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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 ...

Jimmy Spithill is perhaps never happier when things are looking tough. The Australian skipper of Oracle Team USA hopes to lift America’s Cup for the third time in Bermuda next month, but as racing gets under way today, the pressure is on. Oracle’s c...

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...

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...

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...

Peter Shrubb has his work cut out for him throughout the 35th America’s Cup. The former Royal Bermuda Yacht Club commodore will assist the umpires as a spotter during racing on the Great Sound, a role that he is looking forward to. “I’m in a supporti...

These are exciting times for Iain Percy and Artemis Racing. With competition in the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda starting today, the double Olympic gold medal-winner and his team look the ones to beat. The contrast with the previous edition of the C...

Business is about to get very serious for Sir Ben Ainslie and his Land Rover BAR team, as his dream of bringing the America’s Cup back to Britain is finally put to the test. Over the next three weeks, five teams will be whittled down to one that will...

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...

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...

Race 1: Oracle Team USA bt Groupama Team France by 2:11 Oracle Team USA got a clear win over Groupama Team France in race one of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers this afternoon. Both teams made a deep dive into the starting area, with Team...

Michael Dunkley declared “today is a proud day for Bermuda” at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the America’s Cup Village in Dockyard. Large numbers of people were on hand for the momentous occasion held under glorious morning sunshine. Patriotic spect...