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MessagefromCEO
MessagefromChairman
WhatandWhoareNew
SpecialAwardforFounders
EducationUpdate
DreamMatch
SummerVoyageInformation
FundraisingandFinanceReports
Thanks
MembershipForm
BermudaSloopFoundation
Mission:Changelives,onevoyage
atatime,overtime.
Our floating classroom, Spirit of
Bermuda, allows us to provide
character
and
educational
development for Bermuda’s
youth using theunique attributes
of structured experiential sail
training.
By providing this alternative
learning environment, we strive
to increase their positive life
outcomes,
encourage
and
develop leadership skills, and to
create awareness of and
pathwaystotechnical,mechanical
marine-related and other careers
foryoungBermudians.
SailTrainingVesselSpiritofBermuda
isafloatingclassroom!Students
engageandlearnbydoing:
ExperientialLearning(EL).
SCOOP
News from the Bermuda Sloop Foundation
MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO, DIANA MARTIN
By the time this newsletter is
published, we will just have finished
thesixthPiratesofBermudaevent.At
the timeof writing,Iamhopefulthat
it is as successful (or more) than last
year’s event, which raised $150,000
and thatwe have more goodreasons
tocelebrate!
Lastyearwascertainlyagoodyearof
celebration and we extend our
heartfelt thanks to the wonderful
support and generosity of our BSF
friends for our 10th Anniversary Events:the community event in
September,thegaladinnerandfundraisingauction/raffle.Wesurpassed
our 10th Anniversary fundraising goals! Thanks also to those who
sponsoredour2017calendar,ournewslettersandtoallofourmembers
andsupportersfortheirloyalrenewalsandcontributions.
Fundraising is an enormously important part of any charitable
organisation. You may have heard the news: I will be stepping down as
CEO of BSF and staying with the organisation on a part-time basis as
BusinessDevelopmentOfficer.WewillbewelcomingBranwenSmith-King
in early April as the Executive Director of BSF. Branwen is returning to
Bermuda after living abroad for more than 30 years. She is well known
andhasstayedintouchandinvolvedwithBermudaandBermudians.You
willlearnmuchaboutherinthecomingweeks.Iamlookingforwardto
workingwithBranwen,whoIrememberwellfromourWarwickAcademy
days!I know we share a passion for helping Bermudians and for doing
whatwecantocreateabetterBermudabyworkingwiththeyouth–they
areourfuture!
Comments from Dr. Laurence Steinberg, Professor at Temple University,
Pennsylvania:
“Thecharity’sprogrammeformiddleschoolstudentsprovidesexactlythe
kind of experience we want young people to have and that they don’t
haveenoughof…ManytimesIamasked‘canyoupointustoaschoolor
anorganizationthatisbehavinginawaythatisconsistentwiththisnew
visionofadolescence’andnowIcancertainlypointtotheBermudaSloop
Foundation because what you all are doing is consistent with what we
knowaboutteenagersandhowtheydevelop…”
“…Weneedtotrytoaffectalltheenvironmentsthatchildrenspendtimein,schools,home,community,totryand
giveallchildrengoodexperiences…Wealsoneedtobetryingtodothingstofacilitatepositivedevelopment…”
“ChangingLivesOneVoyageataTime,OverTime”
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MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN, DAVID GOODWIN
After such a great celebration of our 10 years of operation, the
Foundation returns to continue the devotion to assess the elements
that may affect our course and direction and make the appropriate
adjustmentstowintheheartsandmindsofallwhoweserve.
InAugust we spentabit extra timeand moneyatthe yard whereshe
wasbuilt,addressingmanynecessaryrepairsandupgradestomaintain
thehighestsafetystandardpossible.Thiswasdoneinreadinessforour
roleintheAmerica’sCupasahospitalityplatform,whereSpiritwillbe
on show at the great mecca of boating that Bermuda is going to
experience.
Our “tag team” of two captains is trulyshowing us a revitalized vision
forthecrewandstudentsonboardSpirit.Theirexperienceanddepth
ofknowledgeofthemanyshipstheyhavesailedonisveryvaluablefor
theexperienceofavoyage,continuingtochangestudent’slives.
Making a presentation at Sail Training International and Tall Ships
ConferenceinHalmstad, Sweden in November was adelightfor LaurenYelle-Simmonsand myself.Weexplained
ourapproachtodevelopingaprogramthathasmeasurableoutcomesforourcommunityandourvalueddonors.
We received high marks from our colleagues in the world of sail training. As presenters, the cost of travel and
attendancewasfree,asabonustotheFoundation.
TheexcitingvoyagesplannedthisspringandsummerdowntoAntiguaaretakingustonewworldstageofClassic
Yachtracingandaffording some“spirited”enthusiastsuniqueopportunitiestosailoverseasonboardSpirit.The
voyages culminate with iconic Spirit of Bermuda’s participation the inaugural Antigua to Bermuda Race, which is
hopedtoboostyachtingtourismtoBermudaannually–alegacyofthisAmerica’sCupyear,renewedinterestedin
allmaritimemattersandincreasedknowledgeofBermuda’srichmaritimehistory.
TheBoardhasaddressedsomerefinementsinthetermsofreference,formanagementandthevariouscommittees
that address the ongoing matters at hand, Education, Marine Operations, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources
andFundRaising.
