Newport Bermuda Race News—Dec. 2021

With 171 boats entered, the next discounted entry-fee window closes Dec. 18; plus other updates on boats, crew positions, and a holiday shopping reminder

Jim Teeters Joins US Sailing Offshore Ratings Office

Good news for Bermuda competitors, the long-time volunteer for the Newport Bermuda Race, Jim Teeters, is the new head of the Offshore Ratings Office.

Short-handed Racing to Bermuda on the Jeanneau Sunfast 3300

Purpose-designed boats like the Jeanneau Sunfast 3300 support the trend toward more shorthanded racing in the Bermuda Race and other distance races.

Newport Bermuda Race News—Nov. 2021

Our Nov. newsletter highlights first-timer preparation, key safety messages for competitors, North Sails seminars, and our newest sponsor, Team One Newport

Competitor Bulletin #5—Supply & Demand for Safety Gear/Training

With 153 boats already entered, competitors are urged to register early for crew safety-at-sea training and to acquire/inspect safety equipment

Competitor Bulletin #4—Register for Safety Courses ASAP

Registration is open for Safety at Sea courses required for a number of crewmembers on each boat. Get the details.

The Return of the Newport Bermuda Race

Q&A with Somers Kempe, 9-race veteran and race chairman for the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race

Offshore Passage Opportunities Named Official Race Supporter for 2022-2026

The U.S.-based company will connect Captains entering the race with access to its crew network at no charge.

Hammetts Hotel Named Official Sponsor of 2022 Newport Bermuda Race

Located on Newport Harbor at America’s Cup Boulevard, the new hotel is already a downtown waterfront fixture.

Newport Bermuda Race Names Helly Hansen Newport 2022 Official Gear Supplier

Located along the waterfront on Thames Street, the local store provides racers with exclusive, customized Helly Hansen logo gear.

Competitor Bulletin #3 – Safety at Sea Training Requirements Update

Safety training requirements for 2022 are the same as for 2020. However, there are changes that affect all Safety at Sea training in the U.S.

Bluenose Yacht Sales Named Exclusive Sponsor of Bermuda Race YB Tracker

Growing New England sailboat dealership and brokerage becomes newest official sponsor of the 52nd "Thrash to the Onion Patch"

Competitor Bulletin #2 – The Entry System is Open

One year from the start of the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race, the organizing committee chairman officially opens the entry system

Webinar Recap, June 15 – How to Enter the Bermuda Race

The fifth in our series of race-prep webinars focused on the nitty gritty of applying to enter the race in the SailGate entry system. Recording included.

Bermuda Race Entries Open Next Week; Race Starts June 17, 2022

The SailGate entry system opens June 18th, with full credit available for competitors who paid deposits in 2020