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Take up the Virtual Reality
America’s Cup Journey
An exciting and interactive America’s Cup
exhibit has recently opened at the Bermuda
Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI). The
America’s Cup Endeavour Exhibit ‘Built to Win’
is designed for people of all ages and explores
the history, science and sport behind this
prestigious race.
The exhibit is based on the pillars of STEAM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and is inspired by
the Endeavour Programme - a community sail-
ing project launched by America’s Cup sponsors
to encourage young Bermudians to take up the
sport of sailing.
The exhibit highlights the profound ef-
fect the America’s Cup has had on sail racing
throughout history, how it represents the pin-
nacle of cutting edge design and technology, and
how it continues to push the limits of human
physical and mental fitness.
As you enter the new exhibit expect to
be taken on a virtual reality journey through
America’s Cup history, utilising Oculus Rift’s
head-set technology. A wind table demonstrates
the effects of changing sail shapes on a sailboat’s
movement. Experience the thrill of testing your
racing skills with the AC45 racing simulator, rac-
ing solo or against an opponent.
Train like an America’s Cup sailor by taking
a strength test on a grinding machine fol-
lowed by a mental test to determine if you’re fit
enough both physically and mentally! Watch as wind becomes
visible via an air cannon. Interact with monitors, televisions,
and videos to better understand racing and sailing concepts.
The exhibit uses cutting edge technology and interactivity to
provide a fun learning experience.
Thanks to the generous support of lead sponsor BF&M,
and other sponsors Orbis Investment Management and the
Bermuda Tourism Authority, BUEI is proud to present this
unique exhibit to Bermuda.
School groups can schedule a free tour of this exhibit by contact-
ing BUEI’s education department at 294-0206 or email genassoc@
buei.org. Admission to the America’s Cup exhibit is free
for BUEI members. Not a member? Membership packages
begin at $20 and include a host of benefits. Visit www.
buei.bm or call 294-0201 to find out more information
on membership. BUEI is located at 40 Crow Lane and is
open 364 days a year from 10am-5pm (last admission is
at 4pm).
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