A dedicated Board, crew and office staff are excited and prepared to ensure that Spirit of Bermuda is front and
center in all nautical activities in Bermuda, particularly this year. We want to ensure the community and our
supportersareproudofallthatwedoforBermuda’syouthaswecreateawarenessofandpathwaystomaritime
andrelatedcareers,andalsoappreciativeofourroleasamaritimeambassadorandshowpieceforBermuda.
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IfrequentlysharewiththoseinterestedwhatanhonorablemissiontheBermudaSloop
Foundationhasundertaken.WhatothercountrycansayalltheM-3agestudentsinthe
public schools has had the opportunity to spend five daysinvestigating the maritime
history, geography, and ecology of their island as they develop the habits for success
and positive self-esteem sailing on aTall Ship? Iam remindedofwhat one of the girls
saidtomeaswesailedoutsidethereef,"Wow,thereiswaterallaroundBermuda!"In
spiteofalltheclassroominstruction(charts,history,geography),shestillneededtosee
for herself the actual water that surrounded her home for this to make sense. The
abstractbecametheconcreteinthatonemagicalmoment.Oneshewillremember.
-RickKaye-Schiess,Crew/On-boardEducator
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MEET OUR NEW CAPTAINS
CaptainPaulBracken
Paul was born and raised in Barrington, Rhode Island. Paul had an active
childhoodandspentmostofhistime outdoors. Hisfamilyalwayshad aboat;
his father had him at the helm by three years old on fishing trips. After high
school, Paul attended Maine Maritime Academy to continue his interest in
sailing,pursuingacareerdevotedtoTallShips.Hisdreamwastolearntosailin
Squarerig.Aftergraduation,PaulsailedasChiefMateontheTopsailSchooner
“Amistad” on a tour of Europe and Africa. From there, he signed aboard the
SquareRigger“PictonCastle”as2ndMateandspentthenextthreeyearssailing
around the Atlantic, Europe, West Africa, and finally completed a 14-month
Circumnavigation. He then worked on the Norwegian Full Rigger “Sorlandet”. Paul has sailed many schooners,
yachtsandsmallvesselsovertheyears.Recently,hespent2yearsintheGulfofMexicodrivinglargesupplyvessels
toservicetheoilrigs.Paulhasastrongpassionforseamanship,sailtrainingforyouth,andtheocean.Inhisspare
time,heisanavidsurferandfisherman,lovescarpentryandtraditionalwoodenboats.HelivesinLunenburg,Nova
ScotiawithKatie,hisfirstmate.
CaptainMichaelJMoreland
MichaelwasbornandraisedinPortland,OregonbutnowcallstheSouthShore
ofNovaScotiahome.HestartedhissailingcareerasatraineeonBarque
PICTONCASTLEwhenhewas15yearsoldandhasbeenpassionateaboutsail
trainingandseafaringeversince.MichaelholdsaUSCG3000TonMasterofSail
andpowerandgraduatedfromMaineMaritimeAcademyin2007withhonors.
HehascompletedtwoworldcircumnavigationsonPICTONCASTLE,servingas
ChiefMatefrom2008-2012.Overtheyearshehasrisenintheranksonsuch
shipsasSORLANDET,DANMARK,BOWDOIN,BRIGNIAGARA,COLUMBIA,and
AMISTAD.CaptainMorelandisafirmbelieverinthemeritsofsailtraining
especiallyduringdeepseavoyaging.Healsoenjoysskiing,surfing,reading,and
restoringhisoldhouseandwoodenboats.
SOMETHING NEW IS COOKIN’
Theresa Ebbin-Todd’s resume stated her objective to “obtain a
challengingpositionthatwillenablemetoexploreopportunitiesthat
will be advantageous to my career and a great benefit to my
employer”. Well, she is on her way along that pathway. Theresa
joinedusinJanuaryonatrialbasis,sufferedminorseasicknessduring
averyroughdayalongthenorthshore,andhassincelearnedabout
managing seasickness to fulfill her duties. She is very courageous,
game to give it a go, and as those who were with us on our recent
“Appreciation Sail” this past weekend can appreciate, her cooking
skillsaredefinitelyagreatbenefitforBSFandforthosewhovoyage
on Spirit!Delicious fishcakes, and wonderful cookies for our
guests!Theresa is well qualified; a professional in the kitchen and
with kitchen management, menu planning, health department
regulations, compliance and more. She knows that the galley is the
heartoftheship,andthechefisthe“moodbarometer"forthewhole
vessel. Theresais up to the challenge. Wewelcome herto the Spirit
family,andhopesheenjoystheupcomingSpringVoyages,whichwill
testhermettleforsure!Goodluckandfairwinds,Theresa.
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A BRIEF HISTORY & AWARDS FOR BSF FOUNDERS
Inthemid1990s,therewasagrowingfeelingthatouryouthwereincrisis.Despitethecomputerrevolution,the
increasing availability of the internet, and good facilities in our public schools, the results in education were
becomingworseinsteadofbetter.Manystudents,especiallyblackmales,weredroppingout.Gangswereforming.
Ourcommunitywassuffering.Whatcouldbedonetoreversethistrend?
