US Sailing Releases Report for Newport Bermuda Race Crew-Overboard Incident

27th October 2022

US Sailing, the national governing body for sailing in the USA released the report requested by the Bermuda Race Organising Committee regarding the tragedy that occurred during the running of the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race.

An expert US Sailing investigation panel studied the tragic loss of Mr Colin Golder during the race, as Afloat reported in June 2022 here.

The Bermuda Race Organising Committee has extended its deepest condolences to the family and crew of Morgan of Marietta.

In a statement, the race organisers said, "We encourage our sailing community to fully read US Sailing's report and find ways to realize the recommendations in all of our boating activities".

Download the report below.

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NBR-Morgan-of-Marietta-Report-10242022-FINAL.pdf (119 Downloads)

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