Stay protected from wind and water during regattas with this Akwa windproof, water-resistant, micro fleece, Newport Bermuda 2004 commemorative race jacket. The jacket has a full zip closure and zipped pockets for convenient safe storage. There are three zipped pockets, one on the front left, one on the front right, and a final zippered pocket inside in the jacket top right. In addition to the zipped pockets on the front the front has an additional pocket right in front of the zipped pocket on each side, as well as a pouch with a Velcro enclosure in the inside left for easy access of your cellphone.

It comes in a bright yellow color with Newport Bermuda Race, the US flag, the Bermuda flag and 2004 embroidered on the front left of the jacket, that make it stand out. The jacket is made from nylon and polyester lining material that makes it durable and comfortable. The windbreaker is suitable for men who wear size L and is a regular fit.

The brand Akwa was established in 1986 and makes their jackets with the highest standard, finest fabrics and attention to detail. This jacket is built to be comfortable. It has a high performance nylon shell which offers extra durability with windproof and water-resistant finish. It is comfortably warm with 100% micro fleece lining. The Akwa jacket has several features such as zippered pockets, windproof and water-resistant that make it perfect for any sports activity. It is a stylish jacket that you should add to your collection.

The jacket is made in Vietnam.

My husband participated in the 2004 Newport Bermuda Race and never wore this. It has sat in a closet since 2004. This is new with tags.

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. . . .”

Own a piece of Regatta history.