2025 Marion to Bermuda Race - Trophy time
by Marion Bermuda Race 30 Jun 02:39 BST
Thank you to everyone who made the 2025 Marion to Bermuda Race such a memorable success! We're thrilled to recognize the outstanding achievements of our sailors with this year's special awards, which were presented at last night's prize-giving and Gala.
Congratulations to all the winners—your skill, determination, and spirit truly stood out! As we wrap up this year's race, keep an eye out for the June 2027 start date, coming soon. We can't wait to welcome you back for the next edition!
Wishing everyone a safe and smooth journey home—whether you're flying, sailing, or are lucky enough to call Bermuda home.
Goslings Founders Trophy
Best overall corrected time in the Founders Division
Ardent (Bristol 38.8) - R. Davis Webb
RHADC Past Commodores Trophy
Best corrected time by an electronically navigated boat in the Founders Division
Ardent - R. Davis Webb
BYC Polaris Trophy
Best corrected time by a celestially navigated boat in the Founders Division
Hotspur II (Columbia 50) - Ronald Wisner
J/Boat Trophy
Best corrected time by a J/Boat in the Founders Division
Dianthus (J/42) - David Tabor & Carol Vaughn
R&W Ropes Rigging Solutions Team Trophy
Lowest combined corrected time by a yacht or sailing club
United States Naval Academy; Defiance, Gallant, & Integrity - Sammy Mentel & Maddy Nienow, Matthew Irving & Olivia Schuchard, Nancy Rhodes & Jordan Hall
L. Byron Kingery Memorial Trophy
Best finish by a shorthanded boat
Ardent - R. Davis Webb
Double-Handed Trophy
Best finish by a two-person crew
Avalon (Jeanneau Sunfast 3300) - Roger Beach & Jeff Bennett
Beverly Family Trophy
Best finish by a family-crewed boat
Sandpiper (Alden 44) - Gregg Marston & Peter Stoops
Offshore Youth Challenge Trophy
Best finish by a youth-crewed boat
Integrity (Navy 44 MK II STC) -Nancy Rhodes & Jordan Hall
Bartram Trophy
Best performance by a US service academy, maritime college, or ROTC boat
Integrity - Nancy Rhodes & Jordan Hall
Ancient Mariner's Golden Teapot
Awarded to the finishing crew with the highest average age
Rossaveal (Sabre 452) - Michael Malone
Bermuda Ocean Cruising Yacht Trophy
Best combined performance in the Marion-Bermuda and Newport-Bermuda Races
Meridian (Tartan 4600) - Murray Beach
Corporation of Hamilton Trophy
Awarded to a Bermuda-registered boat
Avalon - Roger Beach & Jeff Bennett
Commodore's Cup
Top-performing Blue Water Sailing Club boat
Pouchy (Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II) - Stephen Ricci & Michael Kingsbury
Bermuda Longtail Trophy
Top-performing Beverly Yacht Club boat
Raptor (J/109) - Mark Lindquist
Line Honors
Redwood / Oakcliff (Ker 50) - Pike Severance
Class A Overall
Dianthus - David Tabor & Carol Vaughn
Class B Overall
Ardent - R. Davis Webb
Class C Overall
Hotspur II - Ronald Wisner
We look forward to the 2027 Marion Bermuda Race — our 50th anniversary! Stay tuned for more details and a start date soon.
For full results, including finish line order as well as corrected class breakdown, visit marionbermuda.com/mb/status/results.php.
More photos are and will be available at www.spectrumphotofg.com.