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www.marionbermuda.com TABLE OF CONTENTS

Land Event Schedule...... 3 Bermuda Low...... 5 2011 Marion Bermuda Organizing Committee...... 9 Eight Bells: A Tribute to John Bledsoe Bonds...... 10 Beverly Yacht Club...... 13 Blue Water Sailing Club...... 15 Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club...... 17 Welcome Letter – Massachusetts...... 19 It All Starts Here...... 21 Safety at Sea – Be Prepared...... 26 Profiles of Marion Bermuda...... 34 Tied Up With Navigation...... 51 Notice of Race...... 54 Starting Line Location...... 62 Approaches to Finish Line...... 64

Photo courtesy of Fran Grenon Bermuda Harbors...... 65 Welcome Letter – Bermuda...... 67 After You Finish...... 69 Flares in the Night...... 71 Galley Tips and Tricks...... 73 Bermuda – What to Do … Where to Go...... 75 The Next Generation...... 79 2009 Race Results...... 80 Cover: “At the Mark” Original oil painting by Willard Bond Courtesy of the artist and Annapolis Marine Art. Trophies...... 82

Graphic Design: Moore & Isherwood Communications, Inc. Bavier Nomination...... 85 Production: Andrea Arnold Printing: Reynolds DeWalt Advertiser Index...... 86

2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 1 2011 MARION BERMUDA Cruising Yacht RACE LAND EVENT SCHEDULE Marion Bermuda Beverly Yacht Club Royal Hamilton Amateur Dingy Club Sunday, June 12 Sunday, June 19 Duty Desk 1200 to 1700 Traditional Sunday Brunch, RHADC On-site Registration by appointment – contact Monday, June 20 [email protected] Duty Desk 1300 to 1800 Monday, June 13 Follow race progress from the Lower Lounge Duty Desk 1200 to 1700 Tuesday, June 21 On-site Registration by appointment – contact Duty Desk 0800 to 2200 [email protected] Flip Flops Dockside Bar & Grille opens as boats Tuesday, June 14 start arriving Duty Desk 1200 to 1700 Wednesday, June 22 On-site Registration 1200 to 1700 Duty Desk 0800 to 2200 Regatta Store 1200 to 1700 Bermuda Swizzle Taste Challenge, RHADC Wednesday, June 15 1600 to 1800 Duty Desk 0900 to 1700 Gosling’s Exclusive Rum Sipping Seminar 1700 to 1800 On-site Registration 0900 to 1700 Pub Classics and Island Ditties, RHADC 1700 to 2300 Regatta Store 0900 to 1700 Thursday, June 23 Bermuda Welcome Dinner, Beverly Yacht Club 1900 Duty Desk 0800 to 2200 Thursday, June 16 Navigators Review presented by Ocean Navigator Duty Desk 0900 to 2000 Dark’n’Stormy Special, RHADC 1600 to 1800 On-site Registration 0900 to 1530 Pub Classics and Island Ditties, RHADC 1700 to 2300 Regatta Store 0900 to 2000 Live Dance Music, RHADC 1900 to 2400 Captains’ meeting and weather briefing, Friday, June 24 Tabor Academy 1700 Duty Desk 0800 to 2200 Gosling’s Captain and Crew Dinner, BYC 1800 Friends & Family Race Friday, June 17 Gosling’s Crown & Anchor Party, RHADC 1600 to 1800 Duty Desk 0700 to 1200 Pub Classics and Island Ditties, RHADC 1700 to 2300 Regatta Store 0800 to 1200 Saturday, June 25 Start: First attention signal at 1230 Duty Desk 0800 to 1800 Scenic Dockyard Tour Boats board at 1645. See Duty Desk. Prize Giving, Commissioner’s House, Royal Naval Dockyard, 1830 to 1930 Gala Dinner, The Keep, Royal Naval Dockyard 2000 Sunday, June 26 Duty Desk 0800 to 1800

2 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 3 bermuda low by Steve woodworth

The painfully slow first night on the water makes it quickly apparent Survivalof this ain’t gonna be no five day race. The fiTTeST Everything You Need It was somehow fitting that it rained at the Prize Giving. to be Safe at Sea Everything else went wrong – filthy weather, broken boats, injured sailors – why not some rain on the trophies. This was the 17th biennial Marion Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race sponsored jointly by SaleS Service rentalS SeminarS the Beverly Yacht Club, Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club, and Blue Water Sailing. life raftS A week earlier sailors from the 46 boats registered to race jammed the Tabor Academy auditorium for a skipper’s meeting fraught with Ditch BagS both excitement and anxiety over approaching weather systems. The problem was this was just too hard to call. The weather briefing epirBs made it clear that either there would be a lot of wind or there wouldn’t be. If the low formed in one direction we would all be pfDs in for an easy, maybe even a little boring, ride to Bermuda. If the system took a hard right we would get whacked and doubtless all be flareS hanging on for dear life within the next 72 hours. firSt aiD The mood lightens a bit over dinner at the Beverly Yacht Club as icy cold Dark ‘n Stormy temporarily blot out predictions of 45 Signaling knots of wind. Plans are made for what time to be on the boats. Talk turns to the weather again and, for at least one sailor visions of one last night of sleep in a real bed dance like sugarplums in his head. Race day morning is gray and drizzly and generally unpleasant. Forty four of forty six registered boats motor out to the starting line outside of Marion’s Sippican Harbor in 15 knots of breeze out of the southwest. Two boats, maybe having read the weather reports closer than others, remain at their moorings. The drizzle turns into a downpour. As we all approached the start area we were innocents. Little did we know what Mother Nature held in store for us – the 45 knot winds, the 25 foot seas leading more than a third of the fleet to eventually retire and, oh yes, the search and rescue! and the sloppy seas make it hard to maintain way. “Wallow” is the LRSE.com This is only my third Bermuda race. I am aboard the Beneteau most descriptive word that comes to mind. We get a brief treat 1-800-451-2127 423, Attitude skippered by Shawn Dahlen. At 1300 we have a good, when the spectral image of the gorgeous 72 foot Ketch, Kathleen, 590 Fish Road • Tiverton, RI clean boat-end start with 12 other Class C boats (we consider the emerges from the dark and fog and ghosts past us to leeward. idiocy of fighting for a position on the starting line at the beginning The painfully slow first night on the water makes it quickly of a 645 nautical mile race). As we beat our way down the length of apparent this ain’t gonna be no five day race. Waking for the 0430 Buzzard’s Bay in a decaying southwesterly, we talk about how “that watch on Saturday is easy. Slatting sails and a banging boom with other Bermuda race” doesn’t have this feature. “Yeah,” says a boat a squeaky gooseneck have no equal in the world of alarm clocks. mate – “they get right on a reach and sail to Bermuda.” West of the rhumb line we find ourselves in a very light breeze By the time the fleet rounds Sow and Pigs Reef and turns to the from astern. This isn’t much fun. Long slow rollers aren’t easy on open Atlantic towards Bermuda the wind had dropped to 6 knots

4 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 5 the tummy and less than 24 hours and 50 miles into the race I’m and responded to an emergency flare in the middle of the night. already wondering “why are we doing this?” Speaking prophetically, The racers who responded were ultimately waived off by search our bow man reminds me “if that low closes in on us we’ll really and rescue authorities and the story that trickled down through the be wondering why we are doing this”. The answer to the question rumor mill was that a French single-handed sailor, not affiliated became apparent as Saturday progressed. We’re here for the with the race, became overwhelmed by the conditions and was camaraderie, cockpit conversations about bottom paint, Brooklin taken off his boat by a cruise ship, thereby leaving his boat adrift Boat Yard, last Wednesday night’s ‘round-the-buoys race, and the mid Atlantic. Corsair’s problem didn’t end with its diversion eventually realized hope that winds would build from 6 knots to 20 to participate in the SAR. A severe medical emergency aboard knots and give us a joy ride for many hours. compelled the skipper to retire from the race and, when motoring to But as is true in life – and doubly true on the ocean – all good Bermuda the boat snapped a steering cable while climbing the face things must eventually come to an end. Sunday morning we find of a wave. ourselves in a confused washing machine of chop and rollers It was Monday, day 4 aboard Attitude, and we were well into the with not enough wind to Gulf Stream surrounded make any sense of the waves. by big clouds and big Then blamo!! At 1315 the But as is true in life – and doubly true following sea. The next anticipated weather system has on the ocean – all good things must day may have been the arrived. During the coming highlight of the race. With hours and well through the eventually come to an end. Sunday a bit of desperation setting night we see sustained winds in over our crew from the in the mid 30 knot range with morning we find ourselves in a realization we wouldn’t the occasional gust into the confused washing machine of chop finish by Wednesday; day 5 mid 40s. Mountainous seas nonetheless offered a treat accompany this weather system and rollers with not enough wind to for all. While the morning with an occasional roller in the was punctuated by rain 25 foot range and consistent make any sense of the waves. the afternoon brought waves twice the height of forth a blue sky and a large anyone on board. But even these dark storm clouds have some silver unfamiliar glowing object. At first we weren’t quite sure what it linings – at least for us. We have taken a more westerly route then was but our forgotten sun certainly lifted our spirits and turned most boats which has had the effect of keeping the wind and waves the water around us into a glowing royal blue. With asymmetric on our starboard quarter or beam. We get the thrill of surfing down spinnaker set through the afternoon and most of the night and the front of waves and, occasionally, seeing the speedo climb into a steady 11-15 knots blowing on the starboard beam the boat the low teens. Boats east of us weren’t all so fortunate. With the big seemed to gallop towards Bermuda under bright stars overhead and winds closer to their bows and steeper, squarer waves many took a bubbling phosphorescence in the bow wake leading the way. Just beating which broke either boat parts or the will of the captain and maybe this one night made the whole trip worth it. crew and resulted in numerous retirements. As anticipated, most of the boats crossed the finish line some time Joe Murli’s, Sirena Bella took one of the worst wallopings but still Thursday. Dave Caso and his crew aboard the beautiful Cherubini managed to finish the race 3rd in Class A. Coming down hard off of 44, Silhouette, crossed early Thursday morning to correct out into a wave the J44 struck the water with such force that it dislodged or 1st in Class D thereby defending his championship. Our arrival ruptured its fuel tank depositing 40 to 50 gallons of diesel fuel into late Thursday night at the Dinghy Club insured that we missed all the cabin. Making matters worse, the abundant free liquid found its the best stories. The following days, as we wandered the docks from Tartan 4400, Tartan Yachts — way into the electrical system and reeked havoc with the electronics. slip to slip throughout the boat basin, the overwhelming topic of Abner Kingman Photo Thank you god for hand held GPS. The captain and crew of the conversation was the storm – and how thankful we all were to be J160, Big Bear weren’t quite as lucky. Significant sail and rigging safely a shore. Precision engineering that damage caused by the big winds and big seas forced their retirement Not all of the boats that retired did so because there was too from the race. Big Bear was one of 19 boats that either withdrew much wind. Speaking with Bruce Kinsey, at the Dinghy Club bar, is easy to use, reliable, immediately before the start (2 boats) or retired during the race (17 he explained that he and his crew aboard the Whitby 42, Memory, and low maintenance boats). Cayenne, a J42 with an all women crew, made a decision threw in the towel about 120 miles from Bermuda because there to retire only some 24 hours into the race before the onslaught wasn’t enough wind. While Kinsey had sailed down from Maine weather. Maybe there is something to this women’s intuition thing. to make the starting line in Marion, he explained that having come In the midst of this misery, the star of the show, Crescendo, a through the storm with reasonably significant damage to his boat Finish first with the Swan 44 skippered by Martin Jacobson, continued to put greater he had simply had enough and the light winds of Wednesday and greater distance between its stern and the next closest boat. compelled him to turn the ignition key. He explained the most ultimate in racing gear. The stellar performance of skipper and crew will ultimately lead important thing was simply being in Bermuda with his crew and Crescendo to a 1st in Class B and a 1st overall. other sailors. During a satellite telephone call home we learn from one of our In the final analysis Skipper Kinsey was dead on the mark. That’s wives we are “winning the race – assuming the finish line is off of what it is all about – being on a beautiful island with friends, Virginia”! This is how far west our course is. Meanwhile, back on families, and other sailors. While the intermittent misery of the the eastern part of the course another drama was unfolding. The mid-Atlantic made me vow “never to do this again”, sharing a Alden 48, Restive, skippered by George Denn, the C & C 40, beverage or two with boat mates within 24 hours of our finish we Gear up at your local Harken dealer. Can’t find one near you? Visit www.harken.com/dealers Corsair, skippered by David Risch, and 2 other race boats sighted were already planning our next adventure for 2011. •

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West Marine is Proud to Support Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 MARION BERMUDA Cruising Yacht RACE Organizing Committee Good luck to all participants! Board of Trustees: Operating Committee Chairs – Bermuda: Chairman Thomas Farquhar, Charles Bascom, Jack Braitmayer, Bermuda Liaison/Coordination Chair: Charles Dunstan John Carey, Willie Forbes, David Patton, Graham Quinn, RHADC Committee of Management: Neil Redburn Buddy Rego, Henry Roberts RHADC Administration: Sandy Gascoigne Trustee Emeritus: Race Activities: Charles Dunstan Geoffrey Bird (Founder), Allan Doughty Sr., Duty Desk: Janis Dunstan Joseph Fantasia, Louis Sebok Compliance: Willie Forbes Legal Counsel: Marty D. Xifaris Esq. Protest Committee: Robin Judah Finish Line: Eugene Rayner Executive Committee: Trophies: John Edwards Executive Director: Graham Quinn Prizegiving/Gala Dinner: Rob Mason Treasurer: Debra Gayle Technology: Neil Redburn Administration/Marion Activities: Nan Johnson Merchandise: Therese Mason Marketing/Public Relations: Liz Stott Dock Committee: Allan Williams Race Operations: George Gardner Dockmaster: Brian Bjers Web/Registration: Alan Minard Bermuda Activities: Charles Dunstan Flag Officers of Sponsoring Clubs: Safety at Sea Symposium: Allan McLean Beverly Yacht Club: Operating Committee Chairs North America: Commodore: David “Chip” Johns Acceptance: Sam Vineyard Vice Commodore: Ray Cullum Inspections: Paul Goldberg Rear Commodore: Lawrence Hall Race Book: Bill Knuff Advertising: Patricia Katz, Ed Stott Blue Water Sailing Club: Corporate Sponsorship Sales: Ed Stott Commodore: Mark Devine Marion Events: MJ Wheeler, Lily Goldfarb, Susan Mead Vice Commodore: Cathryn Griffith Mentoring Manager: Dave Patton Rear Commodore: Larry Handler Scoring: Karen Manning Trophies: Nancy Corkery Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club: Dockmaster: Marc Olson Commodore: Robert Mason Duty Desk: Judy Kilroy Vice Commodore: Allan Williams Registration: Alan Minard Rear Commodore: Ed Faries Fairhaven Race Merchandise: Team One Newport Rear Commodore (Sailing): Peter Ramsdale Media: Liz Stott 29 Berdon Way Shows: Steve Woodworth (508) 992-8484 Webmaster: Richard Robbins Photographer: Fran Grenon Starting Line & Patrol Boats: Bill Moonan Town of Marion & BYC Liaison: Heike Milhench Bermuda & USNA Hospitality: Susan Olson Visit one of our area stores or go to westmarine.com to find a store near you.

8 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 9 “The pursuit of excellence, in a life affording it scope” The first Marion Bermuda Race for Dragon was John Bond’s last. In assembling a crew for Dragon I wanted to J o h n B l e d s o e B o n d s sail with friends who were accomplished sailors and good comrades. The crew began to take shape with a wealth of offshore experience but was missing a dedicated and experienced navigator. After attending the Safety at Sea seminar 1940 – 2010 in Chicago I called John to ask if he would like to skipper Dragon back home to Connecticut. John said, “Sure, A T r i b u t e but I’d really like to have a berth down. I do know a thing or two about navigating!” So Dragon now had a first class navigator.

When John Bonds was in his “pulpit”, radiating all that conviction and enjoyment of people, he was something to behold. Excerpts from eulogy by John Rousmaniere given at the He loved to pass on rules he’d learned. “You get what you inspect, not what you expect”; the rule of the 6 Ps – “proper prior New York Yacht Club on June 17, 2010 with additional preparation prevents piss-poor results” and the commandment about staying hydrated and properly fed if you want to keep contribution from Hugh Balloch thinking clearly, “Ya gotta keep the juice going to the squash.” John would start the day with a talk that was ostensibly about Reprinted with permission life jackets, but really about our fragile relationship with the sea: “We humans aren’t at home in the water. It’s a hostile environment. We’re land animals with a psychological dependence on the boat. So if you get off the boat you’re gonna need flotation. A big walrus like me doesn’t need much buoyancy, but if you’re a skinny guy you’ll need a lot of it, so wear one of these.” Life jackets weren’t much used back in the eighties, and that bothered John no end. Let us now praise famous men and our fathers in their generations. The Lord apportioned to them great glory, his majesty from the beginning. Leading up the race John provided invaluable help with boat and safety preparation reviewing our many lists and …leaders of the people in their deliberations and in understanding of always offering thoughtful but firm advice on everything from food to first aid. As has since been well chronicled, the long range forecast for the 2009 Marion-Bermuda Race was not promising – the cause of many sleepless nights for this learning for the people, skipper. In his most direct way John looked at me and said, “Don’t set out on a journey if you are not comfortable that wise in their words of instruction; those who composed musical tunes and set your crew and yacht are not up to it. Don’t use my presence as a reason to take chances.”

forth verses in writing This man who loved watching people – this gifted historian – knew that sailing is only partly a technical exercise. He …all of these were honored in their generations, and were the glory encouraged the rest of us to appreciate the humanity of the dilemma of going out into this hostile environment. Over the years John interwove his concerns for safety and seamanship with his deep conviction that this sport is as a transformative of their times. spiritual activity. His talk was so full of love and conviction, so heartfelt a confession of his deepest beliefs that I began to think of it as “J.B.’s Benediction.” Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 44 “What we teach in safety seminars is above all a mindset for the bluewater sailor, an attitude about going to sea, and, hopefully, a style of command under conditions of adversity. Our objective is simple – to produce the best possible sailor or officer for the fleet.”

