Colin Golder, captain of yacht Morgan of Marietta loses life after going overboard

The U.S.-based company will connect Captains entering the race with access to its crew network at no charge.

Based in Newport, the two publications have produced the official program and provided other direct support for the "Thrash to the Onion Patch" since 2002.

GMT Composites, mast builder for three winning boats in the last three races, has been named an Official Race Supporter.

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 […]

Once again, Bermuda’s own rum company will sponsor the Newport Bermuda Race, providing sailors with multiple opportunities to sample its products. It’s a perfect match—the Newport Bermuda Race and the […]

September 6, 2017 - The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) has named Safe Harbor Marinas as the Official Boat Preparation Resource for the 2018 Newport Bermuda Race.  Said Bermuda Race Organizing Committee Chairman Jonathan Brewin, “We are […]

Newport, RI (May 12, 2025) – The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) partnered with US Sailing and the Cruising Club of America to release a detailed investigative report titled “Report […]

Newport, RI (February 18, 2025) – Following the three vessel abandonments that occurred during the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race and return voyage, the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) partnered with […]

The Bermuda Race has always been a celebration of tradition and history, a hallmark of endurance and seamanship dating back to 1906. As we look ahead to the 2026 edition […]

Written by Jim Teeters, BROC Technical Committee The fair scoring of sailboat races has always had its challenges. Historically some rules have encouraged certain design types and been biased against […]

Final winners and awards announced on Saturday Photo: Steve Cloutier [Hamilton, Bermuda] - The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race officially came to a close this evening, as winners and award recipients […]

This afternoon, 162 boats set sail from Newport, racing towards the Gulf Stream and kicking off the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race. They were joined by 4,000 race fans along the shoreline, spectating the first time off Fort Adams.

The Newport Bermuda Race begins June 21st!

The Newport Bermuda Race begins June 21st and boats will take anywhere from 2-5 days to arrive in Bermuda and here are eight fantastic ways to stay engaged with all the thrills and spills of this legendary event, whether you're in Newport or tuning in from across the globe.