Bermuda IOD Fleet

ts of the USA, and Bermuda. Many of Bermuda’s preeminent local and internationally ranked sailors have at one time actively sailed an IOD, including Eldon Trimingham, Warren Brown, Bert Darrell, Penny Simmons and Peter Bromby. Two of these local sportsmen, Penny Simmons and Peter Bromby have attained the title of World Champion, defeating contenders from Norway, Sweden, Scotland, Bermuda and the USA. The IOD is the boat of choice for the prestigious King Edward VII Gold Cup Match Racing event held each year in Hamilton Harbour and ARGO group are the title sponsors. The International One Design can inarguably be considered the most recognized sailing fleet in Bermuda. The Bermuda Fleet is comprised of 14 boats, built of fiberglass. It was an honour for the fleet to host the IOD World Championships in Bermuda in October 2012 as it celebrated the fleet's 75th anniversary.