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100th Entry Into 2026 Newport Bermuda Race
The 100-ft supermaxi yacht Palm Beach XI has become the 100th entry in the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race. A spokesperson said, “The legendary 100-ft. canting keel supermaxi yacht Palm Beach XI is the 100th boat to register for the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race. Formerly known as Wild Oats XI, the yacht has won nine line honors and two overall victories in... Read more of this article
Entry To Open For 2026 Newport Bermuda Race
Entry opens on June 20 for the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race, which will mark 120 years of the race. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee is proud to announce that entry opens Friday June 20, 2025 at 1300 EDT, for the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race, one year prior to the start on Friday June 19, 2026 at the same time. This upcoming... Read more of this article
Report Released On 2024 Race Sinkings
The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee, in partnership with US Sailing and the Cruising Club of America, has released a comprehensive report on the sinkings of the sailing vessels Gunga Din and Alliance during the 2024 Newport-Bermuda Race. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee [BROC] partnered with US Sailing and the Cruising... Read more of this article
Newport Race Releases Safety Review Reports
Following three vessel abandonments in the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race, the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee, US Sailing, and the Cruising Club of America partnered to release safety review reports. A spokesperson said, “Following the three vessel abandonments that occurred during the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race and return voyage, the Bermuda Race Organizing... Read more of this article
BROC Reviews Newport Race Safety Incidents
The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee [BROC], in collaboration with the Cruising Club of America and US Sailing, is “actively reviewing the safety incidents that occurred during the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race and return passages.” A spokesperson said, “Since the race concluded in June, our teams have been diligently collecting information... Read more of this article
Video: 2024 Newport Bermuda Race Recap
The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race ended with a Prize Giving Ceremony at the Pier 6 Complex on Front Street, A spokesperson said, “The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race officially came to a close, as winners and award recipients were honored at the Race’s Prize Giving Ceremony at the Pier 6 Complex on Front Street. The ceremony caps off nearly two weeks... Read more of this article
Photos: Newport Bermuda Boats At RBYC
More than 160 boats participated in the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race, making the 635-nautical mile journey to Bermuda, and the island is currently hosting the yachts that successfully completed the race. Related Stories Photos: Newport Bermuda Race Prizegiving Photos: Newport Bermuda Race Prize-Giving Aerial Photos & Video: Newport Race... Read more of this article
Carina Wins St. David’s Lighthouse Newport Race
Carina clinched victory in the St. David’s Lighthouse Division of the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race, finishing with a corrected time of two days and 16 hours and 12 minutes. A spokesperson said, “The St. David’s Lighthouse Division of the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race has been won by Carina. Finishing with a corrected time of two days and 16 hours... Read more of this article
Video: Sailing Crew Rescued 80 Miles Off Bermuda
[Updated with video] All seven crew members of Gunga Din were safely rescued by fellow competitor Desna after abandoning their ship 80 miles from Bermuda due to water ingress, and are now en route to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Gunga Din, a Swedish Yachts 41 owned by Robert Fye and Paul Cunningham, with a total crew of seven, had to abandon... Read more of this article
Summer Storm 52 Wins Gibbs Hill Newport Race
Summer Storm 52, owned by Andy Berdon, won the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Division of the 53rd Newport Bermuda Yacht Race in just over two days and 10 hours. A spokesperson said, “We have our first winner! Pending any protests, Summer Storm 52 and its crew will be the champions of the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Division of the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race.... Read more of this article
Governor Attends Newport Bermuda Race Start
This week, Governor Rena Lalgie attended the 2024 Newport-Bermuda Race events in Rhode Island, with over 160 boats setting sail from Newport for the 635-nautical mile journey to Bermuda. Government House said, “This week, Her Excellency the Governor attended events leading up to the start of the Newport-Bermuda Race in Rhode Island. “The... Read more of this article
Newport Bermuda Race Fleet Update
Just under 48 hours into the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race, the fleet has faced dismastings, an abandoned ship, and retirements, yet continues to progress towards Bermuda despite the variety of sailing conditions. A spokesperson said, “Despite these challenges, the fleet has encountered a variety of sailing conditions and sea states as they make their... Read more of this article
