Race News
November 15, 2018
One of the Newport Bermuda Race's best-known skippers, Richard S. Nye, joined the Bermuda Race Roll of Honour last June. His family received the award on his behalf recently at […]
November 14, 2018
Meet a 10-time competitor in the first of an occasional series on sailors who have joined the Newport Bermuda Race’s society for those completing the race at least five times. […]
November 5, 2018
Sailors for the Sea awarded a higher level certification to the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee for its increased sustainability efforts during the 2018 Race. Newport, RI and Hamilton, Bermuda – November […]
October 25, 2018
This bulletin and its introductory letter from the race chairman provide a clear explanation of the safety training plan established for the 2020 Newport Bermuda Race, both strengthening and simplifying […]
October 9, 2018
The 51st Newport to Bermuda Race provided a true test of seamanship to several modern-day Coast Guard Academy adventurers. By Bob Lally ’08, Rear Adm. W. F. Merlin ’56, Lt. […]
October 1, 2018
In both 2016 and 2018, Justin Bonar raced YYZ to Bermuda and made videos of the adventure. On the Jeanneau 53's second trip to the Onion Patch, the team won […]
August 10, 2018
Newport Bermuda Race competitors and fans: The ink is barely dry on the 2018 race results, most boats have returned home and are carrying on with their seasonal sailing—and race […]
August 2, 2018
Newport Bermuda Race competitors will see upgraded and simplified safety requirements in 2020 and will have additional options to receive hands-on training. By Mark Lenci Major East Coast races are […]
July 18, 2018
This letter was mailed to competitors today—a final note from Race Chair Jonathan Brewin on the 2018 Thrash to the Onion Patch—and included the announcement of his successor, Jay Gowell. […]
July 12, 2018
The race organizers would like feedback on the conduct and economic impact of this year's Newport Bermuda Race. Race chairman Jonathan Brewin invites all those involved in the 2018 Race […]
July 5, 2018
Hello Newport Bermuda Race competitors and fans: They say every Newport Bermuda Race is different, and it is fair to say that the “51st Thrash to the Onion Patch” lived […]
June 28, 2018
Swift and Dorade won the two divisions of the Onion Patch Series, skippered by Paige Krumweide and Pam Rorke Levy, respectively. Two divisions of boats sailed in the 2018 Onion […]
June 28, 2018
A broken rudder left Bailiwick's crew out of the race and with an even bigger challenge, to steer the 40-foot sloop to safety in Bermuda. Photos & video included. By […]
June 25, 2018
The St. David's Lighthouse Trophy, Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Trophy, and 100-plus more awards were presented to conclude the 2018 Newport Bermuda Race. His Excellency, the Governor of Bermuda, John Rankin, […]
June 23, 2018
For those unable to attend the Newport Bermuda Race Prize-Giving Ceremony at Government House, the event was live-streamed on Facebook. The ceremony began shortly after 6pm ADT, Saturday, June 23. […]