Media Update: Youth Teams Making Their Mark in Thrash to Onion Patch

No matter how you look at it, thrash, used as noun or verb, sounds like a bad thing.  But for the 1500+ sailors on 180 vessels that have entered the […]

High Noon Set the Pace for Young American Sailors

A teenage crew shocked the fleet in 2016, crossing the finish, second to Comanche, winning the Stephens Brothers Youth Prize, and placing third in the St. David's Lighthouse Division. By John Burnham […]

#14 Race Bulletin—Deadlines, FEO Spotlight, Bermuda Planning

  Chairman’s update The June 1 deadlines for crew (NoR 5.4) and inspections (NoR 6.2 a.) are upon us, and we urge you to meet them (see Official Notice Board). As […]

Goslings Named Newport Bermuda Race Official Rum Sponsor

Once again, Bermuda’s own rum company will sponsor the Newport Bermuda Race, providing sailors with multiple opportunities to sample its products. It’s a perfect match—the Newport Bermuda Race and the […]

Bulletin #13—Deadlines, Prizes, Jackhammer, AIS MOB Lessons

  Chairman's Update Those of you competing in the 2018 race have heard from me recently on upcoming Inspections Deadlines (see Official Notice Board), setting up your AIS MOB devices, and registering […]

Smell the Sargasso En Route to Bermuda

Three distinct stretches of water define the racecourse to Bermuda from Newport, RI. By Andrew Burton The span of water between Newport and Bermuda is furrowed with sailboat wakes. Mysterious […]

Bulletin #12—Clean Regattas, Selkie, Competitor Deadlines

  Chairman's Update: In this week’s bulletin, we’re spreading the word about our continued commitment to the Clean Regattas program. This is the third consecutive race in which we have […]

6 Tips for Acing Your Pre-Race Inspection

These recommendations will help Newport Bermuda Race competitors pass inspection easily—and provide useful guidance for anyone sailing offshore. By James Phyfe, on behalf of sponsor Safe Harbor Marinas. Of the […]

Media Update: Bermuda Race Partners with Sailors for the Sea

The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee has set a goal to achieve Clean Regattas certification, working with Sailors for the Sea. Newport, RI,  April 19, 2018– The Newport-Bermuda Race is again proud to join […]

Bulletin #11 – Newport Bermuda Race Entries Close at 195

  Chairman's update Spring is moving in, and for all of us preparing for the 2018 Newport Bermuda Race, it’s an exciting time. I’m pleased to share with you the […]

Selkie – Newport Bermuda Spotlight

Her skipper says he’s attending finishing school, but little Selkie could stir things up in the Finisterre Division this year. By Chris Museler. For Chip Bradish, who is preparing for […]

Media Update: 195 Entries for 51st Newport Bermuda Race at Deadline

With the passing of the April 1 entry deadline, the Newport Bermuda Media Team sent this assessment of the fleet to interested media. The 195 boats that submitted entries before […]

Sunflower – Newport Bermuda Spotlight

First-time race skipper Mark Lenci and crew lead the pack by one crucial measure. Story by John Burnham Experienced cruising sailors raise the bar a notch when they enter the […]

Bulletin #10 – 2018 Race Entry Tips; 2016 Wind & Stream Retrospective

Chairman’s Update We’re 12 days shy of our April 1 application-for-entry deadline, and I’m pleased to report 188 applications so far in our SailGate entry system. In this week’s race […]

Tips for Completing Race Entry

With 188 applications in Sailgate, the Newport Bermuda Race entry system, we offer tips for completing final information. By Bjorn Johnson. Introduced in 2016, Sailgate is currently being used for […]