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Was This the World’s First AC Grind-off?

At Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s Fund Raising Gala, Saturday 23 April 2016.

15/02/16 - Hamilton (BDA) - 35th America's Cup Bermuda 2017 - ORACLE TEAM USA - AC45S training Grinding contest BUEI gala 23Apr'16. Graeme Spence,Luke Parkinson,Simeon Tienpont

Graeme Spence of ORACLE TEAM USA powers through a 60 second all out burst while BUEI’s Executive Director Mel Ferson counts down the time.

15/02/16 - Hamilton (BDA) - 35th America's Cup Bermuda 2017 - ORACLE TEAM USA - AC45S training Grinding contest BUEI gala 23Apr'16. Graeme Spence,Luke Parkinson,Simeon Tienpont

Each of the Bermuda-based teams competed in the charity grind-off. From left to right, Graeme Spence, OTUSA, Luke Parkinson, Artemis Racing, Simeon Tienpont (with daughter Sara) from SoftBank Team Japan. Graeme won the competition but everyone was a winner as the gala brought in over $100,000, including a hefty live auction bid for a ride on Artemis Racing’s turbo boat! A big THANK YOU to all three teams for their support.