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Before the Race

General Info

NEWPORT BERMUDA RACE

Next Start June 19, 2026

Celebrating 100 years of a partnership between the CCA & RBYC

Photo: Steve Cloutier

For Sailors

Race Overview

For Race Fans

How to Follow the Race

• Press Releases
• Sailor Spotlight

October 3, 2024

Against the Odds: 15-Year-Old Completes Challenging Newport Bermuda Race

September 27, 2024

Eight Bells: Commodore John D. Osmond, III, MD

August 7, 2024

Bermuda Race Collaborates with US Sailing for Review of Safety Incidents

July 9, 2024

The Loss of Solution on Return Delivery

June 29, 2024

Race Wrap Up – Historic 53rd Newport Bermuda Race Concludes with Prize-Giving

June 27, 2024

Navigators’ Forum Recap: Expert Insights and Winning Strategies

The Kids Are Alright: Sailing’s Next Generation Shines at the Newport Bermuda Race

June 26, 2024

A Family Affair: Bonds Between Loved Ones Strengthened in the Newport Bermuda Race

Carina Sails to Victory and into History Books, Summer Storm Takes Gibbs Hill 

In Their Own Words: Alliance Skippers Details Rescue

June 25, 2024

Gunga Din Abandons Ship 80 miles off Bermuda, All Crew Safe

June 24, 2024

Update Monday Afternoon: Summer Storm wins Gibbs Hill

Upcoming Bermuda Race Events

• There are no upcoming events.

How to Follow the Bermuda Race

• Join us in Newport at Fort Adams on June, 21 2024 from 12-4 pm for the Starting Line Party!
• Watch the Starting Line Live Show powered by Ørsted right here on bermud9iarace.com
• Download the Palm Beach Motor Yachts YB Tracker to follow the fleet to Bermuda
• Watch our videos on YouTube
• Follow us on Social Media @bermudarace

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Your First Bermuda Race

Learn more about what makes the Newport Bermuda Race so special from its 100+ year history to the legendary sailors who have participated.

Find all you need to know about the race with this guide to walk you through the entry process, planning for inspections, and meeting all the race requirements.

Each year we compile useful information to help competitors prepare the race from shore side logistics to navigational tutorials of the Gulf Stream.

New for 2024!

Starting line party & live show at fort adams.

Friday June 21st

1200 - 1600: Starting Line Party

Doors will open for spectators at Fort Adams State Park at noon with music from The Ravers and Poster Signing with Cole Brauer. Food trucks, the Regatta Bar featuring Goslings Rum and Whalers Beer and New England Fare, and Lawn Games will be open. Helly Hansen and TeamOne Newport will have retail tents open for business, and other sponsors will be there to welcome you as well.

1400-1600: Starting Line Live Show powered by Ørsted

Delivering an immersive viewing experience never done before. Expert commentary in partnership with North Sails from President Ken Read, professional sailor, Jesse Fielding, and first American woman to race around the world solo, Cole Brauer will be accompanied by captivating aerial footage to bring the excitement of the start close-up for those onsite and online. The live stream of the Starting Line Live Show will be on a giant screen in the park and streamed on YouTube.com/BermudaRace .

1400-1600: The Race Begins

The fleet is grouped into classes and starting groups that will cross the line off the western shore of Fort Adams every 10 minutes starting at 1400.

Race Village Attractions:

• Live Music from The Ravers (12-1:30)
• Poster signing with Cole Brauer (12-1)
• Food Trucks
• Regatta Bar featuring Goslings Rum and Whalers Beer and New England Fare
• Live Broadcast with Commentary on the big screen
• Shopping with Helly Hansen and Team One Newport
• Sailors for the Sea, The Sailing Museum, and other non-profit booths
• US Golf Championship Trophy viewing and putting green
• Artillery demonstration
• Fort Adams open for tours
• Oliver Hazard Perry Tall Ship tours

To receive detailed communications, RSVP for free:

How to Get to Fort Adams:

• Free Parking onsite
• Bike paths from downtown newport

Seastreak's Providence to Newport Ferry

• One hour and ten minutes each way
• Departs 9:30a & 12:30p from Providence to Perotti Park in Newport (then take Newport Harbor Shuttle, See below.)
• Parking at the ferry terminal in Providence is complimentary and on-site
• Departs 6:30 pm from Newport
• $24 Round Trip
• See seastreak.com to purchase tickets in advance

Jamestown Ferry

• Daily leaves Jamestown at 10:30, 12:00, 1:30, and 3:00
• Daily leaves Fort Adams 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, and 4:00
• $30 all day or $20 one way
• See jamestownnewportferry.com for details

Newport Harbor Shuttle

• Operated by Oldport Marine
• Departs from Perotti Park every 20 min starting at 11:00 am with 6 stops (see map)
• $15 hop on hop off all-day

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