“We seldom attain true excellence, but it’s out there, waiting for us every day…and it is the pursuit of it that is really important. That’s why again and again, we go to the starting line to do battle – not necessarily against our competitors, not necessarily so we can win, but so we can try to be our very best.”

John Bledsoe Bonds was all of that and more – teacher, musician, historian, sailor, friend, inspirer, conscience, romantic, Throughout the 2009 race John seemed never to sleep…and yet he was always cheerful and calm. Rarely leaving the intellectual – a man who lived out his values and his choices to the fullest while sharing them with humanity. At a USYRU nav station even to sleep, John would randomly poke his head into the cockpit from below with an update or advice meeting in New Orleans during the winter of 1978, who walked into a meeting of a small-boat committee but a large man in a naval officer’s uniform. And what did he want talk about…windsurfers. Soon we were doing safety at sea seminars, earning him the nickname “Whack-a-Mole”. Along with providing regular updates on our progress and routing initially at Annapolis and then around the country after John began to take them on the road. The first safety seminar here decisions John importantly kept us out of the adverse eddies in the Stream. With John’s able guidance and the hard in Newport was in 1988. It happened because John felt it should happen. Such was the degree of his conviction he reserved the auditorium with his personal credit card. Over the years we did seminars from Charleston to Seattle, from New Orleans work of all the crew, Dragon was the third boat to cross the finish line. A first Marion-Bermuda Race result we were to Indianapolis. All those years we spent time together – though not enough – we would talk about the books we were very happy with all around. reading, about Lester Young, about big-band music, and we’d compare notes on teaching history at military schools – he at the Citadel, and I at West Point. At the airport on the way home we’d split up with a handshake and walking to my gate I’d It has been said that happiness is “the pursuit of excellence, in a life affording it scope.” This man had so much scope, had look back and see him settling down with a book, reading glasses perched on the tip of his nose because John Bonds liked so many starting lines – in all his careers, in so many places – that the satisfactions he experienced must have been vast, to read and study the world. He once told me, “I love to sit and watch people. People…People…People” and perhaps even as grand and numerous as the ones he provided other people – to all of us here today and to many more hundreds and thousands across this great land.

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BYC members have competed in and brought trophies and medals home from world championships, the Olympic Games, and numerous national championships. Our members are adventurous cruisers, sailing their own boats to both near and far cruising grounds. Our members have always competed in the “Marion Race” bringing home a variety of trophies over the past 34 years.

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12 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 13 Newport Bermuda Race 2012 Compete for the Bermuda Ocean Cruising Yacht Trophy

First awarded in 2006, this special combined competition trophy goes to the captain who has the best performance in consecutive Newport Bermuda and Marion Bermuda races. Amateur crews in monohulls in the Marion race and in the Cruising Division in the Newport race are eligible for the trophy. The trophy encourages an annual trek from New England across the Gulf Stream to Bermuda by blue water racers.

The Newport Bermuda Race is open to racers of monohulls of all kinds: cruiser-racers, family cruisers and state-of–the-art racers. he Blue Water Sailing Club is once again proud to be one of Division and class trophies are awarded. In the Cruiser Division, T three sponsoring yacht clubs for the 18th running of the Marion yachts compete for the Carleton Mitchell/Finisterre Trophy. The to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race in June 2011. The race focuses main prize—the classic St. David’s Lighthouse Trophy—will go to on bringing together cruising yachts and their crews to experience the top cruiser-racer with an amateur crew. the pure pleasure of sailing, competition and camaraderie that Join us in Newport on June 15, 2012. First sailed more than a only this type of offshore event can provide. As with the race, century ago in 1906, the Newport Bermuda Race is the world’s BWSC has similar goals and objectives. BWSC pursues and oldest regularly scheduled ocean race. promotes the principals of safe boating, family cruising, racing and good fellowship among sailors all year round. We are a virtual club with no permanent clubhouse; our membership currently Start: Friday, June 15, 2012 Bermuda Race information is available at www.bermudarace.com includes more than 175 boats from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New York, Connecticut, Chesapeake Bay and Florida. Onne van der Wal Photography, Inc. – www.vanderwal.com

Volunteerism is the lifeblood of our organization as our members run and manage all of our events. During the winter months and early spring, we conduct educational seminars to again promote the principals of safe boating along with topics that range from the fundamentals to the latest sailing gear and techniques. Along with the seminars, our Spring Dinner brings the membership together to enjoy the social aspect in addition to presenting our sailing plans for the upcoming season. During the summer and early fall, our focus switches to on water events such as regattas, cruises and weekend and holiday events from Maine to Long Island. Our year concludes with the Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner in which the membership reunites to reminisce about the season past, conduct club business, bestow race honors and select new Flag Officers and Board of Governors for the upcoming year.

Along with the normal club activities, sponsorship of the Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race is a key and important element to the club. As with past years, BWSC will conduct the Safety At Sea Symposium for all race participants and interested sailors. The 2-day symposium will be held in Boston in March 2011. This symposium is a must for first time participants as well as seasoned offshore sailors.

In closing, good luck to the racers, safe travels to family and friends heading to Bermuda for the finish and festivities and may 2011 be an enjoyable and memorable race event for all.

Mark P. DeVine, Commodore Blue Water Sailing Club

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Welcome to the 2011 edition of the Marion-Bermuda Race! Whether you are sailing to our beautiful island on-board one of the race entrants, flying in to join friends and family or simply joining us on island for the festivities, the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club extends a warm welcome. We are proud to co-sponsor this race together with the Beverly Yacht Club and the Blue Water Sailing Club of Massachusetts and are equally proud to be the Bermuda host club for the race. Originating in 1977 as the brainchild of RHADC Past Commodore Geoffrey ’Dickie’ Bird of Bermuda and Dave Kingery of Massachusetts, the Marion Race has become a fixture on the Bermuda and international ocean racing calendars which participants eagerly look forward to every other year. This race is fundamentally a ’friends and family’ race, and we look forward to welcoming old friends and introducing new friends to Bermuda and the hospitality of the RHADC. Bermuda is our home, and at RHADC everything sailing is our passion. We want everything you experience while participating in the Marion-Bermuda Race to become a life experience that remains with you. Many participants have made long lasting ties with Bermuda and RHADC. We want you to enjoy yourself in the race, sail well, and have a great time when you get here in the hope that you’ll keep coming back to visit us for many years to come. Our organizing committee has again this year undertaken to provide a line up of Bermuda activities for the race participants, their families and their friends. As always we’ll have fully staffed duty desk and support functions ready to assist you with whatever need might arise. The line up of events is in the planning stages at this point, so we’ll provide a list of events as June draws closer. Once again we plan to host the prize giving and gala dinner at the historical and picturesque Commissioner’s House at the National Museum of Bermuda in Dockyard. You will not want to miss this event! Make sure you have your cameras on hand for crew photos. The vistas from Commissioner’s House are fantastic. Until then, enough said from me. Fair winds to the sailors and safe travels to the families and friends joining us from across the pond. We look forward to welcoming you all to Bermuda at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club in June.

Robert Mason, Commodore Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club

16 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 17 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Department State House  Boston, MA 02100 (617) 725-4000

deval l. patrick governor

timothy p. murray lieutenant governor November 2010

Dear Friends:

On behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I send you warm greetings as you gather for the 2011 Marion–Bermuda Race.

Since 1977, the Marion-Bermuda Race has been providing an opportunity for cruising yachts and amateur crews to participate in an ocean race and has been bringing families and friends together in Bermuda. We thank the Blue Water Sailing Club and the Beverly Yacht Club of Massachusetts as well as the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club of Bermuda for sponsoring and supporting this marvelous event.

Good luck to all. Please accept my best wishes for a safe and enjoyable race.

Best regards,

155 Front Street www.RobertPaul.com Marion, South Coast, MA 02738 508.748.2400

D 18 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 19 It All Starts Here

Buzzards Bay is home to beautiful harbors, beautiful boats and great sailing. It also is the venue for the start of the prestigious Marion DESIGNED TO PERFORM – BUILT TO LAST to Bermuda Yacht Race where the Bird Island Light marks the entrance to Sippican Harbor and welcomes yachtsmen from all over the world to the Town of Marion. Whether you are a first time competitor or are back for another go, we are thrilled that you are here and wish you a pleasant stay, fair winds and a safe journey.

Buzzards Bay is home to beautiful harbors, most things are within walking distance. If you need a ride, beautiful boats and great sailing. It also is the duty desk at BYC will help you get where you need the venue for the start of the prestigious to go. Marion has no taxi service, though you can call a Marion to Bermuda Yacht Race where the Taxi in from nearby Wareham (508) 295-5459. If you Bird Island Light marks the entrance to want to hire a car, Enterprise Car Rental in Buzzards Bay Established in 1965, Harding Sails is the largest independent sail making Sippican Harbor and welcomes yachtsmen from all over the world (508) 743-0830 or (508) 759-2299 will pick you up and bring you to the Town of Marion. Whether you are a first time competitor to the agency. company in Southeastern New England. We are a full service loft committed or are back for another go, we are thrilled that you are here and Moorings: to providing the highest quality, longest lasting sails and canvas to clients wish you a pleasant stay, fair winds and a safe journey. Sippican Harbor is exceptionally well sheltered and mostly deep. The following information will help you find your way around the The first industries, going back to Colonial times, were all about the ranging from the most discriminating racer to the cruising enthusiast. area and make your stay more comfortable and fun. harbor: shipbuilding, saltworks, and whaling. What this means today is that all but the very largest private yachts can safely moor here. There Uses the most modern computer aided design and cutting equipment in the industry Your Host: are roughly 1,000 moorings in Sippican Harbor, but just about every one of them has a boat hanging on it. The Race Committee has located Specializes in high quality performance cruising sails and club racing sails Beverly Yacht Club, one of the oldest and most distinguished yacht clubs in America, was founded in 1872 by a group of sailors moorings for the entire race fleet. You should request a mooring in advance via the web site and the Race Harbormaster will direct you to Supplies custom marine canvas that is at the top of it’s class in quality and workmanship from the Eastern Yacht Club who disliked club rules that excluded “small” boats (less than 30 feet at the waterline) from club racing. the proper mooring when you arrive. You may be required to raft with Sail laundry system is the most advanced in the area It remains to this day primarily a club for people who love boats another competitor or mooring donor and only two boats may raft BYC (Ch 68) of all kinds and sizes, and who use them a lot. Located on the west to any mooring. Hail as you enter the harbor for your Offers complete sail and canvas servicing side of the harbor, the BYC is where you need to register your mooring assignment. It is not possible to anchor in the inner harbor. Dockside Services: Offers limited rigging services and supplies furling systems and marine hardware yacht before 1400 hours on Thursday, June 16th. You can also reach us at (508) 748-0540 or [email protected]. Pre- The Island Wharf Town Dock has fresh water. Holding tank pump- race festivities will be held at the BYC’s cozy little clubhouse on out services are available free of charge at your mooring and at the water. See the Schedule of Land Events for Duty Desk hours dockside. Call the Marion Harbormaster’s office on VHF CH9 or of operation, registration times, and other pre-race matters. CH16, or (508) 748-3535 for an appointment. At low tide, there is about eight feet of water alongside the float attached to the Town 732 Mill Street (Route 6) • Marion, Massachusetts 02738 USA Getting Ashore: During the run-up to Marion-Bermuda Launch Service will be Dock, but beware of marked rocks that are submerged a few yards phone: 508-748-0334 • fax: 508-748-2903 provided by the Beverly Yacht Club, local boatyards and Tabor north of the float (to the right, as you approach from the water). Barden’s Boat Yard is a full service yard next door to Island Wharf. web: www.hardingsails.com • email: [email protected] Academy. They can all be hailed on VHF CH68. Allow ample time to get ashore as launches will be very busy. Once ashore, They can be reached on VHF CH68 or (508) 748-0250, (800) 748- 0250, or at [email protected]. You will find fresh water,

20 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 21 ice, diesel, gasoline, haul-out and a full Shaw’s Supermarket & Pharmacy range of boatyard services. (508) 295-7813 can accommodate all Burr Brothers Boat Yard is a full service your provisioning needs and is located yard near the head of Sippican Harbor. in the Wareham Plaza a short drive They can be reached on VHF CH68 east on Route 6 beyond the Weweantic or (508) 748-0541 or at burrbros@ River. burrbros.com. You will find fresh water, Aubuchon Hardware (508) 295-2123 ice, diesel, gasoline, ships store, haul-out is located in the Wareham Plaza next and a full range of boatyard services. to the supermarket. Getting to Burr Brothers dock can be a Two Cumberland Farm convenience little tricky for large yachts because the stores are across the street from each channel is narrow, and not much more other at the intersection of Front and than four feet deep at low tide. Call for Mill Streets (Rte. 105 & Rte. 6). Side- advice on how best to proceed. by-side competing liquor stores also Kingman Yacht Center is a full service can be found if you turn east on Route yard on the eastern shore of Buzzards Bay 6 and drive about half a mile to Leo’s in Red Brook Harbor about an hour by Cheese & Wine Cellar, 313 Wareham boat from Marion. They can be reached Road, (508) 500-4884, and the Marion at (508) 563-7136 or VHF CH71 or Country Package Store, 311 Wareham [email protected]. You Road, (508) 748-2319. will find fresh water, ice, diesel, gasoline, Shopping: haul-out and a full range of boatyard If you’re looking for a gift shop, services. Serendipity, at 160 Front Street, To the west of Marion about an hour by Bird Island Lighthouse, Photo by Geoff Grainger (508) 748-1800 is a good start – boat you’ll find the charming town of tasteful and fun. Diagonally across Mattapoisett, home of the Mattapoisett Boat Yard (508) 758-3812, from Serendipity, at 151 Front Street, is The Bookstall (508) 748- a complete service facility with a friendly, informal atmosphere. If you 1041, a small, friendly independent bookseller. It never hurts to take need a complete refit and repair, further to the west in Portsmouth, a couple books along in case you get becalmed. Farther along, at RI, you’ll find New England Boatworks (401) 683-4000. 290 Front Street, you’ll find the Marion Sports Shop, which offers HEADED TO BERMUDA? Ships Chandlery: sports equipment and clothing. Finally, if you feel the need for a full- West Marine is located at 137 Popes Island Road in New Bedford immersion shopping experience before heading out to sea, get in a car (508) 884-1122. It offers an extensive inventory, including custom and head for Wareham Crossing, a shopping mall just north of Exit line braiding and splicing. It is about 20 minutes by car. Another 21 off Interstate 195. option is to call Defender Industries (800) 628-6225 and they will There are two Banks, each with an ATM, at the intersection Mill and ship you (at discounted rates) any marine supplies you need before Front Streets (Rte. 105 & Rte. 6). you depart. Other Services: Harding Sails (508) 748-0334 is located on Route 6, a mile and a half Looking for special photographs of your family, crew and/or boat west of Route 105. The address is 732 Mill Street, but like many a New while you’re in Marion or at the start of the Race? Contact Anne T. Landfall is the place to start for everything you need to get England town, street signs can be scarce. Sperry Sails (508) 748-2581 Converse (508) 748-0638 in Marion or Fran Grenon of Spectrum home safely – from life rafts to foulies, including a complete is located at 11 Marconi Lane just northwest of the light at Mill and Photo (508) 717-7997 in Mattapoisett. If you need weather cloths, selection of books and reference, electronics, clothing and more. Front Streets. Best to ask for directions. If you’re in the Narragansett burgees or flags made up for your boat – contact Brewer Banner Most importantly, we offer personal, expert outfitting advice Bay area before heading to Marion, Quantum Sails (401) 254-0970 Designs (508) 996-6006 in New Bedford and U.S. Flag (508) from experienced specialists. It’s why we’ve been the leading in Bristol, RI can also help you with sail/canvas updates and repairs. 748-0094 in Marion. Once you’ve fallen in love with this quaint marine outfitting and safety experts for over 28 years. For rigging services prior to departure, contact North East Rigging New England town and region, perhaps investing in some local real Rigging Solutions Visit us online: Get a free 2011 outfitting catalog or a free (978) 287-0060 or (508) 496-5670. estate is on your horizon! Contact Converse Company Realtors (508) summary of the latest changes to the ISAF Bermuda Race For navigation, safety equipment, life rafts and other offshore survival 748-0200 and Robert Paul Properties (508) 748-2400. gear and equipment, contact Landfall Navigation (800) 941-2219 Regulations, sign up for our monthly Landfall Report e-mail, or Accommodations: and Life Raft & Survival Equipment (800) 451-2127. shop anytime. Inns and budget friendly motels abound, but a neat local spot Nautical Books and Charts: is Briarwood Beach Motel, quietly situated by the Weweantic Prior to your departure, make sure to order your charts and guides at River, off Route 6, on the Wareham-Marion line. A total of seven the Arm Chair Sailor/Blue Water Books in Newport/Ft. Lauderdale comfortable rooms are available, each with a view of the Weweantic (800) 292-4278. Landfall Navigation and Defender Industries, River. A 10-minute boat ride down the Weweantic brings you into mentioned above, will also be to supply you with charts. Buzzards Bay near the West entrance to the Cape Cod Canal. Provisioning: Dining: landfallnav.com Marion General Store (508) 748-0340 is located on Front Street, Let’s start with what’s right here in Marion. Harriett’s Outback (508) 800-941-2219 | about a block west of the BYC where you can supplement your supply 748-2053 is a gourmet catering service that will provide you and your STAMFORD, CT of groceries, meats, sundries and liquor. crew with a welcome break from whatever you’ve stashed in your Spirits (508) 748-0004 is also located on Front Street and offers wide galley’s icebox. Call in advance. They’re just around the corner from

©2011 Landfall Navigation. All rights reserved. selection of beer, fine wine and liquor. the Music Hall on Cottage Street. In the far end of the small plaza

