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April 3, 2024

Competitor Bulletin #6: Important Entry Deadlines, Crew Requirements, Starting Information, and Wind Farms 

By Kate Somers

These Competitor Bulletins are full of condensed information pertinent to 2024 participants and your attention to detail ensures a smooth sailing experience.

April 3, 2024

Plan Your 2024 Race: From Start to Finish 

By Kate Somers

Embark on the Newport Bermuda Race with confidence! Join us April 24th, 2024 (Wednesday) at 7pm EST for an exclusive webinar where you'll gain invaluable insights and strategies to craft […]

March 20, 2024

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Thora Lund Robinson and the First Bermuda Race to Today’s female skippers 

By Kate Somers

In honor of Women's History Month, we shine a spotlight on a remarkable woman whose adventurous spirit and determination made history in the world of sailing. Thora Lund Robinson at age 20, aboard the yacht Gauntlet, participated in the inaugural Bermuda Race in 1906, leaving a legacy that resonates to this day.

February 21, 2024

Competitor Bulletin #5: Important Winter Deadlines and Reminders 

By Kate Somers

Notices, Reminders, and Deadlines pertinent to all 2024 Competitors

February 17, 2024

Race Preparations Updates from Competitors 

By Kate Somers

Photo: Courtesy of Gimple family In racing updates, as our 168 entered teams gear up for the June 21st start, we checked in with a few of them on how […]

January 29, 2024

Take a new challenge: Bermuda Short-Handed Return Race Returns 

By Kate Somers

Back for its second edition!

January 24, 2024

Double-header Webinar Night 

By Kate Somers

In case you missed them live, the recordings of the Sail Newport and North Sails webinars regarding the Race are available.

January 22, 2024

Newport Bermuda Race Extends to 636 Miles, Offers Free Public Viewing from Fort Adams State Park 

By Kate Somers

The Race's starting line has been relocated one mile north of Castle Hill in Narragansett Bay to provide spectators a new opportunity to witness 200 boats up close - thus extending the race course distance from 635-miles to Bermuda to 636.

December 20, 2023

Important Reminder: Entry and Cancellation Fees change after December 22, 2023 

By Kate Somers

Per NOR 3.5, the entry fee increases and refund amounts for cancelations decrease before the end of the year.

December 1, 2023

Competitor Bulletin #4: Newport Bermuda Race 2024 will be scored using a Forecast Time Correction Factor 

By Media Team

How often have you thought the other boat experienced ‘lucky’ weather? The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) is proud to announce that the 2024 race will be the first Ocean Race to use Forecast - Time Correction Factor (F-TCF) as a scoring model.