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Spirit successfully completes Newport Bermuda Race

Participation stands as “inspiring testament” to the resilience of the ship and its charity
Participation stands as “inspiring testament” to the resilience of the ship and its charity
  • Jun 28, 2026 3:00 PM
Sailing

Watch live coverage of start of Newport Bermuda Race

The Newport Bermuda Race starts live from Fort Adams, Rhode Island, just after 2pm Bermuda time and you can watch all the action live here Race organisers have ...
The Newport Bermuda Race starts live from Fort Adams, Rhode ...
  • Jun 19, 2026 1:45 PM
Sailing

Newport Bermuda Race set for start

Several legendary yachts are also lining up at the start
Several legendary yachts are also lining up at the start
  • Jun 19, 2026 7:00 AM
General

Governor to join the Spirit of Bermuda for race

Bermuda’s flagship is heading to Newport, Rhode Island in May for the sailing competiton
Bermuda’s flagship is heading to Newport, Rhode Island in May for the sailing competiton
  • Mar 13, 2026 7:44 AM
Sailing

Supermaxi Palm Beach XI joins 2026 Newport Bermuda Race fleet

Fleet size for iconic biennial event reaches triple digits with addition of multiple winner of Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
Fleet size for iconic biennial event reaches triple digits with addition of multiple winner of Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
  • Nov 01, 2025 8:16 AM
Sailing

Newport Bermuda Race incident review under way

Organisers exploring causes of incidents that occurred in this year’s race and ways to help prevent them in future races
Organisers exploring causes of incidents that occurred in this year’s race and ways to help prevent them in future races
  • Aug 09, 2024 8:01 AM
General

Skippers recall dramatic rescue at sea

The Alliance was rescued by the Ceilidh while entering the Gulf Stream during the Newport to Bermuda Race
The Alliance was rescued by the Ceilidh while entering the Gulf Stream during the Newport to Bermuda Race
  • Jun 27, 2024 7:56 AM
General

Race crew forced to abandon ship 80 miles off Bermuda

The crew of the Gunga Din were safely transferred to the Desna and are returning to the island unharmed
The crew of the Gunga Din were safely transferred to the Desna and are returning to the island unharmed
  • Jun 26, 2024 8:00 AM
General

Report: sailor was not tethered when washed overboard

A sailor who was washed overboard while taking part in this year’s Newport Bermuda Race drowned despite efforts by his crew mates to rescue him, according to an...
A sailor who was washed overboard while taking part in this ...
  • Oct 28, 2022 7:54 AM
General

Les Crane on panel studying death of Newport Race sailor

Veteran Bermuda sailor Les Crane has been appointed to a panel tasked with examining the death of a yacht captain in last month’s Newport to Bermuda Race. Mr C...
Veteran Bermuda sailor Les Crane has been appointed to a pan...
  • Jul 04, 2022 7:53 AM
Sailing

Prize-giving brings Newport Bermuda Race to a close

The 52nd Newport Bermuda Race drew to a close on Saturday night with the prize-giving ceremony at Government House. At the outset, Royal Bermuda Yacht Club comm...
The 52nd Newport Bermuda Race drew to a close on Saturday ni...
  • Jun 28, 2022 7:32 AM
General

Newport Bermuda Race skipper dies after going overboard

Tragedy hit the Newport Bermuda Race on Sunday when a veteran sailor died after being swept overboard 325 miles from the island, race authorities reported. The ...
Tragedy hit the Newport Bermuda Race on Sunday when a vetera...
  • Jun 21, 2022 10:11 AM
Sailing

Argo smashes Newport Bermuda Race record

Jason Carroll’s MOD70 trimaran is the first Saturday finisher in the history of the famous race
Jason Carroll’s MOD70 trimaran is the first Saturday finisher in the history of the famous race
  • Jun 21, 2022 7:59 AM
Sailing

Wild start for Newport Bermuda Race

From a ripping ebb tide to thunder squalls, the start of the Newport Bermuda Race had a bit of everything. At approximately 5.42pm on Friday, Christopher Stanmo...
From a ripping ebb tide to thunder squalls, the start of the...
  • Jun 18, 2022 11:33 AM
Sailing

Newport Bermuda Race braces for testing start

A fleet of 187 sailing yachts is set to take on the challenge of the Newport Bermuda Race today. The pre-race forecast is predicting southwesterly winds between...
A fleet of 187 sailing yachts is set to take on the challeng...
  • Jun 17, 2022 7:59 AM
Editorials

Setting a clear course for tourism

After three chief executives left in the course of 28 months, the Bermuda Tourism Authority is a rudderless boat drifting towards the rocks
After three chief executives left in the course of 28 months, the Bermuda Tourism Authority is a rudderless boat drifting towards the rocks
  • Jun 15, 2022 7:49 AM
Sailing

Three local entries among 2022 Newport Bermuda Race fleet

A trio of local boats will be among a bumper fleet set to compete in the rescheduled 52nd Newport Bermuda Race. Nasty Medicine, Crossfire and the Spirit of Berm...
A trio of local boats will be among a bumper fleet set to co...
  • Apr 02, 2022 7:50 AM
Sailing

Team Argo smash Bermuda to Plymouth world speed record

Team Argo have smashed the Bermuda to Plymouth, England world speed record. The Newport, Rhode Island-based team completed the 2,870 nautical mile journey on We...
Team Argo have smashed the Bermuda to Plymouth, England worl...
  • Jun 10, 2021 9:05 PM
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Newport Bermuda Race cancelled

The historic Newport Bermuda Race is to be cancelled for the first time in 80 years, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club said yesterday. Organisers added that the race...
The historic Newport Bermuda Race is to be cancelled for the...
  • Mar 24, 2020 8:00 AM
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