22 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 23 at the intersection Mill and Front Streets (Rte. 105 & Rte. 6) you Creamery and Kool-Kone both have fierce partisans, but the debate Offshore sailing is all will find Uncle John’s Coffee (508) 748-0063 offering sandwiches, has remained civil and dignified so far. Keep driving west on Route 6 pastries, and cold drinks, and a lot of other really good stuff. One and you will find the Shipyard Galley (508) 758-9408 a terrific bakery about the crew, and we block west and around the corner, at 167 Spring Street, you’ll find the and great catering. Turn left at the stop lights (North Street) and Sippican Café (508) 748-0176 open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. drive to the waterfront, take a right, and you’ll find the Kinsale Inn at want you to think of They have recently expanded their facility and their menu. The Wave Mattapoisett (508) 758-4922 located at 13 Water Street specializing Restaurant (508) 748-2986 is a Marion institution. Located about in savory interpretations of traditional Irish dishes. Sperry Sails as a key 100 yards north of Route 6 on Front Street, they feature outdoor If you find yourself in Red Brook Harbor on the Cape, the Chart player. We are your local dining and live entertainment. Heading west on Route 6, you’ll Room (508) 563-5350 is located on the harbor at Kingman Yacht find the Frigate Steak House, (508) 748-0970 which is also popular Center. It offers one of the best lobster rolls on the Cape. Call ahead source for help with sail with the locals. Call ahead for dinner seating. If you’re in the mood or plan to have a drink at harbor side while you wait. for pizza, you can head west on Route 6, just past Spring Street, to Sightseeing: inventory needs, linear Santoro’s (508) 748-9599 or head east on Route 6 to Rose & Vicki’s We hope you will be too busy enjoying pre-race festivities to be (508) 748-1333 near the Marion Country Package Store. sightseeing, but if you just have to take a break, start at the Marion rigging solutions, and Out-of-town dining opportunities pretty much arrange themselves Historical Society (508) 748-1116 right across the street from the practical advice from east and west along Route 6. Heading east across the Weweantic River Marion General Store. Learn all about the Marie Celeste, quite in Wareham the Gateway Tavern and the Kool-Kone do battle across possibly the most famous ghost ship ever found in the Atlantic. Call sailors who know. the street from each other. The Gateway is famous for daily specials for hours of operation. and generous portions. Kool-Kone follows the short-order and ice Fifteen miles east of Marion is Cape Cod, where every year, hundreds cream business model, and is a local must-do in the summer. Keep of thousands of landlubbers from all over the country come down to going east along Route 6, and you’ll find Chinese, donuts, pizza, more the sea and just look at it. pizza, fine dining, national chains and family restaurants. In the other direction is New Bedford, still one of the nation’s busiest Heading west on Route 6 to Mattapoisett, you will find Turk’s commercial fishing ports. It is also home to the New Bedford National Restaurant & Fish Market (508) 758-3117 at 83 Marion Road on the Whaling Historical Park, and the jewel in the crown, the New Bedford right. They’ve added a sushi bar. The ambience is plain, to say the least, Whaling Museum, which is without peer in the world. Connoisseurs but the only way to get fresher seafood is to catch it yourself. Further of naval vessels will want to push farther west, to Battleship Cove in west on the left is How On Earth, (508) 758-1341 an organic market Fall River. It’s located just off Interstate 195, at Exit 5. Sperry Sails and followed by the Oxford Creamery (508) 758-3847. The Oxford Oh, yes – Boston is somewhere up north! • A passion for sailing 11 Marconi Lane, Marion, MA 02738 • 508.748.2581 • [email protected]

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24 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 25 Must-Have Must-Have Safety Gear Safety Gear 1 Ditch bag 1 Ditch bag 2 Flares 2 Flares 3 Handheld gPS 3 Handheld gPS 4 ePirB 4 ePirB 5 Bolt cutters 5 Bolt cutters 6 lee cloths 6 lee cloths HANDS-ONHANDS-ON 7 medicine 7 medicine 8 Spares 8 Spares 9 Ship’s book 9 Ship’s book SAILORSAILOR 10 Placards 10 Placards 8 98 9

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If a crewmember is on your most frequently used fasteners, and tration and battery, an SSB radio and/or a a prescription medication that he or she

Carry a supply of belts; know how to tant chore before departure. Rebuild phy can cause than a well-stocked change and tension them yourself. the head now, while the boat is on spares locker. The list of spares I carry If you’re not already familiar with shore or at the dock. Buy two head-re- includes six Racor fuel filters; three replacing the impeller in the raw-wa- building kits, one to use now and one secondary fuel filters for the engine; Carry a supplyter of pump, belts; now’sknow ahow good to timetant to chorelearn, beforeto keep departure. as an onboard Rebuild spare. phy can causefive than quarts a well-stockedof oil and an oil filter; three change and tensionbefore them the need yourself. arises. If thethe impeller head now, while the boat is on spares locker. impellersThe list of for spares the raw-waterI carry pump; a If you’re nothasn’t already been familiar replaced with in theshore last or two at theWaterproof dock. Buy two head-re the windlass- includes If six Racorcomplete fuel raw-water filters; threepump, or at least a replacing the years,impeller you in may the wantraw-wa to -replacebuilding it any kits,- yourone to boat use is now equipped and one with ansecondary on-deck fuelrebuild filters kit; for a spare the engine;pump for the fresh- ter pump, now’sway. a Alwaysgood time carry to sparelearn, impellers. to keep as an onboardanchor windlass, spare. consider completelyfive quarts of wateroil and cooling an oil systemfilter; threeand a rebuild kit; before the need Aarises. lack of If cleanthe impeller diesel can cause most covering the windlass to preventimpellers wa - for 10 the fan raw-water belts; a starter pump; solenoid; a two fuel hasn’t been replacedhealthy diesel in the engines last two to stopWaterproof working ter the intrusion windlass through If the complete hawsepipe raw-water lift pumps; pump, two or at thermostats; least a one fuel years, you maywhen want theto replace boat’s pitchingit any- andyour rolling boat is equippedwhen seas with wash an on-deckover the foredeck.rebuild Ankit; a spareinjector; pump and for a the quart fresh of- transmission way. Always carryin heavy spare seasimpellers. offshore. Theanchor common windlass, effective consider way completelyto do this is to watercompletely cooling oil.system Pick and up a rebuildroll of gasketkit; paper and A lack of cleancause diesel of can dirty cause diesel most is thecovering presence the windlasscover the towindlass prevent with wa- a plastic10 fan trash belts; a startergasket cementsolenoid; in two the fuelevent you need to healthy diesel ofengines water toand stop oxygen working in theter fuel intrusion tank, bag through sealed the with hawsepipe duct tape. Onlylift pumps;apply twofabricate thermostats; a gasket onefor afuel pump. when the boat’swhich pitching allows and algae rolling and bacteriawhen seas to washthe over duct the tape foredeck. to the trash An baginjector; itself, so and a You quart should of transmission also stop by your local in heavy seasgrow. offshore. This forms The commonsludge thateffective can clog way youto do don’tthis is endto completely up with anyoil. adhesive Pick up a diesel-repairroll of gasket shoppaper and and order a com- cause of dirtythe diesel fuel filter is the and presence starve thecover engine the ofwindlass residue with on a theplastic windlass. trash Thisgasket guards cement plete in the set event of copperyou need washers to for both of water and fuel.oxygen Take in thethe timefuel tank,to make bag sure sealed your withagainst duct tape. water Only intrusion apply intofabricate the boat a gasketthe fuelfor a injectors pump. and the return lines. which allowsdiesel algae is and free bacteria of water to and the that duct your tape andto the protects trash bag the itself,windlass so motorYou from should Youalso may stop never by your have local a need for them, grow. This formstanks sludge are free that of cansludge. clog Carry you at don’t least endwater up withdamage. any adhesive diesel-repair shopbut extras and orderare good a cominsurance- because the fuel filter halfand astarve dozen the spare engine fuel of filters residue even on if the windlass. This guards plete set of copperthese washerslittle washers for both can easily get fuel. Take the thetime tank to makewas recently sure your cleaned. against water Spares intrusion intoRemember the boat that the Murphy’s fuel injectors dropped and the into return the abyss lines. of the bilge if diesel is free of water and that your and protects theLaw—anything windlass motor that from can go wrongYou may will never you have have a needto remove for them, an injector. ee

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can’t be can’twithout, be without, put a supply put a insupply the ditch in the bag. ditch When bag. you When put you put things inthings the ditch in the bag, ditch they’re bag, for they’re the exclusive for the exclusive use of the use ditch of the ditch bag only—don’tbag only—don’t remove removeanything anything during your during passage. your passage. Once theOnce decision the decision has been has made been to made leave tothe leave big boatthe big to getboat to get into the intolittle the boat, little the boat, rule theshould rule be should that there’sbe that no there’s going no back going back to the bigto boat.the big After boat. all, After you leftall, youit for left a reason,it for a reason,and that andreason that reason hasn’t changed.hasn’t changed.

JacklinesJacklines Proper jacklinesProper jacklines are essential are essential for the crew’s for the safety crew’s safety on deck.on Don’t deck. use Don’t old usesheets old or sheets an old or halyardan old halyardas a jackline. as a jackline. Also, don’tAlso, use don’t PVC-coated use PVC-coated wire similar wire tosimilar a lifeline—it to a lifeline—it can roll can roll underfoot,underfoot, causing causing a sailor a to sailor fall. Always to fall. Always use flat, use polyester- flat, polyester- webbingwebbing jacklines. jacklines.

FoldingFolding padeyes padeyes You’ll need You’ll several need foldingseveral foldingpadeyes padeyes in in the cockpitthe tocockpit which to to which attach to your attach safety-harness your safety-harness tether. Don’t tether. Don’t use a stanchionuse a stanchion or a pedestal or a pedestal guardrail guardrail as your as attachment your attachment point. Therepoint. shouldThere beshould an attachment be an attachment point for point the forhelmsman the helmsman as well asas a well few asother a few solid other attachment solid attachment points for points the crew. for the Hav crew.- Hav- ing a foldinging a folding padeye padeyewithin arm’s within reach arm’s for reach crew for exiting crew theexiting the companionwaycompanionway is helpful is whenhelpful they’re when firstthey’re coming first comingon deck onin deck in When you’reWhen at you’reto at grab toon grabto when on to the when boat the is heeledboat is overheeled over the darkthe or whendark or the when weather the weather is rough. is rough. sea in a blowsea inat a blowand at youand need you to needmove to around move arounddown below. down below. night, simplenight, line simple This line simpleThis simplebut important but important area has area been has been HarnessesHarnesses and C andoB recovery CoB recovery devices devices All crew - labeling canlabeling make can overlookedmake by many sailboat builders; for- All crew- things a lot easier overlooked by many sailboat builders; for- members should have a strobe attached to their harnesses at all things a lot easiertunately, it can be easily remedied with the members should have a strobe attached to their harnesses at all —and safer—for—and safer—for tunately, it can be easily remedied with the times. Theytimes. should They alsoshould wear also a separatewear a separate whistle inwhistle addition in addition to to the wholethe crew. whole crew.installationinstallation of handrails of handrails in strategic in strategic places. places. the whistlethe whistlethat comes that withcomes a safetywith aharness, safety harness, since there since may there may be emergencybe emergency situations situations in which in a whichcrewmember a crewmember might not might be not be PlacardsPlacards A placard A placard with the with proper the proper wearingwearing a harness a harnessbut still butneeds still to needs alert allto alertcrew. all crew. method methodto call a topan-pan call a pan-pan or a Mayday or a Maydayon the VHF/SSB on the VHF/SSB radios radios should beshould posted be atposted the nav at thestation nav andstation on andthe insideon the of inside the of the MedicalMedical info Develop info Develop a medical-information a medical-information fill-out fill-outform form head door—wherehead door—where everyone everyone eventually eventually has to sit—to has to givesit—to ev- give ev- requestingrequesting baseline baseline information information for each for crewmember, each crewmember, includ- includ- eryone aneryone opportunity an opportunity to review to thereview procedures. the procedures. Also post Also a post a ing the ing name the of name a primary-care of a primary-care physician, physician, a dentist, a dentist, and an and an drawingdrawing of the boat’s of the interior boat’s interiorlayout so layout everyone so everyone can see thecan lo see- the lo- onshoreonshore contact contactperson, person,with all withrelevant all relevant phone numbers phone numbers and and cation ofcation all the of through-hull all the through-hull fittings. fittings.Another Anotherplacard showingplacard showing email addresses.email addresses. Ask each Ask to eachidentify to identifyan insurance an insurance carrier andcarrier and the locationsthe locations of the stove’s of the fuel stove’s shutoff, fuel shutoff, the diesel-fuel the diesel-fuel shutoff shutoff to list theto listpolicy the number. policy number. Include Include a specific a specific question question on the on the valves, thevalves, ship’s the batteries, ship’s batteries, the bilge the pumps, bilge andpumps, the andstuffing the stuffing box box medicalmedical form inquiring form inquiring about any about allergies any allergies to anything; to anything; take take should alsoshould be postedalso be in posted a highly in a visible highly location. visible location. note of note sailors of at sailors risk forat risk ana - for ana- phylaxis.phylaxis. Ask sailors Ask to sailors list all to listWeb all ExtraEdWeb Stott Extra is an offshore Ship’sShip’s book bookBuy a three-ringBuy a three-ring binder and binder create and a create ship’s a ship’s current current medications medications and their and theirgo to www.cruisingworld.deliverygo to www.cruisingworld. skipper/coach and book, whichbook, can which be leftcan bein theleft navin thestation nav andstation available and available as a as a frequency;frequency; ask if they’veask if they’ve had com/1011passageprep had acom/1011passageprep yacht broker with for more for resourceresource for everyone for everyone on board. on Itboard. should It containshould containeverything everything surgery surgeryin the past in thefive past years. five years.more passage-preparationthanmore 80,000 passage-preparation offshore miles. for the for day-to-day the day-to-day operations operations of the boat,of the beginning boat, beginning with with tips on crewHe’stips onavailableselection, crew selection, at the dailythe log. daily Other log. important Other important items to items include to includeare the watchare the watch MedicalMedical kit There kit are vari- schedule, the meteorologist’s forecast, a Gulf Stream chart, the There are provisioning,vari- [email protected], setting watch setting watch schedule, the meteorologist’s forecast, a Gulf Stream chart, the ous medicalous medical kits available kits available for schedules, for weather fore- coordinatescoordinates of anticipated of anticipated waypoints, waypoints, a copy ofa copythe float of the plan, float plan, toschedules, answer any weather passage- fore- addressingaddressing wounds, wounds, C.P.R., frac C.P.R.,- fraccasting,- casting,and even and dealing even dealing the contentsthe contents of the medical of the medical kit, the contentskit, the contents of the ditch of the bag, ditch bag, prep questions you may tures, sprains,tures, sprains, and burns; and this burns; with this pre-departurewith pre-departure anxiety. anxiety. a suggesteda suggested menu plan, menu an plan, inventory an inventory of provisions of provisions and their and their area requiresarea requires good planning. good planning. have. locations,locations, a copy of a copythe placard of the placarddescribing describing how to placehow toa pan-place a pan- You mayYou wish may to wish consult to consult with with pan andpan Mayday and Maydaycall, and call, a copy and ofa copythe placard of the placardof the boat’s of the boat’s your physician,your physician, explaining explaining the length the of length your of voyage, your voyage, asking asking belowdecksbelowdecks layout highlighting layout highlighting the locations the locations of the through- of the through- for suggestions,for suggestions, and requesting and requesting needed prescriptions.needed prescriptions. In rough In rough hulls, pumps,hulls, andpumps, valves. and valves. conditions,conditions, advise the advise cook the to wearcook bib-typeto wear bib-type foul-weather foul-weather pants pants PreparationPreparation is the key is theto successful key to successful offshore offshore passagemaking. passagemaking. while preparingwhile preparing meals to meals help prevent to help preventa scalding a scalding burn if the burn pot if the pot It’s importantIt’s important to allow to yourself allow yourself ample time ample to purchasetime to purchase and or- and or- of hot waterof hot suddenly water suddenly jumps off jumps the offstove. the stove. ganize allganize of the all equipment of the equipment and spares and and spares to perform and to perform all of the all of the safety checks.safety Yourchecks. preparations Your preparations will ensure will that ensure you, that your you, crew, your crew, lee clothslee cloths All sea All berths sea should berths beshould aft beof the aft ofmast the and mast and and the andboat the are boat ready are to ready handle to thehandle challenges the challenges that can that arise can arise should haveshould a well-designed have a well-designed lee cloth lee for cloth safety for and safety comfort. and comfort. 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30 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 31 HandS-on SailoR | Safety at Sea There’s more to offshore preparation than just making sure the boat the on position, an open faucet could empty your tanks in short is ready. Here’s some other important things to consider. order. If you have fresh water foot pumps, use them exclusively can’t be without, put a supply in the ditch bag. When you put when offshore. If you don’t have fresh water foot pumps, leave the Crewthings inSelection the ditch bag, they’re for the exclusive use of the ditch pressure water system shut off until its needed and then shut it off Crewbag only—don’t selection remove is a very anything important during part your of passage. offshore sailing and again after use. shouldOnce bethe decision taken very has been seriously. made to Many leave the skippers big boat have to get different requirementsinto the little boat,for crew the rule selection, should bebut that a common there’s no threadgoing back is to invite Weather Resources crewto the members big boat. After who areall, you easy left to it getfor a along reason, with, and generallythat reason happy Keep a daily check on your weather resources. Well before departure, peoplehasn’t changed. and experienced sailors. It’s more important to select crew calibrate your barometer with the local barometric pressure and log for what they bring to the table rather than just body count. I won’t the barometer reading with every off going watch. Although the Jacklines Proper jacklines are essential for the crew’s safety invite my best friend just because he’s my best friend if I don’t think barometric pressure is important in short term weather forecasting, on deck. Don’t use old sheets or an old halyard as a jackline. he/sheAlso, don’t is well use suitedPVC-coated for the wire type similar of voyage to a lifeline—it at hand. can roll pay particular attention to the trend of the barometric pressure and Youunderfoot, as the causing owner/skipper a sailor mayto fall. and Always should use be flat, very polyester- familiar with more importantly its rate of change. Consider taking a weather mostwebbing onboard jacklines. systems including your diesel engine, but it’s nice course for mariners and learn what the clouds, wind direction and to have another crewmember who has the ability to think like a barometer trend is telling you. There is a lot of weather information ship’sFolding engineer padeyes who you You’ll can need count several on to folding help troublepadeyes shootin any available online as well as in Chapman’s. mechanicalthe cockpit to or which system to attach problems. your safety-harness When selecting tether. crew, Don’t having a Float plan use a stanchion or a pedestal guardrail as your attachment crew member with current medical training is a real plus. Try to Develop a complete comprehensive float plan detailing who the havepoint. a Therefew offshore should experiencedbe an attachment sailors point onboard for the and helmsman the remainder as well as a few other solid attachment points for the crew. Hav- contact person is for each sailor, including home phone numbers, of the crew should consist of good experienced sailors. After just cell phone numbers and email addresses for the contact person who oneing passage, a folding they padeye will within probably arm’s find reach they for love crew offshore exiting sailing. the companionway is helpful when they’re first coming on deck in is at home. ProvideWhen each you’re of at the contactto grab people on to withwhen the the name, boat phoneis heeled over Watchthe dark orSchedules when the weather is rough. number and emailsea inaddress a blow atof the personand you who need would to move be contactedaround down by below. There are many variations of watch schedules but the important the Coast Guardnight, if the simple EPIRB line needsThis to simplebe activated. but important area has been labeling can make ingredientHarnesses is that and all crew Co Bmembers recovery are able devices to get into All acrew routine- that overlooked by many sailboat builders; for- Pre-departurethings crew a lot easier meeting affordsmembers an should adequate have amount a strobe ofattached quality to sleep.their harnesses People will at all become —and safer—for tunately, it can be easily remedied with the times. They should also wear a separate whistle in addition to Develop in writing a format to followinstallation for your of handrails pre-departure in strategic crew places. somewhat fatigued but after a few watches they will fall into the meeting and stickthe wholeto it. crew. This is NOT a quickie crew meeting; you groovethe whistle of thethat watchcomes schedule.with a safety From harness, a safety since andthere performance may be emergency situations in which a crewmember might not be will spend several hours in this orientationPlacards meeting. A placard Even with if some the proper standpoint, quality sleep is as important as keeping the boat moving. wearing a harness but still needs to alert all crew. of the crew alreadymethod knows to call the a pan-panboat, this or isa Maydaya mandatory on the meeting.VHF/SSB radios Food The crew meetingshould will be be posted a complete at the orientation nav station for and everyone on the insidewith of the AMedical well fed crewinfo isDevelop a happy a medical-informationcrew! Keeping the crewfill-out well form fed with duties pre-assignedhead indoor—where the event ofeveryone an onboard eventually emergency. has to sit—toThis is give ev- ® warm,requesting satisfying baseline and information nutritious for meals each crewmember, requires good includ planning.- It also the time toeryone review an what opportunity you expect to toreview be noted the procedures.in the log book Also post a When Safety and SEAFROST maying thebe helpful name of to a do primary-care a lot of your physician, provisioning a dentist, by buying and an in bulk. at the end of eachdrawing watch, of including the boat’s interiorhow frequently layout so the everyone bilge should can see the lo- Theonshore easiest contact method person, is to with pre-plan all relevant each phonemeal andnumbers draw andup a meal be inspected, windcation speed, of all thewind through-hull direction, barometricfittings. Another pressure placard etc. showing Performance Matters email addresses. Ask each to identify an insurance carrier and the locations of the stove’s fuel shutoff, the diesel-fuel shutoff plan for each day which gets posted in the galley. The meal plan Provide a complete review of all systems and you as the skipper will to list the policy number. Include a specific question on the valves, the ship’s batteries, the bilge pumps, and the stuffing box outlinesmedical eachform mealinquiring for theabout duration any allergies of the to passage. anything; If take each crew sleep better andshould woken also up beless posted knowing in a highlyothers visiblehave a location. good idea on Living the Dream membersnote of sailors has a atturn risk in forthe anagalley- he knows exactly what’s on the how the systems function. Months of preparation, menuphylaxis. for the Ask day. sailors to list all Web Extra Departure AnxietyShip’s book Buy a three-ring binder and create a ship’s Unless someone takes the lead and chooses to cook most of the time, 645 miles of hard ocean current medications and their go to www.cruisingworld. The first daybook, out, which anxieties can be are left generallyin the nav high,station andyou available may sailing as a everyonefrequency; is askusually if they’veon their had own forcom/1011passageprep preparing their own for breakfast. in rough conditionsresource and for crew everyone members on board. may It feel should a little contain queasy. everything sailing, star-filled nights. surgery in the past five years. for the day-to-day operations of the boat, beginning with The person coming on watch usuallymore prepares passage-preparation lunch and the same Keeping a bucket with a lanyard attached in the cockpit is helpful Does it get any better the daily log. Other important items to include are the watch is true for dinner preparations. If tipsa single on crew crew selection, member takes the if someone is going to be seasick. Using a bucket with a lanyard is than this? Medical kit There are vari- provisioning, setting watch schedule, the meteorologist’s forecast, a Gulf Stream chart, the Rigging lead on meal preparations be sure to cover their watch while they’re much safer than hanging over the leeward rail and the cleanup is ous medical kits available for schedules, weather fore- coordinates of anticipated waypoints, a copy of the float plan, Experts preparing dinner. Relieve the cook from clean-up easy by washing the bucket over the side with the lanyard attached. Whether it’s racing or Provisioningaddressing wounds, Inventory C.P.R., frac- casting, and even dealing the contents of the medical kit, the contents of the ditch bag, You Can tures, sprains, and burns; this Another importanta suggested area of menuon deck plan, safety an inventoryis having ofa strict provisions rule of and their It’s very helpful to everyone if thewith provisioning pre-departure inventory anxiety. is listed Trust cruising, family boat or area requires good planning. men not relievinglocations, themselves a copy from of the the placard rail. This describing is a very how dangerous to place a pan- mega-yacht, sailors the inYou the may “Ship’s wish Book” to consult and categorized with by where things are stored. practice and shouldpan andnot beMayday tolerated call, onand any a copy boat. of the placard of the boat’s world over trust Sea Foryour instance, physician, you explaining would list the the length various of storage your voyage, lockers asking and what’s belowdecks layout highlighting the locations of the through- stored in each locker. You may list the locker as Port 1, Port 2, Port 3 Watch out for fatigue Frost to keep the ice for suggestions, and requesting needed prescriptions. In rough hulls, pumps, and valves. andconditions, so on. Additionally, advise the cook taping to wear the bib-type inventory foul-weather sheet onto pants each locker Getting a sufficientPreparation amount is of the rest key and to successful preventing offshore fatigue passagemaking.begins cream solid and the cold displayingwhile preparing its contents meals to will help create prevent fewer a scalding disruptions burn ifto the the pot off watch early in the voyage.It’s important The first to dayallow of yourselfan offshore ample passage time to is purchase exciting and or- drinks coming all the whoof hot is water sleeping. suddenly However, jumps theoff theprimary stove. inventory sheet should be and everyone likesganize to be all on of deck.the equipment Also, were and not spares accustomed and to perform to going all of the way to the finish line. located in the “Ship’s Book”. to sleep during normalsafety checks. waking Your hours. preparations For the safety will ensure of everyone that you, and your crew, lee cloths All sea berths should be aft of the mast and to reduce fatigue,and it’s the important boat are ready that theto handleoff watch the crewchallenges tries tothat get can arise Sea Frost — Onboardshould have Resourcesa well-designed lee cloth for safety and comfort. 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already fatiguedg. and behind the curve from staying on deck when Chill Out with a Winner. thatyou inyou your run bunk the riskregardless of being of the without. boat’s heel. When sailing offshore we they’re not on watch.ed Stott is an offshore delivery skipper/coach and a yacht broker who’s sailed 277 Baker Avenue | Concord, MA 01742 | 978-287-0060 Sea Frost, 148 Old Concord Turnpike, Barrington, NH 03825 never use the pressure water system for fear that a faucet may get more than• 80,000 offshore miles. He’s also available (estott@setsailyachts. [email protected] | www.nerigging.com Phone: 800-435-6708 or 603-868-5720 Fax: 603-868-1040 arianne leftHandholds in the on position. An offshore When boat the should pressure have water sufficient switch places is put in m com) to answer any passage-prep questions that you may have. www.seafrost.com email: [email protected] 60 C ru i s i n g Wo r l d N ov e m b e r 2 01 0 C ru i s i n g Wo r l d N ov e m b e r 2 01 0 61 32 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 33 ron wisner marion, ma

