Each month , the Newport Bermuda Race brings you stories and news, for sailors and fans alike. We'd love to hear from you, too! Have a good story to share? Contact us at [email protected].
Top news:
- The entry list shows 194 boats registered with 2+ months to go.
- Welcome to our new Official Sponsors: Akzo Nobel and Life Raft + Survival Equipment
Time to Sail A Boat of His Own
Paul Jennings has crewed in seven Bermuda Races over the years and is gearing up to put his own boat, the Cal 40 Towhee, on the starting line for the first time in June 2022. Writer Barbara Mack talked about preparation recently with Paul and his Bermuda Race Ambassador, Hiro Nakajima. Read more
Preparing Actaea to Win the Bermuda Race
The best prepared boats don’t always win offshore races, but a boat that’s been methodically improved will be in a much better position to do well when the opportunity arrives. Here’s the story of Actaea, winner of the St. David’s Lighthouse trophy in 2014, and getting ready to go again in 2022. By Nate Williams, GMT Composites, an Official Supporter of the 2022 Race. Read more
How to Better Judge a Weather Forecast's Accuracy
Understanding the factors governing probable wind speeds and directions is essential to strategic planning and safe passage in the Bermuda Race. This must go beyond acquiring forecasts from public sources or contract services, since the turbulent, sometimes chaotic nature of weather often affects forecast accuracy. In the 2016 Race, this was made particularly clear. Read more
Learning to manage personal AIS and inflatable PFDs is the initial focus of a new YouTube series by Life Raft + Survival Equipment, an Official Sponsor of the 2022 Race. Click above for the first video in the LRSE playlist. Read more
