Newport Bermuda Race
The next Newport Bermuda race will start on Friday, June 20, 2008. Registration is open and the race preparation process is well underway. See the official Newport Bermuda Race web site for complete race information.
The Newport Bermuda Race® is organized jointly by the
Cruising Club of America and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club.
2006 marked the 100th anniversary of the first race to Bermuda.
A record fleet of 265 yachts from around the world
hit the starting line on June 16, 2006. |
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Gary Jobson's film, "Racing to Bermuda: A Century on the Ocean" is now available on DVD. This magnificent movie captures the essense of the Newport Bermuda Race through footage taken aboard yachts competing in the Centennial Race in 2006, as well as historic views of past races, yachts and sailors. The DVD is available from Stars Signatures for $8.50. |
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Six extraordinary sailors from the Bermuda Race’s 100-year history were honored on November 13, 2006 at the Bermuda Race Centennial Gala at New York City’s University Club. A highlight of the gala was the induction of six sailors to the new Bermuda Race Roll of Honour, created in 2006 by the two clubs to recognize extraordinary achievement in the race. Heading the list of these half-dozen greats are two living skippers who set records that very likely will never be broken. (Image courtesy of Mystic Seaport) |
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In celebration of this anniversary, the CCA has commissioned
celebrated author and CCA member John Rousmaniere to write
a history of the race. Available this spring, "A Berth
to Bermuda" is being published by the Cruising Club of
America and Mystic Seaport. For more information, visit Mystic
Seaport Stores or call 800-331-2665 to place an order. |
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Visit the website of the CCA's co-sponsor of the Bermuda Race. |
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For information on the ORR, visit the Offshore Racing Association website. ORR
Rating applications are at US
Sailing. |
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The IRC web site has details about the IRC rule. IRC rating applications are
available at US
Sailing. |
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CCA Member Frank Bohlen has compiled years of helpful information and numerous
links about weather and the Gulf Stream. |
