This will be the 50th anniversary for the Newport to Bermuda race starting June 17th which runs every other year. It's 635 miles and our "into it" crew member estimates as of today 2 days and 17 hours to the finish line after the start. Lots can change between now and then.
We have a transponder on board, just like Transpac and PacificCup so if you wish to follow our progress, just go to the Newport to Bermuda web page. I'll post more info when I can provide a specific web address/locator.
Free Range Chicken is a custom designed Perry 59' and built by Westerly Marine in Santa Ana, California. Launched in 2006, FRC has done several Pacific Cup races, Transpac, Mexorc, but is more suited to off shore cruising. She has cruised to Tahiti, Hawaii, and through the Panama Canal 12/24/10. FRC is currently berthed in Bristol, Rhode Island for the summer, being shown by a local rep..
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