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• Training: Man Overboard!!

  • When
    Wednesday, December 10, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Bold Mariner Brewery
  • Registered
    22 registrants

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  Join us at 6 pm on December 10 at Bold Mariner for an important training session on man overboard situations.  

  • Will include shared experiences from BBSA members
    (Captain, Crew and “the person overboard”)
  • Video from experiences of Southern Bay racer MERIDIAN X and Mark Wheeler (person overboard) - during 2017 Chicago-Mackinac Race
  • BBSA Sailor Dr. Susan Girois, Director Norfolk Public Health:
    discussion on hypothermia treatment
  • Discussion on required/recommended equipment, annual training requirements and “man-overboard 101” recovery, maneuvering, preparation.

  We will bring pizza based on pre-orders.  Please specify how many slices your party will need so we can bring sufficient quantity.  Pay at the door.  

  
  

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• McCarthy Training: Racing Rules - Rule 18: Mark Rounding

  • When
    Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Bold Mariner Brewing Company

  January Training subject: Racing Rules - Mark Rounding (Rule 18)
  

  • Date: 13 January 2026
  • Time: 6pm-8:30pm
  • Location: Bold Mariner Brewery
  • Registration opening soon.  

  Description: 

  John McCarthy will present/discuss Rule 18 - Mark Rounding.
  In his unique style, John will discuss the details of right-of-way at the mark. All racers have been in nail-biting situations when rounding marks. Learn who has right of way, when it is established and when it ends. A great opportunity to share experiences and learn from a pro.

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