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April 6, 2018
With the passing of the April 1 entry deadline, the Newport Bermuda Media Team sent this assessment of the fleet to interested media. The 195 boats that submitted entries before […]
March 26, 2018
First-time race skipper Mark Lenci and crew lead the pack by one crucial measure. Story by John Burnham Experienced cruising sailors raise the bar a notch when they enter the […]
March 21, 2018
Chairman’s Update We’re 12 days shy of our April 1 application-for-entry deadline, and I’m pleased to report 188 applications so far in our SailGate entry system. In this week’s race […]
March 20, 2018
With 188 applications in Sailgate, the Newport Bermuda Race entry system, we offer tips for completing final information. By Bjorn Johnson. Introduced in 2016, Sailgate is currently being used for […]
March 19, 2018
Skippers and navigators can learn lessons about both Gulf Stream and weather forecasts with a look back at the last race. Story by W. Frank Bohlen. It has been said […]
March 13, 2018
Chairman’s Update: Last weekend, the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee met in Newport for a planning update as we began the final countdown to the race—94 days from today. I’m […]
March 13, 2018
Best-practice tips in preparing to race the Newport Bermuda Race under the Offshore Racing Rule. By Bjorn Johnson Sailing teams preparing for the Newport Bermuda Race in March are understandably […]
March 12, 2018
His name is Merlin, the boat’s name is Merlin, so he had to have it. By Chris Museler The story of how Chip Merlin bought the Transpac Race trend-setting, record-setting […]
March 7, 2018
The Cruising Club of America will offer a seminar two days before the Newport Bermuda start to ensure entrants receive required safety training. Newport Bermuda Race rules require that 30 percent […]
April 5, 2018
The Onion Patch Series and the Onion Patch Navigators Series are unique events for individual yachts and teams ready to race in two countries and across the 635-mile gap in […]
March 2, 2018
In this bulletin: safety, medical and race-prep seminars; the official race preview; the ORR's allowance for large roach headsails and more. Chairman's Update: Energy and enthusiasm for the Race continue […]
March 6, 2018
For those racing from Newport to Bermuda or joining a return-trip crew, this article explains the value of a pre-race safety at sea seminar and provides a road map for […]
March 1, 2018
The Offshore Racing Association (ORA) has introduced Large Roach Headsails (LRH) into the 2018 Offshore Racing Rule (ORR), which will allow their use in most divisions in the Newport Bermuda Race […]
February 28, 2018
The upcoming Hands On Training Courses during the CCA’s Newport (RI) Safety at Sea seminars on March 10 and 11 are full with waiting lists, but there is still space […]
February 28, 2018
When as many as 200 sailing yachts head southeast in June, they’ll be competing in several races within the race. By Chris Museler Organized by the Cruising Club of America […]
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