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June 27, 2024

Navigators’ Forum Recap: Expert Insights and Winning Strategies 

By Race Communications

The 2024 Navigator's Forum

June 27, 2024

The Kids Are Alright: Sailing’s Next Generation Shines at the Newport Bermuda Race 

By Mark LeBeau

Poseidon, crewed by the US Naval Academy's offshore sailing team arrives in Bermuda earlier this week. / Photo: Daniel Forster For over 100 years, competing in the Newport Bermuda Race […]

June 26, 2024

A Family Affair: Bonds Between Loved Ones Strengthened in the Newport Bermuda Race 

By Mark LeBeau

The Cullen family crosses the finish line with their crew aboard WaveWalker. / Photo: Daniel Forster For many sailors, the sport is a family tradition, and the Newport Bermuda Race […]

June 26, 2024

Carina Sails to Victory and into History Books, Summer Storm Takes Gibbs Hill  

By Mark LeBeau

Competing boats have been crossing the finish line since the early hours of Monday [Hamilton, Bermuda] - The St. David’s Lighthouse Division of the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race has been won […]

June 26, 2024

In Their Own Words: Alliance Skippers Details Rescue 

By Race Communications

Mary Martin and Eric Irwin sit down upon arrival to share their story along with Jim Coggeshall, owner of the rescuing vessel. Includes footage of the rescue and the welcome […]

June 25, 2024

Gunga Din Abandons Ship 80 miles off Bermuda, All Crew Safe 

By Mark LeBeau

Photo: Gunga Din at the start in Newport on June 21. / Photo: Daniel Forster Distressed boat was assisted by Fellow Competitor Desna Gunga Din, a Swedish Yachts 41 owned […]

June 24, 2024

Update Monday Afternoon: Summer Storm wins Gibbs Hill 

By Mark LeBeau

Photo: Steve Cloutier We have our first winner! Pending any protests, Summer Storm 52 and its crew will be the champions of the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Division of the 53rd […]

June 23, 2024

Updates from the Fleet: Sunday PM 

By Race Communications

Photo: Helena Darvelid Today, the fleet has been a little quieter with the media team. We know the sea state has been pretty rough, leaving less time for updates. The […]

June 23, 2024

Newport Bermuda Race Update: Weekend Action 

By Race Communications

It is just shy of 48 hours into the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race, and we've already seen a dismasting, an abandoned ship, and a few retirements. Despite these challenges, the […]

June 22, 2024

Updates from the fleet: Saturday June 22 PM 

By Race Communications

An update from the water