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The Marion To Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race
Sailors encounter blue water thrills as they sail from Buzzard’s Bay in Marion, Massachusetts to St. David’s Head in Bermuda. The 645 nautical-mile journey features more than 100 yachts taking on rough open ocean for chance at glory.
The Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race maintains its original Corinthian spirit, inviting all yachts and crew to participate for the pure pleasure of sailing, competition and camaraderie. The next race will be held in June 2023 , marking the 24th run over 45 years.
About the Race
The Marion to Bermuda race was the brainstorm of two old yachting buddies who, in 1977, invited their sailing friends and family to race to Bermuda using only celestial navigation. Today, the yachts are longer and electronic navigation is allowed, but there is still a special place for those who enjoy the challenge of navigating by the sun, moon and stars. The Marion to Bermuda race is the only ocean race in North America that offers a celestial class.
For the 2015 race, a goal was to increase participation by younger sailors and a Youth Trophy was offered. Yachts carrying at least four sailors between ages 16 and 23 are eligable to qualify for the trophy. Learn more about youth sailing on Marion to Bermuda's website.
The Perfect Time to Sail to Bermuda
With blue skies, lush greenery and ideal temperatures, June is a spectacular time to visit Bermuda. You'll find a full range of accommodations , from luxurious hotels and oceanside resorts to inns, cottages and more. See requirements for entering Bermuda by private vessel .
Sponsors of the race are the Beverly Yacht Club in Marion, Massachusetts, the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club, Paget, Bermuda, and the Blue Water Sailing Club of Boston. For more race information, visit www.marionbermuda.com .
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The Marion Bermuda Race provides an opportunity for cruising yachts and amateur crews to participate in an ocean race and a rendezvous in Bermuda. It encourages
The first Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race in 1977 was a great success. There were 104 yachts at the starting line attesting to the need for an event comprised of offshore vessels manned by cruising crews.
Since its inception in 1977, the Marion to Bermuda Race (MBR) has been a Corinthian event and our core values reflect that all yachts and crew are participating for the joy and pleasure of sailing, competition, and the camaraderie that accompanies such an offshore event.
The Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race is a biennial yacht race held in odd-numbered years, from Marion, Massachusetts to the island of Bermuda, a distance of 645 nautical miles (1,195 km). The most recent race was held starting June 9, 2017.
The Marion Bermuda Race provides an opportunity for cruising yachts and amateur crews to participate in an ocean race and a rendezvous in Bermuda. It encourages the development of blue water sailing skills on seaworthy yachts that can be handled safely offshore with limited crew.
The Marion To Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race Sailors encounter blue water thrills as they sail from Buzzard’s Bay in Marion, Massachusetts to St. David’s Head in Bermuda. The 645 nautical-mile journey features more than 100 yachts taking on rough open ocean for chance at glory.
The Twenty-fourth Marion Bermuda Race. June 17 - 28, 2025. Starting June 20, 2025. Organizing Authority (“OA”) - Marion Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race Association, Inc (“MBCYRA”) Supported by: The Beverly Yacht Club (“BYC”) Marion, Massachusetts. The Blue Water Sailing Club (“BWSC”) Boston, Massachusetts.
The 2023 Marion Bermuda Race was not for the faint of heart. The fleet saw conditions ranging from fast-moving squalls to completely still air; the mostly light winds tested both patience and skill for the 32 skippers and their crew that set sail on June 16th from Buzzards Bay in Marion, Massachusetts.
Beneath sunny skies and a light breeze, the 32-boat fleet in the 2023 Marion Bermuda Race set sail from just off Marion, Massachusetts on Friday, June 16th.
Registration for the 2023 Marion Bermuda Race is now open, with early bird registration available until December of 2022! Join us for a beautiful and exciting race to Bermuda, starting from Marion, Massachusetts on June 16th, 2023.