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October 25, 2018

2020 Bulletin #2 – Safety Training Explained 

By Media Team

This bulletin and its introductory letter from the race chairman provide a clear explanation of the safety training plan established for the 2020 Newport Bermuda Race, both strengthening and simplifying […]

October 9, 2018

Onboard to Bermuda: Coast Guard Alumni Like the Sea and its Lore 

By Media Team

The 51st Newport to Bermuda Race provided a true test of seamanship to several modern-day Coast Guard Academy adventurers. By Bob Lally ’08, Rear Adm. W. F. Merlin ’56, Lt. […]

October 1, 2018

Onboard to Bermuda: The Sequel is a Winner for YYZ 

By Media Team

In both 2016 and 2018, Justin Bonar raced YYZ to Bermuda and made videos of the adventure. On the Jeanneau 53's second trip to the Onion Patch, the team won […]

August 10, 2018

2020 Bulletin #1 – Race Date Set, Safety Training Updates 

By Media Team

Newport Bermuda Race competitors and fans: The ink is barely dry on the 2018 race results, most boats have returned home and are carrying on with their seasonal sailing—and race […]

August 2, 2018

Safety Training Requirements Increase for 2020 Race 

By Media Team

Newport Bermuda Race competitors will see upgraded and simplified safety requirements in 2020 and will have additional options to receive hands-on training. By Mark Lenci Major East Coast races are […]

July 18, 2018

Chairman’s Letter: Leadership Transition and Other Notes 

By Media Team

This letter was mailed to competitors today—a final note from Race Chair Jonathan Brewin on the 2018 Thrash to the Onion Patch—and included the announcement of his successor, Jay Gowell. […]

July 12, 2018

Race Survey – Seeking Input from Sailors, Shore Crew & Spectators 

By Media Team

The race organizers would like feedback on the conduct and economic impact of this year's Newport Bermuda Race. Race chairman Jonathan Brewin invites all those involved in the 2018 Race […]

July 5, 2018

Race Bulletin #20 – Jury-Rig Rudder, Media Gallery, Chairman’s Review 

By Media Team

Hello Newport Bermuda Race competitors and fans: They say every Newport Bermuda Race is different, and it is fair to say that the “51st Thrash to the Onion Patch” lived […]

June 28, 2018

Jury-Rigged Rudder Steers Bailiwick for Last 100 Miles to Bermuda 

By Chris Museler

A broken rudder left Bailiwick's crew out of the race and with an even bigger challenge, to steer the 40-foot sloop to safety in Bermuda. Photos & video included. By […]

June 28, 2018

Women Skippers Set the Pace at Onion Patch 

By Media Team

Swift and Dorade won the two divisions of the Onion Patch Series, skippered by Paige Krumweide and Pam Rorke Levy, respectively.  Two divisions of boats sailed in the 2018 Onion […]