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Somers Kempe Chairman
Mark Lenci Vice Chairman
Jeff Eberle Treasurer
Chris Otorowski CCA Commodore
Craig Davis RBYC Commodore
Jay Gowell CCA Vice Commodore
Tim Steinhoff RBYC Vice Commodore
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Bob Medland, CCA Immediate P/C
David Benevides, RBYC Immediate P/C
Jim Binch
Frank Bohlen
Jonathan Brewin
John Brooks
John Burnham
CONTENTS
Rowena Carlson
Nancy Cook
Bob Darbee
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Bob Duffy
A.J. Evans TABLE OF CONTENTS
Stephen Foraste
Janet Garnier Articles in the 2022 Official Program
Jay Gowell
Paul Hamilton
Hank Halsted
Carter Holliday
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THE RACE CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
By Somers Kempe, Bermuda Race Organizing Committee
Dick Holliday
Andrew Kallfelz
Stephen Kempe
Michael Keyworth
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LETTERS FROM THE COMMODORES
By Chris Otorowski, CCA & Craig Davis, RBYC
Ann Kiley
Murray Leigh
Robert Mathews
Chris McNally
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NEWPORT WELCOMES BERMUDA RACE SAILORS AND FANS
Race HQ at Sail Newport, what to expect, where to watch
Nick Nicholson
Leatrice Oatley
Pat O’Donnell
John Osmond
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52ND NEWPORT BERMUDA RACE PREVIEW
The fleet of more than 200 boats will be divided by boat
Will Passano
James Phyfe and crew type, and race in eight divisions
Steve Prime
Chan Reis
John Robinson
Jim Teeters
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THE NAVIGATIONAL CHALLENGE OF THE GULF STREAM
The Stream generates unpredictable weather and strong,
proud sponsor Trixie Wadson
Brad Willauer
variable currents
of the
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John Winder
Jeff Wisch WHY RACE TO BERMUDA!
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Five sailors talk about the lure of the race and their
Bermuda Tourism hopes for 2022
race Goslings Rum
Safe Harbor Marinas
Bluenose Yacht Sales
Hammetts Hotel The 2022 Newport Bermuda Race is the 52nd “Thrash to the Onion Patch”
North Sails
and marks the 96th year of partnership of the Cruising Club of America
Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard
and Royal Bermuda Yacht Club as race organizers. One of the Western
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LRSE Hemisphere’s oldest yacht clubs, RBYC was founded in 1844 and has
Castle Hill Inn co-organized every Bermuda Race. It has hosted many other international
Sailing World yachting events, including the the King Edward VII Gold Cup.The Albuoy’s
Barton & Gray Mariners Club Point clubhouse is race headquarters in Bermuda. Founded in 1922 with
Cruising World the slogan “Nowhere is Too Far,” the CCA joined the RBYC in organizing the
Team One Newport Bermuda Race with the aim of improving offshore boats. The club awards the
Helly Hansen Newport
Blue Water Medal “for a most meritorious example of seamanship.” The CCA
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THE RACE CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
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elcome to the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race! If you are reading this,
then you have won the challenge of getting to the starting line: pre-
paring your boat, your crew, and yourself to sail the ocean miles to
Bermuda and back—an organizational task that I commend you on
given the times we are living in. Well done!
You may not realize what the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee does to make this
iconic race happen. Over 60 members of the Cruising Club of America and the Royal
Bermuda Yacht Club volunteer to take on responsibility for every component of the race,
and the planning and work starts immediately after the prior race finishes–in this cycle
many months earlier following the cancellation of the 2020 race.
In this race cycle, particular attention was taken towards managing our COVID policy
for running a safe race, but in addition committee members handled the entry process,
inspections, technical and rating issues, crew qualifications, sponsorship, finance, race
communications, scoring, awards, website and media. They work with the New York
Yacht Club to help start the race, set watches for constant fleet communications through-
out the race, organize emergency medical advice, and in Bermuda recruit watch standers
to record three or more days of finishes. They set up shore operations at each end (par-
ties included!), and they shuttle, polish, and engrave dozens of historic awards.
We have ambassadors to help first-time captains. We fly Bermuda Custom officials to
Newport to expedite customs clearances upon your arrival in Bermuda. And this year,
for the first time, we have set up a Race Headquarters at Sail Newport.
When you see these volunteers, please thank them for their efforts to make this a fun,
safe and memorable event. There would be no Newport Bermuda Race without them!
I wish you and your crew a swift, safe, fun passage to Bermuda.
Good luck, and fair winds,
Somers W. Kempe
Chairman
Bermuda Race Organizing Committee
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LETTERS FROM THE COMMODORES
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he Cruising Club of America is celebrating its Centennial and is delighted and proud
to again collaborate with the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in the management and coor-
dination of the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race. Working together since 1926, our two
clubs welcome sailors of all ages, backgrounds and countries to this legendary and truly
exceptional ocean race.
