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June 21, 2024

Newport Bermuda Race Start Recap and Full Broadcast 

By Race Communications

This afternoon, 162 boats set sail from Newport, racing towards the Gulf Stream and kicking off the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race. They were joined by 4,000 race fans along the shoreline, spectating the first time off Fort Adams.

June 20, 2024

Competitor Bulletin #12: Class Breaks, Start Groups, and Captains Meeting 

By Race Communications

There is an update to be aware and a Customs reminder.

June 20, 2024

Tomorrow! Newport Bermuda Race to Set Sail from Fort Adams 

By Race Communications

The Newport Bermuda Race begins June 21st!

June 18, 2024

Competitor Bulletin #11: SI Amendment and Customs Reminder 

By Race Communications

There is an update to be aware and a Customs reminder.

June 17, 2024

Oh Canada! The Sailing Teams From Up North at the Helm of the Sport’s Future 

By Mark LeBeau

In total, 5 Canadian boats are competing in this year’s Bermuda Race—2 of which have women at the helm as skippers. As Canada continues to expand its reach in competitive sailing, fans should be on the lookout for young, diverse, and ambitious crews—like those of HFOR and Hard Eight—on boats flying the Maple Leaf Flag.

June 17, 2024

8 Ways to Follow the Newport Bermuda Race 2024 

By Race Communications

The Newport Bermuda Race begins June 21st and boats will take anywhere from 2-5 days to arrive in Bermuda and here are eight fantastic ways to stay engaged with all the thrills and spills of this legendary event, whether you're in Newport or tuning in from across the globe.

June 13, 2024

Gulf Stream Society: A Rare Group, A Singular Mission 

By Elaine Lembo

Why do they keep dong it? Get to know some of the Race's long time veterans.

June 11, 2024

The Happiest Place at Sea: Roy P. Disney Returns to the Bermuda Race With Pyewacket 70 

By Mark LeBeau

There is something about the Newport Bermuda Race that seems to get sailors hooked. One “Thrash to the Onion Patch” never quite seems to be enough—even after setting new records.  […]

June 10, 2024

Competitor Bulletin #10: Sailing Instructions Posted and other important reminders 

By Race Communications

Read the SIs in detail and sign up for prizes, check out the latest Gulf Stream Analysis, and more.

June 9, 2024

Bermuda-Bound on Hound 

By Carol Cronin

Bermuda-Bound on Hound What’s “new” is usually what’s “cool” in yacht design, but some boats take years to reach their full potential. For the 1970 Aage Nielsen design Hound (née […]