Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Port Royal Golf Course
(Southampton Parish): This public course ranks among
the best on the island, public or private; in fact, it's one of the greatest public
courses in the world. Jack Nicklaus apparently agrees—he's fond of playing here.
Robert Trent Jones, Sr., designed the original ocean-fronting course. One wrong hit
from the club and your ball will go flying into the ocean below. See p. 137.
THE
best
SAILING
OUTFITTERS
Bermuda is one of the Atlantic's major sailing capitals. Many sail-yourself boats are
available for rent to qualified skippers, and kayaks, paddle boats, sailboards, and more
are available for everyone. If you'd like to sail on a larger craft, the outfitters will
provide you with a captain. Here are some of the best outfitters.
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Blue Hole Water Sports
(Grotto Bay Beach Hotel, Hamilton Parish;
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441/293-
2915;
www.blueholewater.bm): Here you'll find a large selection of watercraft,
including Sunfish, sailboards, kayaks, Paddle Cats, and Sun Cats. Rentals are
available for up to 8 hours. See p. 134.
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Pompano Beach Club Watersports Centre
(Southampton Parish;
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441/234-
0222;
www.pompanobeachclub.com): This is the best outfitter in this tourist-
laden parish. Open from May to late October, it offers a variety of equipment,
including the O'Brien Windsurfer, a popular sailboard suitable for one person at
the intermediate or advanced level. Its fleet also includes vessels that hold one or
two people: Dolphin paddle boats, Buddy Boards, Aqua-Eye viewing boards, Aqua
Finn sailboats, and kayaks. These can be rented for up to 4 hours. See p. 134.
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Somerset Bridge Watersports
(Somerset Parish;
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441/234-0914;
www.water
sportssomersetbridge.com): This is the best place to rent a Boston Whaler, a small
boat that can hold three or four passengers. It's an ideal craft for exploring the
archipelago's uninhabited islands. This outfitter rents 4m (13-ft.) Whalers and a
30-hp, 5m (16-ft.) Open Bowrider, a speed-craft often used to pull water-skiers,
which accommodates four. See p. 134.
THE
best
TENNIS FACILITIES
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The Fairmont Southampton
(Southampton Parish): This is Bermuda's premier
destination for avid players. Its tennis court complex is the largest on the island,
and is maintained in state-of-the-art condition. The deluxe hotel, one of the finest
on Bermuda, offers six Plexipave (professional color surface) courts. The courts are
somewhat protected from the north winds, but swirling breezes may affect your
final score. See p. 139.
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Elbow Beach
(Paget Parish): With the closing of several other tennis courts on the
island in recent years, avid tennis players have had to search a bit harder for suit-
able venues on which to play. With a pedigree dating back to the early days of
Bermuda tourism, and with a sprawling physical plant that incorporates just about
everything, these five tennis courts are open to visitors who phone ahead. Three of
them are lit for night play. See p. 139.
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Government Tennis Stadium
(Pembroke Parish): Although Bermuda has been
known as the tennis capital of the Atlantic since 1873, players often complain that
the trade winds around the island affect their game, especially near the water.
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