Bermuda Bermuda Bermuda () is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is approximately east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina; south of Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia; and north of Cuba. The capital city is Hamilton. Bermuda is self-governing, with its own constitution and its own government, which enacts local laws, while the United Kingdom retains responsibility for defence and foreign relations. Bermuda's two largest economic sectors are offshore insurance and reinsurance, and tourism. Bermuda had one of the world's highest GDP per capita for most of the 20th century. The island has a subtropical climate and lies
Newport Bermuda Race Newport Bermuda Race The Newport Bermuda Race, widely known as the "Bermuda Race" is a 635 nautical miles (1175 km) sailing yacht race from Newport, Rhode Island to the island of Bermuda. It is the oldest regularly scheduled ocean race, and occurs biennially in June of even-numbered years. To quote Gary Jobson, “It’s a feather in every sailor’s cap to have done the race, and many consider the Lighthouse Trophy the most coveted trophy in distance racing.” In a typical race, a cold first night brings the fleet out into the Atlantic. As the sailors enter the Gulf Stream, the