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June 11, 2014

2014 Bermuda Race Crew Lists Posted 

By Rush Hambleton

The crew list and sailor classifications for each yacht in the 2014 Newport Bermuda Race® have been posted on the Official Notice Board. Competitors are reminded that protests with respect […]

June 10, 2014

165 Boats Entered in 49th Newport Bermuda Race 

By John Rousmaniere

By John Rousmaniere   NEWPORT, R.I., June 10, 2014 – With the June 20th start of the Newport Bermuda Race fast approaching, 165 boats are entered for the 49th sprint […]

June 10, 2014

Don’t Leave Hardware on the Table (Trophy Hardware, That Is) 

By Rush Hambleton

  Don't overlook the three Special Entry Prizes in the Newport Bermuda Race. They qualify for Cross-Divisional (X-DV) competition, which means boats from different divisions compete head to head for […]

June 10, 2014

Travel Tips for Sailing to/from Bermuda 

By Rush Hambleton

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May 30, 2014

Racers’ Blogs posted by Sinn Fein, Dorade & others. Add your own. 

By John Rousmaniere

"The mast went in without a hitch last weekend.  Thanks to Buzz Ballenger for making a beautiful spar that fit perfectly.  Dobbs Davis came up from Annapolis and measured the […]

May 21, 2014

Bermuda Race Program posted: strategy, seasickness, race history, doublehanding, Onion Patch Series, NOR & more 

By John Rousmaniere

The 2014 Newport Bermuda Race Program is now posted at http://bermudarace.com/2014-race/race-program/. Contents: Frank Bohlen, “Bermuda Race Strategy, Navigational Considerations” Dr. Jeff Wisch, “Seasickness: Prepare for It, Treat It” Chris Museler, […]

May 15, 2014

Robbie Doyle on the Bermuda Race: Strategy, Sails, & Crew Care 

By John Rousmaniere

By Laurie Fullerton  Robbie Doyle will start his 12th Newport Bermuda Race when the fleet leaves Newport on June 20th.  He is what he calls the “stratitician” on board George […]

May 6, 2014

How ORR Scoring works in the Bermuda Race 

By Rush Hambleton

Just how is the Newport Bermuda Race scored under ORR?  For the answer, including an explanation of the race's handicapping system, watch this video by Technical Committee member Jim Teeters.  

April 14, 2014

Notice of Race Amendment no. 3 

By Rush Hambleton

Amendment No. 3 to the Notice of Race and a revised Notice of Race incorporating that amendment  have been posted in the race website's document area.  The amendment is designed […]

April 11, 2014

Emergency Steering with a Drogue: A New Approach 

By John Rousmaniere

Steering a boat that's lost her rudder is one of the most daunting problems a crew must anticipate and prepare to manage.   The Newport Bermuda Race Safety Requirement is:  […]