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Dear Blue Water Racers,
Essex Yacht Club is grateful to the Marion Bermuda Committee for
their efforts in promoting The Sam Wetherill Trophy Race, our club's
140-mile blue water race. EYC is committed to fostering challenging racing
in our region, and over the past five years, The Wetherill has become one of
the premier races on Long Island Sound. We couldn’t do this without the
support of the Marion Bermuda Committee and others who are dedicated
to the promotion of sailing.
Once you've warmed up in the Wetherill, we encourage EYC and all
racers to spread the word about the MBR and commit to being at their starting
line on June 20th. This year, the organizers are offering a PHRF Division,
which will surely increase interest among many racers in our area.
For more information on the race, please see the announcement below
from the Marion to Bermuda Organizing Committee.
Fair Winds
Joe Standart,
Chair, The Wetherill Race
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New PHRF Division
New division for PHRF handicapped boats
Celestial and Electronically Navigated boats
each have their own Class
Separate Class specific trophies
“Bring A Friend” Financial Incentive
Skippers in one or more of the last three races (2017, 2019, or 2023)
who bring a new skipper and boat will each get $150 off their registrations
No Boat Inspection Required
Boats that participated in the 2023 Marion Bermuda Race or the 2024
Newport Bermuda Race will not require any pre-race inspection
20% Discount on Flights to/from Bermuda
on BermudAir
Marion Bermuda Race Crews, friends and family flying to and/or
from Boston will receive this discount
Room rate discount at the Coco Reef Resort
in Bermuda
All staying in Bermuda because of the race will get this discount
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