Under the strong leadership of Race Chair Somers Kempe and Vice Chair Mark Lenci, a team of
volunteers in Newport and Bermuda has provided countless hours over the past two years organiz-
ing the 2022 Race. As a result of their efforts and yours in preparation as skipper or crew, we know
you and your crew will be rewarded with a memorable experience this year.
We are grateful to all of our sponsors, especially the Bermuda Tourism Authority, for their assistance
and support enabling us to conduct this Race. We wish you a safe, speedy and rewarding passage to
St. David’s Lighthouse and look forward to welcoming you in Bermuda.
REDISCOVER Christopher L. Otorowski
CCA Commodore
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PERFORMANCE he Royal Bermuda Yacht Club is thrilled to join the Cruising Club of America in hosting
the 52nd edition of one of the world’s greatest ocean races between Newport, Rhode
Island, and the island of Bermuda. As always, the race will see sailors from all kinds
POTENTIAL of backgrounds brought together for an exciting sail across 635 miles of open ocean.
The challenges, the rivalries, the friendships—both old and new—make it an event no
sailor should want to miss.
Participants will cross a historic, ever-changing span of ocean that has played a vital role in the life
of our Island and our Club. At the journey’s end, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club will enjoy welcom-
Hard-won expertise from more than 60 years of ing fellow ocean racers to share our Club, our Island, our culture, and our hospitality. Our partners
success is built into each and every sail we make. here in Bermuda include the Bermuda Tourism Authority, Goslings, the Corporation of Hamilton,
Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a North the Ministry of Health, Her Majesty’s Customs, the Immigration Department, and many others.
Sails expert and receive personalized advice on
It should be noted that this race cannot happen without the host of dedicated volunteers both here
your sail buying questions.
in Bermuda and at the Newport end, coordinated in this cycle by Race Chair Somers Kempe and
Vice-Chair Mark Lenci. The entire team has worked tirelessly to ensure that your race and your visit
to Bermuda go as smoothly as possible.
JOHN BURHAM, CHRIS MUSELER
Talk To An Expert at We wish every boat a swift and safe race to Bermuda so we can welcome you here at the Royal Ber-
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Saturday, 6/25 Prize-Giving Ceremony (by invitation only) Government House
at Sail Newport in Fort Adams State Park. Sail Wharf and Bannister’s Wharf. Many of the shops
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How to Watch the Race watching the fleet sail out the channel three entrances to Narragansett Bay first
On the afternoon of June 17, the New near the head of the East Passage from formed 18,000 years ago during the last
York Yacht Club Race Committee will the prime viewing area on the sloping Ice Age, and strong tidal currents have
officiate at the start of the race, with the waterfront lawn at the Castle Hill Inn. scoured it regularly since then.
line set between their signal boat and a The Inn charges for parking and asks While the tide ebbs and floods about
yellow buoy set in the East Passage, typi- that you not bring food or drink. every six hours, the timing and strength
cally near Castle Hill Lighthouse and the If there are no weather delays, the of the currents are less predictable and
adjacent Castle Hill Inn. spectacle will last roughly two hours. If are affected by the winds and the amount
Unless the committee calls for a delay you choose to go on the water, note that of rain that has fallen in the days im-
due to a lack of wind, a warning gun will kayaks, paddleboards, canoes and small mediately before the start. The official
be fired at 1:00 p.m. for the first of 15 or inflatables are strongly discouraged due predictions during the planned starting
more classes of racing boats ranging from to congestion and choppy water. sequence are for a favorable current, ebb-
32.5 feet to more than 100 feet. Five ing at over 1 knot between 2 and 3pm.
minutes later, the starting signal will be What to Expect After the Start The typical afternoon winds for mid-
fired, with subsequent classes following The East Passage between Newport June in Newport are a seabreeze, blowing
every 10 minutes. and Jamestown (more properly, Conani- at 10 to 15 knots from the southwest.
and cruises. From the decks of these also features Newport maritime history. THE EARLY-AFTERNOON START can be The division to which a boat is cut Island) is about a mile and a half Generally this breeze increases in the
boats, you can tour the harbor and sail in A leisurely walk to the northern end viewed by boat or from the shorelines assigned depends on many factors, in- in length and only half a mile wide at afternoon, which will favor the later
along both sides of the East Passage.
the East Passage where the start will take of the harbor brings you to Safe Harbor cluding the size and type of sailboat, the its midpoint. It will be congested with starters. By definition, a southwesterly
place on Friday. Marina Newport Shipyard and Belle’s number of crew, the number of profes- spectator boats and boats preparing for will require the boats to sail close-hauled
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Don’t miss Seaman’s Institute, right Cafe, one of our favorite spots to view Many of the sailors will be tuning sional and amateur sailors aboard, and the start. But once started, the boats will and possibly tack multiple times to clear
next to Bowen’s Wharf. It is a great many of the boats in the fleet tie up as up for the Bermuda Race by competing whether the boat is equipped to sail with head south and then southeast as they Brenton Reef.
