Orbis Venice Cup

The atmosphere was electric and with the Orbis Venice Cup title on the line, the players can be excused if the bridge was sometimes less than perfect. In what was surely one of the most sensational finishes to a match ever, it was The Netherlands who triumphed by the incredible margin of just 0.5 of an IMP.

We salute the new holders of the title, only the fourth nation to have its name engraved on the cup. Bep Vriend & Marijke van der Pas played on the losing team in Perth in 1989. Both were making their fourth appearance in the competition. Jet Pasman &. Anneke Simons, Wietske Van Zwol & Martine Verbeek were all appearing for the second time. Ed Franken, the Captain, and Chris Niemeijer, the coach, complete the winning squad.

Commiserations to the losers, Renee Mancuso, Jill Meyers, Randi Montin, Shawn Quinn, Janice Molson, Tobi Sokolow, and NPC Jo Morse. Meyers, Montin and Sokolow were defending the title they won in Hammamet in 1997.

Orbis Bermuda Bowl

The Party's over, but the Show goes on. Despite the fact that they have been overwhelmed by USAI, Brazil will contest today's remaining 32 boards. That is a tribute to their fortitude and fighting spirit.

The American team's total of 443 IMPs is already the highest ever recorded in a final, and there are still two sessions to play!

Orbis World Transnational Teams Championship

Orbis World Transnational Teams Two teams form the USA are battling it out in the final. With 32 boards to go, Meltzer enjoys a lead of 33 IMPs.

Orbis World Computer Bridge Championship

GIB (USA) beat WBridge5 (France), 178 - 77 IMPs, to win the ORBIS World Computer Bridge Championship. Play was curtailed after 48 of the scheduled 54 boards had been played.