The Approaches to Bermuda Race Start: June 14, 2019
2019 Marion Bermuda Race • Approaches to Bermuda • Finish Line Procedures • Immigration & Customs • Special Considerations
Remember! • This presentation does NOT replace the Sailing Instructions • Read & Re-read the SI’s as you approach Bermuda • You don’t want to miss a mark of the course! • Carry up to date charts
238 sq miles of reef!!
NORTH ROCK BEACON 32° 28.5'N 64° 46.1'W Group flash white (4) every 20 seconds 70 ft. G.R.P. tower. Black over yellow. (North Cardinal Mark.) Radar reflector. The words "NORTH ROCK" in white letters on a black background near the top of the tower. Visible 12 miles.
REEFS awash to seaward of North Rock
Approaching North East Breaker Beacon
NORTH EAST BREAKER BEACON 32° 28.7'N 64° 41'W Flash white every 2 1/2 seconds Red G.R.P . tower on a red concrete tripod base. Height 45 ft. The words "NORTHEAST" in red letters on a white background at the base of the tower. Radar reflector. RACON "N". Visible 12 miles.
KITCHEN SHOAL BEACON 32° 26.1'N 64° 37.6'W Group flash white (3) every 15 seconds. Red and white horizontal striped G.R.P. tower on a concrete tripod (Eastern Cardinal Mark.) Height 45ft. The word "KITCHEN" in red letters on a white background at the base of the tower. Radar reflector. Visible 12 miles.
MILLS BREAKER BUOY 32° 23.9'N 64° 36.9'W Very quick flash white (3) every 5 seconds. Eastern cardinal mark. Coloured black with a single broad horizontal yellow band. Topmark - 2 black cones, one above the other base to base. The word "MILLS" in black on yellow background
SEA BUOY 32° 22.9'N 64° 37.1'W White flashing Morse "A" (.-) every 6 seconds Pillar Buoy and is a safe water mark with red and white vertical stripes with the letters "S.B." in white on the side. It has a red ball top mark.
St. David’s Lighthouse
Finish Line Procedures - Radio • Check in with Finish Line Tower approx. 5 miles off (Kitchen Shoals) on VHF 72. Stay on VHF 72 • Within two minutes of crossing finish line, report your finish to the Tower on VHF 72 with the yacht name and sail number. Do NOT report your finish time to the Tower. Enter it into your log. • Check with Bermuda Maritime Operations on Channel 27 and monitor channel 72 for the next hour. • Proceed to R.H.A.D.C. during daylight .
Docking Procedures • We strongly recommend staying in St. Georges Harbour if you arrive at night. Passage to Hamilton can be dangerous after dark. You must remain aboard until you clear Bermuda Immigration & Customs at RHADC if you stay in St. Georges. • Contact R.H.A.D.C. Dockmaster on VHF 74 as you reach Two Rock Passage – i.e. Enter Hamilton Harbour • Don’t forget to head to Bermuda Immigration & Customs at R.H.A.D.C. as soon as is feasible.
Great Sound Channel markers
As you enter Hamilton Harbour, contact the R.H.A.D.C. Dockmaster on VHF 74
Customs & Immigration • Fill in all the forms before docking in Hamilton – suggest filling them in before you leave the U.S. Check for any visa requirements for non-US crew. • Customs & Immigration will be setup inside the R.H.A.D.C. Clubhouse – skipper or representative needs to get there as soon as possible. • If leaving by air, a ticket, e-ticket or flight confirmation needs to be seen by Immigration. • LEAVE SIGNAL GUNS/RIFLES/VEREY PISTOLS at home
Bermuda Immigration Form Customs Vessel Form Health Form
U.S. Government Requires U.S. Citizens required to present valid US passport for entry into Bermuda, and re-entry into the U.S. Max. stay in Bermuda is 90 days
Miscellaneous • Wireless access is available at R.H.A.D.C. • Duty desk can arrange airport taxi, restaurant reservations, boat services/ repairs, sail loft access, laundry services…. • If you have roaming, your cellphones will work in Bermuda
And finally… We look forward to welcoming you all to Bermuda and The R.H.A.D.C.
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