resource for mariners as home of the 12 they prep for the race. There, it’s normal in the three-day New York Yacht Club racing spinnakers. clear the entrance to the Bay and the After a cold front passes through the
Metre Café, offering a lounge area with to see a variety of modern and classic Annual Regatta, June 10-12. Racing takes There are numerous public shoreside rocky ledge known as Brenton Reef. area, northerly winds commonly blow
free wifi, laundry and lodgings for sailors designs including superyachts, both in place both on Narragansett Bay and out areas from which to picnic and watch At the starting area, the water is over for a day or two, depending on the
all at reasonable rates. Its Discovery Deck and out of the water. on Rhode Island Sound. the start itself. Many race fans will enjoy 100 feet deep. The passage is one of strength of the front. In that case, the
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To watch the live feed—or view tracking devices, online spectators can explanation and map of the starting area,
it later—go to the race website track the race in real time through the as well as the links to all the social media
(bermudarace.com), the Bermuda Race Tracker on the homepage of the platforms, are also available on the web-
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More than 200 boats in eight divisions will race the
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“Thrash to the Onion Patch” in 2022
hen more ribbean 600 course record—600 miles in 1926, the Newport Bermuda Race con-
than 200 under 30 hours! It can sail—and foil—at sists of eight separately scored divisions
boats and speeds over 40 knots, while most other of competing boats, each with its own
2000 sailors boats in the fleet will be happy sailing at unique and differentiating requirements.
line up on one quarter of that speed. St. David’s Lighthouse Division (SDL):
June 17, Some boats will carry large crews of More than half of the fleet competes in
2022 for 20 or more professional sailors. Most
THREE-TIME WINNER OF THE St.
the start of will be sailed by 6 to 10 amateur sailors, David’s Lighthouse Trophy, Carina,
the 635-mile Newport Bermuda Race, with relatively few pros assisting. Some currently owned by Rives Potts, starts
the fleet will be one of biggest and most will only have two sailors aboard, taking the race (below) in 2012. Peter Askew
diverse to sail the race since the Centen- turns sleeping, racing for the “Double- (lower left), co-skipper of the Volvo 70
Wizard, won the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
nial Race back in 2006. Handed” prize.
Trophy in 2018. Jim Grundy’s Columbia
There will be at least two boats with First raced in 1906 and organized 50 Grundoon (at right), approaches the
multiple masts and an overall length over jointly by the Cruising Club of America finish en route to winning the St. David’s
100 feet and several others will measure and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club since Lighthouse Trophy in 2018.
in at barely more than 30 feet.
There will be three trimarans capable
of record speeds, including Argo, the
Mod70 that recently set a new RORC Ca-
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Past winner Kiva (right),
shown finishing in 2018,
is Mark Stevens’ Hinckley
Southwester 51, racing
again in the Double-
Handed Division.
this division, which is for boats designed Grundoon, the 2018 winner skip- Rives Potts’ famous Carina, which has
to race and cruise, and that are steered pered by Jim Grundy, will be back to won the division three times for two
by amateur helmsman with limited pro- try for two in a row, and so will runner- different owners.
fessional crew aboard. The winner takes up, Nicole, skippered by Tom Campbell, The racer/cruiser nature of the divi-
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lica of the lighthouse that stands above and his crew missed by in the last race. models, but no builder makes its pres-
the finish line on the northeast tip of Other former winners on the starting ence known more than J/Boats, which
Bermuda. line include Michael Cone’s Actaea and has 35 entries with models ranging in
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441-295-8279 | W W W. D I N I N G B E R M U DA . C O Mlength from 33 to 48 feet and in vintage J/121s that will be pressing hard—Ace, Yankee Girl, which won in both 2016 If conditions are right, one or more
from ’80 boats like the J/40 and J/44 to Dark Storm, and Eagle. There are also and 2018, and is back for another go; of these trimarans could leave Newport
recent designs like the J/121. several tough 50-footers racing, such as but this year she has a new owner at the on Friday afternoon and arrive in Ber-
Other recent designs to look out for Triple Lindy, Privateer, Hooligan, and the helm, Thomas Vander Salm, a veteran of muda on Saturday. If that happens, the
are Kate and Jim Murray’s Pac 52 design Pac52 Warrior Won. The latter is owned several races. elapsed time record for the race would
Callisto (ex-Invisible Hand), a 2016 de- by Christopher Sheehan, who won the Several newer production boats that fall—that is 34h:42m:53s, set by the
sign, and Peter McWhinnie’s JPK 10.80 St. David’s Lighthouse Trophy in 2016 in have done well in doublehanded racing 100-foot monohull Comanche in 2016.
