order to enjoy the event, which included DJs aboard boats, making for a festive atmosphere for... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: ‘Blessing Of The Boats’ Ceremony
[Updated with photos] The traditional Blessing of the Boats — which dates back to 1849 — is taking place this morning [June 17], with Bishop Nicholas Dill and Reverend Tom Slawson being rowed from St George’s to St David’s to bless boats that gather at Chapel of Ease Dock. Update: The live broadcast has ended, and the 45-minute replay is belowThe... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Results: Powerboat Racing
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Powerboat Racing Association held their latest round of racing this afternoon [June 10] at Ferry Reach in the east end, with nine boats registered to race, with one pulling out just prior to start due to engine issues. “Offshore racing commenced with a battle between the two S Class Boats, S20 driven by Aaron... Read more of this article
Photos: Abandoned Boats Removed This Year
The Department of Environment & Natural Resources [DENR] today [May 31] confirmed that a total of 25 ‘Abandoned and Derelict Vessels’ [ADVs] have been recovered from our shorelines and disposed of at the Airport Waste Management Facility in recent months. A spokesperson said, “This represents approximately one third of the total ADVs... Read more of this article
Photos: James Perry Cup Comet Class Regatta
[Updated with photos] The St. George’s Harbour was busy, as along with the Fitted Dingy racing this weekend, the Bermuda Comet Class took to the waters for the James Perry Cup. Stephen Dickinson showed no rust signs winning the four race Regatta. Dickinson and his crew Heath Foggo picked up three wins and a second place finish to end with three points,... Read more of this article
Photos: Three Superyachts Visit St. George’s
Three superyachts are paying a visit to St. George’s, including the vessels Georgia, Time For Us, and Vixit Georgia is a 159-foot long sail yacht that can accommodate up to twelve guests and up to eight crew, and is listed at a sale price of $15,950,000. The superyacht Time For Us is a 122-foot long luxury vessel that can accommodate... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Results: Powerboat Racing
[Updated] The 2018 Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] season got underway this afternoon [May 20] at Spanish Point Boat Club [SPBC] with the race course spanning the waters of the Great Sound. Seven boats from different classes took part in this season opener and spectators watched from both sea and land with pleasure boats about the course and spectators... Read more of this article