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May 11, 2018

Bulletin #13—Deadlines, Prizes, Jackhammer, AIS MOB Lessons 

By Media Team

  Chairman's Update Those of you competing in the 2018 race have heard from me recently on upcoming Inspections Deadlines (see Official Notice Board), setting up your AIS MOB devices, and registering […]

May 9, 2018

AIS Man Overboard Devices: Lessons Learned in Set-up and Usage 

By Mark Lenci

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May 3, 2018

Smell the Sargasso En Route to Bermuda 

By Media Team

Three distinct stretches of water define the racecourse to Bermuda from Newport, RI. By Andrew Burton The span of water between Newport and Bermuda is furrowed with sailboat wakes. Mysterious […]

May 2, 2018

Jackhammer: Newport Bermuda Spotlight 

By Chris Museler

Owner Andrew Hall chooses a traditional ballast set-up for his hot new J/121. By Chris Museler. It seems odd that Andrew Hall decided not to install the water-ballast tanks offered […]

April 25, 2018

Bulletin #12—Clean Regattas, Selkie, Competitor Deadlines 

By Media Team

  Chairman's Update: In this week’s bulletin, we’re spreading the word about our continued commitment to the Clean Regattas program. This is the third consecutive race in which we have […]

April 23, 2018

6 Tips for Acing Your Pre-Race Inspection 

By Media Team

These recommendations will help Newport Bermuda Race competitors pass inspection easily—and provide useful guidance for anyone sailing offshore. By James Phyfe, on behalf of sponsor Safe Harbor Marinas. Of the […]

April 19, 2018

Media Update: Bermuda Race Partners with Sailors for the Sea 

By Media Team

The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee has set a goal to achieve Clean Regattas certification, working with Sailors for the Sea. Newport, RI,  April 19, 2018– The Newport-Bermuda Race is again proud to join […]

April 11, 2018

Selkie – Newport Bermuda Spotlight 

By Media Team

Her skipper says he’s attending finishing school, but little Selkie could stir things up in the Finisterre Division this year. By Chris Museler. For Chip Bradish, who is preparing for […]

April 10, 2018

Bulletin #11 – Newport Bermuda Race Entries Close at 195 

By Media Team

  Chairman's update Spring is moving in, and for all of us preparing for the 2018 Newport Bermuda Race, it’s an exciting time. I’m pleased to share with you the […]

April 6, 2018

Media Update: 195 Entries for 51st Newport Bermuda Race at Deadline 

By Media Team

With the passing of the April 1 entry deadline, the Newport Bermuda Media Team sent this assessment of the fleet to interested media. The 195 boats that submitted entries before […]