“Our Best Leadership Laboratory”

US Naval Academy participation in the Bermuda Race extends back 84 years and features two boats this year: Kodiak and Wasp

Competitor Bulletin #26 – Bermuda Immigration, Class Splits Update, Captains Meeting Recordings

Sailors who did not clear with Immigration yet, must do so in person with their Captain in Bermuda. Class Splits updated and links to tonight's meeting will be posted shortly

The Ambassadors: Bill Gunther, Richard duMoulin, Howard Eisenberg, Thomas Vander Salm

Meet four of the nearly two dozen Newport Bermuda Race veterans who provide guidance to first-time or less-experienced captains

Competitor Bulletin #25 – Immigration, Captains Meeting, and Class Splits

Sailors who haven't cleared must do so now. Link to Captain's Meeting, and Class Splits Posted.

Gulf Stream Analysis: June 16, 2022

With one day to go, the Gulf Stream's meander appears to be on the move. This is the third in a series of three analyses by navigator and oceanographer Frank Bohlen

The 52nd Newport Bermuda Race Starts Tomorrow

From a 141' schooner to a 70' trimaran, a 40' Hinckley to a 32.6' J/Boat, this year's big fleet gets ready to race in fresh winds and rough seas

Competitor Bulletin #24 – SI Amendment 1, Captains’ Meeting Livestream Link, Class Splits Availability

Notifications to all sailors in the fleet, including the reminder to all captains to turn on their trackers by noon

Competitor Bulletin #23 – Immigration Hours Extended and Reminder to Turn on Trackers

Immigration at Sail Newport will now be open until 9 pm tonight (June 15th) and will open at 7 am tomorrow (Thursday, June 16th) and stay open until 9 pm again. We strongly encourage sailors to not wait to pre-clear.

Competitor Bulletin #22: Bermuda Mariner’s Travel Authorization (MTA) Update

This update addresses the status and processes for those applying for, or yet to apply for, a Bermuda MTA

52nd Newport Bermuda Race: How to Watch the Start, How to Follow the Race

Race fans can watch the start from shore, afloat, or via YouTube livestream; then follow the race via the BYS YB tracker

Competitor Bulletin #21 – Emergency Crew Board & Registration Opens 8am Weds.

A temporary Crew Board aims to connect captains who need an extra crew and crews who are tested and prepared to race

Barton & Gray Named Official Sponsor of 2022 Newport Bermuda Race

For the second time, Barton & Gray Mariners Club will support the organizing committee as an official sponsor

No. 20 Competitor Bulletin – Registration, Prizes, COVID Test Location

A message to competitors from the chairman as Race Headquarters open at Sail Newport for the lead-up to the start on Friday.

2022 Bermuda Race a Final Hurrah for Stan and Sally Honey on Illusion

Well prepared for the race and sailing with an all-star crew, the famed sailing couple looks back at the years aboard their record-setting Cal 40

Competitor Bulletin #19 – Apply Early for Bermuda Mariner’s Travel Authorization (MTA)

Sailors should start their Travel Authorization application asap, ideally by June 10th, so they only need to upload their test results when available