Think about the Marion Bermuda Race as a two tiered family vacation. While sailors might like the challenge and adventure of a 645 mile Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Stream crossing to Bermuda, landlubbers should choose a two-hour ride on a 737 and a long weekend of fun in sunny Bermuda. They’ll be enjoying pink sand beaches, snorkeling adventures, golf, tennis, island tours, historical museums, art and Bermuda cuisine— all while waiting in comfort for their sailor’s arrival. This makes the Marion Bermuda Race special— it’s a family affair.
So, get moving, get it in gear. You still have time to enter the 2013 Marion Bermuda Race. The start is Friday, June 14 and the early-bird discount entry fee doesn’t end until April 15. If you don’t make that deadline the fee goes up $150, and you could be putting that toward family time in Bermuda. June is high season in Bermuda, so it's essential to start making your hotel and plane reservations now.
And you still have time to sign up for Marion Bermuda’s Safety-at-Sea Symposium scheduled for 23-24 March in Boston. It’s smart to brush up on thinking safety; and for racers, a recent sanctioned seminar is required for 30% of crew members and for skippers or watch captains. In-the-water training, actually getting into a floating life raft with an inflatable lifejacket on, is available for limited enrollment. The Safety-at-Sea course is essential for anyone setting off on an offshore race, a cruise or just day sailing in the ocean or a large bay. Register for the seminar at http://www.marionbermuda.com/sas/index.php.
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