I can and I will. The story of Phil Haydon, founder of Sail For Epilepsy, and his 550 Shipmates

Armed with a mission to educate the public about epilepsy and empower those living with the condition, Phil Haydon is taking on the Newport Bermuda Race.

Sailing Towards Sustainability: Earth Day Reflections from the Bermuda Race

On this Earth Day, we want to highlight our environmental stewardship program that aims to instill a culture of eco-responsibility within our Bermuda Race and larger sailing community and check in with those e-stewards already preparing their boats for the 2024 race just 60 days away.

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Thora Lund Robinson and the First Bermuda Race to Today’s female skippers

In honor of Women's History Month, we shine a spotlight on a remarkable woman whose adventurous spirit and determination made history in the world of sailing. Thora Lund Robinson at age 20, aboard the yacht Gauntlet, participated in the inaugural Bermuda Race in 1906, leaving a legacy that resonates to this day.

Newport Bermuda Race Extends to 636 Miles, Offers Free Public Viewing from Fort Adams State Park

The Race's starting line has been relocated one mile north of Castle Hill in Narragansett Bay to provide spectators a new opportunity to witness 200 boats up close - thus extending the race course distance from 635-miles to Bermuda to 636.

Competitor Bulletin #4: Newport Bermuda Race 2024 will be scored using a Forecast Time Correction Factor

How often have you thought the other boat experienced ‘lucky’ weather? The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) is proud to announce that the 2024 race will be the first Ocean Race to use Forecast - Time Correction Factor (F-TCF) as a scoring model.

Competitor’s Bulletin #1: Notice of Race is posted and Race Entry Opens 16 June 1300 EDT

The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) is pleased to announce the official opening of entries on June 16, 2023 at 1300 EST - one year prior to the first gun of the 2024 Race. 

Newport Bermuda Race achieves Clean Regatta Platinum-Level certification from Sailors for the Sea

Highest attainable level was obtained by implementing multiple new sustainability initiatives for the 2022 Race 

US Sailing Releases Report for Crew-Overboard Incident

The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee encourages our sailing community to fully read US Sailing's report and find ways to realize the recommendations in all of our boating activities.

Prize-Giving Ceremony Draws 52nd Newport Bermuda Race to a Close

More than 100 prizes were awarded at a ceremony at Bermuda's Government House on Saturday evening

US Sailing Inquiry to Report on Crew-Overboard Incident

Bermuda Race organizers look forward to lessons learned aboard Morgan of Marietta to improve safety for all sailors

Illusion, Warrior Won, Prevail, Argo, and Groupe 5 Victorious in 2022 Bermuda Race

Divisional winners declared in all eight race divisions including Mālama, Spirit of Bermuda and Columbia.

Sailor Dies in Newport Bermuda Race

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

Carroll’s Argo Sets New Record of 33 Hours in Newport Bermuda Race

The MOD70 trimaran is the first Saturday finisher after a Friday start in the history of the Bermuda Race

The Lure of Family, Friendship and Camaraderie

Many boats in the fleet have multiple generations in the crew. The occasion of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19, adds another dimension to the familial aspect.

Argo on Record Pace in 52nd Newport Bermuda Race

Jason Carroll and crew on the MOD 70 aim to be first-ever Saturday finishers in legendary race.