Witness the Thrill of the Historic “Thrash to the Onion Patch”
A Legendary Ocean Sailing Race
Since 1906, the Newport Bermuda Race has defined what offshore sailing is. Every two years, crews depart Newport, Rhode Island, and navigate 636 miles of unpredictable Atlantic — crossing the Gulf Stream, calculating shifting winds, and pushing themselves and their boats to the limit.
It is the oldest regularly scheduled ocean race in the world, as well as one of the most challenging. And when it finally appears on the horizon, Bermuda is more than a finish line. It is the ultimate reward.
Newport Bermuda Race at a Glance
For over a century, the Newport Bermuda Race has drawn the world’s best sailors to these shores, and it’s no coincidence. Here are 10 Reasons Sailors Love Bermuda.
The Schedule
• Start: June 2028, Newport, Rhode Island
• Arrivals: From June 2028, Bermuda
• Prize Ceremony: Government House, Bermuda
The Course
• Start: Fort Adams State Park, Newport
• Finish: St. David’s Lighthouse, Bermuda
• Distance: 636 nautical miles, almost entirely out of sight of land
The Fleet
• Divisions: 6 divisions and 17 classes
• Number of Boats: Approximately 150–200
• Number of Participants: Approximately 1,500–2,000
The Spectator Experience
On the Water
Charter a boat and head to the waters off St. David’s Lighthouse, where the fleet crosses the finish line after 636 miles of open Atlantic. Watching exhilarated and exhausted crews claim their finish — some after six days at sea — is a moment unlike any other in offshore sailing.
Charter a Boat
On Land
The best seat for the finish is the shores near Cooper’s Island, close to St. David’s Lighthouse. But race week in Bermuda is about far more than the finish line. Starting June 2028, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club hosts a week of dockside celebrations, Harbour Nights, Swizzle on the Dock, and a local craft market — closing with the Prize Giving Ceremony at Government House, streamed live for fans around the world.
Follow the Fleet: Newport Bermuda Race Results
As each vessel crosses the finish line off St. David’s Lighthouse, official results and standings will be updated here on this page in real time. Follow every division, every finish, and every record as the 2028 Newport Bermuda Race unfolds.
Beyond the Finish Line: Plan Your Stay
Race week transforms Bermuda. The island buzzes with an energy that goes well beyond the sailing — spilling into the restaurants, the beaches, and the harbourside bars. You don’t need to know a spinnaker from a mainsail to feel it. You just need to be here!
