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May 25, 2018

#14 Race Bulletin—Deadlines, FEO Spotlight, Bermuda Planning 

By Media Team

  Chairman’s update The June 1 deadlines for crew (NoR 5.4) and inspections (NoR 6.2 a.) are upon us, and we urge you to meet them (see Official Notice Board). As […]

May 23, 2018

Goslings Named Newport Bermuda Race Official Rum Sponsor 

By Media Team

Once again, Bermuda’s own rum company will sponsor the Newport Bermuda Race, providing sailors with multiple opportunities to sample its products. It’s a perfect match—the Newport Bermuda Race and the […]

May 22, 2018

FEO: Newport Bermuda Spotlight 

By Chris Museler

Izze Best will lead a youth crew to Bermuda in June aboard FEO, a 40-foot Joshua steel ketch. By Chris Museler This will be the third Newport Bermuda Race for […]

May 16, 2018

2018 Gulf Stream Analysis, First Take 

By Frank Bohlen

Gulf Stream navigation begins well before the race with a close watch on the evolution of the form and structure of the Stream across the route to Bermuda. By W. […]

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 […]