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Newport, RI (May 12, 2025) – The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) partnered with US Sailing and the Cruising Club of America to release a detailed investigative report titled “Report […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]