Bermuda Race Organizing Committee, US Sailing, and Cruising Club of America Release Safety Review Reports Regarding 2024 Vessel Abandonment

Newport, RI (February 18, 2025) – Following the three vessel abandonments that occurred during the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race and return voyage, the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) partnered with […]

A New Era for the Bermuda Race: A Subtle, Yet Significant Logo Update

The Bermuda Race has always been a celebration of tradition and history, a hallmark of endurance and seamanship dating back to 1906. As we look ahead to the 2026 edition […]

2026 Bermuda Race Prep Seminar Series: What to Know Now to Prepare

Hosted by the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee The Bermuda Race is an ocean racing challenge unlike any other, requiring meticulous planning, preparation, and teamwork. To help competitors set their course […]

Newport Bermuda Race Receives Platinum Certification for Sustainability

Photo: Stephen Cloutier One of the main draws to the sport of offshore sailing is how it immerses sailors in the immense natural beauty of our planet’s oceans. Because of […]

A Review of 2024 Bermuda Race’s Implementation of F-TCF Scoring

Written by Jim Teeters, BROC Technical Committee The fair scoring of sailboat races has always had its challenges. Historically some rules have encouraged certain design types and been biased against […]

Against the Odds: 15-Year-Old Completes Challenging Newport Bermuda Race

By Cary Wang published in Windcheck Magazine Editor’s note: Cary Wang of New Canaan, CT was one of the youngest sailors to complete the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race, crewing along […]

Eight Bells: Commodore John D. Osmond, III, MD

Eight Bells for John Osmond, a dedicated sailor who competed in 15 Bermuda Races and served as the 2012 Chair and PRO for the following decade. John, alongside his beloved wife Ellyn, was an integral part of the Bermuda Race community for many years. His passion for offshore racing and sailing was unmatched, and his calm and kind demeanor left a lasting impact. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family. Learn more about his extraordinary life here.

Bermuda Race Collaborates with US Sailing for Review of Safety Incidents

The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC), in collaboration with the Cruising Club of America and US Sailing, is actively reviewing the safety incidents that occurred during the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race and return passages.

The Loss of Solution on Return Delivery

On July 2nd, during the return delivery from the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race, the crew of Solution abandoned their 50-foot sloop, 200 miles south of Cape Cod, and were safely […]

Race Wrap Up – Historic 53rd Newport Bermuda Race Concludes with Prize-Giving

Final winners and awards announced on Saturday Photo: Steve Cloutier [Hamilton, Bermuda] - The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race officially came to a close this evening, as winners and award recipients […]

Navigators’ Forum Recap: Expert Insights and Winning Strategies

The 2024 Navigator's Forum

The Kids Are Alright: Sailing’s Next Generation Shines at the Newport Bermuda Race

Poseidon, crewed by the US Naval Academy's offshore sailing team arrives in Bermuda earlier this week. / Photo: Daniel Forster For over 100 years, competing in the Newport Bermuda Race […]

A Family Affair: Bonds Between Loved Ones Strengthened in the Newport Bermuda Race

The Cullen family crosses the finish line with their crew aboard WaveWalker. / Photo: Daniel Forster For many sailors, the sport is a family tradition, and the Newport Bermuda Race […]

In Their Own Words: Alliance Skippers Details Rescue

Mary Martin and Eric Irwin sit down upon arrival to share their story along with Jim Coggeshall, owner of the rescuing vessel. Includes footage of the rescue and the welcome […]

Gunga Din Abandons Ship 80 miles off Bermuda, All Crew Safe

Photo: Gunga Din at the start in Newport on June 21. / Photo: Daniel Forster Distressed boat was assisted by Fellow Competitor Desna Gunga Din, a Swedish Yachts 41 owned […]