• Day 1: Arrival & Welcome.
Arrival in Newport and welcome on board. Meet your skipper and crew at 12:00. The day will include getting to know your crew, cleaning and organising the boat, and starting preparations for the race.
Please consider a local accommodation during the training and preparation days, as we often have full crews on all our boats.
• Days 2-5: Training & Preparation Days
After breakfast each day, you will continue preparing the boat and crew for the race, with training taking place whenever possible throughout the day.
• Day 6: Race Start
12:00 – 16:00 – The Starting Line Party at Fort Adams State Park features live music, food trucks, beverage stations, and family-friendly activities. The event is free and open to the public.
14:00 – 16:00 – The fleet will begin crossing the start line off the western shore of Fort Adams every 10 minutes, starting at 14:00.
The race will take you past 11 Caribbean islands on its 635 nautical mile journey to Bermuda.
• Day 7-12: Race & Finish
After approximately 635 nautical miles, the race concludes off St. David’s Lighthouse in Bermuda. The typical duration is between 3 to 6 days, depending on weather conditions and tactical decisions.
As you approach Bermuda, the sight of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse on the horizon marks the final stretch. Navigating past the reef guarding the island, you reach St. David’s Lighthouse and cross the finish line, completing the challenging journey known as “The Thrash to the Onion Patch.”
The finish is often accompanied by a sense of camaraderie and achievement, as crews reflect on the adventure and the shared experience of the race. The post-race festivities in Bermuda offer a chance to unwind and celebrate with fellow sailors.
• Date TBA: Prize Giving & Closing Party.
The Newport Bermuda Race concludes with an official Prize-Giving Ceremony, held in Bermuda at a distinguished venue. This invitation-only event celebrates the achievements of all participants, recognising race winners and award recipients. While attendance is limited to race participants, the ceremony captures the excitement and camaraderie of completing this iconic race.
For those not attending in person, the ceremony is typically streamed online, allowing friends, family, and supporters to share in the celebration.
• Departure
Before departure, we kindly ask everyone to help with a general cleaning and tidying of the boat.
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