2008 Newport Bermuda Race Applications Are Closed
At right: The St. David’s Lighthouse Trophy, one of yachting’s most coveted keeper trophies, is awarded to the winner of the amateur racing division of the Newport Bermuda Race. Photo by Barry Pickthall/PPL
As of the April 1 close of the Application for Entry in the 2008 Newport Bermuda Race, 224 boats had met the race entry application deadline. Of these, 214 boats have been cleared to enter the race. Another 10 applications are still under consideration.
This will be the second-largest fleet in the 102-year history of the race, surpassed only by the fleet of 263 boats that sailed in the 2006 Centennial Race. The 2008 fleet is more than 40 boats larger than the previous non-Centennial entry record.
Additional Applications for Entry may be considered after this date solely at the discretion of the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee. Skippers wishing to be considered for late entry should contact Race Chairman Nick Nicholson directly at (772) 584-1055, or by email to chairman.
For more details, go to www.bermudarace.com
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