In Theory, a French 2013 double-rudder his previous boat. elsewhere will be competing, boats like The outright sailing record from Castle
design that helped establish a trend in Likely contenders for monohull line Sea Bear, a Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300, Lob- Hill Lighthouse to Kitchen Shoals Bea-
European offshore design. honors will be the Volvo 70s Il Mostro lolly, a Sun Fast 3600, and the J/99 Fina- con is 23h:9m:52s, established by the
The oldest boats entered are Kirawan, and Ocean Breeze, the Maxi 72 Proteus le. In addition, a pair of J/105s have been 105-foot Lending Tree trimaran in 2015,
Dan Levangie’s recently restored Rhodes and Oakcliff Sailing Center’s Oc86 (for- entered by the Young American Sailing but beating that would be a moonshot,
52, which won the 1936 Newport Ber- merly Windquest), which at 86 feet is the Academy on Long Island Sound. since Lending Tree was able to pick a per-
muda Race, and a pair of Sparkman & biggest and potentially fastest boat in the Multihull Division: Boats with two fect weather window and racers don’t
Stephens yawls Revonoc (1946) and class. Oakcliff, which offers training for or three hulls were invited to compete have that option!
Black Watch (1939) professional sailors, has six boats racing for the first time in 2018. Three boats Finisterre Division: With 38 boats
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Division in this division, four of them modified entered the race, which was won by Ja- entered as of press time, participation
(GHL): Close to 30 boats will sail in this Farr 40 “Turbo” designs named Oakcliff son Carroll’s modified Gunboat 62 Elvis, is on the rise in this fleet, the “cruising”
no-holds-barred fleet, which features Blue, Black, Red and Gray. sailing the course in two and a half days. division, which is named for the most
many larger, faster boats with pro crews Double-Handed Division: Twenty This year, Carroll returns with a much famous boat in Bermuda Race history,
and higher-tech designs including water entries are expected in this fleet of boats faster boat, Argo, a MOD70 trimaran. The which won three straight races in ‘56,
ballast and canting keels. The keeper sailed by only two sailors each. Most foil-assisted 70-footer will be speed test- ’58, and ’60.
prize in this Division is a beautiful silver boats are older designs from Sabre, Little ing against another Mod70, Frank Sloot- Speaking of famous boats, Beau van
TALBOT WILSON/PPL
trophy in the shape of Bermuda’s tallest Harbor, Hinckley and Swan, and are in man’s Snowflake. A third trimaran, with Metre has refurbished his family’s fa-
lighthouse. the 33- to 42-foot range, and therefore Jacek Siwek at the helm, is Ultim’emotion2, mous aluminum Sparkman & Stephens
It’s hard to pick a winner among a easier to handle. In 2018, a pair of Mor- an 80-foot trimaran that races a circuit of SHIPS ARE DRESSED at the crowded docks of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in 61, Running Tide, which won a ton of
slew of fast boats, but there are three ris Justine 36s finished one-two. One is offshore events under charter. Hamilton Harbour, after the race. offshore silverware in the ‘70s and ‘80s.
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Learn about tennis’s ties to Bermuda and reserve a
court at Pomander Gate Tennis Club, a private club
of Spring Adventure
open to guests on the outskirts of Hamilton.
12 // Rent a Bermi
These four-wheeled electric vehicles have
Bluetooth speakers, air conditioning and a
panoramic glass roof. Rent by the day from
Localmotion; charge at stations across the island.
With a moderate climate warmed by the Gulf Stream,
Bermuda offers endless adventures across its 21 13 // Practice Your Putting
Play 18 miniature versions of the world’s most
square miles. Try some of the island’s most engaging iconic holes – think the Road Hole from St. Andrews
outdoor activities, see inspiring sights and seek out Old Course or Augusta National’s Golden Bell – at
rejuvenating experiences. Bermuda Fun Golf in the Royal Naval Dockyard.
ST. GEORGE’S 14 // Shop with Purpose
1 // Set Sail Find homewares, artwork, ceramics, crystal, books
Bermuda is not one island, but an archipelago of more and more at ReStore in Hamilton. Feel good
than 180 islets and cays. Explore them on a private opening your wallet; all profits go to Habitat for
charter aboard Wyuna, a 47-foot catamaran operated by Humanity of Bermuda and other local charities.
Sail Bermuda that departs several central locations.
15 // Go Fly a Kite
2 // Walk on the Ocean Floor A symbol of Bermuda in spring, colourful kites are
Hartley’s Helmet Diving leads underwater walks that flown every year on Good Friday. Join local families
take you eye to eye with tropical fish, sea turtles and who fly homemade versions on John Smith’s Bay, a
more. Divers explore the reef freely thanks to a helmet pink-sand beach on the island’s South Shore.
with large glass windows and air hoses.
16 // Reel In the Big One
3 // Tee it Up Book a half- or full-day deep-sea fishing charter
Play 18 holes at Mid Ocean Golf Club. This ocean- aboard Hakuna Matata, a 51-foot custom Carolina
hugging, 6,548-yard private course often ranks among sportfish that runs trips near Bermuda’s deepest
the top 100 golf courses outside the U.S. banks. It’s the ultimate day on the water.
