The Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race is proud to sponsor the 2025 Northeast Ocean Race Symposium, an eagerly anticipated in-person event for ocean racers and cruising enthusiasts. Building on the successes of previous years, the symposium will return on March 22, 2025, at Bentley University’s Conference Center in Waltham, MA.
What to Expect
This year’s symposium promises all-new topics and expert-led sessions that cater to the needs and interests of ocean racing enthusiasts. Attendees can look forward to engaging presentations by marine industry leaders, covering a wide range of relevant and practical topics:
• Offshore Route Planning Strategies
• Alternative Energy Solutions for Sailboats
• Advances in Rope and Line Technology
• Sail Materials and Offshore Repair Techniques
• Personal Gear for Offshore Adventures
• Incident Report: Insights from the Newport Bermuda Race
• Crew Recruitment, Selection, and Care
Additionally, participants can join breakout sessions tailored to specific races, including the Marion Bermuda Race, the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race, and short-handed sailing insights from the Bermuda 1-2 Race.
A Partnership of Northeast Ocean Races
This year marks a milestone as the Newport Bermuda Race joins the Marion Bermuda Race, Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race, and Bermuda 1-2 Race in sponsoring the symposium, uniting all four premier Northeast ocean races for this exceptional event.
Registration is now open! Don’t miss your chance to attend this premier gathering of ocean racing enthusiasts.
Check the Northeast Ocean Race Symposium website for updates on the evolving program.