Bermuda Logistics
Bermuda Race Headquarters at Royal Bermuda Yacht Club
The RBYC is the center of activity for racers and their families while in Bermuda. With ample dockage for nearly all visiting yachts (by arrangement), a well-stocked bar and restaurant and duty officer, the RBYC is a capable generous race host.
Resources for Visitors:
Resources for Sailors:
Border Control (Customs & Immigration):
Updated information will be posted closer to the start of the 2026 Race.
Bermuda Calendar of Events
Important Information
Yachts proceeding between St. George’s and Hamilton.
After finishing the race, and PRIOR TO ENTERING the ship channel proceeding to Hamilton, yachts are requested to contact Marine Operations on VHF Channel 16 or 27 to receive an update on shipping traffic.
The Swing Bridge at Ferry Reach is currently closed for extensive repair work. All boats proceeding to Hamilton Harbour will need to sail around Fort St. Catherine and up the North Shore.
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS CROSSING THE FINISH LINE AFTER DARK REMAIN IN ST. GEORGE’S HARBOUR UNTIL DAY LIGHT, SO AS NOT TO UNECESSARILY PUT AT RISK THE SAFETY OF THE VESSEL, THOSE ON BOARD AND EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL.
YACHTS TRANSITING THE CHANNELS AT NIGHT DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. ANY TOW ASSISTANCE REQUIRED, AND ASSOCIATED COSTS, DUE TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS OR GROUNDING WILL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE VESSEL OWNER.
Vessels with serious mechanical, rigging or medical problems onboard that are unable to proceed to Hamilton in the normal manner should contact Maritime Operations for further guidance on Customs Department clearance.
ANCHORAGE
Yachts, when anchoring, are warned to be careful of the submarine cable between Albuoy’s Point, the western end of White’s Island and Hogdson’s Ferry Landing. All yachts at anchor should berth, for their own safety, WELL CLEAR of the Main Ship Channel (making due allowances for Southerly winds) as outlined in the charts and, if their anchor berth is temporarily vacated, are recommended to leave a mark buoy.
BERTHING AT RBYC
The RBYC has reserved moorings in their marina for class winners and pre-arranged reservations. Yachts should contact the RBYC Marina Manager on VHF Channel 74 once they have passed through Two Rock Passage and are proceeding down Hamilton Harbour. The RHADC will monitor VHF Channel 73. The Finish Line Committee will monitor VHF Channel 72.
All vessels must have sufficient fenders, dock lines and anchor ready on arrival at RBYC. Please be patient when it comes to docking as the Marina Manager cannot be everywhere at once and will be working to get everyone docked as quickly and efficiently as possible. Our Marina Team actively follows YB Tracking and AIS.
It would be appreciated if yachts could fly dress colours and flags after berthing for the duration of their stay.
Hours for Berthing:
6am – 12 midnight. There will be no berthing available outside of these times.
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE MARINA ON YOUR OWN.
Yachts are requested to anchor in the Harbour between the hours of 12am and 6am.
Shore Power:
The RBYC cannot guarantee that there will be a shore power outlet available for all yachts due to the large number of yachts in this event; therefore, shore power electricity will be available at the RBYC Marina on a first come / first served basis. Yachts are REQUIRED to bring their own shore power leads AND adaptors. Shore power options are 120v 30 amp or 120/240v 50 amp. Electricity use will be charged per connection connected to shore power.
OTHER BERTHING
Yachts intending to berth off the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club (Tel: 441-295-3000), or off the RHADC (Tel: 441-236-2250) are requested to inform their Dock Masters well in advance. Owners and skippers of yachts using the facilities of Hamilton Harbour during Bermuda Race week are warned to expect heavy shipping traffic and to be guided accordingly.
Duty Desk: [email protected] or [email protected]
Club Telephone: (441) 295-2214
Facsimile: (441) 295-6361
MOBILE PHONES
Bermuda supports world-class cellular communications. Both mobile operators on Island have relationships with all the major carriers around the world, which will allow you to use your phone while in Bermuda. All support 4G/LTE Networks. Roaming rates can be high.
One Communications: +1 441 700-7000 / www.onecomm.bm.
Digicel: +1.441.500.5000 https://www.digicelgroup.com/bm/en.html
COURIER/MAIL SERVICES
Mailboxes Unlimited on Bermudian Road
Guests will find a full range of facilities for faxing, photocopying and courier services at Mailboxes. Open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday 9:00pm – 5:30pm. For more information call (441) 292-6563.
INTERNET FACILITIES
Wi-Fi access will be available at RBYC during the event dependent upon volume of usage. See signs around Club.
Due to the heavy usage, it would be appreciated if you could disable Wi-Fi when not in use.
LAUNDRY
Laundry will be collected from the RBYC Flagpole at 08:00am starting on Tuesday, June 24th. The last pickup will be Friday, June 28th at 8:00am am and the last delivery will be Saturday, June 29th at 9:00pm.
Please note that delivery of laundry back to RBYC will be made on a cash basis only at $1.95 per pound.
Laundry should be placed in bags clearly marked with the name of the yacht. Laundry tags can be found in your competitors’ packs upon arrival.