AfteryearsofdiscussionswithentitiessuchastheMinistryofEducation(MOED),Harvard,OutwardBound,andthe
Sea Education Association, we understood that experientially learning by doing is much more likely to stick than
academically learning by memory. Along with MOED, we started designing experiential education programs that
couldbetiedintotheeducationalsystemanddeliveredtoafullclassofstudentsonaregularbasis.
A traditional sailing vessel would provide a tight community, away from distractions, with potential to deliver
exciting and meaningful programs: planning trips, hoisting sails, navigating reefs, preparing meals, maintaining
safety, experiencing nature, manning anchor watches, etc. It would also embrace our rich and diverse maritime
historyand connect ourpast with our future.Key areas of theshipwouldbe mini-classroomswithgroup spaces,
programs and teaching styles where character development was on equal footing with academics. Areas such as
the cockpit, galley, engine room, and navigation area would all be rich learning environments for youth
development, for groups of students to apply themselves, benefit from teamwork and mentoring, grow in selfconfidence,andexperiencesuccess.Donecorrectly,thiswouldallowourprogramstopositivelyChangeLivesOne
VoyageataTime.
Based on these requirements, we needed a sustainable design – built so that 12-13 year olds could safely
experiencetheweeklyprograms,yeararound.Thevesselneededtobesafe,dependable,andbuilttolast.Thelate
BillLangan,EldonTrimingham,andWarrenBrownprovidedgreatinput,withsteadyfocusonqualityengineering.
We also had help and encouragement from a number of our elder statesmen: Colin Clark, Howard Lee, Capt. Ed
Williams,IrvingWilkinson,JimmyKempe,andmanyothers.Spiritwasbuiltupsidedowninitially,rolleduprightto
complete,andtowedupahillandoverabridge,beforeinstallingsparsandlaunching.IttookRockportMarinein
Maineayearandahalftobuild.Spiritwaslaunchedandchristenedinsummer2006,arrivinginBermudajustover
10yearsago.Theprogramsstartedamonthlater.
Withinthepast10years,approximately5,000studentshavebenefitedfromourprograms.Studentshavelearned
traitslikecompassion,empathy, helpingothers,andperseverance.Many havegoneontobecomewatch leaders
on Spirit, some are now sea Captains, others are Deck
Officers on international ships, and some are skilled
mechanicaltechnicians,whilestillothersarechefs.
We could not have done this without the community’s
fantasticsupport.Thankstoallofyou,wehavesucceededin
getting closer to reaching our three Primary Goals: 1)
improving youth Development, 2) embracing maritime
history, and 3) becoming an icon for Bermuda. We’ve won
racesandinternationalawardsbutbestofallwe’veallowed
our youth to win; to feel good about themselves, to
experience the benefits of working together, to see a
brighterfuture.
JayKempe(l)andMalcolmKirkland(r),FoundingMembersof
BermudaSloopFoundation,receivedtheQueen’sCertificateand
BadgeofHonour.AsGovernorGeorgeFergussonsaid,“…Thisisa
remarkablegroupofremarkablepeople,allrichlydeservingofthe
honoursbeingbestowedonthemfortheirhardworkand
commitmenttothepeopleofBermuda…”Weagree,and
congratulationsareextendedfromthewholeBSFcommunity!
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A BRIEF HISTORY (continued)
Ourmajorfoundingsponsors,theBermudaGovernmentandtheBankofBermudaFoundation,havehelpedfrom
theearlystagesthroughtothepresent.
We are grateful for sponsorship from corporate Bermuda, international business, local and overseas businesses,
Bermuda Government, Foundations, and from families and individuals. Sponsorship has included financial
donations,giftsinkind(insurance,fuel,equipment,supplies,accountingandauditing,legal,engineering,building),
and bequeaths. A retired lady even put off denture work; retired seamen gave us sextants, hardware, cordage,
boats;volunteershavehelpedtoselltagsandt-shirts,sendoutChristmascards,domaintenancework,scrubthe
bottom,serveonboardofdirectors,serveonvariouscommittees,andhelpaschartercrew.Othershavewritten
poemsandsongsandarticles.We’refortunatetohaveRoyalpatronagetoo,andonitgoes.
AttheheartoftheFoundationisatrulydedicatedstaffoftalentedanddependableofficeadministratorsandship’s
crew. Theydelivertheprogramsandrun theday-to-daybusinessoftheFoundation.Theyoftenwork longhours,
constantlyadaptingtothesituationathandoratsea.
Itisachallengingbusinesstorunaship,aschool,andacommunityserviceallatthesametimeandonaverytight
budget.YOUallhavehelpedandweverymuchappreciateyourcontribution.Non-profitorganizationsaretough,
especially in a recession, and we are eternally grateful for the kindness and generosity shown. Please help us to
continuetoimproveandtosucceed–ouryouthneedusandweallneedthem.WrittenbyMalcolmKirkland
MEET OUR NEWEST WATCH LEADER
Dkembe Ashanti Outerbridge-Dill, from Sandy’s, wrote the following when
applyingforthewatchleaderposition.AformercrewtraineeonSpirit,Dkembe
also gained experience on board Training Ship DANMARK from March to June
2014.