hotspur rhodes 41 The Last Shall Be First 2009 – FIRST HOTSPUR, 2009 MBR MARION BERMUDA RACE By Ron Wisner

There is something of Mt. Everest in the Marion-Bermuda Race. Sure, I’ve had many sea-miles under my belt on many different boats under many conditions but Profiles of at age 55 I considered myself a pretty good sailor. That nagging feeling that I had MURPHY’s LAW not really proven myself because I had never sailed offshore persisted. Sailing the Marion-Bermuda California coast had given me some ocean experience – but never far from land. The Marion Bermuda organization An offshore passage was not part of my sailing CV and I wanted that experience. has stringent qualification require- The destination, standing watch, steering by the stars, warm and cold ocean eddies, The Marion Bermuda Race has many faces. Since 1977 ments. I met with my courtesy changing weather conditions all contributed to my somewhat romanticized notion inspector and my mentor who said, of what it would be like. I was not disappointed, but like all realities, the true when “Dickie” Bird and Dave Kingery gave birth to the “If anything can break when you go experience was much more than I bargained for...but I get ahead of myself. offshore, it will”. With this in mind, Preparation began in the fall of 2008. I was inexperienced offshore so I needed a idea of an offshore race for cruising sailors, both Mother I hired a surveyor and a rigging crew with the experience I lacked. This is necessary to qualify for the race but it also inspection. As a result I replaced makes good sense. Bob Raymond and Matthew Correira signed on as Navigator Nature and the yachtsmen answering the starting gun the headstay and a lower shroud, and Watch Captain bringing a wealth of offshore experience. I filled out the rest added a preventer, emergency of the crew with other experienced sailors with whom I had raced. The next crucial off Bird Island have come in every conceivable stripe. tiller, new cockpit electronics and element is the boat. Hotspur, a full keel Rhodes 41, was a throwback to the fifties a few new sails. We also fixed and one of the smallest and slowest boats in the fleet. A favorable PHRF rating Common threads – Freedom, Challenge, Adventure, lockers and sole plates with hold- had helped sister ships perform rather well in the Bermuda race on corrected time, downs. In spite of preparing early so I was filled with the hope, exuberance and hubris of inexperience. The Marion Power – are fueled by a love of sailing and the desire to and passing our race inspection, Bermuda organization has stringent qualification requirements. I met with my last minute improvements were still courtesy inspector and my mentor who said, “If anything can break when you go share that love with others. There are those who have being made on race day. offshore, it will”. With this in mind, I hired a surveyor and a rigging inspection. As a result I replaced the headstay and a lower shroud, added a preventer, emergency made this crossing several times with seasoned crew who tiller, new cockpit electronics and a jockey for starting position alongside well prepared but few new sails. We also fixed lockers newly minted crews. There are those whose eyes are on a and sole plates with hold-downs. In prized piece of hardware and those whose prize is simply spite of preparing early and passing the experience. All are winners, this hearty group of men our race inspection, last minute and women who go down to the sea in ships. These are improvements were still being made on the stories of a few of those faces. race day. The day of the race was windy and wet, and psychologically I had the feeling we were already in the early stages of the dreadful forecast we got at Skippers Meeting. A strong nor’easter was expected over the Gulf Stream which meant wind and current in contrary directions. Yet as we reached the end of

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2011 Marion – BerMuda ParticiPants, FaMily & Friends WelcoMe to BerMuda! Buzzards Bay the wind died and by nightfall we were drifting in large hank on the jib that we never really expected to need. That day we swells the sails slatting. We drifted half way to Block Island. Mid- saw 45 knots of apparent while on a quartering tack doing four to morning brought fog and calm as we ghosted our way to the eastern five knots. The wind must have been close to fifty knots. edge of Nantucket. At midday I was able to get a noon sight of a A wise sailor told me before the race to “beware of fast reaching”. hazy horizon and an equally hazy sun. That was the last we saw of it. I believed we had taken a sober approach and aside from being When the fog lifted and the breeze freshened we found ourselves on pooped twice filling the cockpit and despite the stinging rain in our an easy reach southeast. By nightfall, the wind was in the mid-teens. faces, the boat handled it just fine. Hotspur’s full keel which made us n Bermuda's Only Full service sail lOFt On the 150 and full main with the rail in the water, Hotspur came the slowest boat meant also that we never came down hard on a sea. Cruising, Racing, One Design, Offshore OD, Super Yachts, alive on a close reach. We seemed to be flying and we found ourselves We felt very safe inside when we were off watch. We sailed all day Repairs, Re-cuts, Alterations surrounded by running lights of other Bermuda bound boats until on the storm jib with the wind still over forty knots. As night fell we n cOmplete rigging services & Hardware now hidden by the daylight. Some clearly had decided to take a more saw fishing boats and a small freighter. It is not easy to judge distance Schaefer, Profurl, Harken, Sparcraft, westerly course. We headed straight for Bermuda. and speed at night. Concerned about the possibility of being run Sta-lok, Navtec, Norsman The thrill of flying on a close reach was short-lived. With the wind down, we hailed everyone within range to alert them of our position. n Bermuda's premier custOm canvas & building Hotspur was soon over powered and we reduced to the The freighter answered right away to announce that he was changing upHOlstery sHOp blade. As the wind spiked to twenty-five knots we dropped the main course to keep clear. Most never answer at all. Dodgers, Awnings, Bimini's , Interior & Exterior Upholstery going on blade and mizzen. The wind was now blowing thirty knots. Since we had been dead reckoning for four days, we did not know n internet caFé, pHOne/Fax & pHOne cards Suddenly, the earlier admonition from my mentors was manifested our position for certain. When we decided to turn on the GPS, Bob WIFI Coverage St. Georges Anchorage, DSL, Laptop in full as the mizzen sheet broke. Sure enough, it was the only rigging had us within ten miles of our true position, which we all consider a Connection I had not replaced. As the wind continued to escalate, we quickly minor miracle. The next few days were rainy and windy but nothing n mOOring rentals dropped the mizzen and lashed the boom to the mizzen shroud so it like before. There is nothing to compare with the camaraderie of six would not cause more damage. people in a small boat in a storm in the North Atlantic. We all filled Your One Stop Shop in the Atlantic — Ocean Sails None of us had really slept since the race started and morning in that gap in our sailing resumes that week. We didn’t care that we comes early near the summer solstice. With the wind in the high arrived dead last. 60 Water St., St. George’s n Phone 441-297-1008 n Fax 441-297-8330 • n thirties and increasing we prepared to set the storm jib. After Website www.oceansails.com Email [email protected] dropping the blade I crawled to the foredeck on hands and knees to

