Offshore Preparedness Seminars at Newport & Annapolis hosted by Brewer Yacht Yards

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August 25, 2015

By John Rousmaniere

James Phyfe (left) and Mike Keyworth review basic safety equipment. — James Phyfe reviews basic safety equipment.

Owners and crews of more than a dozen racing, cruising, and voyaging boats took part in the Offshore Preparedness Seminar hosted by Brewer Yacht Yards on Aug. 22 at the New York YC, Newport, RI. Another Offshore Preparedness Seminar will be held at Annapolis, MD on Aug. 29 (see below).

These seminars address what's needed to sail offshore – equipment, vessel requirements, rating optimization, safety considerations, navigation, electronics, and preparing the boat for Newport Bermuda Race inspection.

Newport Bermuda Race veteran Howie Hodgson takes apart the ditch bag he has on board True.

Rives Potts, James Phyfe, Mike Keyworth, and other highly qualified boatbuilders, riggers, and ocean sailors reviewed personal and boat gear (including items subject to pre-race inspection). They and attendees engaged in extensive Q&A and hands-on demonstrations, plus tours of two race-ready boats led by their owners.

Annnapolis Offshore Preparedness Seminar: Aug. 29 at Eastport YC. Register at Offshore Preparedness Seminar.

Hatch boards and companionways were analyzed by Bermuda Race winner Rives Potts. — Two-time St. David's Lighthouse winner Rives Potts analyzes hatch boards and conpanionways.

Brewer Yacht Yard Group is the Official Boat Preparation Resource for the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race, the 50th Thrash to the Onion Patch.

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