Safety
February 18, 2019
Crew safety training is vital to preparing for an offshore race, and for the captain, it starts with building a safety ethos.
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 […]
May 13, 2016
"Was I ready for all this?" asks Chris Museler in his account of a busy "gut check" of a day at a hands-on safety at sea seminar. This is the […]
September 11, 2025
The Newport Bermuda Race Safety Requirements (NBRSRs) now include a mandatory Keel and Rudder Inspection. With fall upon us, now is the time to prepare for this inspection in case […]
August 7, 2024
The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC), in collaboration with the Cruising Club of America and US Sailing, is actively reviewing the safety incidents that occurred during the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race and return passages.
June 25, 2014
By John Rousmaniere and Chris Museler Hamilton, Bermuda, June 25. With their big fleets, Newport Bermuda Races usually have a few retirements. This year is no exception, with 10 […]
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 […]