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PREP FOR OFFSHORE
by Ed Stott
Published Oct 2010
Cruising World
Timeless information, instructions and photographs on how to prep your boat and crew for an offshore passage.
Prep for Offshore (boat)
Prep (crew) |
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NOTICE OF RACE
This document covers race requirements from A-Z, including handicapping and rating systems, entry fees, prizes, and more, covering all three divisions:
Founders (32-80 ft. with symmetrical spinnakers now allowed)
Big Yacht (65-100 ft with relaxed sail inventory)
Classic Yacht (class B, C or D ASTA training vessel with an ASTA/Sail Training International rating or a classic yacht that has or can obtain an ASTA rating)
Download Notice of Race here |
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Register by April 15
Early Bird Discounts
$950 - Yacht and Skipper
$50/crew member
$1100 - after April 15
$50 per crew member
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Imray-Iolaire Charts
Bermuda Approach
Imray has enlisted the aid of well known Donald Street Jr. who has spent over thirty years chartering, cruising and exploring in Iolaire, his 93 year old engineless wooden Yawl.
Imray-Iolaire charts are printed in color and published in two standard sizes, 640 x 900 cm (25" x 35.5") and 640 x 450 cm (25" x 17.75").
Each chart has large scale inserts of the various important harbors and anchorages.
What's even more special about the Imray charts is that they consolidate the five NOAA charts into ONE chart, and also include an Approach to Bermuda chart on the back side. The 2012 edition is fully updated with the latest known depth surveys and harbour developments.
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Greetings!
2013 is now into full swing and it's time to make your plans for the Marion Bermuda Race.
We have a ton of things available to guide you through the entry and preparation process.
- Free Information Sessions (January)
- Safety at Sea Symposium (March)
- Ongoing discussions in our Race Forum
- Updated Notice of Race for your review
If you've never done the race, now is the time to register and start working on the boat. June will be here before you know it!
We invite ocean racing newcomers as well as seasoned racing veterans to bring your friends and family, and enter Marion Bermuda 2013. See you on the starting line - June 14, 2013!
Director of Marketing
Marion Bermuda Race 2013 |
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Safety at Sea Symposium
John Rousmaniere, Moderator
March 23-24, 2013
U. Mass/Boston - 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston
Campus Center 3rd Floor
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Saturday, March 23
Crew Overboard
Medical/Seasickness
Communications
Lessons Learned from Recent Accidents
Steering Maintenance & Repair
Care and Maintenance of Crew
Pyrotechnics, Signaling, Life Raft Inflation
Heavy Weather
Giving and Receiving Aid
Breakout Sessions: Marion Bermuda and Marblehead Halifax
Hands-On Training (optional) - Sunday, March 24
7:30 - 10am Emergency Medicine
10:15 - 1pm Gulfstream and Weather
8 -12 and 1-5 In-Water
ISAF requires that a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of all crew members including at least two (2) of the following (captain, navigator, port and starboard watch captains) shall have attended a sanctioned Safety-at-Sea Seminar within five years prior to the start of the Race. For Double-Handed yachts, both crew members shall meet this requirement.
While not a requirement, it is recommended that all the crew members attend a sanctioned Safety-at-Sea Seminar and have at least two crew members certified in CPR and First Aid.
Details/Contact: Ed Stott, Safety at Sea Chairman |
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JANUARY ONLY
Don't Miss these info sessions!
Prep for Bermuda Racing
at West Marine & Landfall Navigation stores
FREE Information Sessions to help you prepare for an offshore race to Bermuda will be presented by the Marion Bermuda Race team and will be held during weekends in January.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO SESSION DATES AND LOCATIONS
January 19, Mystic & Old Saybrook CT West Marine)
January 20, Port Washington & Huntington NY (West)
January 26, Stamford CT (Landfall Navigation)
During these sessions, you will learn about:
Boat qualification, Boat and Crew Preparation, Safety and Communication equipment needed, Watch schedules, Costs and Logistics, Customs requirements, and more...
Questions/Contact: David Risch, Participation Chair |
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