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How to Follow the Bermuda Race
- Join us in Newport at Fort Adams on June, 21 2024 to watch the start right from the shoreline! (More information)
- Watch the Starting Line Live Show right here on bermudarace.com
- Download the YB Tracker to follow the fleet to Bermuda
- Watch our videos on YouTube
- Follow us on Social Media @bermudarace
Learn more about what makes the Newport Bermuda Race so special from its 100+ year history to the legendary sailors who have participated.
Find all you need to know about the race with this guide to walk you through the entry process, planning for inspections, and meeting all the race requirements.
Each year we compile useful information to help competitors prepare the race from shore side logistics to navigational tutorials of the Gulf Stream.
New for 2024!
Starting Line Party & Live Show at Fort Adams
Schedule:
Friday June 21st
1200 - 1600: Starting Line Party
Doors will open for spectators at Fort Adams State Park at noon with music from The Ravers. Food trucks, the Regatta Bar featuring Goslings Rum and Whalers Beer and New England Fare, and Lawn Games will be open. Helly Hansen and TeamOne Newport will have retail tents open for business, and other sponsors will be there to welcome you as well.
1400-1600: Starting Line Live Show
Delivering an immersive viewing experience never done before. Expert commentary with North Sails' Ken Read and Jesse Fielding, and captivating aerial footage will bring the excitement of the start close-up for those onsite and online. The live stream of the Starting Line Live Show will be on a giant screen in the park and streamed on bermudarace.com.
1400-1600: The Race Begins
The fleet is grouped into classes and starting groups that will cross the line off the western shore of Fort Adams every 10 minutes starting at 1400.
Race Village Attractions:
- Live Music from The Ravers
- Food Trucks
- Regatta Bar featuring Goslings Rum and Whalers Beer and New England Fare
- Live Broadcast with Commentary on the big screen
- Shopping with Helly Hansen and Team One Newport
- Sailors for the Sea, The Sailing Museum, and other non-profit booths
- US Golf Championship Trophy viewing and putting green
- Artillery demonstration
- Fort Adams open for tours
- Oliver Hazard Perry Tall Ship tours
To receive detailed communications, RSVP for free:
How to Get to Fort Adams:
By Land:
- Directions
- Free Parking onsite
- Bike paths from downtown newport
By Sea:
Seastreak's Providence to Newport Ferry
- One hour and ten minutes each way
- Departs 9:30a & 12:30p from Providence to Perotti Park in Newport (then take Newport Harbor Shuttle, See below.)
- Parking at the ferry terminal in Providence is complimentary and on-site
- Departs 6:30 pm from Newport
- $24 Round Trip
- See seastreak.com to purchase tickets in advance
Jamestown Ferry
- Daily leaves Jamestown at 10:30, 12:00, 1:30, and 3:00
- Daily leaves Fort Adams 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, and 4:00
- $30 all day or $20 one way
- See jamestownnewportferry.com for details
- Operated by Oldport Marine
- Departs from Perotti Park every 20 min starting at 11:00 am with 6 stops (see map)
- $15 hop on hop off all-day
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