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December 1, 2023

Newport Bermuda Race 2024 will be scored using a Forecast Time Correction Factor (Competitor Briefing #4) 

By Media Team

How often have you thought the other boat experienced ‘lucky’ weather? The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) is proud to announce that the 2024 race will be the first Ocean Race to use Forecast - Time Correction Factor (F-TCF) as a scoring model.

December 1, 2023

North Sails Live Webinar on Sail Selection 

By Media Team

North Sails is proud to renew its support of the Newport Bermuda Race as the Official Performance Partner for the 2024 edition. Join North Sails on December 13th for a Live Webinar

October 25, 2023

Advice for the Fall (Competitor Briefing #3) 

By Media Team

The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) is very busy preparing all aspects of the Race. So we asked some of the members of the sub-committees for their #1 piece of advice for sailors at this point in the race cycle.

October 9, 2023

Connecting local businesses and competitors 

By Kate Somers

Looking for a charter boat or are you a local business trying to connect with competitors? Check out our vendor listing. Advertise for free.

September 20, 2023

Last Call for Early Birds! 

By Kate Wilson

We are now up to 84 entries with just two days until the early bird deadline ends.

September 14, 2023

53rd Boat Registers for 53rd Thrash to the Onion Patch Ahead of Early Bird Deadline 

By Kate Wilson

Find out who has registered this week and don't forget to register now to save!

September 5, 2023

Early Bird Window Closing Soon (Competitor’s Briefing #2) 

By Kate Somers

Now that Labor Day is behind us, it is time to consider next summer and whether you will participate in the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race in June! Fees go up on September 22nd.

June 8, 2023

Notice of Race is posted and Race Entry Opens 16 June 1300 EDT (Competitor’s Briefing #1) 

By Kate Somers

The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) is pleased to announce the official opening of entries on June 16, 2023 at 1300 EST - one year prior to the first gun of the 2024 Race. 

March 28, 2023

Study the Weather Now! Prior Planning and Preparation Tips from Frank Bohlen 

By [email protected]

Prior Planning and Preparation Tips from Frank Bohlen

March 23, 2023

A Spring Update – No Such thing as an “off year” 

By [email protected]

The volunteers and staff are just busy at their desks, phones, and keyboards these days as many of our sailors are in bilges and rigs in the months leading up to a Race.