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Race Commentary

The View from the Support Team
6/28/2010 9:20 AM
A member of a big shoreside support team reflects on the hard work and excitement of following loved ones in the Bermuda Race, from planning to finish.
Esmeralde, Comfort, and Star Chaser reach Bermuda
6/24/2010 10:08 AM
Without a lot of tricks left in our bag, we're simply trying to sail straight and fast and finish the best we can.
The Bermuda Race: A Numbers Game
6/23/2010 12:30 PM
Some new perspectives on the Newport Bermuda Race
The Celebration Starts When the Little Boats Arrive
6/23/2010 12:20 PM
Arriving early on a fast boat has certain benefits, but arriving in the fracas of all the little boats has a certain appeal, too.
Updates from Competitors - Esmeralde, Comfort and Cordelia
6/22/2010 2:02 PM
Counter currents bedevil some sailors, while another gets a visit from a longtail.
Updates from Competitors - Titan XV Finishes
6/21/2010 5:23 PM
Roving reporter Chris Museler finishes aboard Titan.
Special Message Regarding Yachts with Malfunctioning Transponders
6/21/2010 5:08 PM
A special message regarding the handful of yachts whose positions are not shown on the Race Tracking site.
Updates from Competitors - The Doublehanders' Report
6/21/2010 12:20 PM
One boat finds the culprit for a smokey engine room smell another confesses that the race is just an excuse.
Updates from Competitors - Fathers' Day Reports from Titan XV and Star Chaser
6/20/2010 8:01 PM
We give attention to some father-son rivalries and to the multitude of factors tacticians face.
Updates from Competitors - Aboard Titan XV
6/20/2010 2:45 PM
On finding the Gulf Stream by braille and more whale sightings.
Updates from Competitors - Aboard Puma, Cordelia and American Girl
6/20/2010 11:39 AM
One boat sends a swimmer over the side while others admire whales and sunset. Up front aboard Puma it's "a bit more than a day race."
Updates from Competitors - Memories of Lost Sailors; Turtles and Muppets
6/19/2010 6:30 PM
Out at sea there's lots to talk about. Jump aboard two boats and hear the chatter, as transcribed by two of their crew.
Updates from Competitors - On Naval Operations and Suspect Chicken teriyaki
6/19/2010 3:57 PM
One crew witnesses more war games than they prefer and another ponders pre-packaged dinners.
Update from the Competitors – Fast Sailing and Some Sea Life
6/19/2010 9:07 AM
Though something did go bump in the night on one boat, all is well aboard the vessels reporting from the racecourse.
Updates from Competitors - A Comfortable Night Ahead?
6/18/2010 8:41 PM
This early in the race, it's hard to divine strategy from the boats on the course, but it's easy to know what's happening onboard. Read some of the posts from the competitors and race committee.
Watch the Action with the Newport Webcams
6/18/2010 1:29 PM
At work and wishing you were in Newport? Tune in to the webcams to feel just a little bit closer.
Race commentary will start later today
6/18/2010 9:00 AM
The starting sequence begins at 1:50PM, EDT. Watch this space for regular updates.