Aussie Shockwave V takes Bermuda Div Line Honours

Although Shockwave 5 was the fourth boat to cross the finish line, she took line honours in the St. David’s Lighthouse Division, the largest division in the regatta, representing 123 of the 198 yachts entered in the Newport Bermuda Race. Shockwave 5 arrived in Bermuda’s aquamarine waters well before sunset on Monday evening. The Bermuda High may have bewitched and befuddled racers, but it sure was nice to arrive ashore in such beautiful conditions.

Originally launched as Neville Crichton’s Shockwave in 2000, the Reichel/Pugh 80 was recently purchased by Australian Andrew Short.