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November 21, 2017

Personal AIS Overboard Beacon Discounts available 

By H.L. DeVore

Personal AIS devices are required for all crew members for the 2018 race.  We are very pleased to announce that Mark Lenci of the CCA Safety at Sea committee has […]

October 7, 2017

Safety and Training Requirement Updates 

By NBR Webmaster

The 2018 Newport Bermuda Race Safety Requirements (NBRSR) include changes to both the Safety at Sea training requirements and Personal AIS Beacons. Newport Bermuda Race Safety at Sea training requirements and how […]

September 6, 2017

Safe Harbor Marinas named Official Boat Preparation Resource for the 2018 Newport Bermuda Race 

By H.L. DeVore

September 6, 2017 - The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) has named Safe Harbor Marinas as the Official Boat Preparation Resource for the 2018 Newport Bermuda Race.  Said Bermuda Race Organizing Committee Chairman Jonathan Brewin, “We are […]

August 19, 2017

North American Offshore Sailors Study 

By NBR Webmaster

  Dear Bermuda Race Participants and Friends, This is an important request, especially for NBR racers, and I strongly encourage you to participate in the survey described below. This season, […]

March 24, 2017

Multihulls to be welcomed in the 2018 Newport-Bermuda Race 

By H.L. DeVore

  March 27, 2017 - The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) is pleased to announce that multihulls will be welcomed into the 2018 edition of the Newport Bermuda Race.  Commodore […]

November 7, 2016

Survey Results Now Public 

By A. J. Evans

A survey of the competitors in the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race that is now available here indicates strengthening interest in the race by first-time ocean racers as well as a range […]

July 27, 2016

High Noon’s Story: Young Sailors with a “Thirst for Ocean Sailing” Race to Bermuda 

By John Rousmaniere

BY CARINA BECKER. One of the seven youth sailors (ages 15-18) in the 10-person crew of High Noon provides a first-hand view of the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race.  High Noon […]

July 21, 2016

Q&A with St. David’s Winner Warrior Won’s Captain and Navigator 

By John Rousmaniere

July 21, 2016:  "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity." That's the short version of navigator H.L. DeVore's analysis of Warrior Won's St. David's Lighthouse Trophy victory in this enlightening interview […]

June 28, 2016

50th Thrash Prize List is Posted 

By John Rousmaniere

The Prize List for the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race is posted here.  A total of 114 prizes were awarded on Saturday, June 25, at a Government House ceremony presided over […]

June 26, 2016

Bermuda Race Prizes Presented 

By John Rousmaniere

Talbot Wilson and John Rousmaniere report from the traditional Newport Bermuda Race prizegiving ceremony at Government House, attended by hundreds of competitors and their friends following the finish of 122 […]