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Monday, March 30, 2026
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U.S. SailGP Team - Bermuda Tourism Authority Tourism Partner
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The U.S. SailGP Team today announced a partnership with the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA), naming the organization their Official Tourism Partner for the remainder of the 2026 season.
The collaboration brings together one of the world’s premier high-performance racing teams with one of the most iconic sailing destinations.
The multifaceted partnership centers on the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix (May 9-10) and the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (May 30-31), with BTA branding on the team’s F50 catamaran plus destination content across digital platforms, and prominence during race-week events.
The collaboration also includes integrated marketing campaigns and live fan engagement initiatives.“We are thrilled to welcome Bermuda Tourism Authority to the U.S. SailGP Team family,” said Mike Buckley, Team Principal & CEO of the U.S. SailGP Team. “Bermuda holds a special place in the world of sailing, and this partnership reflects a shared passion for the ocean, performance, hospitality, travel and innovation. We look forward to bringing Bermuda’s story to life for our fans around the globe.”
Bermuda has long been a center of international sailing, hosting marquee global events and offering world-class racing conditions. Through this partnership, the U.S. SailGP Team and Bermuda Tourism Authority aim to inspire fans to experience the island’s unique blend of adventure, luxury, and natural beauty.“
Partnering with the U.S. SailGP Team gives Bermuda a powerful way to meet travellers where passion, performance and place come together,” said Michael DeCouto, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Bermuda Tourism Authority. “SailGP captures the energy, elegance and edge that make Bermuda such a natural fit for world-class sailing, and this partnership allows us to showcase the island to a global audience in a way that feels both authentic and exciting. It is not just about visibility, it is about turning that attention into real interest, real connection and real visits to Bermuda.”
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Sunday, March 29, 2026
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Power & Pedro Test Mettle at Weymouth in Elite ILCA 6 Fleet
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Bermudian sailors Miguel Power and Sean Pedro have concluded a testing weekend of high-caliber racing at the ILCA UK Ovington ILCA 6 National Open, staged at the world-renowned Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy.
The venue, famous for hosting the London 2012 Olympic regatta, provided a challenging backdrop for the five-race series. Facing a deep fleet of 80 boats featuring some of the top youth and senior talent in the British Isles, the island duo utilized the event as a vital benchmark for their international development.
Miguel Power emerged as the leading Bermudian performer, securing a highly respectable 37th place overall. Power demonstrated significant progression as the regatta progressed, finding his rhythm in the shifting coastal breezes of Portland Harbour. His persistence was rewarded in the fifth and final race of the series, where he navigated a crowded start line to claim 27th position—his best individual result of the weekend—to finish with a net score of 138.
Sean Pedro also showed flashes of elite-level speed despite the uncompromising nature of the mid-fleet battles. Pedro finished the event in 55th place overall with a net points total of 223. Like his compatriot, Pedro saved his strongest performance for the final outing, producing a determined sail to cross the line in 29th place in the fifth race.
The experience at Weymouth represents another significant step for the Bermudian sailing program as it continues to expose its rising stars to the physical and tactical demands of large-fleet European racing. Both sailors will now look to carry the momentum from their strong final-race finishes into the upcoming spring schedule.
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Sunday, March 22, 2026
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Ebbin Secures Podium finish at Prestigious Team Race
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Bermuda’s elite collegiate sailors experienced a day of contrasting fortunes as they navigated the high-velocity tactical demands of the Aaron Szambecki Team Race in Virginia.
The prestigious Cross Regional Regatta, contested in technical 420 and FJ class boats, drew some of the premier sailing programs in the United States to the Old Dominion University Sailing Center. With early-season coordination and strategic depth under the microscope, the fleet featured heavyweights such as Georgetown, Stanford, and Navy, providing a stern test for the Bermudian contingent.
Christian Ebbin enjoyed a standout weekend representing Tulane University. Ebbin and his Green Wave teammates demonstrated superior boat speed and tactical awareness to finish the event on the podium. Securing third place overall with an impressive 9-4 record, Tulane proved they could compete with the very best in the collegiate circuit.
In contrast, it proved to be a challenging outing for Paul Rodrigues Jr. and Jordan Vieira, who were competing for Eckerd College. Despite flashes of competitive spirit in the tricky conditions, the Eckerd crew struggled to find consistency against a relentless field. They concluded the regatta in tenth place, ending the weekend with a 3-9 record.
The event served as a vital barometer for the athletes as the spring season intensifies. While Ebbin returns to Louisiana with silverware, Rodrigues Jr. and Vieira will look to refine their team racing communication ahead of their next major appearance on the water.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Mixed Fortunes for Bermudians at Aaron Szambecki Team Race
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Bermuda’s elite collegiate sailors experienced a weekend of contrasting results as they navigated the high-velocity tactical demands of the Aaron Szambecki Team Race.
The prestigious Cross Regional Regatta, contested in technical 420 and FJ class boats, drew some of the premier sailing programs in the United States to test their early-season coordination and strategic depth.
Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University teammates enjoyed a productive opening to the regatta, firmly establishing themselves among the frontrunners. Demonstrating the clinical team-race maneuvers that have become their trademark, the Green Wave finished the initial sessions in a tie for fourth place. Boasting a strong record of seven wins and just three defeats, Ebbin remains in a prime position to challenge for the podium as the competition intensifies.
In contrast, it proved to be a testing outing for Paul Rodrigues Jr. and Jordan Vieira representing Eckerd College. The Tritons found themselves locked in a series of grueling, tightly contested duals that highlighted the unforgiving nature of the regional circuit.
Despite flashes of tactical brilliance from the Bermudian pair, Eckerd College ended the opening rounds in 10th place overall. The team currently holds a record of two wins and nine defeats. However, with further rounds of racing on the horizon, Rodrigues Jr. and Vieira will be looking to leverage their extensive international experience to spark a climb up the leaderboard and refine their synergy ahead of the upcoming conference championships.
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Rodrigues Jr. & Vieira Lead Tritons to 2nd-Place in Charleston
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Bermudian sailors Paul Rodrigues Jr. and Jordan Vieira were back in action for Eckerd College this weekend as the Tritons secured a superb second-place finish at the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association Top Six Fleet Race in Charleston.
Following the earlier fleet racing stages, the action shifted to team racing in FJs, where the fleet had to contend with outgoing tides and shifting winds between 5 and 7 knots. The Tritons’ elite lineup saw Jordan Vieira team up with Tia Soultanakis, while Paul Rodrigues Jr. partnered with Avery Guck, and Peter Miller sailed alongside Peyton Elizabeth Seidle.
Eckerd opened the round-robin portion of the regatta in clinical form, dispatching Miami, North Carolina State, Jacksonville, and Florida State in quick succession. The Tritons’ only blemish during the initial round-robin stage came against the host school, the College of Charleston, resulting in a strong 5–1 record and a second-place standing heading into the critical top-four round.
In the final championship round, Eckerd maintained their composure to defeat both Jacksonville and Miami, before once again falling to a dominant College of Charleston side. The Tritons concluded the high-stakes event with a highly impressive 6–2 overall record to secure the runner-up spot. The result marks another significant milestone for the Bermudian pair as they continue to establish themselves as key figures in the Eckerd College sailing programme.
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