Three panelists: Captain Jayne Durden, CAPCA member Captain Lynn McClaskey, and CAPCA member Captain Dave Tabor. Moderator: Captain Cheryl Duvall

Many of us follow offshore racing while some of us actually do it. This past June, CAPCA members Captain Lynn McClaskey and Captain Dave Tabor raced from Newport to Bermuda, and Captain Jayne Durden raced from Annapolis to Bermuda. Their combined experiences have much to teach us about planning extended passages, ensuring safety, inventorying spare parts, educating crew, preparing the boat, responding to weather, keeping watch, and anticipating medical needs. Oh, and of course, there’s the race strategy to be debated and executed!

For those who venture offshore, have the occasional delivery, or just enjoy hearing others’ adventures, don’t miss this program. These three captains will review good seamanship practices, even for captains who keep to inland waters. Our panelists will begin with brief descriptions of their boats and nautical experiences, followed by questions posed by our moderator and the audience.

This presentation will be hybrid, with in-person attendance at the Elks Lodge in Edgewater MD with a Zoom link for virtual attendees. The Zoom link will be posted on the home page one week before the program.

The Elks Lodge is pleased to offer pay-as-you-go bar and dining services to individual attendees, before or during the presentation. Come join us for networking, as early as 5 pm.