The Road to Bermuda: A Different Kind of Sailing

June 22, 2016.  Today, as Chris Museler was approaching St. David’s Light in the Swan 44 Aura, he asked himself this question: "As we near the finish of the 50th […]

Reflections while Standing Watch to St. David’s Light

Stuart Streuli writes from Defiance. “Win, lose or draw, there’s nothing that compares to the feeling to hitting the dock after 600 miles of racing from Newport to Bermuda.” Along […]

The Road to Bermuda: Strange Weather, Elusive Time

Chris Museler writes: We have nearly 200 miles to the finish.  Even though I have complained about the slow speed of our boat, the Swan 44 Aura, this “Berth to […]

“What Offshore Sailing is About,” and other Bloggers’ Notes

These blogs from three boats cover every sailor’s various states of mind: awe, frustration, rapture, fear, focus, patience, distraction, love of the sea and nature, and all-out competitiveness regardless of […]

The Road to Bermuda: A Time Warp Boat with a Happy Skipper

Chris Museler enjoys sailing this "fits-and-starts race" in a boat older than he is, and with a skipper who cheerfully cooks and fusses and takes great pleasure in sailing offshore. […]

It’s High Noon for the Last Sprint by a Surprisingly Young Crew

As the fleet rushed to the finish line, they were led by a boat that had the unlikely combination of small size (just 41 feet) and a crew consisting of […]

Drive On!

Stuart Streuli, racing in Defiance, reports the joys of steering a good boat in a good breeze--and the doubts and training that brought him there. “Whatever comes, we'll keep driving […]

The Road to Bermuda: So That’s How You Find the Gulf Stream!

Chris Museler updates Aura's progress and morale as the race reaches midpoint, with Father's Day, steering lessons, and some insights into the Stream and navigation all coming together during one […]

Punching Through the Stream, the Pack Nears Bermuda

Hamilton, Bermuda, June 20, 8AM. By John Rousmaniere. When dawn blessed Bermuda on Monday, Comanche was still a very lonely yacht in the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club marina a full […]

To Shower or Not to Shower, That is the Question (Oh, and Here Comes the Gulf Stream)

Stuart Streuli continues his reports from Cruiser Division entry Defiance with reflections on ocean racing comfort, the next generation of sailors, and the frustrations of pressing hard through calms until […]

Comanche chops hours from Newport Bermuda line honours record

Dateline- Hamilton, Bermuda: June 19, 2016— Comanche has set a Newport Bermuda Race record celebrating her line honours victory in the 50th Thrash to the Onion Patch, Newport Bermuda 2016. Jim […]

The Road to Bermuda: Chris Museler Reports from Aura

Chris Museler’s usual ride to Bermuda is in a very hot boat, but this year, after his first ride opted not to race and the second had equipment problems, he’s […]

“Champagne Conditions” for Comanche, Seeking Race Record

Less than 24 hours into the race, Comanche is already through the Gulf Steam and pressing to break Rambler's elapsed time record from 2012. “We’re in Champagne conditions, making 20-25 […]

Stu Streuli Reports from Defiance: Lots of Surprises Out There

Skilled sailing journalist Stuart Streuli reports from the race course, where the living is easy, but the winds and the VMG aren't quite what was predicted.  And there's an important […]

Newport Bermuda Race Starts: Easy Sailing, More Weather Debate

Newport, RI.  June 18, 2016. 10AM. By JOHN ROUSMANIERE. The first night of the 50th Bermuda Race found the 130 boats in the fleet reaching comfortably in a light westerly […]