marion-bermuda race Welcome to the 19th Corinthian classic a special advertising Supplement of the bermuda sun June 14, 2013 page 1
Message from Allan Williams, commodore, Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club (RHADC): The Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club (RHADC) welcomes the 2013 Marion Bermuda williams Race sailors, families and friends.
Prestigious As co-sponsors with the Beverley Yacht Club and the Blue Water Sailing Club of Massachusetts we are all proud and pleased to present the 19th edition of this prestigious race, which began back in 1977. Since the RHADC moved from Hamilton to Paget in 1965, we have welcomed thousands of passionate sailors and friends like
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arrival: Yachts in the Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2011 at the RHADC marina. yourselves, and once again it is our pleasure to take care of you, our friends from past races, and new ones alike. Our team of committees, volunteers, members,
management and staff all look forward to providing you all an enjoyable visit to Bermuda and to our Club. My personal thanks indeed to the committees, volunteers and sponsors,
on both sides of the pond, who make this race such a success. Good luck, be fast, be safe, have fun and we’ll see you when you get here. n
Inside this supplement An offshore race for all levels of experience Pages 2-3 Marion-Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race 2013: Organizing Committee Page 3 Island hospitality — enjoy the sun, rum and fun Pages 4-6 Why this year’s Marion-Bermuda race marks an extra-special journey for one Bermudian sailor Pages 6-9 The Classic Yacht Division — bringing the thrill of sailing to the next generation Page 9 Bermuda entrants — Spirit of Bermuda Pages 10-11 Bermuda entrants — Alice Kay Pages 12-13 A journey into the unknown — crews must be prepared for excitement and adventure Pages 14-16 Arriving in paradise Page 16
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