Last updated: Monday, January 05, 2009

2006 Marks the Centennial of the Newport to Bermuda Race!

You should be part of the celebration! Whether you have raced to Bermuda before, or just dreamed about it, this is the year to go. The start is June 16, 2006.

CONGRATULATIONS TO HENRY MORGAN AND HIS CREW ON 'DOLPHIN' FOR WINNING THE J/42 CLASS

 

J/42 discussion group for the latest questions and responses regarding the Bermuda race

Final Results (IRC handicap):

1.      DOLPHIN - Henry S. Morgan

2.      UPBEAT - Owen C. Smith

3.      FINESSE - Newton P.S. Merrill

4.      MARIAH - James F. Hoffmaster 

5.      ALTHEA - William Ewing III

6.      JADE - Robert W. Thuss

7.      TRUE - Hodgson Jr. Howard B.

8.      AMIGO VI - Bernie Coyne

9.      AFFINITY - Anthony Parker & Peter Driscoll

J/42 Class Meeting held Sat Mar 4, 2006 11:30am-12:30pm
A J/42 Class Meeting was held Sat Mar 4, 2006 11:30am-12:30pm at the J/Boat Rendezvous in Warren, RI. We discussed the Newport-Bermuda race with Rod Johnstone, cruising and other topics of J/42 interest! Read more...

J/Boats donates J/42 prize for Newport-Bermuda
J/Boats has generously donated a half-hull model of a J/42 for the top J/42 in the Newport-Bermuda 2006 Centennial Race!

Useful links for the Bermuda 2006 Race

• Newport to Bermuda official website
   

  • Application for Entry on the Bermuda Race site
     

  • Signup for the Newport to Bermuda newsletter - even if you are only THINKING about entering - helps you stay on top of preparations for the race
     

  • Notice of race - updated 2/26/06
     

• Bermuda discussion group for J/42 owners - Post your questions, discuss issues, see what other J/42 owners have to say
   

• ORC Special Regulations - ISAF safety regulations for offshore races; Bermuda race is Category 1
   

• Boom preventer solution - Hall spars recommendation - posted 3/03/06
   

• Handicap Rules:
   

  • US-IRC - worldwide handicap rule for offshore races, but optional for Bermuda; boats will be scored under IRC and ORR with separate trophies for each
     

  • ORR - new handicap rule mandatory for the Bermuda race
     

  • US Sailing - Offshore - responsible for administration of the handicap systems; also organizes the Safety-at-Sea Seminars which are required for the Bermuda race
     

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