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December 14, 2021

Jim Teeters Joins US Sailing Offshore Ratings Office 

By Media Team

Good news for Bermuda competitors, the long-time volunteer for the Newport Bermuda Race, Jim Teeters, is the new head of the Offshore Ratings Office.

December 12, 2021

Wanted: Onboard Environmentalists 

By Chan Reis

Owners are assigning crew members to a new position for the 2022 Bermuda Race alongside watch captains and navigators—the environmentalist.

December 6, 2021

Short-handed Racing to Bermuda on the Jeanneau Sunfast 3300 

By Media Team

Purpose-designed boats like the Jeanneau Sunfast 3300 support the trend toward more shorthanded racing in the Bermuda Race and other distance races.

November 17, 2021

Newport Bermuda Race News—Nov. 2021 

By Media Team

Our Nov. newsletter highlights first-timer preparation, key safety messages for competitors, North Sails seminars, and our newest sponsor, Team One Newport

November 12, 2021

First Time Alliance to Bermuda 

By Barbara Mack

For their first Newport Bermuda Race as boat owners, Mary Martin and Eric Irwin are prepping a J/122, aptly named Alliance

November 5, 2021

Competitor Bulletin #5—Supply & Demand for Safety Gear/Training 

By Media Team

With 153 boats already entered, competitors are urged to register early for crew safety-at-sea training and to acquire/inspect safety equipment

October 14, 2021

Team One Newport Joins as Official Sponsor 

By Kate Wilson

Leading outfitter and embroiderer provides racers with customized apparel from multiple brands. Photo courtesy Daniel Forster

September 30, 2021

Competitor Bulletin #4—Register for Safety Courses ASAP 

By Media Team

Registration is open for Safety at Sea courses required for a number of crewmembers on each boat. Get the details.

September 16, 2021

North Sails returns as Official Sponsor and Exclusive Performance Partner 

By Kate Wilson

Success of previous Performance Seminars propels North Sails to renew their commitment to the event and to supporting skippers and their crews 

September 10, 2021

The Return of the Newport Bermuda Race 

By Media Team

Q&A with Somers Kempe, 9-race veteran and race chairman for the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race