Safety & Boat Prep Seminar
A2B is delighted to host a “Prep your boat & Safety” seminar in partnership with our title sponsor Mustang Survival and with Fawcett Boat Supplies at the Eastport Yacht Club (EYC) on November 15, 2025 from 9am until 3pm.
The event is designed for all skippers and crew considering the Mustang Survival Annapolis to Bermuda 2026 Ocean Race, offshore ocean racing in the future, and want to learn more about sailing safety.
The event will include:
SER Classroom Session: a presentation by the A2B safety committee outlining the 2026 SERs (Safety Equipment Requirements) and highlighting changes from past races. Addtionally there will be a discussion on training, best practices, and the Safety At Sea Course;
Hands-On Demonstration Session: Walkthrough of two demo sailboats docked at EYC and rigged for racing as if heading for the start line — you’ll see first-hand two examples of how an offshore boat is equipped to meet the SERs and you will be able to ask questions and mingle with past and current skippers of the A2B race;
PFD Workshop Session: Mustang Survival will conduct a PFD Workshop to help sailors ensure they are aware of latest technology, best maintenance practices, and what to look for when servicing your PDF. Bring your PDF if you like!
Equipment Session: Fawcett’s Boat Supplies will have a table for both Mustang equipment (with attendee discount!) and other key equipment for SER compliance and safe offshore sailing;
Guest Sailmaker: Ullman Sails will be present to help you understand the sail inventory requirements for the race and considerations for offshore sailing;
Happy Hour!
This seminar is free to all participants but limited in capacity. Please RSVP below. One registration per participant or couple, please.
When the event meets capacity, the registration form will be taken down.
If you are unable to submit this registration form, please send us an email to: rsvp@bermudaoceanrace.com