Bermuda Events |
| The Marion Bermuda Race Committee and the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club planned many activities for family and racers alike. This year there was entertainment after the race and a wide selection of activities for friends and family while they waited for their favorite yacht to cross the finish line. Here is a list of the Bermuda events held for the 2007 Race. |
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| Tuesday June 19 | |
Around Bermuda Boat Ride and Tour of St George and the Finish line |
The high speed adventure boat ride around the island to St George aboard the Wildcat has been cancelled because there was a shortfall in the minimum number of persons required to book the boat. |
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Flag Lowering Ceremony at RHADC |
Eugene Key guitarist/entertainer plays on the Terrace starting at 9PM
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| Wednesday June 20 | |
House Tour sponsored by the Bermuda Garden Club |
The Bermuda Garden Club has selected some of the best known homes and gardens that are representative of the architecture and culture of this Island Paradise. Leave RHADC beginning at 0900 hours and return at 1200 hours. Open to Marion Bermuda Race friends and family only. The minimum number of persons required to run this tour is 12 people. |
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Belmont Hills will make its driving range and simulator available. You can also book golf lessons to take a few strokes off your score while you are waiting for the finish. |
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Sign up by contacting the Golf Club directly. |
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Flag Lowering Ceremony at RHADC |
Eugene Key guitarist/entertainer plays on the Terrace starting at 9PM
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| Thursday, June 21 | |
Post Race Navigator's review |
Navigators meet at RHADC to hear winners discuss their pre-race plans and actual experiences. Hosted by Ocean Navigator Magazine. Time to be announced. |
Special Flag Lowering in honour of Barrie Meade, past Secretary, RHADC |
The Bermuda Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps formal flag lowering ceremony. This will be a special mini military tattoo/retreat in honour of Barrie Meade. |
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Learn to play Crown and Anchor -- the game of choice at summer festivals and cricket matches in a special party that will benefit the RHADC Junior Sailing program. |
Eugene Key - Happy Hour through to 9 PM |
”Out of Bounds” Beatles Rock & Roll Band after 9 PM |
No reservations necessary. |
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| Friday, June 22 | |
Goslings Friends and Family Race |
The Friends and Family Race is a fun race around Hamilton Harbour. Competition and sightseeing tour combined! |
The Goslings Friends and Family Race Prize Giving Ceremony |
To be held on the RHADC dock. A gala Goslings Rum party with music and entertainment. Remember -- You have to race to get a prize! Watch for a brief visit by the Gombey's. |
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Flag Lowering Ceremony at RHADC followed by Eugene Key |
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Saturday, June 23 | |
Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament -- Belmont Hills Golf Club |
Enjoy a festive round of golf at the beautiful new Bemont Hills Golf Club. This new development just 5 minutes from RHADC invites you to come test your skills. Put together a team of crew or friends or sign up as a single and get matched up with another team. Lunch and Prizes after the golf. Cost includes Greens fees, cart, drinks, sandwiches, prizes and gratuities. Transportation to the club is not included. Check in at Belmont Hills at 0800 for a 0830 hours tournament start. No minimum number of people. |
Cost: $130. per person. Rental Clubs: $45. per set. |
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Marion Bermuda Race Prize Giving Ceremony |
This year the trophies will be presented by His Excellency The Governor of Bermuda, Sir John Vereker, at Government House in Hamilton. |
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Trophy Presentation at 6:00 PM. |
Transportation will be provided back to RHADC for the Gala Dinner. |
Gala Dinner and Dancing at RHADC is SOLD OUT |
| Sunday, June 24 | |
Bermuda Fitted Dinghy racing -- 1200 noon Granaway Deep |