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We had established a change routine LITTLE HARBOR 38 • Pre-departure forecasts and en route updates that enabled the new helmsman to get a feel of the boat’s rhythm • Worldwide coverage Chinese Jibe while the exiting helmsman kept a familiar hand on the wheel. In this instance the exchange had just been completed when at the crest Ken McKinley has been serving the yachting CREW MEMBERS WALKABOUT, 1989 MBR the boat started to corkscrew. The new helmsman compensated by BART PAULDING, By Bill Knuff community for 20 years. Put his experience turning the wheel hard to port. The helmsman who had just stood to work for you and your crew! CONSTANCE PAULDING, down saw what was happening and immediately grabbed the wheel MIKE VIRR, Our goals were to finish safely, have fun, and learn. This disparate group – turning hard to the starboard lock. Walkabout slid down off the FRED REYNOLDS, geologist, artist, financier, engineer, businessman, and teenager – had been brought crest making a 360⁰ pirouette with the sail set remaining intact and Locus Weather BILL KNUFF, together around the romantic idea of racing to Bermuda. Since this was the first returned to the earlier rhythm of riding the large swells. On-board JEAN NOEL RAGOT, such offshore experience for several of us, including the Skipper, we were filled with Walkabout this became known as the “Chinese Jibe”. What stands TOM CERVINO the expected combination of eager anticipation and prudent concern. The result was out about this incident is that two intelligent and capable people www.locusweather.com that everyone did all they could to prepare themselves. Several of us attended safety, had completely opposite and instinctive responses. Throughout not Providing the meteorological analysis weather, and celestial navigation symposiums. There were several pre-race all hands a voice was raised and the discussion that followed resulted in a WEATHER STRATEGY: meetings to discuss everything from meals to strategy to assignments. The Skipper positive learning experience for everyone. It pays to have experience required to make good decisions entered Walkabout in the Whalers Race, an overnighter in early June starting in and it worked because of the attention to detail in pre-race One of the key parameters of Buzzards Bay and rounding Block Island facing the strong currents running out of preparation. Contact Information the Marion-Bermuda Race is the Long Island Sound in the middle of the night. It was a final step in the blending The second test occurred on day three. The weather had shifted Office Phone: 207-236-3935 presence of the Gulf Stream and these individuals into a team. A reasonable approach, we thought…but unproven. around and it was raining hard in winds blowing a steady 45 knots how one deals with it. 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The first challenge was met by safely crossing the shipping lanes leading to this was repaired. With the weather raging about them they calmly Stream for a distance of about 200 New York City. Bring on the Gulf Stream! cut a nylon strap off of a duffel bag and using a sailmaker’s palm nautical miles. As a consequence sewed this makeshift strap in place. The fix held through the race and of this kick from the Gulf Stream, through the trip home. This is another example of how important A crew you and some strong winds, Walkabout crew selection and preparation is in an undertaking like the Marion made 213 miles in 27 hours (nearly Bermuda Race. Resourceful and capable people who work well 8 knots!). together in a crisis are critical to a successful passage. can trust. We achieved our goals. Walkabout safely crossed the finish line late in day five. Each crew member contributed to the success and we each hold bright memories of this special trip these many years WHAT SETS MARION later. 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More colors, Night Vision Visor and our Offshore Racing Night Vision Cap available in 2011 40 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 41 First light on Monday revealed the #1, tied temporarily in the leeward gutter, had washed partially overboard, tearing a stanchion from the rail. On their knees (our new norm) the foredeck crew struggled to recover the sail, now sporting embarrassing smears Roy & Gail Greenwald of bottom paint. Another front and 36 hours later the second jib Winchester, MA halyard parted at the sheave! Since going aloft in these conditions was unthinkable, we hoisted the jib on a spin halyard and were back up CORDELIA to speed. Anticipating that it could also wear through, we rigged the inner forestay and boom. Once set late that night, the staysail lasted about five minutes before the outhaul fitting broke from the boom, VALIANT 42 ripping an 18" hole in the new sail. Up went the storm jib, our only Southwest Casserole surviving heavy weather option. Winds remained in the mid 30s 3 MARION BERMUDA RACES and according to our log, this ‘sail change’ took three of us over an CORDELIA, 2003 MBR hour on a slippery deck, occasionally in chest-high water. Another 24 2003, 2005, 2007 By Roy Greenwald hours of relentless weather passed before conditions permitted us to re-set the #3 (a strong Kevlar 100%). We have done the 2003, 2005, and 2007 races and have always entered in the There was seldom any let-up. By Wednesday afternoon, Celestial Navigation division. Amazingly, we find it takes much of the stress out of WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO our decision-making, although there is still plenty of stress on the navigator to get approaching Bermuda, the winds built into the 30s and by midnight DO THE RACE IN THE FIRST we had gusts into the low 40s. With a single-reefed main and the her sights done and plotted. There are a couple of reasons for this. The first is that staysail fatally damaged, we stuck with our #3 – now way too big PLACE? you can sometimes have conditions which preclude a sight, so you can’t plot your for the conditions. For 12 hours, with headwinds and constant position accurately enough to warrant a change in course. The second is that, as a pounding, we took half hour turns at the helm, tacking through It was a great way to get real blue celestial participant, it is not possible to know the extent of fair or foul currents. We 140 degrees, often achieving less than one knot VMG. iBoattrack water experience. You receive have found it’s much more comforting to sail along making great speed through gave friends at home some indication of how hard the boat, gear and advice prior to the race (and an the water without realizing you are stuck in a foul current. If you have done your crew struggled for each mile. With first light on Thursday, the winds inspection), and do it in the homework, these will be temporary, and won’t matter much anyway. suddenly backed, the skies cleared and we flew over the finish line. company and security of others Unfortunately, we had slipped back to mid-fleet, but first things first with an organization around you. – out came the beer -up went the ‘Q,’, and we had our first hot food in over 24 hours. We were in! Stories to tell WHAT SETS MARION At the dock, the stories about boats withdrawing due to gear BERMUDA APART FROM failure, injury, or simply exhaustion whirled about. Once scrubbed OTHER OCEAN RACES? and dry, the crew made repairs to ready the boat for the trip home. The steering system received special attention having developed a It is a great race for cruisers. There suspicious ‘tick’ when the wheel was cycled. Everything appeared in are others that say they are for order. cruisers, but only Marion Bermuda We departed Hamilton hoping to avoid the fronts forecast by is specifically for cruisers. Bermuda Radio at the skippers’ briefing. That ‘tick’ in the steering became increasingly obvious and the wheel soon locked up, a failure As a result, when you get to of the autopilot ram clutch. We ducked into St. Georges but after Bermuda, the entire event is unsuccessfully attempting repairs, we departed for home – hand tailored for the entire fleet, not just steering the 635 miles. the big fast boats with the glamour Our final challenge started with a ‘pop” as we set in a reef at dusk names and crews. on the second day. The boom snapped cleanly in half at the vang fitting, probably a result of the intense pounding in those last few hours of the race. Amazingly, the mainsail was undamaged. We de- rigged and lashed the aft end of the boom to the rail and carried on toward home under the big #2 jib. Thankfully, the weather was great – sunshine, moderate winds, and a calm Gulf Stream crossing. We were on a broad reach all the way to Newport. To avoid concern we never mentioned either issue in our emails home. Sporting half a boom, our arrival at the Barrington YC was met with more than a little astonishment. What saw us through was a good boat with a competent and resourceful crew. And yes, we’ll all be on the starting line in 2011 – can’t wait! •

42 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 43 Our first race was in 2003, and we had our best performance. We joke that “it’s been downhill ever since.” But in 2003 we won the Celestial Division and were second overall in our very first try… and Cordelia is not a racing boat nor are we a racing team. So the Smooth Sailing! Bob Kostyla moral of that story is to just always keep the boat moving as fast as Marion, MA you can, because you just never know. In fact, we continue to tell a funny story about that race and the “Southwest Casserole.” At the race briefing we were all instructed to avoid problems at the start CORSAIR because “no one had ever won the race by less than 5 or 10 minutes anyway.” So in the middle of the race Roy was cooking a self-crusting C&C 40 Southwest Casserole in the oven, but the crust was still very liquid. Cordelia was going gang-busters and surfing down the waves. Roy Mission Accomplished called out to the crew, “Ease the sails and flatten us out for a while 4-Time crew member aboard CORSAIR, 2009 MBR until this casserole firms up.” The crew asked in disbelief, “Are you By Diane Kelley serious?” Roy replied, “Damn right, unless one of you wants to clean CORSAIR a mess out of the bottom of the oven.” So we did. As Cordelia later THE CONVERSE COMPANY Owned by David Risch Of the many experiences one might expect in an Ocean Race, the Crew of Corsair approached Bermuda we started spotting boats much faster and REALTORS Marion MA could not anticipate the course of events that created an unusually challenging bigger than we were, so it was clear we were going to do well. At that passage in the 2009 Marion to Bermuda Race. Owner David Risch easily selected point one of the crew turned to Roy and said, “If that “&*%@#-ing Serving the Marion Area for Member Beverly Yacht Club his crew, three generations rooted in the long-standing relationships of the Southwest Casserole costs us the race, you’re going overboard.” over 75 years individuals. David included 77 year old friend and neighbor Ron Chevrier on Fortunately, Cordelia did just well enough to earn her hardware, Roy 1997, 1999, 2007, 2009 whose boat, David had crewed in three previous Marion to Bermuda races. Also stayed dry, and Gail was the recipient of the Navigator’s trophy. aboard were his son David, 18, good friends Jeffrey Hallahan and Bob Kostyla, and 166 FRONT STREET, Another thing to remember about the race is that you need to get Bob’s son Chris, 23. Collectively they possessed complimentary skills; experience, home. We take just as much care in picking the weather window and MARION, MASSACHUSETTS 02738 strength, talent, wisdom, humor, bravery and a competitive spirit of adventure. thoroughly checking over Cordelia for chafe or wear before heading DOING IT AGAIN? While individual goals may vary at the onset of the race from standing in the home as we did heading out. (508) 748-0200 winner’s circle, to getting to the party first, the prize that motivated David Risch was Since that first race, and after many other passages to Bermuda and Kathy Feeney I will be participating in the 2011 sharing the journey itself. elsewhere, we’ve learned one other thing: Each passage is different. Marsha MacLean • Cherrell Hughes • Margot Kalkanis race aboard CORSAIR. Overcoming fear of the unknown drives many adventurous spirits, and the Some are fast, some are slow. Some are wet, some are dry. Some are Kristin Feeney • Cynthia Donley weather in this Race did not disappoint. Upon arrival in Bermuda, one old salt on the wind, some are off the wind. Some are easy, some are hard. We will be a crew of four, David, said he had participated in every race since its inception in 1977, and had never But the one thing never changes is the unencumbered joy of an myself, and our two sons (David seen anything like this, “The cold front from New England lingered and followed offshore passage. • Risch 19, Chris Kostyla, 24) us from the start, then there was an unusual, severe system that moved in from the Mid-West, and there was no Bermuda High! The power of these three events together made it almost the perfect storm.” Prior to the Race, organizers provided several comprehensive forums on weather, first aid and safety. But as thorough as PHOTOGRAPHY the forums were, the fickleness and ferocity of the weather is always a wild card. As an extra measure before the start, Corsair consulted a private meteorologist for a detailed briefing. 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44 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 45 only deduce it was either equipment failure or disabled crew. They The Captain and crew of Corsair could not have been better finally learned it was both. Prohibited from having contact with prepared to deal with the elements of the Race. However, as well the racers, it wasn’t until they arrived in Bermuda that they began schooled as they were in the technical aspects of the race, they could to learn the unusual circumstances that delayed Corsair’s landfall not anticipate the flare sighting and search. Events conspired to David Patton for two more days. Corsair followers later learned the sharp turn delay arrival in Bermuda by one day, a critical window given Ron’s North Reading, MA observed on iBoattrack was in response to a distress flair David condition. Stabilized in the Bermuda Hospital, Ron was Med-Evaced had sighted at 2100 hours on Tuesday. They were the nearest boat to Mass General for treatment and released. He has recuperated and FIDDLERS GREEN and quickly changed course, actively searching for six hours. They enjoys sailing in his home waters of Buzzard’s Bay. combined forces with other competitors who also sighted the flare. Ocean racing inevitably flushes out every character flaw and The Navigator of Lucky Dog coordinated the effort between the strength inherent in the crew. They entered the race with one TARTAN 42 boats, triangulating their positions to effectively search the area. After paramount mission; to share the humbling and exhilarating Night Watch exhausting a thorough process, Navigator Jeff Hallihan spoke directly experience of an offshore race, bonding fathers, sons and good with the Coast Guard who had deployed a C-130, at which time the friends. They never expected what ultimately transpired in a 2 MARION BERMUDA RACES FIDDLERS GREEN, 2001 MBR sailing vessels abandoned the search and motored back to reengage surprising role reversal; the elder crewman witnessed the youngest 2001 and 2005 Fiddlers Green By Dave Patton the race Wednesday morning at 0900 hours. The total flare diversion members “man-up” in the most difficult role - handling the majority 5 other MBR’s as Crew cost them over 12 hours. of care for Ron with the utmost patience and compassion. By losing As you think about entering the Marion Bermuda Race and talk to past captains Three days out, Ron Chevrier officially stood down and Jeff a crewman and gaining a patient who required personal care 24/7, and their crew to get a sense of the requirements, the preparations, the challenges Hallahan took over as Navigator. Ron had become disoriented and Corsair’s crew resourcefully created a pragmatic dynamic; they fused and the adventure, you will be regaled with numerous stories and lessons learned from past Races. The lessons are apt to include among others: start preparing early, felt incapable of fulfilling his duties. It was a puzzlement to all. As together naturally assuming their new roles without a word. Thinking WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO DO Corsair returned to the race Ron Chevrier’s condition began to Mother Nature would be their biggest concern, it was Human always be conscious of safety, and select a capable compatible crew. The stories deteriorate. His hallucinations, sleeplessness and restlessness were Nature that presented the most profound challenges… and strengths. THE RACE IN THE might focus on the trip through the Gulf Stream, surfing down waves as dolphins becoming increasingly disconcerting and it was felt he was becoming In no small part due to the skill of the sailors, it was ultimately FIRST PLACE? are playing in your bow wake, seeing that first Bermuda long tail bird or the first a danger to himself and others in the rough weather. By satellite their allegiance to each other that brought the SV Corsair and her I originally did the race sight of landfall in Bermuda after numerous days of an offshore passage – words phone, Bob contacted Georgetown University Hospital for medical crew safely into St. George’s Harbor. Although Corsair did not finish because in my sailing cannot do justice to these adventures. support. They thought perhaps Ron’s condition was the result of a the race, they did achieve a bonding experience they could never progression I wanted to add prescription medicine interaction. It became clear that Ron’s health imagine. The fathers and sons have made a pact to come back in 2011 offshore experience. was the primary concern and the race became secondary. On that to cross the finish line and finally say, “Mission accomplished”.• Wednesday evening the Skipper informed the Race Committee that Corsair was withdrawing from the race to hasten Ron’s medical care in Bermuda. Given a clean bill of health for all crew members prior to departure, this scenario had never crossed their radar. Motoring in fluky head winds, Corsair’s focus was getting Ron to Hamilton as soon as possible. On Thursday morning they ran out of fuel. A faulty fuel gauge turned out to be the culprit. At the same time another front was moving in bringing 25 knot winds and 10-15 foot seas. While hoisting the storm sail, Corsair slid back down a steep wave unloading the steering cables. When violently reloaded, the steering cables parted. After installing the emergency tiller the crew brought Corsair under control steering now by using the auto- pilot controls. Within hours they raised the #3 to make speed and pound upwind for Bermuda. Thursday morning Race Officials had informed the crew’s family waiting in Bermuda of Corsair’s mechanical problems but that she was proceeding in without further problems. The crew, however, requested help getting Ron off the boat. With that bit of news they knew Ron’s condition had worsened. After much discussion via Sat-phone with Ray Cullum, BYC/Marion liaison and close friend of David and Ron, Ray gave measured information to the concerned extended Corsair family. It became apparent that options were few. Corsair was more than 40 miles offshore and would require more fuel than the rescue boat was equipped to carry and to transfer Ron in high seas would be a perilous exchange. Late Thursday afternoon David finally sailed through St. George’s cut with the emergency tiller. Upon entering the harbor they squeezed out the last half gallon of diesel from a jerry can and powered up to the immigration pier in St. George’s. A harried customs official presided with care while throngs of concerned friends and family raced down to the pier to greet the weary crew just steps ahead of the ambulance.

46 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 47 You will also hear about the watch system, both day and night. as the crew change took place, the crew discussed the sea state, sail The extra requirements and vigilance on safety, vessel traffic, weather trim and significant recent observations; while at the nav station the and sail trim – heightened by the onset of darkness – is all true and Watch Captains reviewed progress made toward Bermuda during necessary for a Night Watch. However, there are some special and the last watch making the next set of entries into the log. The seas Anne Kolker unique things that happen during the Night Watch in the Race to were big but so was the interval making for a rollercoaster ride that Stonington, CT Bermuda that I would like to share with you. demanded attention on the helm to counter the corkscrew effect at During the daylight in most cases, your fellow crew members are the crest of each wave. Soon the cabin light went out below as the ETOILE all up and about the boat to varying degrees undertaking different crew just off watch found their bunks and, except for the strain of daytime rituals. There is a constant motion and hubbub ongoing sheets and sails against the elements, a peaceful quiet fell over our throughout the vessel during this time. During the day in the cockpit little world in the middle of the North Atlantic. 52 Foot Salon Sloop you find ongoing discussions of family, job, and dreams for the There is nothing like an offshore Night Watch during your A Star Is Born future. I have found over the years that with the completion of the ocean passage to Bermuda – one of the many rewards for all evening meal and the onset of dusk a different rhythm transcends the preparation and time spent in getting you to this point. The 2011-FIRST ETOILE, 2011 MBR? the boat. As items used during the day are stowed for the Night opportunity to be 300 miles offshore on a moonless cloudless early MARION BERMUDA RACE By Garet Wohl Watch and preparations are made for the onset of darkness, the crew summer night is something that very few people in this world will changes its focus and the boat quiets down in anticipation of the ever have the opportunity to experience. ETOILE is the French word for “star”. Since the boat is a Stellar, the owner night ahead and its different rhythm. Seeing the Milky Way, a broad brush stroke of white across the thought that it was an appropriate name for her lovely yet robust 52-ft raised salon It is not hard to fall asleep in the cozy confines of a quarter-berth. sky with Orion pointing the way to Bermuda as the phosphorescence ALL FEMALE CREW sloop. Etoile is owned by Anne Kolker who has very limited racing experience but Gravity works its magic on the lee rail while the rush of water over of the Gulf Stream lights up the boat's hull from the bow wave to who has cruised throughout New England and often chartered in the Caribbean. Through a friend who was a BWSC the hull and the rhythmic pulse of the sea become the anesthetic. wake is something that will always be with me. The world is electric. Etoile is moored in Stonington, Connecticut. member Anne, a physician, joined Being jostled out of this reverie…now, that’s hard. The six hour day Solitude, freedom, self-reliance, and yes, doubt, are some of the What sets Anne and Etoile apart is that she almost gave up her boat and stopped the crew of a boat preparing for watches and four hour night watches ensure that everyone gets their thoughts that occupy us when we are at the helm on Night Watch sailing altogether when her husband died nearly two years ago. They had taken all MBR 2009 as the boat’s medical turn at Night Watch. Tonight it was my turn. Dressing quickly to Bermuda. I am alone with my thoughts on a forty foot island of their personal possessions off the boat in October in preparation to sell it, but expert. Through this experience, she in the red glow of the nav station light I poked my head up the surrounded by the power and majesty of the sea. I feel very much it was not a good market for selling a big boat at that time, so they never actually and three others – Deb Blanchette, companionway and into the cockpit. A crewmate filled a thermos at home. listed it. Instead, Anne made the decision in late January to keep Etoile and started • Deb Gayle, and Garet Wohl – with fresh hot coffee and handed it up before turning in. At the helm looking for other people with whom to sail. became good friends and we all Through a friend who was a BWSC member Anne, a physician, joined the crew began sailing together and having of a boat preparing for MBR 2009 as the boat’s medical expert. Through this lots of fun. We made a decision to experience, she and three others – Deb Blanchette, Deb Gayle, and Garet Wohl – enter Marion-Bermuda 2011 as a became good friends and we all began sailing together and having lots of fun. Our team, and Anne offered her boat. core crew was formed! Solvej Freitas, Kady Lane, and Jessica Wood soon joined us. Our core crew was formed! Solvej We made a decision to enter Marion-Bermuda 2011 as a team, and Anne offered Freitas, Kady Lane, and Jessica her boat. She knew that the crew’s experience was a good match for her strong, Wood soon joined us. seaworthy boat and was confident about their potential.

GOING FORWARD

With one race under our belts, we’re looking forward to having Etoile ready for the Figawi race next May and, of course, to MBR 2011 in late June. Anne says, “I’m looking forward to MBR 2011 being as much fun as LobsterRun 2010”. We think she’s headed in that direction and delighted that she decided to keep Etoile after all.

