“I’m incredibly grateful for the 1400 plus sailors who participated in this Race, the preparation that they put in, and the seamanship and safety skills that they demonstrated,” said Race Chair Andrew Kallfelz. “I’m really grateful for the over 100 volunteers both in Newport and Bermuda that made this happen. Particularly the Fleet Communications Office, that managed an extraordinary number of events and the support they got from the Coast Guard and the Rescue Coordination Center here in Bermuda. I’m very thankful for all our sponsors who made this happen for us and we really look forward to starting the preparations for 2026.”
For the first time in its 118 year history, the Bermuda Race started off the coast of Newport’s Fort Adams, extending the historic course by one mile. On Friday, June 21 the race’s start was broadcast live online to over 8000 spectators, with close to 2000 more joining a starting line party on shore at Fort Adams.
Carina once again takes the honors.
The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race officially came to a close this evening, as winners and award recipients were honored at the Race’s Prize Giving Ceremony at the Pier 6 Complex on Front Street. The ceremony caps off nearly two weeks of festivities in both Rhode Island and Bermuda surrounding the storied sailing race.
A full list of the top three finishers in each division can be found below, and a list of award recipients is linked here.
This year’s Bermuda Race was as exciting and challenging as ever—featuring a series of fronts causing tricky conditions near the start and a characteristically choppy crossing of the Gulf Stream. Of the 162 boats that started in Newport, 147 crossed the finish line and docked at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club (RBYC) in Hamilton. 15 boats retired, including the two boats that abandoned ship on the course. All crew of each of the participating boats have arrived safely back on land.
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Article by Donna Erichsen
Photos by Newport Bermuda Race 2024 (smugmug.com)