ROYAL NAVAL 17 // Step Into Solitude
4 // Smell the Flowers
Wander through Palm Grove Gardens, an exquisitely DOCKYARD Originally built in the late 1860’s to defend the Royal
manicured 18-acre plot that opened to the public thanks Naval Dockyard, Fort Scaur is now a quiet green
to former Bermuda Premier David Gibbons. Snap space full of military history. Meander its peaceful
photos of a living map of Bermuda set inside a lily pond. 22-acre garden, where you’ll see iron cannons and
a large moat.
5 // Go Whale Watching
Catch the spring migration of 10,000 humpback whales 18 // Taste Local Flavours
making their way north through Bermuda’s waters. Try homemade jams and baked goods at the
farmer’s market, held every Saturday from 8 am to
These majestic mammals are best seen by boat, so book CITY OF 1 pm at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens. Let the
a half-day tour through Island Tour Centre.
HAMILTON local harvest inspire your next meal.
6 // Step Back in Time 19 // Breathe Deep
Tour one of Bermuda’s best-preserved buildings,
Align your chakras with a yoga class at Kinetix
Verdmont. Built in 1710, the mansion is home to artwork
Natural Movement. Learn aerial yoga, which uses
tic
and antiques like Chinese porcelain and Bermuda cedar
high-strung hammocks for various poses and flows.
woodwork.
la n
At cean
20 // Paint Like a Pro
7 // Catch the Wind Bermuda Plein Air Group invites visiting artists to
Strong coastal breezes make Bermuda perfect for
kiteboarding, a high-adrenaline sport that gets you
flying atop of the island’s turquoise waters. Find lessons
O bring their brushes to outdoor locations across the
island to paint breezy, alfresco landscapes. Find the
group on Facebook.
and rent equipment at Island Winds.
21 // Wander Out West
8 // Scrub a Turtle Head to the Dockyard Glass & Bermuda Rum Cake
Head to the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo in Company to watch master glass blowers create
Flatts Village, where you can scrub the shells of adult sea colourful vases, sculptures and plates before tasting
turtles as part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness of authentic island rum cakes in flavours of all kinds.
local populations of Green and Hawksbill turtles.
9 // Bike Through History
Hop on a bicycle and join local shop owner Kristin White
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on a tour of the Town of St. George, a 400-year-old
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
10 // Explore Eve’s Pond Find more spring adventures
The Bermuda Audubon Society recently restored this
3.5-acre inland tidal pond on the North Shore now home
at GoToBermuda.com/spring
to migratory birds and other coastal wildlife.
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AdventureAlmanac
Almanac BERMUDA
BERMUDABYBY
THE
THE
SEASON
SEASON
She’s been rebuilt as a great cruising boat, but all are
eager to see how she performs on the Bermuda race- AIR
AIR
AND
AND
WATER
WATER
TEMPERATURES
TEMPERATURES
(°C/°F)
(°C/°F)
course.
Boats in this class are typically 45 feet and longer, 21˚/70˚
21˚/70˚ 21˚/70˚
21˚/70˚ 21˚/70˚
21˚/70˚ 22˚/72˚
22˚/72˚ 24˚/76˚
24˚/76˚ 27˚/
27˚/
81˚81˚ 29˚/85˚
29˚/85˚ 29˚/85˚
29˚/85˚ 29˚/85˚
29˚/85˚ 27˚/80˚
27˚/80˚ 24˚/75˚
24˚/75˚ 23˚/73˚
23˚/73˚
a mix of well-found cruising designs, mostly bigger, 19˚/
1965˚
˚/65˚ 18˚/
1864˚
˚/64˚ ˚/68˚
2020 ˚/68˚ 2020
˚/68˚
˚/68˚ 2222
˚/ 72˚
˚/ 72˚ ˚/ 78˚
2626 ˚/ 78˚ 2828
˚/82˚
˚/82˚ 2929
˚/84˚
˚/84˚ 2828
˚/83˚
˚/83˚ 2626
˚/ 78˚
˚/ 78˚ 2222
˚/ 72˚
˚/ 72˚ 2020
˚/68˚
˚/68˚
more comfortable production designs by Swan, Bal-
tic, Tartan, and Hinckley with a few custom designs
intermingled. Look out for the Oyster 54 Liberty Call,
the J/160 True, the J/46 Breezing Up, and the Swan 55 GOLF,
GOLF,TENNIS
TENNIS
& SPA
& SPA
Haerlem; skippers Matthew Pilon, Howard Hodgson,
Brad Willauer and Hendrikus Wisker, respectively,
CRICKET
CRICKET
SEASON
SEASONUltimate
Ultimate
Cup
Cup
Match
Match
have all had their share of success in the chase for
silverware.
