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Olin Stephens Elected to Bermuda Race Roll of Honour |
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6/3/2008
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Olin J. Stephens II has been elected to the Bermuda Race Roll of Honour on the 80th anniversary of the first of his many races to “the Onion Patch.” No yacht designer has produced more prize-winners over the race’s 102-year, 45-race history.
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Race in the RBYC Anniversary Regatta June 27 |
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5/30/2008
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All yachts sailing to Bermuda are invited to enter the RBYC Anniversary Regatta in Great Sound on June 27. The Regatta is part of the Onion Patch Series, but all yachts with endorsed IRC certificates are welcome, even if they are not participating in the Onion Patch.
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Enter the Onion Patch Series |
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5/2/2008
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All yachts sailing in the St. David's and Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Divisions are encouraged to enter the Onion Patch Series. Make the most of your Bermuda Race preparations and sail the series!
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2008 Newport Bermuda Race Applications Are Closed |
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4/1/2008
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As of the April 1 close of entry, 224 boats had met the race entry application deadline. A total of 214 boats have been cleared to enter the race, with another 10 applications still under consideration. Yachts that missed the deadline but wish to enter should e-mail the race Chairman Nick Nicholson at chairman@bermudarace.com. Read the full article for more details...
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2008 Race Entries Pass the 200 Mark |
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3/13/2008
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With an April 1 entry deadline approaching, the 2008 fleet is expected to be the second largest in Newport Bermuda Race history. About 220 yachts are expected to be on the starting line off Castle Hill, Newport, on June 20.
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Enter the Onion Patch Series |
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3/13/2008
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The Onion Patch starts in Newport with the NYYC Annual Regatta, then the Bermuda Race, and finally the RBYC Anniversary Regatta in Bermuda. A "must do" series if you're sailing the Bermuda Race in St. Davids or Gibbs Hill divisions.
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Meet Safety At Sea Requirements |
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2/25/2008
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Safety at Sea Weekend in Newport took place March 8-9. This news item refers to details about that seminar. Information about make-up seminars will be posted as soon as possible.
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Stan Honey to Speak at Safety Seminar |
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2/7/2008
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Make sure you meet race Safety at Sea requirements. Register for the March 8 seminar now. Stan Honey, possibly the most successful offshore racing navigator in modern history and one of the world's most experienced offshore sailors, will speak at the Safety at Sea Seminar in Newport. Discount hotel rooms available.
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Make Berth Reservations in Bermuda Now |
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2/5/2008
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The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club has a wait-list for yachts entering the 2008 Newport Bermuda Race. The Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club is taking reservations. To date, 156 yachts have applied for entry to the race.
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Official Notice of Race Posted |
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1/23/2008
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The official Notice of Race has been posted. This Notice of Race replaces the Preliminary Notice of Race that was posted in October.
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Reserve Your Berth Now at Royal Bermuda Yacht Club |
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1/19/2008
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Yachts entering the Newport Bermuda Race should make their berth reservations in Bermuda now. The marina at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club is accepting reservations, and is currently 70% full.
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On-Line Registration is Off and Running |
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1/17/2008
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Less than three days after race registration opened, almost 100 yachts have begun the entry process for the 2008 Newport Bermuda Race, including many first-timers.
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Gearing Up for the 2008 Newport Bermuda Race |
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9/24/2007
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Now is the time to get your preparations in gear for the 2008 Newport Bermuda Race. The Second Century of Racing to Bermuda begins on June 20, 2008. Read more for essential information...
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Eight Bells: Carleton Mitchell - July 16, 2007 |
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7/16/2007
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(By John Rousmaniere) The winner of a record three straight Bermuda Races in Finisterre, a cruising sailor and powerboater of great accomplishment, and one of boating’s best and most influential writers and photo ...
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Handicapping the 2008 Newport Bermuda Race |
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6/14/2007
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In designating a handicapping structure for the 2008 race, our goal is to use a system which provides the fairest opportunity for every competitor to win, regardless of the age of the boat or the rating rule to which it may have been designed.
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Open Letter to Past Skippers of Newport Bermuda Race |
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6/13/2007
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The Centennial Newport Bermuda Race was a great success, with a record fleet, lots of fun, and good competition. The 2008 race will build on our past experience to maintain the Newport Bermuda Race as one of the preeminent ocean races in the ...
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New Ocean Racing Trophy Honors Olin J. Stephens |
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5/1/2007
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The Cruising Club of America, the Boston Yacht Club, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, and the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron announce a major new trophy for offshore yacht racing: the Olin J. Stephens Ocean Racing Trophy, to be awarded to ski ...
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Nicholson Named Next Race Chair |
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1/1/2007
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 Nick Nicholson, Practical Sailor Editor-at-Large, member of the Volvo Ocean Race Rule Management Group, and international racing navigator, ...
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