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fISHING, dIVING & YacHtING
ON OUR ISLAND you are never more than a deep breath
away from our beloved ocean. During season after season
of amazing fishing to thrilling aquatic adventures such as
parasailing, diving and waterskiing, we are very adept at
making the most of our brilliant blue waters.
FISHING
It’s probably no coincidence that Bermuda is shaped like a
fish-hook. The waters around the Island o er some of the
best fishing in the world. There’s nothing more relaxing than a
day’s fishing on the Island’s shoreline or dock fishing. We also
o er outstanding reef and bonefishing; the latter is a summer
pastime.
Charter boats will supply everything you need for the day.
Arrangements should be made in advance with the captains
and it’s a good idea to book well ahead, since the charter
boats are in big demand.
YACHTING
Given Bermuda’s relatively small size and the vastness of the
surrounding Atlantic Ocean, it is no surprise that Bermudians
are equally at home on the water and the land. “Messing about
in boats” is one of the most pleasurable ways to spend time
coUrTESy cHriS bUrVillE in Bermuda. Boats under sail or motor power are available for
coUrTESy argo golD cUP hire. Larger boats can be chartered with a captain on board,
while visitors may skipper their own smaller inshore vessels.
Other boat cruises consist of sightseeing, catamaran sailing,
glass bottom boat trips and sunset or evening cruises.
The highlight of the Bermuda yachting calendar is the biennial
Newport to Bermuda race held on even numbered years when
a fleet of more than 150 vessels race to Bermuda from Rhode
Island. In odd numbered years, the race is from Marion to
Bermuda. In 1906, three boats under 40 feet in length started
the inaugural Newport to Bermuda race and two finished
what was the first ocean race for amateur sailors in normal
boats. The ‘Thrash to the Onion Patch’ (bermudarace.com)
has since inspired other long-distance races and has over the
years attracted thousands of boats crewed by some tens of
thousands of men and women, who have raced to our beautiful
Island. The annual Argo Group Gold Cup, hosted in October
by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club (bermudagoldcup.com),
is the ultimate match race, yachting event featuring
international one
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design craft competing for the oldest match- BERMUDA FLY FISHING
racing trophy in the world. INVITATIONAL
The Bermuda calendar is full of other open JUNE
ocean yachting, single-handed, team and This is not a tournament but rather an excuse for
match race sailing events from April to fishermen to come to Bermuda to have a good pull
October. The Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy on a good fish on a fly rod. And, of course, to have a
Club, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, the good time! Good fish include Black Fin and Yellow Fin
Spanish Point Boat Club and the St. George’s Tuna, Wahoo and Jacks.
Dinghy & Sports Club host these events and
o er reciprocal facilities to members of similar BERMUDA BILLFISH
clubs worldwide. RELEASE CUP
DIVING JUNE
The Bermuda Billfish Release Cup kick-starts the
Bermuda is famous as a world-class diving Bermuda Billfish tournament season with a fun, family
venue, year-round. The crystal-clear waters orientated, charity, all-release Billfish tournament that
surrounding the Island make the sub-aquatic also features awards and prizes for the game fish. The
realm every bit as accessible as that above it. Billfish Release Cup is a qualifying event for the OWC.
For certified divers we have the best wreck bermudareleasecup.com
diving in the Atlantic.
BERMUDA TRIPLE CROWN
The undersea world of reefs, caverns and BILLFISH CHAMPIONSHIPS
shipwrecks, many are in shallow water,
represent more than five centuries of JULY
nautical history, teem with marine life due July is our peak month for Blue and White Marlin
to the healthy reef system and are a major fishing in Bermuda and this triple tournament is the
attraction. pinnacle of the season.
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From beginners to seasoned SCUBA veterans, BERMUDA TRIPLE CROWN
Bermuda welcomes those keen to enjoy both CHAMPIONSHIP INCLUSIVE OF THE
FOLLOWING TOURNAMENTS:
explore
our uNderSea worLd BERMUDA BILLFISH BLAST
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BERMUDA BIG
GAME CLASSIC
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SEA HORSE ANGLERS CLUB
BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
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“The entire history of Bermuda can
be documented by the hundreds of
shipwrecks that lie in the coral reefs
that ring the islands,”
Jaws author Peter Benchley
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