“I am submitting this Statement of Interest in the post of watch leader aboard
SpiritofBermudamainlybecauseofmygreatloveforSpiritandmykeeninterest
in developing the love of sailing in other young people. My first experience
aboardSpirittookplacefiveyearsagowhenIparticipatedintheServiceMission
to the Dominican Republic. That experience marked the beginning of my love
affairwithSpiritandthesea…IamveryproudofSpirit,especiallybecausesheis
a Bermuda ship… I have sailed to many parts of the world aboard tall ships…
Wide experience has helped make me a good watch leader… As watch leader I
willbeabletoinfluencetheyouthofBermudainaverypositiveway…Ihavehad
traininginnavigationalwatch,safetyatsea,maritimesecurityawareness,medial
first aid, firefighting, hygiene for seafarers and proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats, to name a few… I am fearless at sea, reliable and hardworking.
Also I am a good communicator… with a passion for singing and songwriting…
helpmerelatewellwithyoungpeople…”Dkembe,wearethrilledthatyouhave
joinedus!
MOTIVATING OUR YOUTH
Jason Rhind has been theProgrammeOfficer aboard Spirit during thistransition
yearof2016-17.Whilstnotpreviouslyexperienced“onthewater”hebringsmuch
experience in working with and motivating youth with Raleigh International, the
Regimentand Outward Bound. Hecares deeply aboutouryoung people and his
maturity and even temperament is an asset that has been much appreciated by
theparticipants.
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EDUCATION UPDATE – Lauren Yelle-Simmons, Education and Programme Manager
SpiritofBermuda’sseconddecadebeganwithamuch-appreciatedagreementfromtheMinistryofEducationthat
Spirit’sschoolvoyageswillreturntotheM3yeargroup.Since2014,thecorepublicschoolprogrammehasengaged
M2students.Commencingthisfall,Spirit’s“RiteofPassage”expeditionaryvoyagewillreverttotheM3yeargroup.
Summer2016Highlights
Duringthesummerof2016,twoskillervoyagesandaweekoftrainingpotentialcrewwereprovided.Spiritcrewas
wellastraineesalsobecameCertifiedTourismAmbassadorsthroughtheBermudaHospitalityInstitute.
The first skiller summer voyage was a diverse group of boys and girls. Spirit circumnavigated the island and
provided trainee crew with new opportunities for leadership and decision-making. The professional crew turned
overasmuchcontrolaspossibletotraineeswhilststillmaintainingsafeoperations.
The second skillervoyage included trainees fromvarious schools andbackgrounds.Spiritcrew took advantage of
oneuniqueopportunitytovisittheNektonMissionvessel(BaselineExplorer),meettheirteam,andhaveafulltour
and briefing on the various instrumentation and methodologies being used in their explorations. The Nekton
Mission,fundedbyXLCatlin,exploredthedeepwatersaroundBermudaandintheSargassoSeawithanultimate
goal of focusing worldwide attention on the importance of the health of the deep oceans. While some local
scientists had participated in these explorations, the opportunity for our young Spirit adventurers could not be
missed(seenektonmission.org).AsSpiritlefttheBaselineExplorer’sdockingareainStGeorges,Nektonreceiveda
canonsalute,whichwillalwaysberememberedbytheirteam.
Five days of training sessions were provided to recruits interested in being charter crew and/or crew keen to
acquiretheirlocalEngineDriver’sLicense.Fromthatpoolofkeenparticipants,severalhavecontinuedtrainingand
havebecomechartercrewaswellasreliefwatchleaders.Severalaspiretomaritimeorrelatedcareers.
Summer2017
This summer we are offering a skiller
voyage July 10-14, which will provide
greater challenges and leadership
opportunities beyond the core middle
school voyage. This expedition will
include an island circumnavigation.
Duke of Edinburgh students will
participate for the “adventurous
journey”
component
of
their
qualification.However,otheryouthmay
apply to be part of this exciting coastal
voyage as well. InlateAugust 2017, we
will offer another skiller coastal voyage
for boys ages 14+ which will be similar
to the voyage in early July. Visit
www.bermudasloop.org or call 7375667formoreinformation.
BSFstudentcrewtraineesandNektonMissionproject–Whatanopportunity
asSpirit’screwweretreatedtoatourofthisamazingprojectofdeep-sea
exploration.
TheBermudaSloopFoundationparticipatedinaSCARSDocumentary‘AHeartForChildren’,whichdemonstrates
the impact of the SCARS program and its leadership in a ground breaking, multi-sector approach to child sexual
abuse prevention in Bermuda to be used in other overseas territory islands in building their own movements in
creatingacultureofsafetyforchildren.
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EDUCATION UPDATE (continued)
CoreMiddleSchoolProgramme/Highlightsof2016-17
Due to 10th anniversary commitments through the fall in 2016, so the “voyage year” began late and we are
finishingearlierthanusual--theendofMarch2017.
The 2016-17 school year is a transition year, reaching out to those in the high schools (Berkeley and CBA) who
missedtheirSpiritopportunitywhenwemovedfromM3toM2in2014-15.OtherBermudaschoolsthathadnot
hadaSpiritvoyageforseveralyearshavealsoparticipatedinaSpiritopportunity.
