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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
c o U r T E S y c H r i S b U r V i l l E 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
in Bermuda. Boats under sail or motor power are available for
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
c o U r T E S y a r g o g o l D c U P
international one

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