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February 18, 2025

Bermuda Race Organizing Committee, US Sailing, and Cruising Club of America Release Safety Review Reports Regarding 2024 Vessel Abandonment 

By Race Communications

Newport, RI (February 18, 2025) – Following the three vessel abandonments that occurred during the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race and return voyage, the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) partnered with […]

January 22, 2025

2026 Bermuda Race Prep Seminar Series: What to Know Now to Prepare 

By Kate Somers

Hosted by the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee The Bermuda Race is an ocean racing challenge unlike any other, requiring meticulous planning, preparation, and teamwork. To help competitors set their course […]

January 21, 2025

A New Era for the Bermuda Race: A Subtle, Yet Significant Logo Update 

By Kate Somers

The Bermuda Race has always been a celebration of tradition and history, a hallmark of endurance and seamanship dating back to 1906. As we look ahead to the 2026 edition […]

January 14, 2025

Newport Bermuda Race Receives Platinum Certification for Sustainability 

By Mark LeBeau

Photo: Stephen Cloutier One of the main draws to the sport of offshore sailing is how it immerses sailors in the immense natural beauty of our planet’s oceans. Because of […]

November 4, 2024

A Review of 2024 Bermuda Race’s Implementation of F-TCF Scoring 

By Race Communications

Written by Jim Teeters, BROC Technical Committee The fair scoring of sailboat races has always had its challenges. Historically some rules have encouraged certain design types and been biased against […]

October 3, 2024

Against the Odds: 15-Year-Old Completes Challenging Newport Bermuda Race 

By Race Communications

By Cary Wang published in Windcheck Magazine Editor’s note: Cary Wang of New Canaan, CT was one of the youngest sailors to complete the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race, crewing along […]

September 27, 2024

Eight Bells: Commodore John D. Osmond, III, MD 

By Race Communications

Eight Bells for John Osmond, a dedicated sailor who competed in 15 Bermuda Races and served as the 2012 Chair and PRO for the following decade. John, alongside his beloved wife Ellyn, was an integral part of the Bermuda Race community for many years. His passion for offshore racing and sailing was unmatched, and his calm and kind demeanor left a lasting impact. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family. Learn more about his extraordinary life here.

August 7, 2024

Bermuda Race Collaborates with US Sailing for Review of Safety Incidents 

By Race Communications

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.

July 9, 2024

The Loss of Solution on Return Delivery 

By Race Communications

On July 2nd, during the return delivery from the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race, the crew of Solution abandoned their 50-foot sloop, 200 miles south of Cape Cod, and were safely […]

June 29, 2024

Race Wrap Up – Historic 53rd Newport Bermuda Race Concludes with Prize-Giving 

By Mark LeBeau

Final winners and awards announced on Saturday Photo: Steve Cloutier [Hamilton, Bermuda] - The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race officially came to a close this evening, as winners and award recipients […]