As of March 2017, we’ve had 162 students (“trainees”) on voyages, as well as 20 teachers and 4 Watch Leader
Understudies. The schools participating have included Cedarbridge Academy, The Berkeley Institute, Impact
MentoringAcademy,SomersfieldAcademy,ChatmorePreparatorySchool,Saltus,WarwickAcademyandBermuda
HighSchool.BermudaInstitutehasavoyageattheendofMarch.
From this year’s high school voyages, we’ve encouraged and brought in several of the interested students to
continuetrainingaschartercrew,whichhasbeensuccessful.
Sail training is our vehicle for youth development; however, there are times when severe weather can preclude
actual sailing. Spirit’s programme is designed to be flexible enough to take advantage of the many community
partnerswhocanprovideadditionaleducationalandculturalexperiencestoouryouthwhilstimmersedintheSpirit
expedition.Afewselecthighlights(whichdonotincludeALLourcommunitypartners)fromthisyearinclude:Land
RoverBARExploratoriumvisitshostedbyAmyMunro,alookbackintimeaBermuda’shistoryinStGeorgeswith
Mr.PeterFrith(St.GeorgesFoundation),plasticstrawlingwithJPSkinner(Waterstart)andMarcusEriksen(5GYRES
Institute)aswellasNonsuchIslandvisitswithJPSkinner.Allandmoreofthesehelpopenayoungperson’seyesto
ourenvironment,theimportanceofconservationandpreservationthehistoricalconnectionsofourpeopleaswell
asprovidingaspringboardforlaterdiscussion,reflection,andpotentialopportunities.
The Chairmanof the Board and the Education&Programmesmanager were selectedto
speakattheSailTrainingInternationalConferenceinHalmstad,Sweden.Theirpaperwas
on the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s history and its current programmes as well as the
measurementofoutcomesfromitsparticipants.Thepresentationwaswellreceivedand,
of particular interest, found that BSF stands out as an organisation that gathers specific
detailed feedback from its trainees which directly relates to positive youth development
outcomes.Theseincludelearningandachievement,positivebehaviours,connectionsand
relationships, productivityandself-sufficiency.Inaddition,BSFgathersdetailed feedback
from all teachers and chaperones as part of a programmatic assessment. Most
organisationsthatgeneratepost-voyageinformationtendtousetraineetestimonials.
As part of ongoing and continuous development to meet the needs of our youth and
greatercommunity,wehavereceivedagrantfrom11thHourRacing,whichistodevelop
andimplementEnvironmentalStewardshipEducationaboardSpiritofBermuda,whichwill
bedoneincollaborationandconsultationwithenvironmentalgroupsinBermuda.
ThedevelopmentofacurriculumtobeusedonboardtheSpiritofBermudawillfocuson
marinedebrisexploring:howland-basedlitterendsupintheocean,howlongittakesto
breakdown,andtheimpactithasonthewildlifeandhabitataroundBermuda.Students
will also learn about howtoreduce their individualimpact,aswellashow to encourage
moresustainableeffortsinBermuda.Inaddition,trawlsortransectswillbeconductedfor
oceanplasticstoinvestigatehowplasticsdegradeandhowplasticpollutionexistsevenat
thesmallestscale.
TherewillbeanevaluationofincreasedknowledgeandawarenessamongSpirittrainees,
with a view towards capturing long-term behavior change among students and
community.
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THE DREAM MATCH RACE – NEWPORT BERMUDA RACE 2016 - Jay Kempe
Before the start of the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race,
schooner “America” was widely regarded as the fastest
sailingvesselofherdayhavingwonthe100GuineasCup
(or“TheAmerica’sCup)inEnglandin 1851.Theoriginal
“America” was built to showcase the superiority of
Americannavalarchitectureandshesucceededandhad
been undefeated in any serious race for 165 years – a
formidablerecordandmystique.
Our goal was to pop that balloon and challenge the
premisethatyachtracinghistorycouldbeverydifferent
ifBermudashowedupwithanentryattheIsleofWight
RegattaduringtheGreatExhibitionof1851.
WiththeAmerica’sCupcomingtoBermudain2017,the2016NewportBermudaRacewastheperfectopportunity
for“SpiritofBermuda”tochallenge“America”toacompetitivematch.Thechallengewasmadeinlate2015and
sportingly accepted and it was game on. Many long-time supporters of the Foundation with sailing experience
signedupforthisspecialoneoffracingcharter.
First,somerelevantbackgroundinformation:
BermudaSloopFoundationhas3mainmissions–(1)tosupportBermuda’syouththroughstructurededucational
programmeson“SpiritofBermuda”;(2)tofosteranappreciationandunderstandingofBermuda’suniquemaritime
history;and(3)tocreateaniconforthecountryaroundwhichallcanuniteandcelebrate.
Mission(1)getsmostoftheattentionwhilemissions(2)and(3)aresubordinateandlesswellknownbutstillcritical
the Foundation’s sustainability and success. Here was a unique chance to showcase missions (2) and (3). The
current“America”wasbuiltin1995andisareplicaofits1850soriginalwhile“SpiritofBermuda”wasbuiltin2006
and isa replica of an 1830s Bermuda sloop rigged schooner. “America” is 105 feet long, has 2 masts and carries
6,000sq.ft.ofsailwhile“Spirit”is88feetlong,has3mastsandcarries4,500sq.ft.ofsail.
