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March 13, 2018

Bulletin #9 – Merlin, Extra Safety Seminar, ORR Preparation Guide 

By Media Team

  Chairman’s Update: Last weekend, the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee met in Newport for a planning update as we began the final countdown to the race—94 days from today. I’m […]

March 13, 2018

Offshore Racing Rule Performance Guide 

By Media Team

Best-practice tips in preparing to race the Newport Bermuda Race under the Offshore Racing Rule. By Bjorn Johnson Sailing teams preparing for the Newport Bermuda Race in March are understandably […]

March 12, 2018

Merlin – Newport Bermuda Spotlight 

By Chris Museler

His name is Merlin, the boat’s name is Merlin, so he had to have it. By Chris Museler The story of how Chip Merlin bought the Transpac Race trend-setting, record-setting […]

March 7, 2018

Safety at Sea Seminar Comes to Newport, June 13 

By Media Team

The Cruising Club of America will offer a seminar two days before the Newport Bermuda start to ensure entrants receive required safety training. Newport Bermuda Race rules require that 30 percent […]

March 6, 2018

Round-Trip Preparation, Bermuda and Back 

By Sheila McCurdy

For those racing from Newport to Bermuda or joining a return-trip crew, this article explains the value of a pre-race safety at sea seminar and provides a road map for […]

March 2, 2018

Bulletin #8 – Race Preview, Safety, LRH and Elvis 

By Media Team

In this bulletin: safety, medical and race-prep seminars; the official race preview; the ORR's allowance for large roach headsails and more. Chairman's Update: Energy and enthusiasm for the Race continue […]

March 1, 2018

Large Roach Headsails Allowed by ORR for 2018 

By Media Team

The Offshore Racing Association (ORA) has introduced Large Roach Headsails (LRH) into the 2018 Offshore Racing Rule (ORR), which will allow their use in most divisions in the Newport Bermuda Race […]

February 28, 2018

Some March Safety Seminars Sold Out; Great Options Remain 

By Media Team

The upcoming Hands On Training Courses during the CCA’s Newport (RI) Safety at Sea seminars on March 10 and 11 are full with waiting lists, but there is still space […]

February 28, 2018

Preview of the 51st Newport Bermuda Race 

By Chris Museler

When as many as 200 sailing yachts head southeast in June, they’ll be competing in several races within the race. By Chris Museler Organized by the Cruising Club of America […]

February 23, 2018

Bulletin #7: Applications Rise to 160 

By John Burnham

  In this Bulletin: Chairman's update on rising entries; safety at sea weekend; inspections update, recalls, reminders and much more. Hello sailors, friends and fans of the Newport Bermuda Race, I’m […]