Spirit of Bermuda welcomes new captain and first officer
The Royal Gazette | April 11, 2026
Two young Bermudians who were inspired to take up careers in the maritime industry as sail trainees during the debut year of The Spirit of Bermuda in 2006 are now captain and first officer of the sail training vessel. (more…)... Read more
Spirit Will Be ‘Less Active For Coming Year’
Bernews | October 19, 2024
Spirit of Bermuda has received its safety certification however “due to financial constraints” it “will be less active for the coming year” and “if a clear and sustainable path cannot be found, then selling Spirit will likely have to be considered,” the Bermuda Sloop... Read more
Local donations buoy Spirit of Bermuda’s prospects
The Royal Gazette | May 14, 2024
The Spirit of Bermuda has been thrown a lifeline with donations from the community assisting it to obtain a safety certification crucial to its survival. Supporting charity the Bermuda Sloop Foundation needed to raise $150,000 for the five-year American Bureau of Shipping cert... Read more
Sloop foundation puts out SOS over funding challenges
The Royal Gazette | April 25, 2024
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation has put out a distress call as financial struggles threaten the future of its educational programmes aboard its iconic vessel. (more…)... Read more
Sloop Foundation calls for brave souls to take the plunge
The Royal Gazette | February 27, 2024
Volunteers are wanted for the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s annual Pirates of Bermuda Walk the Plank fundraiser set for March 24. (more…)... Read more
Sail trainees return from a five-day ocean adventure
The Royal Gazette | November 23, 2023
Trainee crew aboard the Spirit of Bermuda is set to return to shore after a five-day adventure at sea. (more…)... Read more