Just TWO days remain until the start of the 2015 Marion to Bermuda Race. Competitors, we wish you the best of luck in your final preparations for this exciting offshore adventure. Family, friends, and spectators who will be in Marion for the race start, we welcome you to watch the action from private spectator boats.
But, let's not get ahead of ourselves. Between now and then, there's lots to do. Besides squeezing that last pair of long underwear into your suitcase or buying that last box of granola bars, we have a number of exciting social events planned in both Marion and Bermuda that you'll want to get your tickets for! Scroll down for more information and links to purchase. While you're anxiously awaiting the start of the race, check out some of the great social media and blogs that competitors have been putting together so far. Don't see yourself included? Email Editor@MarionBermuda.com to get your name onto our list!
It's almost here! We'll see you on June 19, 2015!
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Register For Social Events In Marion Before It's Too Late!
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Racers and friends enjoyed a beautiful rainbow over Marion harbor after the crew supper in 2013.
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Marion Bermuda Reception and Dinner- TONIGHT!
Join us on tonight for an enjoyable evening of camaraderie honoring visiting Bermudians and yachtsmen at the Beverly Yacht Club. Festivities begin at 1830 with a cocktail reception and open bar followed by welcoming speeches and a buffet-style dinner.
Gosling's Rum Marion Bermuda Crew Supper
After the Skipper's meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 1800, Beverly Yacht Club will host a crew grill, picnic-style supper sponsored by Gosling's Rum for all crew, families and friends - a casual, fun time. Cash Bar.
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Bermuda Event Calendar & Gala Registration
The party doesn't stop when the race does! There are plenty of fun events in Bermuda for both racers when they arrive, and their family, friends, and shore crew while awaiting the finish.
For the full Bermuda Events Calendar, click here.
The culmination of each year's race is the Prize Giving and Gala Dinner. Not just an awards ceremony, the final celebration includes dinner, dancing, and if we're lucky, performances by some of the crews! (After all, they've had days at sea to prepare...) This is an event you don't want to miss!
Register Now for the Prize Giving and Gala Dinner: Here
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Follow Along!
We're thrilled to announce that Sailing World Magazine will be posting race updates and photos, along with our own team at Marion Bermuda HQ. We'll be sharing teams' posts along the way, but make sure to follow these pages for the newest updates:
Mahina Kai
Etoile
Escapade II
Fearless
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A Fun Night Aboard Spirit of Bermuda in New Bedford
In an effort to continue to expand the race's support of youth sailing and education, the Marion Bermuda Race hosted a night aboard Spirit Of Bermuda while she was in berth in New Bedford, Mass. Thank you to all who came out to support Marion Bermuda and the Bermuda Sloop Foundation on a rainy night. Despite the damp, we had a blast and we hope to welcome you to more events to support youth sailing and education very soon! Good luck to Spirit of Bermuda in the 2015 Marion Bermuda Race!
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Yellow Brick Tracking Is Live!
The link for YellowBrick Tracking for the 2015 Marion Bermuda Race is now live!
Or, you can download the App and follow along on the go!
Happy Tracking!
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Changes to The Notice of Race
Since last fall, there have been four incidents of amendments to the Notice of Race. These amendments are important for all skippers and crew, so please take the time to review them, below or on the website.
May 5, 2015
- D3 has been substantially rewritten.
- D4 bullet 1 now says a GPS cannot be used to determine boat speed.
- D7 now says a time penalty may be assessed if the yacht is significantly greater than 50 miles from Bermuda when it turns on its GPS or other electronic positioning device.
- D10 has a minor rewording.
March 26, 2015
- A.5.b Except for double handed yachts a minimum crew of 3 is allowed.
- A.7.c The percentage of youths required in a Youth Yacht is reduced to 66%.
- A.8 L. Bryon Kingery, Jr. Memorial Trophy changed to allow three (3) or four (4) people.
- D.5 An explicit statement has been added saying position data derived from AIS may not be used to locate a yacht's position.
December 18, 2014
- Section 7 of the NOR has been revised to clarify the entry process.
- Regulation 3.12 in the NOR Attachment E Safety Requirements which requires a personal man overboard locator beacon has been deleted.
September 19, 2014
- Name of the "Youth Trophy" added as Offshore Youth Challenge Trophy.
For more information and any additional changes, click here
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