Press Releases
September 1, 2021
Located on Newport Harbor at America’s Cup Boulevard, the new hotel is already a downtown waterfront fixture.
August 12, 2021
Located along the waterfront on Thames Street, the local store provides racers with exclusive, customized Helly Hansen logo gear.
July 8, 2021
Growing New England sailboat dealership and brokerage becomes newest official sponsor of the 52nd "Thrash to the Onion Patch"
June 9, 2021
The SailGate entry system opens June 18th, with full credit available for competitors who paid deposits in 2020
April 26, 2021
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.
April 1, 2021
GMT Composites, mast builder for three winning boats in the last three races, has been named an Official Race Supporter.
June 1, 2020
In this virtual Newport Bermuda Race held on SailOnline.org, competitors and race fans will sail 635 miles in one of four new model boats whose manufacturers have sponsored the race.
March 23, 2020
The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) has cancelled the 2020 Newport Bermuda Race due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 3, 2020
Bermuda Race organizers have named Barton & Gray Mariners Club as the Official Sponsor of the pre-race Captain's Meeting.
January 10, 2020
The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee has named the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world, as an official sponsor for the 2020 Race.
November 19, 2019
The Race's newest sponsor is the most durable supporter of the boats bought, sold, and prepared to race to the Onion Patch - dating back more than 80 years!
September 25, 2019
A large fleet of offshore racers has committed to the 52nd Bermuda Race ahead of the early entry deadline. Entries remain open until April 5, 2020.
June 21, 2019
North Sails has renewed its sponsorship of the Newport Bermuda Race and will conduct seminars for all area participants in three East Coast locations.
May 19, 2019
The new race website aims to improve navigation of the entry process for competitors while engaging fans of the race.
April 23, 2019
A new Race Headquarters and Village will be established at Bowen’s Wharf and Seamen’s Church Institute on Newport’s historic waterfront.