Open Division: At press-time we had one entry in HIKING
HIKING
& CYCLING
& CYCLING
THE
THE
RAILWAY
RAILWAY
TRAILS
TRAILS
this division for boats that are too advanced or exper-
imental to fit in other divisions. This year, we’re look- CLIFF
CLIFF
JUMPING
JUMPING ROCK
ROCKCLIMBING
CLIMBING
ing forward to seeing 11th Hour Racing’s brand-new Jumping
Jumping
offoff
rocks
rocks Deep
Deep
water
water
soloing
soloing
Malama blazing down the course. In training for the
HORSEBACK
HORSEBACK RIDING
RIDING
& &
round-the-world Ocean Race, this IMOCA 60 skip- HORSEBACK
HORSEBACKRIDING
RIDING
ONON
TRAILS
TRAILS
pered by Charlie Enright of Bristol, R.I., is equipped DOGS
DOGSALLOWED
ALLOWEDONONBEACHES
BEACHES
with foils that in certain conditions lift much of her
hull out of the water and far exceed her hull speed. GLOW
GLOW
WORM
WORM CRUISESOnce
CRUISES Once
a month,
a month,
2 to
2 to
3 nights
3 nights
after
after
thethe
fullfull
moonmoon
Spirit of Tradition and Superyacht divisions:
These divisions will likely have a total of three boats
SUNSET
SUNSET
CRUISES
CRUISES
& BOAT
& BOAT
RENTALS
RENTALS
entered. Two are replicas, the extraordinary schooner
Columbia and the three-masted Spirit of Bermuda, the
country’s youth-sailing training ship. Also entered in KAYAKING,
KAYAKING,STAND-UP
STAND-UP
PADDLEBOARDING,
PADDLEBOARDING,
JET
JET
SKIING,
SKIING,
PARASAILING
PARASAILING
& FLYBOARDING
& FLYBOARDING
the Spirit of Tradition Division is Isobel, David Green-
stein’s beautiful Stephens Waring deck-saloon cruiser
SAILING
SAILING
built of cold-molded Western red cedar at Brooklin
Boat Yard in Maine. At press time, Columbia was the
sole entry in the Superyacht Division. KITE
KITE
SURFING
SURFING
Regardless of boat type and crew composition,
and whether a boat finishes in one or six days, what DEEP
DEEP
SEASEAFISHING
FISHING
every boat and crew has in common is the desire to Wahoo,
Wahoo,
yellowfin
yellowfin
tuna,
tuna,
marlin
marlin
in season
in season
June/July
June/July
sail safely across what’s a very unpredictable stretch of
ocean between Newport and Bermuda. SPINY
SPINY LOBSTER
LOBSTER SEASON
SEASON
Sailing non-stop, each boat will set a southeast- Lobster
Lobster
dive
dive
with
with
locals
locals
erly course departing the cold, shallow waters of
REEF
REEF& SHORE
& SHORE FISHING
FISHING
the continental shelf, crossing the warm, turbulent, Spearfish
Spearfish
— Catch
— Catch
& cook
& cook
with
with
locals
locals
northeasterly flowing Gulf Stream, and then travers-
ing the remaining miles of warm, semi-tropical water. BIRD
BIRD
WATCHING
WATCHING
Rare
Rare
Cahow
Cahow WHALE
WHALEWATCHING
WATCHING
Shifting winds and eddying currents make the entire
course an absorbing navigational challenge.
The finish line is set off St. David’s Lighthouse near
UNDERWATER
UNDERWATERVISIBILITY
VISIBILITY
(FEET)
(FEET)
the southeast corner of Bermuda. To get there, the 175’
175’ 175’
175’ 175’
175’ 175’
175’ 125’
125’ 100’
100’ 100’
100’ 75’75’ 100’
100’ 100’
100’ 125’
125’ 175’
175’
fleet has to skirt the coral reefs that nearly surround
Bermuda. One by one, each yacht passes North Rock, SCUBA
SCUBADIVING
DIVING SCUBA
SCUBA
DIVING
DIVING
Northeast Breakers, Kitchen Shoals and Mills, before with
with
wetsuit
wetsuit
turning south through the opening in the reefs to
cross the finish. SNORKELLING
SNORKELLING
& HELMET
& HELMET
DIVING
DIVING
AVERAGE
AVERAGE
DAILY
DAILY
HIGH
HIGH
AIRAIR
TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE
AVERAGE
AVERAGE
WATER
WATER
TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE
28Main Body
The Navigational Challenge warm Gulf Stream water, a small boat’s
course and speed are affected by the
clockwise, can form and persist for years,
drifting slowly to the west, towards Cape
Fig. 2: Jan. 6, 2020; derived from satel-
lite observation of sea-surface heights,
of the Gulf Stream
current field and local winds. Along the Hatteras, with maximum tangential ve- this view shows the strong Gulf Stream
current and warm and cold eddies to
rhumb line from Newport to Bermuda, locities up to 3kts. These navigationally the south of it. The black line shows the
maximum currents of +/- 5 knots (kts) significant features are dominated by rhumb line. https://cwcaribbean.aoml.
