No. 12 Competitor Bulletin – Sail the Online Race to Bermuda, Starting June 19th

We would help keep the spirit of the 2020 race alive with SailOnline.org to create an online race for all sailors to participate.

No. 11 Competitor Bulletin – 2020 Newport Bermuda Race Cancelled

The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Newport Bermuda Race due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our position has always been that we can only conduct the race if conditions for competitors and local populations made it safe to do so.

No. 10 Competitor Bulletin – Race Update

Bermuda Race organizers continue to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 situation closely and will make a call no later than May 1st. We are also welcoming input and questions.

No. 9 Competitor Bulletin – Race Update from the Chairman

Bermuda Race 2020 is still on, but the COVID-19 situation is being monitored.

No. 8 Competitor Bulletin – Changes to Safety Training Requirements

Safety training requirements have been modified due to the cancellation of several courses with the necessary hands-on training. Modifications are for 2020 only.

No. 7 Competitor Bulletin – Key Safety Training Amendment

Competitors note! Small but important changes have been made to the NBR Safety Regulations.

No. 6 Competitor Bulletin – Enter by Dec. 20 Before Fees Rise

The chairman reminds sailors that early entry will not only save them some money but also open a larger preparation window before the start.

No. 5 Competitor Bulletin – Enter by Sept. 20, Save on Entry Fee

A letter from the race chair encourages sailors to simplify their race prep and save money.

No. 4 Competitor Bulletin—NOR, Entry Process, Website Announced

A brief letter to prospective 2020 competitors outlines important news regarding the simplified entry process.

2020 Bulletin #3 – Bermuda Race Video & Inspection Options

An update to prospective 2020 competitors from the race chairman including Inspection options, Safety-At-Sea dates, and more.

Calusa Races to the Onion Patch

Skipper Peter Holmes explains how the race is so much more than the five days spent at sea between Newport and Bermuda. Much has been written about the 112-year-old, biennial […]

Bermuda Race Prep: A Safety Ethos First

Crew safety training is vital to preparing for an offshore race, and for the captain, it starts with building a safety ethos.

Newport Bermuda News (Nov. 2018)

This year’s Thrash to the Onion Patch is over, but there are stories to tell. We feature a sampling in this edition of Newport Bermuda Race News for race fans, friends and prospective competitors. We […]

Richard S. Nye Receives Roll of Honour Citation

One of the Newport Bermuda Race’s best-known skippers, Richard S. Nye, joined the Bermuda Race Roll of Honour last June. His family received the award on his behalf recently at […]

Ted von Rosenvinge – Gulf Stream Society Profile

Meet a 10-time competitor in the first of an occasional series on sailors who have joined the Newport Bermuda Race’s society for those completing the race at least five times. […]