McMichael “Bash to Bermuda” Seminar Series Starts January 30

Our friends at McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokerage in Mamaroneck, New York are hosting a series of special evenings created to prepare yourself, your crew and your boat for the 2020 Newport Bermuda Race, which starts Friday, June 19.

You’ll find more details at https://www.mcmichaelyachtbrokers.com/event-calendar.

Seminar #1 – Bermuda Race Safety and Performance 

Thursday, January 30, 2020

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers

447 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543

Shift your race prep into high gear with these two hours of information and insights on Bermuda Race performance and safety issues. Led by McMichael Race Compliance Advisors Peter MacKenzie and Matt Baldwin, this seminar covers: 

Performance

Suggested equipment

Sail inventory recommendations

Pre-inspection checklist

Tips on critical elements NOT included in the official inspection survey

Safety

How to prepare your boat properly

Key equipment to have aboard

Importance of safety-at-sea training

Please RSVP at info@mcmyacht.com, indicating the number of sailors in your party.

Seminar #2 – The Human Side of the Bermuda Race

Thursday, February 27, 2020

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers

447 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543

Getting your boat, your sails, and all your gear ready for a 635-mile ocean race is where you start…but don’t overlook the human side of winning the Newport Bermuda Race. With the prospect of being at sea for more days than you’d like (there have been some slow races as you recall), you need to consider how to prepare your crew and keep them focused for the duration. During this seminar, you’ll hear from Bermuda Race veterans on crew-based subjects as diverse as:

• Physical training/conditioning pre-race

• Crew management

• Watch system alternatives

• Food planning and prep

• Medical “officer” planning

Perhaps the least glamorous of our three seminars, what you’ll learn about the human side of this race may make the difference between being on the podium or in the crowd.

Please RSVP at info@mcmyacht.com, indicating the number of sailors in your party.

Seminar #3 – Bermuda Race Navigation and Weather

Thursday, March 26, 2020

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m at McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers

447 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543

Sailing your boat effectively and efficiently through the water is one key to winning the Newport Bermuda Race; taking the best route to get there is the other. Join two-time Bermuda Race winning navigator and McMichael Board Member HL DeVore as he shares his insights on race-winning navigational strategies and tactics plus providing an overview of key weather tips and resources. HL will also discuss the latest in navigational hardware and software to be considered as you prep your boat for the race.

Please RSVP at info@mcmyacht.com, indicating the number of sailors in your party.

If you have questions on these programs or any other Newport Bermuda Race questions, contact McMichael Race Compliance Advisors Meter MacKenzie at peterm@mcmyachtc.om or Matt Baldwin at service@mcmyacht.com.

Note: Section 3.4.1 of the Newport Bermuda Race Safety Requirements stipulates that 30% of the crew must have a World Sailing Approved Offshore Personal Survival Course Certificate. You can earn your World Sailing Offshore Safety-at-Sea certification by attending the Storm Trysail Foundation’s Hands-On Safety-at-Sea Seminar Sponsored by McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokerage on May 16, 2020 at New York State (SUNY) Maritime College, Ft. Schuyler, Bronx, NY.

You’ll find information and registration at https://www.stormtrysailfoundation.org.

To learn more about the Newport Bermuda Race, log onto https://bermudarace.com