Briefings
Caribbean 1500 &
Bahamas Cruising Rally
Oct. 28
The Passage
Last Minute Tips - Fuel, Water, Provisioning, Fishing
Oct. 29
Treating Seasickness
On-Board Safety Issues
Troubleshooting your Engine
Sailing Strategies
Ladies Roundtable
Demos: Liferafts & Flares
Oct. 30
Celestial Navigation
Navigation Tips
BVI Cruising Guide
Ladies Roundtable
Oct. 31
Weather Briefing
Gulf Stream Analysis
Nov. 1
Pre-Start Weather Update
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Calendar of Events
Atlantic Cup - 2010
Leaves: Nanny Cay Resort & Marina, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Arrives: St. Georges Dinghy & Sport Club, Bermuda |
- April 30
Fleet gathers; registration, inspections, Welcome Party
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May 1
Skippers' briefing, Bon Voyage Dinner |
- May 2
Weather Briefing; The Start
- May 8
Prize-giving Celebration
- May 9
Optional start to U.S.
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Caribbean 1500 - 2010
Schedule of Events
Leaves: Bluewater Sailing Center, Hampton, VA
Arrives: Nanny Cay Resort & Marina, Tortola, British Virgin Islands |
- Oct. 26
Boat Inspections begin
- Oct. 28
Registration, Briefings, and Welcome Party and Marker 20 night in Hampton
- Oct. 29
Skippers' Breakfast
Briefings, demos
Cocktails
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- Oct. 30
Briefings; Bon Voyage Dinner
- Oct. 31
Weather Briefing; Cocktails
- Nov. 1
The Start
- Nov. 12
Prize-giving Celebration
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Bahamas Cruising Rally - 2010
Leaves: Bluewater Sailing Center, Hampton, VA
Arrives: Marsh Harbor, Abacos, Bahamas |
- Oct. 26
Boat Inspections begin
- Oct. 28
Registration, Briefings, and Welcome Party and Marker 20 night in Hampton
- Oct. 29
Skippers' Breakfast
Briefings, demos
Cocktails
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- Oct. 30
Briefings; Bon Voyage Dinner
- Oct. 31
Weather Briefing; Cocktails
- Nov. 1
The Start
- Nov. 7 Prize-Giving Celebration
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What an incredible adventure! It was absolutely a positive experience out on the high seas, being a part of a dedicated team that really came together in problem solving all the different issues that came our way. We really appreciated the support we got from all of you.
Andrea Berndt, Island Time |
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