Newport Logistics

Newport Race Headquarters Sail Newport

Our 2024 Race HQ will be at Sail Newport, in Ft. Adams State Park.

The location offers excellent space for our competitors and volunteers, easy access by land and sea, and plenty of room if social distancing comes into play. Sail Newport is one of the premier public-access sailing organizations in the country, and we appreciate their willingness to host the Newport Bermuda Race at their facility commencing June 16th.

You can ride a launch from downtown at Sayer’s Wharf across the harbor to visit the Race Headquarters at Sail Newport in Fort Adams. Launches leave every hour on the hour, starting at 8:00AM.

Plus on Tuesday through Thursday: starting at 11:00 AM, service will be every half hour until 4:30PM

Oldport Marine Launch Service

1 Sayer’s Wharf (next to the Moorings Restaurant on Thames Street)

Newport

401-847-9109

oldportmarine.com

Click here for the full events calendar

Sail Newport, Fort Adams, Newport RI/ Photo: Billy Black

RACE REGISTRATION

Dates and times to be announced

BERMUDA BORDER CONTROL

Dates and times to be announced

BERMUDA LOGISTICS

Photo: Steve Cloutier

Official Shipyard

Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, 1 Washington St., Newport, RI 02840

Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, one of the most popular and recommended shipyards in the U.S., is a full-service marina and shipyard with over 3,500 linear feet of dock space that can accommodate yachts up to 300-plus feet. Its amenities include a dockside café, ship store, fitness center, courtesy vehicles and crew housing. With its friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere and event planning capabilities, Newport Shipyard also is host to many other prestigious yachting events, including the Newport Charter Yacht Show, Newport Bermuda Race Crew Party, Candy Store Cup superyacht regatta, Newport Yacht Rendezvous benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County, and the Newport Brokerage Boat Show.

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Containers to Bermuda Load at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, and Safe Harbor (NEB)

Masterpiece International, a logistics solution provider, has been contracted to assist captains and crews wishing to send gear, sails, etc. to Bermuda.

Loading of containers will take place at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, and at Safe Harbor (NEB), every day from Tuesday, June 4th through Sunday, June 16th.

Please note that this is earlier than prior years due to the increased time for logistics in shipping to Bermuda.

Space in the containers provided by Masterpiece International is available on a first-come, first served basis. Please complete and submit this form and make payment arrangements as soon as you can for a smooth transaction. Any forms after May 17th could run the risk of space related costs. Bermuda Customs and Border Protection has been very gracious in accommodating the race, and race participants, with a simplified reporting format. Careful attention to proper completion of this information is important both to this year’s race, and to future race participants.

Please download, complete, and email the form to: [email protected]

as soon as possible, but in no event later than May 17th, 2024.

For questions regarding shipping, please reach out to

Bill Carroll, Masterpiece International, +1-908-809-3787 [email protected]

There are also shipyard contacts on the form.

SHIPMENT FORM

US Customs & Border Protection

Learn more about the requirements for entering the United States with your vessel from any foreign country for the Start and for all vessels (US and foreign) upon return from Bermuda after the race.

Please see the applicable Customs and Border Protection website for specific information and legal requirements, along with Apple and Android apps.

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Spectator Resources

The start of the Newport Bermuda Race is a spectacular sight from shore and also the water, with more than 200 boats maneuvering and starting off Castle Hill in multiple classes. The first gun is expected at 1:00 p.m., and the last start, by 3:30pm. Watch from the shore, the water, or online.

SPECTATOR GUIDE