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Bermuda to Newport Ocean Passage on Salona 45, Panacea X

Cost

$2,250 CAD

Dates

11 May 2026 to 20 May 2026

What's included

The price includes professional skipper, first mate, all food on board during the passage and training days, fuel, moorage, yacht insurance and all other operating costs of the yacht. Also included is accommodation on board from the evening of Monday, May 11th to the morning of Monday, May 21th.

Participants are responsible for: food on shore and other discretionary spending, mandatory travel insurance, flights & on shore accommodation before/after the passage.

What to expect

This ocean passage offers a challenging 600NM of open ocean sailing. A chance to experience the change of conditions from tropical Bermuda, across the Gulf Stream and towards springtime in Rhode Island. A unique experience for those looking to push their boundaries and develop a true breadth of sailing skills.

There should be a fair number of good weather windows for the passage which will be exploited. Expected conditions in a good weather window, would be a fast reach with following seas from Bermuda to the Gulf Stream. Once in the Gulf Stream, it’s like being on a moving sidewalk, rapidly tracking north. Approaching the coast of the USA means an increase in marine traffic, tides and of course gets us to the eagerly anticipated landfall in Newport- all of which offers phenomenal training opportunities, particularly for intermediate to advanced sailors.

Crew should expect to be fully involved in the preparations in Bermuda, and helping Panacea get cleaned up and settled in once we land in Newport. Underway, everyone will take turns with food prep, standing watches, and keeping everything shipshape for a safe and successful passage.

Itinerary

2026 Preliminary Schedule

Please note that this preliminary schedule is to be used as an example only, and to plan joining/departing the yacht. The time underway will be in the realm of 4 days at sea, however the time commitment for this passage is longer to allow flexibility for inclement weather to pass ahead or behind. A specific departure date is not locked in, within the time indicated here, to allow for an accommodating weather window.

11th May – Crew join Panacea (anchored off Royal Bermuda Yacht Club) in the evening – Meet & greet
12th & 13th May – Safety Briefing & preparations
14th May – Preferred Departure Day
18th May – Landfall in Newport, Rhode Island
19th & 20th May – Crew party, Panacea pampering & wrap-up

This passage is preceded by the Antigua to Bermuda Ocean Race (25th April – 7th May) which is also available to book.

This passage is also preceded by the SailGP event in Bermuda on 9th-10th May. Berths are also available.

See the Antigua to Bermuda Ocean Race for more details or contact LV Yachting for more details.

Crew information

Owner/Skipper Katy Campbell – RYA Chief Instructor & Lead Race Skipper.
Katy has raced with winning crews in Canada, Europe and the Caribbean on successful campaigns including the Vancouver Area Racing Championship circuit, the VanIsle 360, the Rolex Fastnet and qualifying events, the Rolex Middle Sea Race, a one-design European Championship campaign, and the Caribbean racing circuit.

Where

Bermuda to Newport, Rhode Island, USA,

Accommodation

Accommodation on board, shared berths, is included from the evening of Monday, May 11th to the morning of Monday, May 21th. Participants are responsible for on shore accommodation before/after the passage.

Prerequisite Experience

Considerable prior sailing experience including standing watches offshore and at night is required.

Additional training, such as Safety at Sea / Sea Survival / STCW and first aid to at least a Standard level is strongly recommended.

Reasonable level of physical strength and fitness.

Bermuda to Newport Ocean Passage on Salona 45, Panacea X

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