48 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 49 Up until July 2010, Etoile had never been in a buoy race, let alone buoys that were our rounding marks before turning north. We were an offshore race, so the boat preparation list was daunting. While concerned about lightning and what a direct hit might do to the the entire crew had solid sailing credentials, we had widely varying newly installed electronics, but there was nothing much we could do degrees of racing experience – and we needed experience racing except put our redundant handheld instruments in the oven. Other tied up with navigation together. The challenge became to get both boat and crew ready for hazards lurked. We had been warned about commercial boats that the LobsterRun 2010, a 327 nm race from Stonington, CT, to Booth fished the area, but we were particularly alarmed by one boat that b y R i c h a rd Pinkowitz Bay Harbor, ME, in early July. Numerous physical changes and seemed to be heading straight toward us and which we unable to hail upgrades were made, including reconfiguring the pedestal for all new on the VHF. Fortunately, at the last minute, the trawler veered to electronics with salon repeaters and installing such head-scratching port and I survived to write this article. items as the required extra manual bilge pump which wound up best We let out the reefs and the fog crept in as the wind died. The Captain was preoccupied with the being located next to the garbage can. Crawling along at 1 knot, the swells caused a couple of the crew multiple details of boat preparation for The upgrades were completed in time for the LobsterRun start, so to become seasick. As the navigator, I had not been assigned a off we went with the goal of having fun and the experience of sailing regular watch rotation but had been kept in reserve to fill in for any the race so I decided to immerse myself together. It was a bit anti-climactic that the race start near Watch disabled crew, which turned out to be a useful strategy. As each Hill was delayed for a few hours due to lack of wind. After all the midnight rolled around, we became grateful that everyone onboard in the navigation tension and preparation, we were forced to bob around on the swells had such an upbeat and solution-oriented attitude. It’s one thing waiting for the wind to fill in or a cancellation by the race committee. to stay motivated for a day-sail buoy race but quite another to stay It was time to sample the first of our fabulous onboard meals. My motivated when your battens start wearing through the end pockets mind flashed back to a scene at the dock with our cart parked next of your flogging sails in the middle of the night, and you have to to one from an all male crew. Their cart held soft drinks, potato make a decision about whether to re-stitch the pockets or remove the chips, peanut butter, white bread, and candy bars. Ours held juices, battens. Our last leg up to Boothbay Harbor was a fun romp, and we whole grain bread, scallop ceviche, a quiche, and marinated flank did well at 8 knots, despite being a little conservative in calculating steak. While I am not sure what that says about gender, our painfully set, drift, and wind, which cost us an avoidable tack. slow starting sequence was at least rewarded by a pleasant culinary With one race under our belts, we’re looking forward to having experience. Etoile ready for the Figawi race next May and, of course, to MBR 2011 The calm before the storm played out, and thunderstorms and in late June. Anne says, “I’m looking forward to MBR 2011 being lightning rolled across us as we eventually rounded Block Island, as much fun as LobsterRun 2010”. We think she’s headed in that cautiously reefed, and headed out toward the two Nantucket Shoals direction and delighted that she decided to keep Etoile after all. •

To many, navigation is a black art. To me, it finish line on the south side of is nothing more than walking uptown in New Bermuda. York City – going from 42nd Street and finding It was a full week of the next block, 43rd Street. Of course, cross-town calculating, charting and plotting walking is more complex because after 2nd and to develop a navigation plan that 3rd Avenues you find Lexington Ave. So cross- also considered the prevailing town just has some exceptions to the rules. direction of the Gulf Stream and I was offered a berth on a boat in the 2005 the “eddies,” which separate from Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race. The the Stream and form whirlpools Captain had found my name on the “Want to in the ocean. Thursday before the Crew List,” and I had made my resume sound race we had weather seminars, impressive. It was a brief conversation. He was desperate to fill Gulf Stream updates and other meetings that busied the Captain and the crew roster for the race deadline, and I was anxious to get me for the entire day. Dinner was rushed, and we were exhausted so offshore experience. we all fell asleep in anticipation of Friday’s start. This was in early May and the Marion-Bermuda race was Our class was scheduled for a 1 p.m. start so on Friday morning scheduled for June 17. Even though his boat was in Long Island we had a few minutes. I asked the Captain to compare notes on his he didn’t launch it until mid May, and we had a chance before navigation plan. We sat at his nav table, and I opened my loose-leaf Memorial Day to get together and do a test sail. It was a green crew notebook with tabulations and plots of dead reckoning positions. and a greener skipper, but the boat was prepared and very offshore We started with my determination of the rhumbline of 149-degrees ready. true or 164-degrees magnetic. When I showed him the two methods The Captain was preoccupied with the multiple details of boat I had used to calculate the rhumbline he said, “It is the same as the preparation for the race so I decided to immerse myself in the tie.” At this point he took the tie out of the box. It seems that the navigation. The race starts at a buoy just outside of Marion, Mass., promoters of the Marion-Bermuda race sold a tie with the magnetic which is in the northern portion of Buzzards Bay. From this buoy heading of 165 degrees, and he figured if it was on the tie that was a there are 20 miles to the buoy at the end of the reef at Cuttyhunk, good enough course for him. • the last buoy you see for over 600 miles until you come upon the

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50 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 51 52 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 53 The Eighteenth Marion – Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 3.23.5a Pumps. Substitute “Two manual bilge pumps, one securely fitted to the yacht’s structure, one operable above deck, the other below deck. One shall be operable with all cockpit Provisional N O T I C E O F R A C E seats, hatches and companionways shut”. Revised January 10, 2011 3.23.5f Buckets. Replace “at least” with “approximately” 2.4 US gallons. Start: Friday June 17, 2011 3.27 Masthead tricolor lights are strongly recommended for boats without rotating masts. 3.28.2 Amended. Yachts may carry a portable generator, which shall be adequately secured both 1. ORGANIZING AUTHORITY AND SPONSORS when stowed and in use on deck. The Organizing Authority (“OA”) is the Marion - Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race Association, Inc. (“MBCYRA”). 3.29.1bii Substitute “it shall have a masthead antenna or an antenna mounted on a permanently installed pole at least 12 feet above the water line, such as a radar mount. A co-axial The race is supported by: feeder cable must be used such that there is not more than 40% power loss.” The Beverly Yacht Club (“BYC”) Marion, Massachusetts 3.29.1n An AIS transponder is not required. The Blue Water Sailing Club (“BWSC”) Boston, Massachusetts 4.01.1 Sail letters and numbers.See Section 6, paragraph h. The Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club (“RHADC”) Paget, Bermuda 4.02.1b Colored panels are recommended.

2. RACE DESCRIPTION 4.08.1 An extensive first aid manual may be substituted for the publications listed by ISAF. 4.10 Replace with US SAILING’s radar reflector prescriptions: “Radar reflectors shall have a The race will start in Buzzards Bay off Marion, Massachusetts, and finish off St. David’s Head, Bermuda. The race minimum documented ‘equivalent echoing area’ of 6 m2. Octahedral reflectors shall have a will start on Friday, June 17, 2011 with the first warning signal scheduled for 1230. The start may be postponed minimum diameter of 12 inches.” if unusually heavy weather is predicted. 4.20.2d We strongly recommend that life rafts be equipped with insulated floors.

The Marion – Bermuda Race is an International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Category 1 race. Their description is: 4.26.2 Storm and heavy weather sails. See Section 6, paragraph c. “A race of long distance, well offshore, in large unprotected bays, and in waters where large waves, 5.01 Lifejackets. We have modified US SAILING’s first prescription. One Type I U.S. Coast Guard strong currents, or conditions leading to rapid onset of hypothermia are possible, where yachts must approved personal flotation device (PFD) must be aboard the yacht for each person even if be completely self-sufficient for extended periods of time, capable of withstanding heavy storms and inflatable PFDs are aboard. Each PFD must have a strobe or other rescue light on a lanyard prepared to meet serious emergencies without the expectation of outside assistance.” long enough to allow the wearer to hold the light above their head and have a strong whistle firmly attached on a lanyard long enough so that the whistle can be placed in the 3. SPIRIT AND OBJECTIVES mouth. a. Since its inception in 1977, the Marion – Bermuda Race has been a Corinthian event and yachts are 5.11 Preventer or Boom Restraining Device. We have made the US SAILING recommendation a requirement. accepted by invitation. The spirit of the race is that all yachts and crew are participating for the joy and pleasure of sailing, competition, and the camaraderie that accompanies such an off-shore event. c. Additional equipment required to be on board: • A copy of the 2009 - 2012 RRS b. The race provides an opportunity for cruising yachts and amateur crews to participate in an ocean race • A copy of the pertinent ISAF Special Regulations and a rendezvous in Bermuda. It encourages the development of blue water sailing skills on seaworthy • A federal VHF radio station license, which is mandatory for international travel yachts that can be handled safely offshore with limited crew. • A fully-charged waterproof hand-held VHF radio

4. RULES • A properly registered 406 MHz EPIRB. We recommend a GPIRB, which contains an integral GPS a. The Race will be governed by: • Docking equipment for use in Bermuda, including at least five fenders, four dock lines and a • The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012 (“RRS”) marine power cord at least 100 feet long • This Notice of Race (“NOR”) d. The following consumables shall be on board at the start: • The 2011 Marion – Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race Sailing Instructions • Sufficient fuel in permanently installed tanks to motor at least 250 miles • The equipment requirements applicable to a Category 1 race in the 2010-2011 ISAF Special • At least 10 gallons of fresh water per person Regulations Governing Offshore Racing, including the US SAILING prescriptions, as changed • Sufficient provisions for the crew for at least 14 days by the NOR • Regulations from US SAILING regarding the appropriate handicapping system e. All ordinary cruising gear, such as cabin tables and galley equipment, shall be on board and in its usual cruising position during the race. Links to important web sites are: f. Power-driven winches and mechanical or electro-mechanical steering devices are permitted in all RRS http://raceadmin.ussailing.org/Rules.htm divisions. The Sailing Instructions will modify RRS 52 to allow these devices. US SAILING’s http://raceadmin.ussailing.org/Assets/Race+Admin/Racing+Rules/Documents/ g. A radio receiver capable of receiving SSB weather broadcasts shall be aboard. Prescriptions 2009-2012+Prescriptions+FINAL_CLN.pdf h. Either an SSB transceiver or a satellite phone shall be aboard and in good working order. ISAF web site http://offshore.ussailing.org/Assets/Offshore/SAS/2010+US+Cat+1+Mo.htm for Monohulls i. Your yacht must display identical weather cloths on each side of the cockpit from the warning signal until one hour after the starting signal and while finishing. The numbers shall be at least 16 inches high and MBCYRA site http://www.marionbermuda.com/ identical to the numbers on the sails.

b. The Sailing Instructions may change any of these documents as permitted by the RRS. It is the intention 6. SAILS of the OA to post the Sailing Instructions on the Race web site by February 1, 2011. a. Each yacht may carry one mainsail, 3 jibs or fore-stay sails, one asymmetrical spinnaker, one mizzen staysail and an unlimited number of heavy weather or storm sails. c. The Sailing Instructions will permit the Compliance Committee and the International Jury to grant time allowances and to assess time penalties in lieu of disqualification. b. The tack line of the asymmetrical spinnaker may be attached to the stem of the yacht, to the bowsprit, or to the end of a sprit that is permanently installed at the bow for that purpose, but may not be attached d. Decisions of the International Jury shall be final, in accordance with RRS Rule 70.4. to a spinnaker pole.

e. Advertising will be limited to ISAF Category A in accordance with ISAF 20.3 c. At least one storm trysail, one storm jib and one heavy-weather jib, as described in ISAF Special Regulation 4.26, shall be aboard. Color patches are required on each side of all storm sails. We strongly 5. YACHT ELIGIBILITY AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS recommend that the yacht’s sail number be displayed on the patches. This changes ISAF Special Regulation 4.26.2. a. Yacht must have an enclosed cabin and be fitted out for comfortable cruising, including permanent bunks, a permanently installed and enclosed toilet, and permanently installed cooking facilities suitable for use at d. Two headsails may be flown simultaneously, subject to the limitations in RRS 50. sea. Her hull length, exclusive of spars or projections fixed to the hull, such as bowsprits or pulpits is e. A forestaysail is permitted only if the yacht has a professionally installed inner forestay and the sail has between 32.0 and 80.0 feet. Moveable ballast is not permitted. Your yacht shall be, in the judgment of been declared on the handicap rating form. the Acceptance Committee, of a design of demonstrated seaworthiness and appropriate for a Category 1 race. f. Other sails may be aboard, but shall be boldly marked “NOT FOR RACING.”

b. Yachts shall meet the ISAF Monohull requirements for a Category 1 race, with the following modifications: g. For safety reasons, a whisker pole’s length shall not be longer than 105% of the yacht’s “J.” Adjustable 3.03 Scantlings. Does not apply. whisker poles shall be secured so that they cannot be extended beyond this limit. When is use, whisker 3.14. Lower lifeline minimum wire diameter may be 1/8”, regardless of the LOA of the yacht. poles shall be attached to the mast, as described in RRS 50.2.

54 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 55 h. Sail “numbers” (which may be letters or numbers) must be at least two characters long and are required e. Prizes are offered for the overall and class winners in accordance with the Trophies Section of the NOR. on mainsails, jibs, spinnakers and weather cloths (see NOR 5 j). National letters, e.g., USA or BER, are In addition, there are several “races within the race” which require prior notification for your yacht to be not required. This changes ISAF Special Regulation 4.01.1, RRS 77, and RRS Appendix G. eligible to win:

i. The yacht’s number shall be displayed at all times while racing. If no numbered sail is hoisted, at least 1. Celestial Navigation one weather cloth shall be displayed. A yacht with a navigator skilled and experienced in celestial navigation at sea may elect to j. Poled symmetrical spinnakers, mizzen spinnakers and bloopers shall not be used. compete using celestial navigation. This election shall be made on or before May 20, 2011.

7. MANDATORY COURTESY INSPECTION OF YACHT AND EQUIPMENT Yachts that finish the race and comply with the celestial navigation requirements will be awarded a favorable 2.0% adjustment to their ORR rating which shall be calculated in the a. The Captain shall arrange a mutually acceptable time and place for a mandatory courtesy yacht following manner: inspection by a Race Inspector. The initial inspection must be completed by June 1, 2011. Celestial ORR rating = (ORR rating * .98) rounded to 3 decimal places. b. All deficiencies noted in the inspection shall be corrected before a yacht is permitted to complete on-site registration in Marion. Having your yacht inspected well before the deadline is strongly recommended. During the race a yacht’s location must be determined by traditional star and sun sights. All navigating work, plotting sheets and celestial sight reduction forms must remain on board and c. A list of authorized inspectors, the “Equipment Inspection Checklist” and our document, “Comments on be available for inspection in Bermuda by our Compliance Committee. various ISAF and Notice of Race Requirements,” will be available on our web site by January 1, 2011. The following electronic navigation devices may be used throughout the race: d. Inspections do not assure that a yacht is seaworthy or capable of extended offshore passages, nor are Speedometer and log they a substitute for a proper marine survey. Compass and depth finder e. A number of yachts, particularly prize candidates, will be inspected again in Bermuda. Wind speed and direction indicator Radio receiver and radio direction finder 8. CAPTAIN AND CREW ELIGIBILITY Radar a. The captain and crew shall be of demonstrated competency for an ISAF Category 1 race. This means that Calculators or computers for reducing sights or computing courses enough of the crew to adequately manage the yacht shall have had prior experience with offshore Temperature indicating devices passages or races of at least 250 miles. Voice recorders

b. Each yacht must have a minimum of four adults (16 or older) aboard, except for the double-handed Other electronic devices such as GPS may be used in an emergency, within 20 nautical miles yachts. of the United States coast or within 50 nautical miles of Bermuda. Downloading position information, weather or ocean current information from the internet is not permitted. When a c. A complete crew list shall be submitted by May 20, 2011 as part of the electronic registration process. celestially navigated yacht on approach to Bermuda turns on its GPS, it must determine and Changes after that date must be submitted in writing and are subject to approval by the Acceptance show on its Certificate of Compliance its dead reckoning position, the position shown on its Committee. GPS and the bearing and distance to the Kitchen Shoals light.

d. The captain must be a member of his or her national yacht racing authority, such as US SAILING or the Use of electronic navigation devices by a celestially navigated yacht in an emergency shall be Bermuda Yachting Association. The race is open to all ISAF Group Classifications that are fully in keeping fully documented and included on the yacht’s Certificate of Compliance. with the Spirit of the Race. See NOR Section 3. Questions about crew eligibility should be referred to the Acceptance Committee prior to the start of the race. 2. Family Race

e. Direct or indirect remuneration of the captain or crew beyond covering direct expenses and simple A “family” yacht has aboard a crew of five or more with all or all-but-one being members of a remembrances is specifically prohibited. single family. We define “family” as persons who are related to a common grandparent, and their spouses. Election may be made on or before May 20, 2011. f. One full time paid hand is allowed on a yacht, but this person will take no active part in sailing, steering or navigating the yacht during the race, unless this paid hand determines it is absolutely necessary for the 3. Double-Handed, Short-Handed Competition and All-Female Crew safety of the yacht and crew. A full time paid hand is allowed to do mantenance and cook when desired. Any participation of the paid crew in the sailing, steering or navigating of the yacht during the race must Yachts sailing with a crew of 2, a crew of 4 or an all-female crew may elect to compete in the be fully described in the yacht's Compliance Report. double, short-handed and all-female competition respectively. Election may be made on or before May 20, 2011. g. 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 10. HANDICAPPING AND SCORING Seminar within five years prior to the start of the race. For Double-Handed yachts, both crew members shall meet this requirement. a. All yachts must have a current ORR handicap certificate or rating which may be based on either full or partial measurement. Handicaps will be obtained directly from US Sailing and will use the Time on Time - 9. ENTRY, FEES AND PRIZES - All Purpose value. A yacht may elect to compete with or without an asymmetrical spinnaker. This choice a. The entry form and the related official documents are accessible via the internet on the Marion Bermuda shall be reflected in the yacht’s rating and must be declared on the entry form prior to May 20, 2011.