are typically found in an area approxi- cooler water and often difficult to detect noaa.gov/CURRENTS/index.html
mately 30nm in from the north wall of in satellite thermal images as they may
BY W. FRANK BOHLEN the Stream in the region of maximum be covered by a thin layer of warm, less
thermal gradients. The flow in this region dense water and/or obscured by cloud the main body of the Stream might result
In simple terms, there are distinct segments to navigate between Newport and Bermuda. meanders to the northeast, and main cover (Fig. 1). in entrainment of the ring and its subse-
Of these, crossing the northeasterly-flowing Gulf Stream is often the most dramatic. body flows are not continuous laterally Fortunately, we have available comput- quent disappearance.
but are confined to discrete filaments or er models of ocean currents based on sat- Continuing south towards Bermuda,
This technical review of the course provides more nuanced guidance to sailors, particularly in jets separated by lower-speed regions. ellite observations of sea surface heights, the altimetry-based model shows an area
the last and longest section of the race beyond the Gulf Stream to Bermuda.
E
This configuration sometimes makes or altimetry (https://cwcaribbean.aoml. of organized clockwise flow spanning the
it difficult to locate 5kt flows without noaa.gov/CURRENTS/index.html ). rhumb line and centered near 34o 45’ N
sacrificing the speed made good towards These all-weather observations provide 66o 40’ W. This appears to be the result
Bermuda. clear indication of structure of the flow of the interaction between two counter-
xperienced Bermu- ary current system separating the cool, Fig. 1: Dec. 31, 2019; composite Satellite The main body of the Stream typi- field from the north wall of the Stream to clockwise-rotating rings rather than a
da Race navigators less saline waters of the U.S. continental SST Image. Black Line shows Newport cally spans a width of 60 nautical miles Bermuda and the marked difference be- feature shed from the main body of the
know that while the shelf from the warmer, more saline wa- to Bermuda rhumb line. White areas indi- (nm), beyond which, water temperatures tween continental shelf flows and those Stream. Flow speeds in this feature will
cate cloud cover. https://rucool.marine.
main body of the ters of the Sargasso Sea. This boundary rutgers.edu
decrease slightly, gradients smooth, and within the Sargasso Sea (Fig.2). be less than in the rings with maxima of
Gulf Stream may be is marked by an abrupt thermal discon- flows become less energetic and more On January 6, 2020 along the rhumb approximately 2kts. Its lifespan and drift
reasonably well de- tinuity (Fig.1). The energetic flows of the irregular, similar to a boat’s wake. Orga- line to the south of the southern bound- will vary as a function of the behavior of
fined, the Stream’s Stream are turbulent and driven by winds future behavior, often challenging model nized flows tend to be confined to rings ary of the main body of the Stream the parent rings.
influence extends and water-column density gradients with abilities. Remember this when assessing or eddies shed by the main body of the (~37o30’N), the altimetry-based model Beyond the region of clockwise flow,
well beyond. In fact, it affects currents current directions affected by the rotation forecast accuracy or the long-term reliabil- Stream as it proceeds northeasterly. Rings showed a counterclockwise-rotating ring the altimetry-based model shows rela-
and weather all the way to Bermuda and of the earth (the Coriolis effect). Turbu- ity of routing routines. These assessments may also be found to the north, but they centered near 36o 15’N 67o W. This ring tively benign conditions to Bermuda.
beyond. Determining the extent and lence results in flow patterns, both in the benefit greatly from personal observations tend to be short-lived due to shallow- was in close contact with the main body, This should not be taken as typical, how-
character of this influence represents one water and overlying air, that display sig- due to the inherent uncertainty induced water effects. which could affect the rate and direction ever; this area is often affected by rings
of the real challenges of the Race. nificant variations in space and time. This by turbulence. To the south, rings with diameters of drift and possibly even the lifetime of and similar features of a turbulent flow.
The Gulf Stream is the western bound- variability greatly complicates predictions of Encountering the moving mass of in excess of 150nm, rotating counter- the ring. A slight meander in the path of Despite being more than 350nm south
30 Newport Bermuda Race 2022 Newport Bermuda Race 2022 31MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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of the main body, the area of Bermuda is The GFS model used by the U.S. Na- Fig. 3: Dec. 17, 2019; at lower right, • PHRF
still under the influence of the Stream. tional Weather Service for the majority although not on the Newport Bermuda
racecourse, this High Resolution Rapid
The evolution of these flow patterns is of its forecasts has a resolution of 28km
Refresh Model map shows what a strong annapolisnewportrace.com
best determined by 30 days or more of (~15nm). In the vicinity of the north wall frontal system looks like when it reaches
continued study of the daily altimetry- of the Stream, a lot can happen in 15nm. the Gulf Stream. Currently, the model only
based model output. The same is true along the boundaries of covers the first 250nm of the racecourse.