Yachtsmen are responsible for being at the Club to RECEIVE AND PAY for their laundry.
Card operated washer/dryer machines are also available at:
Quickie Lickie Laundromat on 74 Serpentine Road (441-295-6097), a 5 minutes’ walk from RBYC. Monday through Saturday 6:00am to 10:00pm, and 6:00am to 6:00pm on Sunday.
RBYC LAUNDRY FACILITIES
The Club has 3 washer/dryer unit available in the basement on a first come/first serve basis. Loads (washing or drying) are $3.00 each, laundry soap pod available for $1. Tokens and Soap Pods are available from the Front Entrance Reception Office.
GARBAGE COLLECTION
Garbage will be collected twice daily. Please put regular bagged garbage in the large dumpsters provided at the side of the Club. Recyclable items (glass and cans only) should be placed in blue recycling bags.
GASOLINE & PROPANE
Upon check-in Newport all boats MAY REQUEST (1) numbered NON-TRANSFERABLE voucher for a one-time purchase of duty-free fuel from the assigned RUBIS fuel depot in Bermuda. These vouchers will be issued by HM Customs Bermuda and will be available for collection from the Duty Desk at the RBYC. NB: Vouchers cannot be accepted at a regular marina fuelling station. Please see details in your skipper pack.
Regular fuel is available at the PW’s Rubis Marine Filling Station (Tel: 441-295-3185) just west of the RBYC Marina. Note that the maximum draft at low tide is 10´. This service station is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Saturday and 8:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday. Bagged ice is also available. Fuel can be purchased by credit card 24/7.
For deeper water, fuel can be purchased by appointment at Rubis Dockyard where the maximum draft is 32´. (Howard Williams at 441-234-0233/441-299-7019 or [email protected]).
Fuel is also available by prior appointment with Sol at Tiger Bay in St. George’s. (Chris Gibbons at 294-5236).
Propane refills are available from any Gas/Petrol station, the closest being Esso Tiger Mart at the top of Bermudian Road, a 5-minute walk from the RBYC or RUBIS East Broadway, which is a 5 minute drive by bike at the East End of Hamilton City (stay on Front Street to city limits). Alternative, propane can be delivered by Atlantic Gas- (Arnel) +1-441-534-0404.
ICE
There will be a daily delivery of both block and bag ice from Monday, June 20th between the times of 10:00am and 11:00am and again between 3:00pm and 4:00pm. Contact K.C. Daniels Ltd. Tel: 441-236-3189/441-535-1627.
RBYC has large 25 lbs bags available on site for $12. Please see the bartenders to purchase.
EAVING BY SEA:
All skippers MUST enter details of departing vessel and crew into SAILCLEAR. We suggest that this is completed several days before intended departure.
To avoid the requirement to call into YRC St George’s, the skipper should then send an email to Senior Customs Officer, Andrea McKey, [email protected] , advising the name of the vessel and intended departure date, and that SAILCLEAR has been updated. Ms. McKey will clear the vessel for departure from Bermuda and will issue a certificate which will be delivered to RBYC for collection by the skipper the following day.
Otherwise, the skipper will need to call in at the YRC at Ordnance Island in St George with all delivery crew passports, to receive clearance.
Skippers of yachts returning to the US with any aliens on board should ensure that the aliens present themselves to the US Immigration Officer at the US Consulate, “Crown Hill”, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, telephone 441-295-1342, fax 441-295-1592 and if their passports are in order, they will be issued an immigration permit and clearance to enter the US. This will avoid embarrassment and unnecessary delay at the yacht’s port of entry.
DEPARTURE FROM BERMUDA
Prior to departure from Bermuda, all yachts are required to notify Maritime Operations on VHF Channel 16, to give them a departure time, Persons On Board, and next port of call in the event of an incident after they leave. Skippers are recommended to call on the way up from Hamilton as you approach the Narrows Channel.
MARITIME OPERATIONS CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: (441) 297-1010 Fax: (441) 297-1530
Inmarsat C: 581 431010110 RCCB X or 584 431010120 RCCB X
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.marops.bm
SSB: 4,125 kHz and 2,182 kHz
VHF: Channels 16 and 27
With effect on March 6, 2024, the Bermuda Immigration and Protection (Prohibition of Entry) Order lists the countries whose nationals are prohibited from entering Bermuda, unless such persons possess a multiple re-entry visa (MRV) or other permission [such as a valid permanent resident certificate] to reside in any country not named in the Order:
In order to be landed in Bermuda as a Visa Controlled National (VCN), the following requirements must be met:
- All travellers who require an MRV for the UK, US or Canada must present this visa-type either at:
- In Newport at Bermuda Immigration pre-clearance or;
- In Bermuda for all persons who did not attend the pre-clearance event (this does not make the Newport event optional);
- The MRV for the UK, US or Canada must be valid for 45 days beyond the expiration of a visitor’s intended stay;
- All travelers must possess a passport that is valid for 45 days past the expiration of their intended stay in Bermuda;
- Arranged accommodation in Bermuda must be confirmed before arrival unless remaining on the vessel.
PLEASE NOTE: Persons whose MRV and passport validity is less than 45 days will not be landed.
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