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Safety - March 13

 Safety Seminar Schedule 

The keynote speaker at the Safety Seminar is Rich Wilson, Bermuda Race winner, Blue Water Medalist and Vendee Globe finisher.  Rich will talk about Heavy Weather Sailing.


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Race Prep - March 14

  Race Prep Schedule

Speakers at the Race Prep Seminar include moderator A.J. Evans, a multi-race veteran; Bjorn Johnson, Race Chairman; Dan Dyer, race-winning navigator; Dr. Frank Bohlen, race winning navigator; Mike Keyworth, Brewer Boat Yard; Tom Davis, North Sails


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Medical - March 14

  Medical, First Aid & CPR Schedule

Speakers include Dr. Garry Fischer, Dr. Howard Eisenberg, Dr. Eric Walsh, Michael McKenna, George Neubauer, & Kevin England


Safety At Sea

Bermuda Race Safety Weekend

March 13-14, Hyatt Regency, Newport

Sponsored by the Cruising Club of America.
Theme: “Safe Offshore Sailing”

March 13, Newport Bermuda Race Safety-at- Sea Seminar (US SAILING sanctioned)

Moderators John Bonds, Ron Trossbach.  Speakers include circumnavigator Rich Wilson. 0800-1700 (registration 0730) followed by reception

March 14, other events, Hyatt Regency, choose one

  • Race Preparation Seminar: 0830-1100 (registration 0800)
  • Medical Seminar and American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Course. 0830-1500 (registration 0800)
  • (Hands-On Training, Tiverton, RI, is sold out)

NOTES:

  1. A minimum of 30% of each crew (including at least two of the following: captain, navigator, and port and starboard watch captains) must attend a US SAILING sanctioned Safety at Sea Seminar within five years prior to the start of the race. For Double-Handed Division yachts, both crewmembers shall meet this requirement.  (If you can't remember when you last received a Safety At Sea Certificate, see the Safety At Sea Attendees Database.)
  2. ISAF Special Regulations require that two members of each crew must hold First Aid and CPR certificates.  NOTE THAT THESE TWO MUST BE AMONG THE 30% WHO HOLD THE REQUIRED SAFETY AT SEA CERTIFICATE.  BOTH DOUBLE-HANDED CREW MUST HOLD THE FIRST AID/CPR CERTIFICATE.  Certificates will be granted for successful completion of the March 14 American Red Cross course.
  3. Hands-on, in-the-water-training is recommended in 2010 and expected to be a requirement in 2012.

Special-rate rooms at Hyatt Regency.

The deadline for special room rates has passed. 

Advance Registration (reduced rate):
Seminar Details and Registration

Questions?

safety@bermudarace.com