The flow within and adjacent to the rings. Again, in these situations, forecasts https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/hrrr/ 02.21.2022 12:23 AdID: 80660 SLWNB22
Gulf Stream can be significantly affected benefit greatly from personal observa-
by the local wind field. Winds blowing tions. Blind reliance on a forecast based Compete for the
over water will tend to produce cur- primarily on computer models can lead to Examination of these model results
rents equal to approximately 3 percent unwelcome “surprises”. shows the front supporting numer- Bermuda Ocean
of the wind speed (e.g. 30kts of wind = In recent years, some major model ous discrete squalls (bright red areas in
~0.9kts). Winds in turn can be signifi- developments as well as a new class image). Such detail would not be provid-
Cruising Yacht
cantly affected by the presence of the
mass of warm water associated with the
of satellite observations are contribut-
ing directly to improved high-seas
ed by the larger area synoptic products
such as the OPC surface analysis and
Trophy
Stream. The Gulf Stream is known to be forecasts. The high resolution rapid forecast charts (https://ocean.weather. This special combined competition trophy goes to the captain
a “weather breeder,” and the first sign refresh model (HRRR) (https://rapidre- gov/ ). At the moment, HRRR marine
of it is often a well-defined “street” of fresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/ ) provides hourly coverage extends seaward covering ap-
who has the best performance in consecutive Marion and
clouds along the distant horizon. These forecasts with 3km (~1.8nm) resolu- proximately 250nm of the rhumb line to Newport Bermuda races. Skippers in the Marion race and in the
are the result of condensation of high- tion and represents a new standard Bermuda (~70o W) allowing analysis of Finisterre Division of the Newport race are eligible for the trophy.
water-content air rising from the warm in weather forecast modeling. At the most continental shelf systems.
surface of the Stream. This cycle of evap- moment, due mainly to computer Directly complementing the improve- New for 2023...Multihulls with a minimum LOD of 32’ and
oration and condensation moves heat limitations, the model covers primarily ment in models was the launch of GOES
aloft, favoring development of discrete the continental U.S. with minor ma- 16, a geostationary satellite, which be- a new class created for high performance cruising yachts.
low-pressure areas and strong pressure rine coverage. In addition, the forecast came operational in 2017. Sensors on Join us in Marion on June 16, 2023 for the
gradients that can produce squall lines period is limited to less than 30 hours this satellite provide data allowing fore-
and thunderstorms. most cycles. Despite these limitations, casters to quickly verify model results. start of the 2023 Marion Bermuda Race!
Forecasting these local systems re- the model can provide a valuable check High resolution (0.5-2km; 0.27-1.08nm)
mains difficult due to the spatial resolu- of the usual forecast products, particu- images are updated every 15 minutes
Marion Bermuda Race information is available
tion of the operational models used larly during times of frontal passage with 16-channel coverage detailing at www.marionbermuda.com
today and the limited extent of direct (Fig. 3) characterized by rapid change clouds, precipitation type, water-vapor
observational data for the high seas. over a short period of time and space. content, selected chemical characteris-
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02.17.2022 14:27 AdID: 80642 SLWNB22Fig. 4: Dec. 17, 2019; the GOES 16 geo-
stationary satellite shows clouds, water
content and more, giving an indication of
potential severe weather systems.
https://rammb-slider.cira.colostate.edu/
tics, and radiated energy. It is also the
first geostationary satellite to fly a light-
ning mapper useful in the assessment of
severe-weather potential during a frontal
passage. Views showing water-vapor con-
tent (see Fig. 4), the fuel responsible for
severe weather systems, are of particular occurrence, and too often we consider Frank Bohlen, a CCA member, has provided
value in assessing storm potential (com- forecasts to pre-determine events, for ex- Bermuda-bound fleets with Gulf Stream and
pare Fig.4 to Fig.3). ample, “the ring will move,” rather than, weather insight since 1998. Bohlen is a Physi-
The variety of observations avail- “the ring may move.” cal Oceanographer and Professor Emeritus in
able today provide clear evidence of the The navigator’s challenge is to con- the Department of Marine Sciences at the Uni-
turbulent nature of ocean currents and strain this probability to the extent pos- versity of Connecticut. He has sailed 20 New-
winds affecting the course to Bermuda. sible using all available tools, including port Bermuda Races and received the Mixter
Both currents and winds are to some early study and personal observations, to Trophy as winning navigator in 1986
extent chaotic and cannot be simply provide a relatively sound basis for opti-
defined. At best, definitions are statisti- mum routing Newport to Bermuda.
cal. Forecasts specify the “probability” of
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boom and a 5-foot sprit, all carbon. Illusion, Cal 40: “Stan and I bought our to another thrash to the Onion Patch this
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