Outstanding and rare official bag of the biannual Newport Bermuda Yachting / Sailing Race, from the 50th Thrash event in 2016.  Gorgeous navy blue heavy-duty ripstop nylon with double rugged khaki nylon webbed handles and leather / leatherette accents.  Also has metal links on sides if you choose to add your own crossbody strap for another carry option.  Embroidered and vibrantly colorful race designs on front.  Zippered compartments (main and outside), plus organizing sleeves inside.  Great laptop bag (with room for a bit more), travel bag, etc.  Not a lot of these are made, and they typically only go to participants.  This comes from a Newport, Rhode Island sailing home.  Exceptionally clean, new / unused condition (no tags, but has not been used since issued).  Nice functional and collector's piece.  Plese see photos as additional information / description, and feel free to ask any questions.

Approx. Measurements:  

17 inches wide
14 inches high
3.5 inches width at bottom (front to back)

Ships promptly via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail, per buyer's choice.



A bit about the race:


Organized by the Bermuda Race Foundation, the 635-mile biennial Newport Bermuda Race is the oldest regularly scheduled ocean race, and one of very few international distance races. The Bermuda Race is one of just two of the world’s regularly scheduled races held almost entirely out of sight of land, the second being the Transpac. Founded in 1906, the 53rd running of the Bermuda Race is scheduled for June, 2024.

Its purpose was stated in 1923 by Cruising Club of America Commodore Herbert L. Stone: “In order to encourage the designing, building, and sailing of small seaworthy yachts, to make popular cruising upon deep water, and to develop in the amateur sailor a love of true seamanship, and to give opportunity to become proficient in the art of navigation. . . .”   

A total of 220 boats entered the race in 2022. The largest fleet, 265 boats, sailed in the centennial race in 2006. The third largest, 197 boats turned out in 2008. The race attracts sailors from across North America and the globe. In 2016 sailors represented 23 different countries. 55 of the boats had at least one sailor from outside of the United States.




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