“Spirit”performsbestinstrongwindsforwardofthebeamwhile“America”preferslighterwindsaftofthebeam.If
wegotourpreferredconditionsintherace,wewereconfidentwewouldprevail.However,ifthewindswerelight
ormostlyaftofthebeamthenwewouldstruggle.Thiswasouropportunitytobeat“America”sowehadtopullout
all the stops to challenge in light winds to improve our chances. The solution: a new 1,500 sq. ft. asymmetrical
spinnaker courtesy of the generosity of Goslings. “America” responded with her own 4,000 sq. ft. symmetrical
spinnaker(plusawholenewsuitofsailsfromNorthSails!).Itwasgameonindeed!!
Posted in the wardrooms of most U.S.
navalships:“Ashipiscalledashebecause
there is always a great deal of bustle
aroundher;thereisusuallyagangofmen
about;shehasawaistandstays;ittakesa
lotofpainttokeephergood-looking;itis
not the initial expense that breaks you, it
istheupkeep;shecanbealldeckedout;it
takes an experienced man to handle her
correctly; and without a man at the helm
she is absolutely uncontrollable. She
showshertopsides,hidesherbottomand,
when coming into port, always heads for
thebuoys.”
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THE DREAM MATCH RACE (continued)
OurSpiritofTraditionClassstartedfirstandwithamediumbreeze
just forward of the beam for port tack on the rhumb line to
Bermuda,wefanciedourchancesofftheline.With2minutestogo,
“America”cameatusonstarboardtackaswemadeourfinalrunfor
thelineonporttack.Withsomeroomtospareatthe portendof
theline,wewereabletosharpenuptoavoid“America”andshehad
nochoicebuttotackontoportonourleewardbeamandthatwas
theclosestshegottousfortherestoftherace!Thefirst30minutes
were very tenseaswe squared off forthe firsttimetomatch boat
speeds.Wemanagedtocreepawayfrom“America”eversoslightly
butwehad 650milestogo! Atleastweknew ourboat speed was
sufficientinthefirsttest.
Forthenext5days,thewindsremainedbasicallylighttomoderate
andattimesaftofthebeam(notidealforus)butwewereableto
putournewasymmetrical spinnaker to very good use. It worked a
treat andwewerejustable tostay ahead of“America”.Without it
wewouldmost certainly have trailed in those conditions sothanks
toGoslingsfortheirtimelyhelp.Manydayswecouldsee“America”
about5-8milesoffourtransombutwecouldnotshakeher.When
her4,000sq.ft.spinnakerwasvisibleshemadeupsometimeonus
butwealwaysmanagedtostayjustahead.
Ataround24hoursfromthefinishwestillwereonlyabout2hours
aheadandthiswasnotenoughasweestimatedweneededtobe3
hoursahead(despitebeingthesmallervessel)tobesafeonbeating
“America” on corrected time. However, beating “America” across
the line was the main goal but besting her on corrected time was
alsoimportant.
Thefinal18-hourfetchtothefinishwasatenseandsubtleaffairas
“America” cracked off for more boat speed while we held high to
ensure we could lay the finish on safer and more cautious sailing
angles.Thefinaloutcomewas“Spirit”finallydidcrossthefinishline
first in our class and 4 hours and 16 minutes ahead of “America”
which was enough to also win our class on corrected time.
Mission(s)accomplished!!
Much credit should go to the professional crew of “Spirit” who
preparedtheshipfortherace(includingnewhalyardsandsheetsto
accommodate the spinnaker), the Foundation’s office team that
assisted with all arrangements and the 25 enthusiastic charterers
who worked extremely well together to make history. Maybe
“America’sCup”shouldalwayshavebeen“Bermuda’sCup”!
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FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE REPORT – Jim Butterfield, Chairman
We have had a busy year during 2016, and look forward to an exciting, and hopefully profitable, year ahead.
CertainlytheAmerica’sCupwillbeahighpointforallofusinBermuda,andarealfinancialboosttotheSpiritof
BermudaFoundation.
Well done to Diana Martin, the office staff, and volunteers who have worked so hard during the past year, with
severalverysuccessfulevents.
PiratesofBermudawasagreateventon5thMarch2016,andthiswillhappenagainon5thMarch2017-wenow
have35hostagesandarelookingforatleastanother15!Beingahostageislotsoffun.
7thOctober2016-TheBigNewsstorywasthewonderful10thAnniversaryGalaDinnerandauction.Thankstoall
whoworkedsohardtoputthistogether.ThenetincomeforB.S.F.wascloseto$180,000
Calendar: Onceagainwereceivedwonderfulsupportfrommanylocal businessesfor the2017Calendar. Income
fromthesehasnettedusover$10,000.Wehopeyouwillenjoythepresentationthisyear.
Currently we have printed, and hope you will support, our 2017 Raffle - lots of great prizes - reduced to $5 per
ticket.Thedrawwilltakeplaceon23rdMarch.WesurecoulduseyoursupporttoPURCHASEandSELLtheseraffle
tickets.Justcallore-mailandwewillgetsometoyou.
