2014 Bermuda racers have a unique opportunity to utilize their Yellowbrick tracking devices sponsored by Pantaenius, also a Summer Sailstice sponsor, by tracking their miles on June 21 to help Sailors for the Sea's ocean conservation programs. The Bermuda race begins on Friday, June 20th meaning on Summer Sailstice, Saturday the 21st and many of the boats will be well offshore in or about the Gulf Stream. With a contribution for every mile sailed on the 21st all racers can help support ocean health as they cross the stream!
This year Summer Sailstice participants are being asked to contribute miles and funds towards Sailors for the Sea with the goal of collectively sailing a virutal circumnavigation, a total of 26,000 miles. As a Bermuda racer when you also sign up for Summer Sailstice and check the box for Sailors for the Sea and you will receive a pledge card to contribute funds for miles sailed on June 21. You can then use your Yellowbrick device supplied by Pantaenius to track your miles. You'll be clocking off miles towards Bermuda and also miles towards a cleaner ocean.
Pantaenius is generously supporting the Bermuda race by supplying the Yellowbrick tracking devices to all participating yachts. They go on to describe the challenges of the Bermuda race that many feel is the Mount Everest of offshore racing and what will be taking place between New England and Bermuda:
On June 30, Newport, Rhode Island will be the host for more than 200 seaworthy yachts and ambitious crews about to experience what some people call the “Mount Everest of Offshore Racing.” When the cannon blasts at ten minutes past noon and the Newport Bermuda Race begins, the air will crackle with excitement, and the crowd—thousands of spectators, families, friends and sailing enthusiasts who have gathered at the starting point—will roar.
Racing from Newport to Bermuda involves sailing 635 nautical miles across one of the most challenging stretches of the Atlantic Ocean. Depending on weather conditions, this is a race that can be won by large yachts, small yachts, or yachts falling somewhere in the middle of the fleet. Of course, earning a coveted trophy at the finish line would be a dream come true, but just completing this race—known for its unpredictable weather and strong currents—is considered to be a feather in any sailor’s cap.
The Newport Bermuda Race’s competitive nature is especially appealing to adrenalin-hungry pros, who are eager to push their high-tech yachts to the edge of endurance and put their skills to a ruthless test. But this race is also a family event. Many compete as a “rite of passage,” having sailed the course with their fathers and are now reliving the experience with their sons and daughters on board. As a family owned business, Pantaenius is always eager to pass the passion for yachting on to younger generations, which makes us particularly proud to take part in this year’s edition of the regatta.
Pantaenius Yacht Insurance is the Tracker Sponsor for the Newport Bermuda Race 2014. We provide the satellite-backed tracking system, Yellowbrick, which has already proven its reliability in various offshore races. Using this system, relatives, friends and sailing enthusiasts will have the chance to follow their loved ones who are participating, or easily keep up with the race’s current status from their computers or any iOS and Android device. To use Yellowbrick just visit: www.pantaenius.com/tracking or simply download the Yellowbrick App onto your Smartphone or Tablet.
Whether you are sailing along with the fleet or watch the start from the rocks above the lighthouse, Pantaenius wishes everyone an exciting racing experience and hopes that you enjoy our tracking service during the event.
The Pantaenius Tracking link will be active as of 05/21/14 and go live as soon as the Newport Bermuda Race begins. Visitors to the landing page will also find tips for safer sailing at regattas.
Reminder: sign up for Summer Sailstice and check the box for Sailors for the Sea. You will receive a pledge card to contribute funds for miles sailed on June 21. You can then use your Yellowbrick device supplied by Pantaenius to track your miles. You'll be clocking off miles towards Bermuda and also miles towards a cleaner ocean. Make a contribution today!
