Several NS Sailors Taking Part in Newport to Bermuda Race

Newport Bermuda Race

June 15, 2016

The 50th Newport to Bermuda race began on Friday June 17th.

Nova Scotia skippers in the race (as reported to Sail NS by the one and only Mike Evans) include Liz Shaw, Stuart MacRae, Todd Barnard, Mike Evans, and Bill Greenwood.

Several others are crew on boats.

Follow the race here.
View the race timeline here: 

 

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