Race News
December 14, 2021
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.
January 3, 2022
After seven times crewing in the Thrash to the Onion Patch, Paul Jennings decided he was ready to prep his own boat and crew to sail the race.
December 12, 2021
Owners are assigning crew members to a new position for the 2022 Bermuda Race alongside watch captains and navigators—the environmentalist.
December 6, 2021
Purpose-designed boats like the Jeanneau Sunfast 3300 support the trend toward more shorthanded racing in the Bermuda Race and other distance races.
November 17, 2021
Our Nov. newsletter highlights first-timer preparation, key safety messages for competitors, North Sails seminars, and our newest sponsor, Team One Newport
November 12, 2021
For their first Newport Bermuda Race as boat owners, Mary Martin and Eric Irwin are prepping a J/122, aptly named Alliance
November 5, 2021
With 153 boats already entered, competitors are urged to register early for crew safety-at-sea training and to acquire/inspect safety equipment
October 14, 2021
Leading outfitter and embroiderer provides racers with customized apparel from multiple brands. Photo courtesy Daniel Forster
September 30, 2021
Registration is open for Safety at Sea courses required for a number of crewmembers on each boat. Get the details.
September 16, 2021
Success of previous Performance Seminars propels North Sails to renew their commitment to the event and to supporting skippers and their crews
September 10, 2021
Q&A with Somers Kempe, 9-race veteran and race chairman for the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race
September 9, 2021
The U.S.-based company will connect Captains entering the race with access to its crew network at no charge.
September 1, 2021
Located on Newport Harbor at America’s Cup Boulevard, the new hotel is already a downtown waterfront fixture.
August 12, 2021
Located along the waterfront on Thames Street, the local store provides racers with exclusive, customized Helly Hansen logo gear.
July 15, 2021
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.