Race website: http://www.marionbermuda.com/. All race related correspondence including requirements b. In addition, scoring under IRC will be available, provided six or more yachts have a valid IRC Handicap for written notice may be conducted by email, addressed to the race administrator at (Endorsed or Unendorsed) certificate. [email protected].

b. The Entry Fee is $950 for the Yacht and Captain plus $50 for each additional crew member. The payment 11. NAVIGATION, WEATHER AND ELECTRONICS is due at the time of application or by March 15, 2011 whichever is earlier and must be received by a. You must keep a log in a logbook and make entries at least once each watch. The log should show MBCYRA for our acceptance process to begin. After March 15, 2011 the Entry Fee is $1100 plus the $50 courses, distances made good and DR positions. Your logbook must be on paper and have a traditional crew fee. Entry closes on June 1, 2011 and all information required on the entry forms must be format. The logbook and all navigating work, plotting sheets and celestial sight reduction forms, if completed by then. applicable, must remain on board and be available for inspection in Bermuda by our Compliance c. The Entry Fee is not refundable once your entry has been accepted but it will be returned promptly if Committee. your entry is not accepted. The Entry Fee includes professional briefings on weather and the Gulf Stream b. Professional weather routing services, professional Gulf Stream predicting services and other private at the Captains’ Meeting, the iBoattrack position tracking system, and an on-call professional medical communications for routing purposes are permitted prior to 1700 on the evening before the start of a diagnosis and consulting service provided by the George Washington University Maritime Medical Access yacht’s division and are prohibited after that time. This restriction also applies to yacht-to-yacht or yacht- facility during the Race and your return passage. to-shore transmissions for routing purposes. d. All yachts will be divided into Racing Classes of similar performance characteristics based on their ORR c. Except for the above restriction, you may use any communication device including VHF, cell phone, rating, with each racing class having a separate start. A yacht must have its ORR rating certified by US satellite telephone or SSB. There are no restrictions on obtaining information over the internet provided Sailing before June 8, 2011. A class may include Electronically Navigated yachts, Celestially Navigated that the information is in the public domain and is not specific to individual yachts. yachts, Double Handed yachts, yachts which also elect to be scored under the IRC handicap rule, etc. The class assignments will be announced at or prior to the Captains’ Meeting on June 16, 2011 at 1700 and d. Any information received from ashore via email, blogs, telephone, radio transmissions, etc., relating to class identifier flags will be distributed to all contestants at that time. your or to a competitor’s position is considered “assistance from the shore” and is prohibited by the RRS 41.

56 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 57 12. ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND CAPTAINS’ MEETING Bartram Trophy Best performance by a US service academy, maritime college a. Either the captain or navigator must register the yacht at BYC before 1400 on Thursday, June 16 or pay a or ROTC yacht. late registration fee of $200. The registration desk’s schedule will be as follows: Ancient Mariners Golden Teapot Trophy Awarded to the crew that finishes the race having the highest average age. Tuesday, June 14, 2011 • 0900 – 1800 Bermuda Ocean Cruising Yacht Trophy Awarded to the captain who has the best finish in the Cruising Wednesday, June 15, 2011 • 0900 – 1800 Division in consecutive Marion and Newport Bermuda Races. Thursday, June 16, 2011 • 0900 – 1400 New England Offshore Racing Trophy Awarded to the Captain who has the best finish in consecutive Marion-Bermuda and Stonington, CT to Boothbay Harbor, ME In addition, yachts may register “early” on Sunday, June 12, or Monday, June 13, by making an Races. appointment, well in advance, with the Race Administrator: [email protected]. Regional and Club Trophies: Awarded to yachts which have not received Overall Trophy. Only one Regional The following documents are required to register your yacht: or Club trophy will be awarded per yacht: • Accurately completed electronic documents as required by the registration system. Adams Bowl A New England yacht • MBCYRA Waiver of Liability, signed electronically. Deborah Anne Domenie Memorial Trophy A New York, New Jersey or Connecticut yacht • MBCYRA Equipment Inspection Checklist, indicating that the yacht has passed inspection Naval Academy Trophy A Chesapeake Bay yacht signed by the inspector. Corporation of Hamilton Trophy A Bermuda yacht • Life Raft Certificate(s) of Inspection & Compliance. Town of Marion Trophy A Buzzards Bay yacht • The 15 digit international alphanumeric EPIRB or GPIRB registration number(s). Commodore’s Cup A Blue Water Sailing Club yacht You will receive a final copy of the Sailing Instructions, Customs and Immigration forms, and Bermuda Bermuda Longtail Trophy A Beverly Yacht Club yacht information at Registration.

b. We will host a mandatory Captains’ Meeting on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 1700. The captain or Exemplary Performance Trophy: navigator must attend the entire meeting – failure to so do may result in penalties added to your corrected time. The Meeting will include briefings on weather, the Gulf Stream and approaches to The Robert N. Bavier, Jr. Seamanship - Sportsmanship Trophy may be awarded at the discretion of the Bermuda. These briefings are the only ones sponsored by MBCYRA. Up to two other crew members are MBCYRA Trustees in recognition of truly outstanding seamanship or sportsmanship, independent of a yacht’s welcome to attend. finishing position. Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race Association, Inc. 13. CAPTAIN’S RESPONSIBILITY AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS P. O. Box 916 Marion, MA 02738 a. (ISAF book, paragraphs 1.02.1 & 1.02.2): [email protected]

“The safety of a yacht and her crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the Captain, who must do his best to ensure that the yacht is fully found, thoroughly seaworthy and manned by an experienced crew who are physically fit to face bad weather. He must be satisfied as to the soundness of hull, spars, rigging, sails and all gear. He must ensure that all safety equipment is properly maintained and stowed and that the crew knows where it is kept and how it is to be used. Neither the establishment of any Special Regulations, their use by race organizers, nor the inspection of a yacht in any way limits or reduces the complete and unlimited responsibility of the Captain.”

b. Neither the organizers nor the sponsoring clubs bear responsibility for accidents, damage or injuries to yachts or their personnel arising from any cause before, during, or after the race. Refer to RRS 68, particularly US SAILING’s prescriptions.

14. TROPHIES 25th ANNIVERSARY Trophies will be awarded to yachts based on their corrected time unless otherwise described. Corrected times 1986-2011 will be adjusted for starting time and time credits or penalties at the decision of the Compliance Committee or Jury. Other prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the Race Committee.

Overall Trophies: The following trophies will be awarded to yachts based on the ORR handicap system Race Participants unless otherwise noted. Founders Trophy The yacht with the best corrected time overall BYC Polaris Trophy First celestially navigated yacht. Are you ready? RHADC Past Commodores Trophy First electronically navigated yacht. BWSC Board of Governors Trophy The yacht with the shortest elapsed time. Navigator’s Trophy Navigator of the first celestially navigated yacht. We have all your required Commemorative Bulkhead Plaques Each yacht finishing the race, including multihull yachts. navigation needs... Class Trophies: Trophies will be awarded in each starting class and the IRC class. First, 2nd and 3rd Place Trophies 1st, 2nd and 3rd place based on corrected time. Cook’s Trophies To the cook of the last yacht in each racing class to physically Charts (paper & electronic), finish. Rules Books, Flags, etc... Special Trophies: Trophies established to foster competition in other ocean races designed for cruising yachts and between crews, teams, yachts of a similar design. These trophies will be awarded if there are at a special package price. three or more such yachts starting the Race or at the discretion of the Race Committee. L. Byron Kingery, Jr. Memorial Trophy First “short-handed” yacht, one with four people aboard. Double Handed Trophy First yacht to finish with a crew of 2. Order by June First Beverly Family Trophy First “family” yacht. Commodore Faith Paulsen Trophy First yacht that is crewed entirely by females. and get a free leather iBoattrack Team Trophy To the established yacht club, sailing club or similar organization whose team of three yachts has the lowest Log Book combined time. The organization’s Commodore must submit (a $32.00 value) an application on behalf of the team by June 12. “Mini-class” Trophies First yacht in each mini-class; when yachts of the same hull design start the race, they will constitute a “mini-class,” regardless of their Racing Class. www.Bluewaterweb.com 58 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda 1-800-942-2583Cruising Yacht Race 59 Text 51-60.pdf 1 1/7/11 12:31 PM

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62 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 63 64 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 65 Bermuda Department of Tourism Global House, 43 Church Street Tel 441 292 0023 Fax 441 292 7537 Hamilton HM 12 Bermuda www.bermudatourism.com

On behalf of the Bermuda Department of Tourism, it gives me great pleasure to join with you in celebrating the 2010 Marion Bermuda Yacht Race.

This staple event on the mariner’s calendar continues to afford our residents and visitors alike with unparalleled action and excitement.

To the sailors, you have demonstrated great skill and persever- ance to get to this stage, and we look forward to the competition that will unfold over the next several days.

We at the Ministry of Business Development and Tourism understand and appreciate the value of such key sporting events like the Marion Bermuda Yacht Race.

To the organisers, your efforts in promoting and sponsoring this event add signifi cantly to Bermuda’s tourism product, by enhancing and enriching the visitor’s experience.

So to the sponsors, sailors and visitors who have travelled from the US to support this event; again on behalf of the Government and the people of Bermuda, we thank you all.

Thank you for coming to Bermuda and giving us such a wonderful and competitive show. We truly enjoy hosting this event, and we look forward to seeing you in the future.

Thank You

Sincerely,

The Hon. Patrice K. Minors, JP, MP Minister of Business Development and Tourism

66 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 67 AFTER You FINISH TWO GREAT RESTAURANTS IN DOCKYARD

Sit down to exquisite views of Bermuda’s cool, breezy Great Sound, an award winning chef/owner and plenty of great food.

Both establishments offer Located on the corner of reasonably priced menus filled the Clocktower Mall, with great sandwiches, snacks, open 7 days a week. seafood, high-grade meat, Serving breakfast 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. homemade pastas, excellent and serving lunch to 4:00 p.m. wine list, draft beer, the best Open for dinner choice of frozen drinks and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. desserts to die for. Catering Here are some tips on Bermuda as well as advice on how to get to your final Bermuda Cod Fish is available too. destination safely. The best document and Potato Breakfast to have is “YACHTS (PRIVATE) every Sunday from SAILING TO BERMUDA,” published 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. by the Bermuda Department of Tourism. Note that all references to time during the race, including RHADC Duty Desk Hours: Call: 234-5009 the start and the finish, are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Times 1300 to 1800, Monday, June 20 noted below are in Bermuda Daylight Time, one zone earlier (ADT). First things first. One of Bermuda Radio’s missions is to maintain 0800 to 2200, Tuesday, June 21 to Friday, June 24 harmonious vessel traffic in Bermuda waters. Due to heavy cruise 0800 to 1800, Saturday, June 25 to Sunday, June 26 ship and cargo vessel activity in restricted channel space, they (and we) request that you monitor VHF channel 16 continuously while As a special accommodation, Her Majesty’s Customs agents will underway and that you notify them on channel 16 when moving from process your paperwork at the Dinghy Club, rather than requiring you port to port, and – importantly – when departing the island. Once to clear in St. George. Please bring passports for your crew to the Club you have crossed the finish line and are on your way to harbour, hoist for clearance as soon after you dock as possible. Sailors who are flying BAR & GRILL the Bermuda courtesy flag and your yellow quarantine flag (code flag home should put their tickets or e-tickets with their passports. Once “Q”) on your starboard signal halyard. If it’s nighttime, we strongly you’ve cleared Customs, please strike the “Q” flag, but leave up the recommend you layover in St. George’s Harbour and make the trip Bermuda courtesy flag for the balance of your stay in Bermuda waters. to Hamilton the next day. “Ferry Reach” is a short cut to Hamilton Following past races, we are asking the fleet to “dress ship” by flying and trims over an hour off the trip, but note that even the locals use your signal flags. Let’s do that all week, as it really looks nice. Horns Located opposite the ferry it only during the daytime. It is rumored that the “drawbridge guy” and sirens are encouraged, but not to exceed 15 minutes. dock in Dockyard, will accept a beer if accurately tossed. Terminology. “The Dinghy open 7 days a week. Club” is the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club (RHADC), and Telephone Numbers telephone Fax is located as far as you can go up-harbour. Just keep Hamilton to RHADC...... 441-236-2250...... 441-236-8561 Serving lunch port and Paget to starboard and you will find it. The RHADC has 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. floating docks that will accommodate the majority of the fleet, but Bermuda Radio...... 441-297-1010...... 441-297-1530 Open for dinner some vessels may be docked “Med Style,” meaning you will anchor out Dockmaster –Brian Bjers ....441-505-8372 and be stern to the dock and cozy with other yachts. Make sure you 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. VHF Channel 74 have abundant fenders and lines at the ready. A “gangplank” will be Call: 234-5151 provided for those mooring “Med Style.” When approaching the club, please remain off the club’s dock and contact the club’s Dockmaster on VHF Channel 74.

68 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 69 WHETHER IT’S WIND, WAYPOINTS OR CURRENTS…… Flares in the Night WE’LL KEEP YOU b y B i l l B i e w e n g a ON THE RIGHT TRACK “Was it really a flare?” “What kind of color is that for a flare, anyway?” “Green?” “That’s not a distress color!” “The ‘flare’ not only came down, it had gone UP as well.”

“Lucky Dog” was beautifully prepared as we being rescued. Green can took the launch back from the Beverly Yacht Club also indicate a submarine Satellite Phone Rentals the evening before the start of the 2009 Marion- surfacing or that someone Navigation & Route Planning Software Bermuda Race. Phil Clorite, “Lucky Dog’s” is safe now. But in an Weather and Gulfstream downloads owner, had seen to that. We had done the drills, emergency, any color can gone to the Safety-At-Sea Seminars, spent time indicate distress. They SALES – INSTALLATIONS sailing together, and everything was in place. should all be treated with INSTRUCTION We were ready. But some of the events that were respect – both by user about to unfold would place a completely new and observer. When life spin on things. threatening emergencies The pleasant breeze that took us out of Buzzards occur offshore and Cay Electronics, Inc., One Maritime Drive, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Tel (401) 683 3520 www.cayelectronics.com Bay soon gave way to a spell of light winds assistance is requested, through the first night working our way west of Nantucket. As the the law of the sea requires professional mariners to respond. However, miles and days went ticking by, we felt that we were reasonably well- ALL mariners - amateur and professional alike – have a moral positioned as we closed on Bermuda. Heavier weather was forecast and obligation to offer/provide assistance. we wanted to be able to fetch the finish for the final hundred miles if As the chatter continued on the VHF discussing the flare sighting, at all possible. I requested vessel positions and bearings to the flare from each of the With about a day left before landfall, our plans suddenly went vessels that reported seeing the light. Since we were spread around a astray. It was the middle of the night when several of our crew spotted wide area, a picture of the flare’s source began to develop. I drew LOPs a flare in the sky – or what they thought was a flare. The questions (Lines of Position) from each boat’s position to where they thought began to fly! they had seen the flare. After drawing 5 or 6 LOPs, a “cocked hat” “Was it really a flare?” “What kind of color is that for a flare, area emerged as the possible location. Several of us noted our time anyway?” “Green?” “That’s not a distress color!” “The ‘flare’ not only and position, stopped racing, and proceeded back toward that area. came down, it had gone UP as well. So, it wasn’t ‘space junk’ falling Meanwhile, several skippers on different boats called the Coast Guard from the sky!” “What do we do now? Go back? Report it to someone? to alert them to the possibility that there might be someone in distress. To whom?” While it required 5 or 6 hours to get to the search area, we felt that As this drama unfolded we were left with two questions: To believe to do otherwise would be less than responsible behavior. Imagine if it or not to believe. To act or not to act. We began to formulate the had been us or friends of ours, sitting in a life raft, hoping for a rescue answers as other boats in the race began calling on the VHF with and none were to come! It wasn’t an acceptable thought. Whether for reports of their own sightings. better or worse, we found nothing to report. The next day, after we A similar situation had happened to me a year earlier while on a returned to our original point of departure to resume racing, the Coast delivery from the Caribbean to Shelter Island, NY. A green flare had Guard sent a C-130 to continue the search. They took it seriously, and been sighted by one of the crew, and we turned towards its launch we felt that it had been incumbent on the rest of us to do the same. point. After searching for hours, we found nothing, and reported it to As we continued the race, the weather worsened. Many stories of the U.S. Coast Guard in Puerto Rico. It seemed to be the only manned blown out sails and other damage were circulating the docks when telephone number we could find for the Coast Guard in the issue of we finally reached Bermuda. While sailing is meant to be “fun”– Reed’s Nautical Almanac. We called on our Iridium phone. Within and that is usually the case – there are implied responsibilities that minutes, a notice was sent out by the Coast Guard and printed out on must be honored and obeyed. Therein lies the true value of sports our Navtex receiver. Somebody really was watching over things! and sportsmanship. In the case of sailing lives might well be at stake. Flares come in a variety of colors, primarily red, white and, less Though rare, those situations deserve our full attention. Winning the often, green. Red is commonly thought to indicate distress. White is race is why we are there. However, avoiding a disaster or saving a life often used to indicate a location: “Here I am!” Less common, Green is a trophy with value far beyond a race. • is sometimes used by rescue aircraft to draw attention from people

