Press Releases
June 26, 2024
Mary Martin and Eric Irwin sit down upon arrival to share their story along with Jim Coggeshall, owner of the rescuing vessel. Includes footage of the rescue and the welcome […]
June 23, 2024
It is just shy of 48 hours into the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race, and we've already seen a dismasting, an abandoned ship, and a few retirements. Despite these challenges, the […]
June 21, 2024
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.
June 20, 2024
The Newport Bermuda Race begins June 21st!
June 17, 2024
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.
May 4, 2024
[Newport, Rhode Island]—For the first time in its 118-year history, the Newport Bermuda Race proudly unveils a new starting location just off the shoreline of Fort Adams State Park. This […]
May 23, 2024
The Bermuda Race Roll of Honour recognizes and celebrates extraordinary achievement in or concerning the Newport Bermuda Race and its predecessor races. 5 new members will be inaugurated this Fall at the CCA Member.
May 22, 2024
This collaboration marks a significant step forward in fostering sustainability and promoting responsible navigation practices within the sailing community.
May 21, 2024
Join the first American woman to race non-stop around the world and Bermuda Race veteran to celebrate the start of the 53rd Bermuda Race.
April 29, 2024
Photo: Daniel Forster The 170 yachts are subdivided into divisions and classes. Grouped by certain rules and ratings to put the sailors on an even playing field to vie for […]
April 18, 2024
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.
April 22, 2024
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.
March 20, 2024
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.
January 22, 2024
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.
December 1, 2023
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.