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Register now for the 2025 Northeast Ocean Race Symposium

by Marion Bermuda Race 29 Dec 2024 10:02 PST March 22, 2025
Northeast Ocean Race Symposium © Marion Bermuda Race

We're thrilled to announce the return of the Northeast Ocean Race Symposium in 2025! Building on the success of our past events, this in-person-only gathering will feature all-new topics and sessions to inspire and educate ocean racers and cruisers.

Join us on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. The symposium is organized by the Marion Bermuda Race and proudly sponsored by the Marblehead Halifax Race, Bermuda 1-2 Race, and, new this year, the Newport Bermuda Race.

Cost: $195 before January 1, 2025 / $210 on or after January 1, 2025

The 2025 sessions include:

  • Approaches to Offshore Route Planning
  • Alternative Energy Generation Options for Offshore Sailboats
  • An Update on Rope and Line Technology
  • Sail Materials, Selection, and Offshore Repairs
  • Offshore Personal Kit Options - Gear, Boots and Gloves
  • An Incident Report from the Newport Bermuda Race
  • Crew Recruitment, Selection, Alignment, and Care

Secure your spot today and take advantage of early bird rates.

This is your chance to learn from industry leaders, connect with fellow sailors, and prepare for your next offshore adventure. Register Now!

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