Art4Sail:WedidajointventurewithMasterworks,andauctionedoffsailboatsthathadbeendecoratedbylocal
artists-schools-businesses-supporters.Theeventwasheldon21stOctoberatBUEI.TheboatswereFANTASTIC-
but,duetoasmallerthanexpectedturnout,wesoldapproximately25ofthe50boats.Theremainingboatswillbe
soldlaterthisyear.BSFwillrealizejustover$13,000asaresultofthisfundraisingeffort.
SailAway:Another“first”for2017isthe“SpringAdventure.”SignupnowtosailfromBermudatoAntigua6th-15th
April. Sail through the Islands 19th April to 7th May, or set sail for Bermuda 9th to 22nd May. Be a part of making
historyasyouchallengetheSchoonerAmerica,backintimefortheAmerica’sCup.
TheFundraisingCommitteewillcontinuetoworkhardtoraisethenecessaryfundstokeepourprogrammeafloat.
Each year, our requirements are just over a million dollars. We have come a long way: all Bank Debt has been
repaid,andwenowhavejustthreeloanstoFoundationSupporters,whichwillbemanagedoverthenextseveral
years.WerelyheavilyonourCorporateSponsorsandtrustwecancontinuetoearntheirfullsupportintheyears
ahead.
Volunteers: The Fundraising Committee is a small group of nine people. We meet every other week over the
lunchtime,foranhour,orhourandahalf.Ifyouwouldliketogiveusyourtime,yourideas,andadditionalfinancial
support,wewouldbemostappreciative.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT – George Cubbon, Chairman
TheauditfortheyearendedAugust31,2016hasbeencompletedwithonlyasingleminorissueidentifiedbythe
auditor.ThanksareduetoourCFO,DarleneDavis,forensuringthatourfinancialrecordkeepingandprocedures
aremaintainedtoaveryhighstandard.Incomefortheyearwasaheadofbudgetandexpensescameinveryclose
tobudget.
During the financial year we paid off our bank loans and “tidied up” the balance sheet. We are grateful to two
individualswhohaveprovidedBSFwithlong-termfinanceonveryfavorabletermstoreplacethatpartofthebank
debt,whichweareunabletopayoffatthistime.
As for any institution, it is critical that BSF ensures that its revenues exceed its expenses and that expenses are
minimizedconsistentwithfulfillingBSF’smission.TheplannedappointmentofadedicatedBusinessDevelopment
ManagerandtightcontrolofexpenseswillensurethatBSFcontinuestobefinanciallysoundinthefuture.
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SpiritofBermudaSummerVoyages2017
TallShipsinNovaScotia
AspartofSailTrainingInternational’sRendez-vous2017
www.rdv2017.com/
Leg1–BermudatoHalifax–July20th–July30th
Leg2–CoastwiseNovaScotiaandTallShipoutportfestivals–July31st–August10th
Leg3–LunenburgtoBermuda–August11th–August20th
Overview: Spirit of Bermuda will sail north to Nova Scotia to join an international fleet of Tall Ships for Sail Training International’s
Rendez-Vous 2017! We are now accepting applications from individuals age 16+ to participate in this expedition. G o o ve r y ou r h or i z on a n d becomepart ofthe crewto sail i n deep waterandserveasAmbassadorsforBermudaandSpiritofBermuda.RendezVous 2017 celebrates Canada’s 150 years of being a nation with a large fleet of up to 40 ‘Tall Ships’ participating in a
transatlantic regatta calling on France, Portugal, Bermuda
July 22,Dockyard, Bermuda:Set sail for the 700nmopen-oceanvoyagenorth to Halifax,Nova Scotia.Voyagecrew will
standing
watch 4 hours on and 8 hours off and learning to sail and operate the ship under the guidance of our professional crew. Trimming
sails,manningthehelm,andhelpingwithcleaningwillbeallpartoftheexperience.
July 28,Halifax, Nova Scotia: SPIRIT will join the rest of the fleet in downtownHalifax andp a r t i c i p a t e in all the festivities for 4
August1, Halifax, Nova Scotia: SPIRIT will depart Halifax Harbour w i t h o t h e r T a l l S h i p s in a parade of sail by the Halifax
Waterfront. S h e willsailnorthovernight alongtheNovaScotia coasttothehistoric porttownofLouisburg,arrivingAugust4th.
August 7, Louisburg, Nova Scotia: S PI R I T w i l l sail back toward the southwest 200nm along the coast f o r the UNESCO world
heritage siteofLunenburg.S h e w i l l sail‘incompany’ withother tallships; afriendly racemaybeorganized between afewships.
August 9, Lunenburg, NovaScotia: Thisportprovidesyet another gatheringof tall ships withmore events. Voyage Crew will
AccommodationsonSPIRITarecomfortableandhighlyfunctionalbutnotluxurious.VoyageCrewwillhavecommunalaccesstoall
theamenities,includingairconditioning,hotwatershowers,andhotmeals.
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ROUND THE ISLAND SEA GULL RACE
Wearegratefulforalldonationswereceive,andinthisissue,wewouldlike
to extend our deep appreciation to the organisers and participants of the
AnnualRoundtheIslandSeagullRacefortheirgenerouscontributiontowards
ourschoolvoyages.
