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June 20, 2018

Wednesday Sunrise Welcomes Bermuda-Bound Racers 

By Media Team

The fleet came in quickly on Wednesday, with the media team covering both ends of the starting line. By John Burnham The majority of the 2018 Newport Bermuda Fleet crossed […]

June 19, 2018

Tuesday Tracker Update and Blogs from the Boats 

By Media Team

Several boats finished late Tuesday afternoon, including the first boats in the St. David's Lighthouse Division—Merlin, Kodiak, and Temptation - Oakcliff. The boats in the second half of the Gibbs Hill […]

June 19, 2018

Merlin’s Path: Been There, Done That on the Final Approaches 

By Media Team

As Merlin closes on the finish line, the adrenalin is flowing. By Chris Museler It’s Kuli’s ninth Bermuda Race. He’s Russian-American with a thick accent that makes any who grew […]

June 19, 2018

The Newport Bermuda Fleet is on the Move 

By Media Team

Overnight, the TP52 Spookie finished, the sixth boat across the line in the 2018 Newport Bermuda Race, well in front of the other 162 boats still racing. Finishing a full […]

June 19, 2018

Merlin’s Path: A Father’s Day to Remember 

By Media Team

Bill and Chip Merlin enjoyed a special day aboard the yacht Merlin. By Chris Museler Our spectacular morning of reaching through the Gulf Stream on Sunday came to a grinding […]

June 18, 2018

Wizard and Elvis Look Strong for Gibbs Hill and Multihull Silver 

By Media Team

Lighter winds on the racecourse put the clubhouse leaders in a strong position to win their divisions. By John Burnham Five fast race boats between 62 and 88 feet long […]

June 18, 2018

Merlin’s Path: The Hawaiian Connection 

By Chris Museler

On the third day of the race, Merlin's crew is settling into the rhythm of the race, sailing well despite light winds, and getting to know each other. By Chris […]

June 17, 2018

Rambler 88 Takes Line Honors in Newport Bermuda Race 

By Media Team

Leaving most of the fleet far behind in light winds, George David’s Rambler 88 crossed the finish line off St. David’s Lighthouse at 5:51:51 Eastern daylight time on Sunday evening. Earning […]

June 17, 2018

More News from the Boats – Sunday 

By Media Team

Bloggers report from Shearwater (Mason 43), Dreamcatcher, and Inisharon. Updated as of 2330, Sunday. Shearwater Reports June 17 - 1115 Good morning everyone and Happy Fathers Day - the fathers […]

June 17, 2018

Race Bulletin #17 – Five Boats Ahead of a Tightly Packed Fleet 

By Media Team

The Saturday evening update from the Newport Bermuda Race media team. After a day of relatively light winds in the 51st Newport Bermuda Race, the competitors had made moderate progress […]