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It’s a good idea to use either powdered or boxed UHT milk which does not need refrigeration prior two course meals. The use of cloth napkins, a different color for each to opening. Be sure to bring along a sealable container to put the milk crew member, reduces the trash. It can be helpful if each crew member in for storage in the icebox, after opening. Tang, hot chocolate and brings their own bottle (Nalgene) with their name on it. other powdered beverages are easy to stow and can be mixed with Block ice lasts longer than cubes and solid blocks are better than water on demand. Bring along plenty of coffee. Stow brewed coffee pressed, but also difficult to find. Consider freezing your own solid in a thermos. Also stock ginger ale and ginger snaps for queasy crew. blocks in gallon jugs which can then be used for drinking water as it In addition to provisioning the boat, you must also consider the melts. The icebox should be kept at 40⁰F to avoid food borne illness. safety issues of the galley. Ensure that you use a galley belt while A digital wireless thermometer can be used to monitor temperature. working in the galley. There should be pad-eyes on either side of the Layer frozen foods in the lowest part of the icebox. Also consider stove to clip the belt to. Place the belt at hip level to help support your placing insulating silver bubble wrap on top of the food in the ice box weight and allow you to lean into in rough seas, leaving your hands to help keep foods frozen. Keep a basket or sack of quick foods that free to work. The fire extinguisher and fire blanket should be instantly crew can grab at any time. Pre cooked hard-boiled eggs are a quick available in case of fire. A plastic coated apron or foul weather pants grab and go protein. Dye the eggs while boiling to distinguish that FISH - LIQUOR - FOOD COURT IN HAMILTON can protect you should a hot pot go flying while cooking. Keep several they are cooked. Keep a content inventory of the icebox taped to the anti-slip pads on hand to protect the teak from hot plates. lid and cross off as food is used. Consider having each crew member provide one pre-made frozen Fruits and vegetables can hung in a “hammock” to help air meal. Make sure that the pans being used for these meals fit the oven! circulation and prevent bruising. A new pair of woman’s panty hose These frozen dishes should be made in tin pans and vacuum sealed to can also be used to tie individual produce, knotting the hose between lessen the chance of leakage into the icebox. Each of these casseroles each item. Simply cut the item out when desired. The “sausage” of should be labeled with contents and cooking instructions. While produce can then be hung. Bananas should be separated as the fruit working in the galley, it’s very helpful to wedge everything to avoid will ripen faster when attached at the stem. spills. Make sure that you have pot holders and a flame starter and Clean up can be easy if plates (dog bowls) are wiped clean with a keep all knives in protective sleeves when not in use. Also ensure that paper towel and rinsed with sea water before washing with hot soapy pot restraints (fiddles) fit the pots and pans securely and the stove is water and rinsing. Wash counters with a disinfectant at the conclusion gimbaled. Use a plastic tray for ease of moving prep items for access of clean up. Make sure there is an ample supply of zip lock bags for to lockers or ice box while you work. When heating casseroles the tin storing any leftovers…and don’t forget to turn off the oven! Eight Grocery Stores Island Wide pans can become flimsy and dangerous to handle so put the oven on The last piece of advice is to remember to use your fresh food first a cookie sheet or flat pan to aide in removing it from the oven. Soups and canned food last. 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76 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 77 Dining Bermuda The Next Generation The Marion-Bermuda Race Committee and our sponsoring clubs, support and celebrate the Welcome to Bermuda work being done to foster a continuing interest in sailing and the development of sailing skills all participants of the through youth programs like these. Marion to Bermuda cruising Yacht race 2011 BERMUDA SAILING Community Boating Courageous Sailing i n h a M i lt o n , i n W a r W i c K , o r o U t o n t h e W a t e r ASSOCIATION Center of New Bedford M U lt i p l e a W a r d W inning dining experiences a W a i t Y o U Mission Mission Mission LITTLE VENICE MV VENETIAN In 2000, the Bermuda Government esta- Community Boating Center’s mission is Courageous Sailing envisions a community Bermudiana road, Hamilton LuxurIOuS 100 FT. YACHT blished the WaterWise programme for to enrich the lives of New Bedford area that embraces sailing as a platform for life- residents through boating. They use sailing to Celebrating over 40 years of fabulous food and fine Specially commissioned with sumptuous details and middle school students, ages 11 and 12. This long learning, personal growth and leadership. teach positive life values to the residents and wine, with classic and contemporary regional Italian privacy that a yacht like this can command. programme is administered by the Bermuda They provide a center of sailing excellence that especially the young people of Greater New specialties. Great outdoor dining on the terrace. entertainment options from the large and Sailing Association (BSA) and works to teach is committed to removing barriers to access for Monday to Friday lavish to intimate dinners. Make this YOur yacht Bedford. Lunch: 12:00noon - 2:00pm for the ultimate in Bermuda experiences. academics through the activity of sailing. all Boston youth, the public and people with Monday to Sunday Throughout the school year the students learn physical and intellectual challenges. Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:00pm www.venetian.bm elements of physics, math, geography and [email protected] [email protected] science as it relates to sailing and Bermuda’s About Us (441) 295-3503 (441) 704-3000 rich marine heritage. Since 1987, Courageous Sailing has been a 501(c)(3) non-profit in a joint effort between About Us the City of Boston Parks and Recreation HARBOURFRONT BLû BAR & GRILL The BSA provides sailing instructors to visit Department and the late South Boston BueI, eAST BrOADWAY, HAMILTOn BeLMOnT HILLS GOLF CLuB, WArWICk the schools and work with the students in sailing enthusiast Harry McDonough. 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By using the simulators the Courageous Sailing has since grown into a Lunch: 11:45am - 3.00pm Bar/Lounge: 2:30pm - 5:00pm students learn how to rig the boats, points-of- dynamic, multi-faceted educational facility Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Sunday Brunch: 11:15am - 2:30pm sail and basic tacking and gybing maneuvers. serving over 1,000 at-risk and disadvantaged Sunday Dinner 6:00pm -10:00pm Take Out Is Available It is a wonderful way to progressively teach About Us children each year. Through the organization’s [email protected] [email protected] sailing skills. In addition, taking water out of Community Boating Center of New Bedford Courage Curriculum, young sailors develop (441) 295-4207 (441) 232-2323 the equation eliminates the initial fear that (CBC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational essential leadership competencies in personal many children experience. 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These are attributes that can blind sailing competitions as well as weekly WASHInGTOn L Ane, HAMILTOn MIDDLe rOAD, WArWICk lead a child down a more positive path in program attend on a full scholarship. 600 children between the ages of five and sixteen Sail Blind races at Courageous. In addition, life, possibly keeping them from choices that The only choice for local residents, a favourite for Bermuda’s premier fine dining restaurant with live piano go through the program each summer. Courageous serves as a venue for local high families and a haven for groups of young professionals music, exceptional cuisine, impeccable service and the might limit their future. If they do choose school sailing team practices, as well as looking for value. Succulent veal, flavourful fish, most extensive wine cellar for discerning connoisseurs. Community Boating Center is supported seductive steak, and of course the only Award-winning Sushi and roasting Brunch on Sundays. to stay with sailing, Royal Bermuda Yacht entirely through program fees, grants, Women’s Keel Boat and Mass Bay elimination wood-burning pizza oven in town. Club, Bermuda Sailing Association, Bermuda Monday to Saturday: Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:00pm and the voluntary contributions of caring events. Courageous has also partnered with Monday to Saturday Lunch: 12:00noon - 3:30pm Optimist Dinghy Association (BODA) and and concerned citizens, corporations and Adventure Sail through the Big and Little Monday to Sunday Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:00pm every Sunday Brunch: 11:30am - 2:30pm the Bermuda Sloop Foundation have all pulled foundations. 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www.diningbermuda.com 78 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 79 REGIONAL AND CLUB TROPHIES: FLEET TROPHIES: Race rules specify that a yacht may only be awarded one Regional or BLUE WATER SAILING CLUB BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2009 Marion-Bermuda Club Trophy, and cannot be awarded one if she is receiving one of TROPHY for the first yacht to finish line honors: the Fleet or Special Trophies. CRESCENDO, a Swan 44 skippered by Martin Jacobson from Cruising Yacht Race ADAMS BOWL – For the best performance by a New England yacht: Greenwich, CT. This trophy also includes a Coming Home WHISPER, skippered by Sheldon Brotman, from Pittsfield, MA Pennant to be proudly displayed. This Pennant has already TOWN OF MARION TROPHY – For the best performance by a been presented. Trophy Winners Buzzards Bay yacht: R H A D C “PAST COMMODORES” TROPHY for best AVALON, skippered by Barry Feldman from Newton, MA performance by an electronically navigated yacht: DEBORAH ANNE DOMENIE MEMORIAL TROPHY – For the CETACEA, a Hinckley 59, skippered by Christopher Culver from best performance by a yacht from the New York area, including Long New York, NY. Island Sound and New Jersey: This trophy also includes a Coming Home Pennant to be TRIPLE LINDY, skippered by Joseph Mele from New York City proudly displayed. This Pennant has already been presented. NAVAL ACADEMY TROPHY – For the best performance by a BEVERLY “POLARIS” TROPHY for best performance by a Chesapeake Bay yacht: celestially navigated yacht: SEEADLER, skippered by Bill Read from Gladwyne, PA CRESCENDO, a Swan 44, skippered by Martin Jacobson BERMUDA LONGTAIL TROPHY – For the best performance by from Greenwich, CT. a Beverly Yacht Club yacht: This trophy also includes a Coming Home Pennant to be VIVALDI, skippered by Gian Luca Fiori from Brookline, MA proudly displayed. NAVIGATOR’S TROPHY to the Navigator of the first celestially SPECIAL TROPHIES: navigated yacht: L. BYRON KINGERY SHORT-HANDED TROPHY (crews of CRESCENDO, Navigator Jeremy Whitty from Sydney, Australia. four): A trophy for the best performance by a short-handed yacht: ANCIENT MARINER’S GOLDEN TEAPOT TROPHY – WINDSONG II skippered by Lou Roberts from Woodbridge, CT Awarded to the crew having the highest average age that finishes the IRC TROPHY – Yachts that elected to race for this trophy are race: scored under the IRC rule. THAI HOT, an Island Packet 40, skippered by Robert Pleno, from WHISPER, skippered by Sheldon Brotman from Pittsfield, MA Sterling, NJ. Their average age is 60 years and nearly 5 months. BARTRAM TROPHY – For the best performance by a Service FOUNDERS TROPHY – For the monohull yacht with the best Academy or an ROTC yacht: overall corrected time: DEFIANCE Skippered by Robert King from Annapolis, MD CRESCENDO, a Swan 44, skippered by Martin Jacobson IBOATTRACK MARION-BERMUDA TEAM TROPHY to a from Greenwich, CT. team of three yachts from one club or association with the lowest ROBERT N. BAVIER SEAMANSHIP/SPORTSMANSHIP Original watercolor by Dr. Charles Parsons combined corrected time. Six teams in competition. Presented by TROPHY (optional) may be awarded at the discretion of the Marion James Feeney, the developer of iBoattrack: Bermuda Cruising Yacht Racing: RACING CLASS TROPHIES: New York YC Team with a combined time of 13 days 7 hours Association Board of Trustees in recognition of truly outstanding 3 minutes: seamanship or sportsmanship, independent of a yacht’s finishing CLASS D CLASS B CRESCENDO – skippered by Martin Jacobson position. JOEL B. SYKES MEMORIAL TROPHY KAPLAN MEMORIAL MIN RON III TROPHY CETACEA – skippered by Christopher Culver There was no Bavier Trophy awarded this year. 1st – SILHOUETTE, a Cherubini 44, skippered by David Caso from 1st – CRESCENDO, a Swan 44, skippered by Martin Jacobson from DRAGON – skippered by Hugh Balloch Duxbury, MA. Greenwich, CT. MINI-CLASSES: The best corrected time by a yacht in a “mini- AWARDS OF MERIT to 2nd – WINDSONG II a Hallberg Rassy 352, skippered by Lou 2nd – DEFIANCE, a Navy 44, skippered by Robert King from class” of three or more yachts of the same design: Craig Slater skipper of PHANTOM Roberts from Woodbridge , CT. Annapolis, MD. HINCKLEY YACHTS Hinckley Sou’wester 51: Philip Clorite skipper of LUCKY DOG 3rd – THAI HOT a Island Packet 40, skippered by Robert Fleno 3rd – TRIPLE LINDY, a Swan 44, skippered by Joseph Mele from VIVALDI skippered by Gian Luce Fiori from Chestnut Hill, MA David Risch skipper of CORSAIR from Sterling, NJ. New York, NY. THE BENETEAU TROPHY – As described by the deed of gift: George Denny skipper of RESTIVE COOK’s – HOTSPUR, a Rhodes 41, last yacht to finish overall. COOK’s - VOYAGER, an Oceanis 461. For the first Beneteau yacht to properly finish: These four crews suspended racing and diverted in response to an ATTITUDE, skippered by Shawn Dahlen from Duxbury, MA emergency flare sighting. They took time from the race searching for CLASS C CLASS A BERMUDA OCEAN CRUISING YACHT TROPHY presented its source, a single handed sailor later rescued by a cruise ship. GIBSON MEMORIAL BLUE WATER TROPHY 1st – CETACEA, a Hinckley 59, skippered by Christopher Culver by SAIL Magazine to the skipper with best combined performance 1st – SEEADLER a Tartan 37, skippered by Bill Read from from New York, NY. in consecutive Marion to Bermuda and the Cruiser Division of the Gladwyne, PA. 2nd – WHISPER, a Canning 48, skippered by Sheldon Brotman Newport Bermuda Race: 2nd – AVALON, a Baltic 43, skippered by Barry Feldman from from Pittsfield, MA. CETACEA, a Hinckley 59 skippered by Christopher Culver from Newton, MA. 3rd – SIRENA BELLA, a J44, skippered by Joe Murli New York, NY 3rd – KATRINKA, a custom Yawl, skippered by Noah Evans from from Mystic, CT. New York, NY. COOK’s – OCEAN JASPER, a Sundeer. COOK’s – EXPERIENCE, a custom Alden Schooner.

80 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 81 Commodore Faith Paulsen Trophy to the first yacht crewed entirely by females. Trophies iboattrack marion-bermuda team Trophy to the yacht club or sailing club or similar organization whose team of three yachts has the lowest combined time. The organization’s Commodore Trophies will be awarded to yachts based on their corrected must submit an application on behalf of the team by June 12, 2011. The Commodore Faith Paulsen racing time unless otherwise described. Trophy “Mini-class” Trophies to the first yacht in each mini-class; when Other prizes may be awarded at the discretion The Bartram Trophy yachts of the same hull design start the race they will constitute a “mini- class,” regardless of their Racing Class. of the Trophy Committee: Bartram Trophy for best performance by a US service academy, maritime college or an ROTC yacht. Ancient Mariners Golden Teapot Trophy to the crew that finishes the race having the highest average age. Deeded by Geoffrey and Jean Bird in memory of W. David Kingery. Overall Trophies: The following trophies will be awarded to Bermuda Ocean Cruising Yacht Trophy to the Captain yachts based on the ORR handicap system unless otherwise The Deborah Anne Domenie with the best finish in the Cruising Division in consecutive Marion- Memorial Trophy noted. Bermuda and Newport-Bermuda Races.

Founders Trophy for the Overall Winner on corrected time. New England Offshore Racing Trophy to the Captain The Adams Bowl Presented by Gosling Rums. with the best finish in consecutive Marion-Bermuda and Stonington, CT to Boothbay Harbor, ME Races. BYC Polaris Trophy to the first celestially navigated yacht. Regional and Club Trophies: RHADC Past Commodores Trophy to the first Awarded to yachts which have not received an Overall Trophy. Only one Regional or Club Trophy Founders Trophy BWSC Board of The Navigator’s electronically navigated yacht. Governors Trophy will be awarded per yacht. BWSC Board of Governors Trophy to the yacht with Adams Bowl the shortest elapsed time. to a New England yacht. The Corporation of Hamilton The Deborah Anne Domenie Memorial Trophy Navigator’s Trophy to the navigator of the first celestially Trophy to a navigated yacht. New York, New Jersey or Connecticut yacht. Naval Academy Trophy Commemorative Plaque to each yacht finishing the race, to a Chesapeake Bay yacht. including multihull yachts. Corporation of Hamilton Trophy to a Bermuda yacht.

Class Trophies: Trophies will be awarded in each starting The Naval Academy Trophy Town of Marion Trophy to a Buzzards Bay yacht. Class and the IRC Class. Commodore’s Cup First, Second and Third Place Trophies in each racing class. to a Blue Water Sailing Club yacht. Cook’s Trophies to the cook of the last yacht crossing the finish line Bermuda Longtail Trophy to a Beverly Yacht Club yacht. in each racing class. The L. Byron Kingery, Jr. iBoattrack Marion-Bermuda Team Trophy The Commodore’s Cup Exemplary Performance: Memorial Trophy Special Trophies: The Town of Marion Trophy Trophies established to foster competition Robert L. Bavier Seamanship Sportsmanship in other ocean races designed for cruising yachts and between crews, Trophy teams, yachts of similar design. These trophies will be awarded may be awarded at the discretion of the MBCYRA Trustees if there are three or more such yachts starting the race, or at the in recognition of truly outstanding seamanship or sportsmanship, discretion of the Race committee. independent of a yacht’s finishing position. L. Byron Kingery, Jr. Memorial Trophy to the first “short-handed” yacht. A yacht is short-handed if there are only four people aboard. Double Handed Trophy to first yacht to finish with a crew of two. Beverly Family Trophy to first”family” yacht. A “family” Bermuda Ocean Cruising Yacht yacht as one with a crew of five or more with all or all-but-one being Trophy The Bermuda Longtail Trophy The Robert L. Bavier Ancient Mariners Golden Teapot members of a single household or a single family. Persons related Seamanship-Sportsmanship Trophy to a common grandparent and spouses of these will be considered Trophy “family.”

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I understand that the trophy is to be awarded by a vote of the Race Committee in recognition of outstanding seamanship, Dana C. Keyes Jr., CIC sportsmanship, Corinthian spirit or other special contribution to offshore sailing made during the Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race; that the Trophy will not be awarded in the absence of some truly special accomplishment; and that in any year it may be awarded to one or more recipients. Nominations should be filed with Race Committee at the "No Legacy Is As Rich As Honesty" RHADC as early as possible, but no later than 1200 ADT, Tel: (508) 295-1315 213 Main Street Friday, June 24th. While accompanying support statements are Fax: (508) 295-6730 P.O. Box 700 not required, they will simplify the committee’s investigation Wareham, MA 02571 and greatly strengthen the nomination. At least two supporting Email: [email protected] statements are recommended. Nominations may be made by Web: danakeyesinsurance.com any race participant or observer. Cut and Separate I nominate ______

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88 2011 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race Bermuda’s National Drink Has Quite A Bit In Common With Her National Party Day.

Imagine a regatta of 14-foot boats, each with 1,000 squarefeet of sail and six crewmen. It gets better: These crewmen function as moveable—and often disposable—ballast, as the skipper can order (or shove) as many overboard as he deems fi t to gain speed! This outrageous competition has been a key ingredient of the annual Bermuda Day festivities for over 150 years. As has Gosling’s Black Seal Rum. In fact, Bermuda’s Offi cial National Drink is our Dark ’n Stormy.® A bracing, refreshing mix of two ounces of Black Seal topped with ginger beer (ideally Gosling’s own) over ice with a lime garnish. Simple, but simply delicious. And, a little spicy. Could be Bermuda’s not quite as tame as you thought it was.

Gosling’s. For Seven Stubborn Generations. www.goslingsrum.com We make it slowly, stubbornly. Please enjoy it slowly, responsibly. 40% ABV. Product of Bermuda. Castle Brands, NY, NY.

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