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Plan your trip to the America's Cup Superyacht Regatta

12 December 2016

Boat International Media, the America’s Cup Event Authority and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club are hosting the America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta and have invited superyacht owners to experience three days of racing just ahead of the 35th America’s Cup Match presented by Louis Vuitton.

As well as racing, there is a prestigious shore-based social programme which includes a welcome drinks reception, an exclusive owners’ dinner, and an unmissable end of regatta party.

For more information on accommodation, berthing & concierge and travelling to Bermuda, please see below.

Accommodation for the America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta

We recommend you book your accommodation as soon as possible. Please find below various options for you to choose from.

Contact Travel Places, the official accommodation supplier for the 35th America’s Cup:

Nina Thompson

Travel Manager

Third Floor, Windward Place, 24 Crow Lane, Pembroke

HM19, Bermuda

Tel: +1 441 704 6542

NinaT@travelplaces.co.uk

www.travelplaces.co.uk

Alternative websites for accommodation in Bermuda:

Airbnb: www.airbnb.co.uk

VRBO: www.vrbo.com

Go To Bermuda: www.gotobermuda.co.uk/places-to-stay

Berthing & Concierge

It is each yacht's responsibility to reserve its own mooring at one of the designated marinas in Bermuda. The America’s Cup Superyacht Program, provided by official supplier BWA Yachting, offers premium berthing locations in Bermuda. The dedicated team also provide full concierge and marina services, including custom formalities, fuel bunkering and transportation logistics.

To book a berth and for more information on concierge service in and around Hamilton and St Georges, please contact:

Hamilton

BWA Yachting

Laura Esteve

Mobile: +1 202 322 2292

l.esteve@bwayachting.com

www.bwayachting.com/americas-cup

St George's Harbour

For alternative berthing and concierge services at St George's Harbour, please contact Bermuda Yacht Services

BYS

Mark Soares

Tel: +1 (441) 297-2798

info@bdayacht.com

www.bermudayachtservices.com

Travelling to Bermuda

Located in the Atlantic Ocean, Bermuda is easily accessible by either plane or private vessel.

By plane:

L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) is located at the East End of the island in St George’s Parish. You can fly directly from London (7 hour flight) and NYC (90 minute non-stop flight) as well as from most U.S East Coast airports (less than 3 hour flight).

By private vessel:

There are several rules for entry when arriving by private vessel, including Immigration, Customs and Health Clearance from HM Customs. For more information, please visit the Bermuda Tourism website.

Alternatively, BWA Yachting, official partners of the 35th America's Cup, can offer a concierge service which includes dealing with immigration and customs. Please contact Laura Esteve for more information:

BWA Yachting

Laura Esteve

Mobile: +1 202 322 2292

l.esteve@bwayachting.com

www.bwayachting.com/americas-cup

Getting around Bermuda

For more tips and ideas on the best way to get around Bermuda, please visit the Bermuda Tourism website. Renting a car is not possible in Bemuda but there are many other options.

For more information on getting your crew and guests around the island, please contact the official travel agency of the 35th America's Cup, Travel Places:

Nina Thompson

Travel Manager

Third Floor, Windward Place, 24 Crow Lane, Pembroke

HM19, Bermuda

Tel: +1 441 704 6542

NinaT@travelplaces.co.uk

www.travelplaces.co.uk

America's Cup Superyacht Regatta Captains' Pack

To download the 2017 Captains' Pack, please click the following link:

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