Dear Fellow Sailors:
I am writing this note as a Thank You
for participating in the Newport Bermuda Race 2010. Without your
participation,
this event couldn't have been such a great success.
I also want to thank the
entire behind the scenes crew that helped to make the 2010 Newport
Bermuda Race. In order to make this event happen, the
organizing committee relies on a group of dedicated volunteers who
work behind the scenes to make it all look effortless. Thank you to the
individual members of the Organizing Committee, the Flag Officers of
the CCA and RBYC, the Commodore of the NYYC, the Race Committee of the
NYYC for acting as the Start Line Committee and the RBYC Finish Line
Committee for its tireless effort in finishing all of the 183 starting
boats on a 24 hour basis, to the members of the Clubs for being great
hosts and to the staff of the NYYC and RBYC for being most professional
and helpful. To all of the above: you have my heartfelt thanks for
making
my job look easy.
Additionally, the Newport Bermuda Race had
several sponsors this year that all deserve your support. Our sponsors
for this race (in no specific order) were:
- West Marine
- Thomson Reuters
- Sperry
- Goslings
- Bermuda Department of Tourism
My thanks to all of you for making this
experience fun and memorable, and I look forward to the 2012 Race.
Bjorn R. Johnson
Chairman
Newport Bermuda Race 2010