Start Line Protocol

You can see from the start line protocol that this is serious stuff. Good to have US and Canadian CG escorts. Lots of VIP boats, spectators etc.

Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race Starting Area Protocol

The US Coast Guard will be represented by a vessel to be determined which will be stationed approximately 600 yards, 150 deg. magnetic from Tinkers Rock Gong Buoy. There will also be additional Coast Guard Vessels TBD monitoring operations. The U.S. Coast Guard has final authority and control of the area. The Coast Guard Auxiliary vessels are under CG command and can be identified by their blue and white ensign. They must be obeyed under all circumstances. Other boats should refer questions and problems to the Race Committee Signal Boat, Carl Alberg.

Canadian Forces.
A Canadian Forces vessel to be determined will represent the Canadian Forces and will be located at the Southeast end of the Starting Line, approximately 0.70 nautical miles (NM), and 150 deg magnetic from Tinkers Rock Gong Buoy.

Race Committee (RC) Vessels
The Race Committee is responsible for layout of the racing area and proper conduct of the start of the race. Race Committee requests must be respected by privileged vessels, spectators and racing competitors.

Boston Yacht Club Signal Boat; Carl A. Alberg Stationed at the signal end of the starting line, approximately 0.60 NM and 150 deg magnetic from Tinkers Rock Gong Buoy. Controls Race Committee operations in the starting area Flies the Race Committee flag, blue field with Red or Black anchor and the letters “RC” and an orange line flag. Communications central for race operations

Marblehead B&B

We have B&B booked for 4 nights in Marblehead as Deana and Heather will like this arrangement much better than sharing a berth on the boat with all the guys. We will be staying at Fox Pond B&B with walking trails to Marblehead and Salem! Check it out at www.foxpondbnb.com!

5 mins from BYC.

RNYC to have 3 boats in MHOR

RNYC will have three boats compete in 2011 MHOR:
Bella J
War Eagle
NOMAD

This is good PR for the club. We will participate at all different levels from Bella J doing PHRF Racing to WAR EAGLE doing DH with his son and me with my new boat NOMAD somewhere in between.

CYA Sail # for NOMAD!

NOMAD Sail # CAN 54396. Must have in order to do Marblehead to Halifax Race!!

Safety at Sea Seminar - Mark date in Calender!!

Safety at Sea Seminar - Important!

ISAF/OSR2 requirements stipulate that "At least 30%, but not less than two members, of a crew, including the skipper, shall have undertaken training within the five years before the start of the race." Attend a one/two day-long seminar on safe seamanship, heavy-weather tactics, and boat preparation. See safety-equipment demos and crew-overboard-recovery techniques and participate in "hands-on" training. Pose questions to panels of expert blue water sailors. The Seminar for the 2011 Marblehead to Halifax Race and for the 2011 Marion to Bermuda Race will be held at MIT on March 19 and 20, 2011.

Crew safety gear

On the trip from Boston I am requiring each crew member to have:
Life vest
Safety harness
Lanyard
Strobe & whistle for life vest
Personal location Beacon (recommended)
Cold Water Immersion Suit (recommended)
Foul weather gear
Deck shoes and boots

Diax2 LP and North 3DL Carbon Jibs

To help push us to windward next summer I have invested in a 155% #1 Diax2 w/carbon LP and 105%#3 North 3DL Carbon headsails. I know call me crazy but I want to make sure we are halfway competitive. This along with a #2 Genoa and 3 spinnakers should get us there.

Passage Weather - Free Weather Info

Get up to date weather information via www.passageweather.com

NOMAD - Bourne Again!!: 1986 Dufour Lacoste - Boats.com

NOMAD - Bourne Again!!: 1986 Dufour Lacoste - Boats.com: "1986 Dufour Lacoste - Boats.com"

1986 Dufour Lacoste - Boats.com

1986 Dufour Lacoste - Boats.com

Trip Home - Update in Plan

I have made the decision to compete in the MarbleHead to Halifax Race in July 2011. Given that NOMAD is spending the winter in Boston, MA it's a great opportunity to compete in this world class race as part of NOMAD's (Lacoste 42) maiden voyage to her new home in St. John's, NL, Canada