For those entering or considering the Bermuda Ocean Race (BOR), organizers are hosting a navigation seminar "Navigation Know-How: Combining Common Sense with Technology" at Bacon Sails & Marine Supplies, 116 Legion Ave., Annapolis on Saturday 11 February 11 from 0900-1200. 

"This seminar will focus on navigating your way to Bermuda via the busy coastal waters of the Chesapeake Bay, crossing the sometimes devious Gulf Stream and avoiding the treacherous reefs encircling Bermuda," said chair, Mary Ann DeGraw.  "We'll also review the latest in electronics as well as required and allowed electronics."

Headline speaker is Kurt Lowman, a veteran ocean racer for more than 40 years and winningnavigator of Donnybrook, a Custom 72.  He also served as communications coordinator and team photographer for Chessie Racing, one of the nine 1997-98 Whitbread Round-the-World boats participating in a 32,000 mile race which was thought to be the ultimate test of extreme sailing. 

Tarry Lomax, a blue water sailor in more than a dozen ocean races, will also participate in the seminar.  He served as navigator aboard Rader in the 2008 BOR setting a new record for the fastest time.

These seminars are free and open to the public and are often standing-room only.  Advanced registration is required. Contact Kristy Goode: by phone at 410-570-9710 or email annapolisevents@bermudaoceanrace.com.