Bermuda Race - Newport to Bermuda Yacht Race

Newport Bermuda Race

Held once every two years in mid June, Bermuda Race also known as Newport Bermuda Race is a 635-mile long sail boat race on Atlantic ocean. The race has always been one of the world's premier ocean sailing contests.

The race starts from Newport in Rhode Island and ends in Bermuda. The finishing line is at St. David's Lighthouse at the eastern end of the island.

The course is mostly out of sight from the shoreline and supposed to be quite challenging.

With the wind direction changing frequently in the mid ocean and the strong current particularly in the Gulf Stream, the race pushes the crewmen to extremes. It's only in the last 20-25 mile stretch when the island of Bermuda becomes visible to the sailors.

Newport Bermuda Race

Organized jointly by the Cruising Club of America and Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, this race however has maintained an exceptional level of safety records.

The race first started in 1906 as an amateur sail boat race. In line with the tradition, it has remained as an amateur race with most of the participants being friends and family members.

Course of Newport Bermuda Race

There are usually five divisions. Each division has a number of classes so that boats of same size can start together. Prizes are given away at the Governor's house in Bermuda. There are prizes for winners of each class as well as for the divisions.

For further information, check out this website: http://www.bermudarace.com

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