Lessons learned from Newport Bermuda rescues

Organisers of the Newport Bermuda Race have released the findings of an in-depth safety review following the abandonment of three yachts during the 2024 race – two during racing, and one on the return delivery. Race organisers worked with US Sailing and the Cruising Club of America to analyse the three incidents, and make future safety recommendations. The first yacht lost was Alliance, a J/122 racing with a full crew of nine. Alliance lost steering, and the crew quickly discovered that the rudd...