Ontheeveofthe10yearanniversaryofthelaunchingoftheBermudaSloop
– “Spirit of Bermuda” – the organisers and participants of the 2016 Annual
RoundtheIslandSeagullRacewereveryproudtopresentDianaMartinofthe
Bermuda Sloop Foundation a cheque for $7,000 being the profits from the
racethatwasheldattheendofJune2016.Thechequewaspresentedasthe
“Spirit”returnedfromaweekawayatseawithitsyoungcrew.
The proceeds are donated to “green” causes in Bermuda – and to support
BermudaYouthonthewater.
THANK
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studentRainGear
Ø BELCO,BESCO,SOL,andthe
Bergsforournewgenerator
Ø IslandCleaningforcleaning
supplies
Ø WEDCOforourberth
Ø BermudaGovernment
DepartmentofMarineand
Portsforassistanceand
includingusinthefleet
Ø RUBISforourfuel
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supportforournewsletters
andotheritems
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ButterfieldandVallisfamily
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ANDDONORSOFRAFFLE
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DONORSAND
VOYAGE/STUDENT
SPONSORS!
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING – EXCERPTS FROM A STUDENT PASSPORT
“…I think that I could pack everything great about this trip into today.
TodaywedidEVERYTHING!Itwasfantastic!FirstofallIwokeup…After
that we had breakfast – a fantastic breakfast of French toast and
sausages. …The mizzen gang wentoffto swab and scour the deck… we
wentoffinaboattoNonsuchIsland.Itwasmyfirsttimeandwelearned
about Bermuda’s endemic species. After that we prepped the sails,
hoistedthemup,andBAM!We’resailing!
High Tide: Having a three hour sail in general was rewarding, but more
specificallysteeringthehelm
LowTide:Mostchallengingwaslearningtopackupthesailandtyingtheknots
Horizon:Lookingforwardtopushingmyselfoutofmycomfortzone
…I learned that working with anyone else makes any job, no matter how hard, a fun, easy job, and if something
takesareallylongtimetolearn,youfeelecstaticifyoucandoitwithoutproblems…Itcanbesortofcomfortingto
have twenty other people around you at all times… Any problem can be solved if you smile at it, even other
people…”
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MEMBERSHIPCHALLENGE
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MEMBERSHIPissuchavaluableandnowintegralpartofBermuda
SloopFoundation–wetrulyappreciatethoseofyouwhohavejoinedas
MembersandyoursupportfortheworkwedoonSpirit.Themost
meaningfulbenefittomembershipisknowingthatyouaresupportingBermuda’syouth.
Ourgoalin2017istodoublethemembership,andtothatend,weissuethischallengetoour
members,knowingyouaresuchloyalandvaluedsupportersofourwork.
WeareaskingifyouwillhelpusreachthatgoalbyrecruitingONENEW
MEMBERthisyearatthesamelevelasyourmembership.Ifeach
memberdoesthat,wewillbesuccessful!THANKSFORYOURHELP!
PSRememberthatthemembershipratesareproratedafterJunefornewmembers
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LifeRaftCovers:3@$545
NewHarnesses:8@$300
RunningBackstayTackle:$500
WinchServiceKits:$500
HugeBermudaFlags–spinnakercloth
NewFenders:2@$250
FenderCovers:2@$200
SmallboatEngineCover:$150
NewTrolley:$500
REFITAPPEAL:$300,000
10%discountoncharterrates
10%discountonourmerchandise
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Firstinvitationsforspecialevents
MemberAppreciationSailsonSpirit
MOST IMPORTANTLY: you know that you are supporting
Bermuda’s youth and our expeditionary learning voyages
aboardSailTrainingVessel(STV)SpiritofBermuda.Bermuda’s
youthAREOURFUTURE!
Aspecialthankyou
toRUBISforinviting
ustoparticipatein
theFuellingfora
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contestin2016.This
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2017RUBIScalendar.
Thankyouagain!
“Ilearnedsomuch
aboutmyself,
Bermuda,the
environment,andthe
ship.Itwas
transformational.”
“Ifeelmorepositive
aboutmyselfafterthe
voyage–itwas
lifechanging.”
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Sponsor a Student ($1,250 - $3,500)
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I would like to make my payment by cash or via cheque made payable to Bermuda Sloop Foundation and
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I would like to pay $
by credit or debit card (VISA & MasterCard ONLY).
Credit Card Number:
Expiration Date (MM-YY):
CVC # (3-digit code on back of card)
I made an online payment directly into Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s bank account on (date)
and transferred $
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I am a US tax payer and would like to submit my donation of $
through Friends of Bermuda Community
Foundation, Sterling House, 16 Wesley Street, Hamilton HM11, Bermuda. FBCF is designated as a charitable organization
for tax purposes, [section 501(c)(3)]. You may also email FBCF at [email protected] or call 441-294-4951 to have Gift
Intention Form sent to you.
Once completed, please send us the form by:
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PIRATESOFBERMUDA
Thankstothecommunity’ssupport,theBermudaSloopFoundationwasabletomeetourfundraisinggoalforthe
PiratesofBermudaevent,heldonMarch12atAlbuoy’sPointinHamilton.Fundsraisedfromthiseventcontribute
tostudentvoyagesandbursaries.
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