Photo courtesy of Spectrum Photo.

An inspiring chat with two Marion Bermuda Race veterans, Ray Cullum and Debra Gayle, about ocean racing, why they love it and keep coming back year after year. We talk about sailboats, tactics, navigation, safety, crew dynamics, self-sufficiency, seamanship, and of course strategies for winning! If you are interested in ocean sailing and racing, you’ll find valuable information in this episode.

The Morning Muster is produced by Morse Alpha LLC. We offer rigorous coastal and offshore sailing expeditions for beginners and experienced sailors. Our expeditions are the perfect training for people who want to cruise offshore, or sail the world. Find out more at morsealpha.com.

Find out more about the Marion Bermuda Race:
marionbermuda.com

The US Sailing Online Safety at Sea Training for the Offshore Safety at Sea Certificate:
shop.ussailing.org/offshore-online-sas-2-code-pack.html

This episode is sponsored by Scanmar Marine. Scanmar designs and manufactures high quality cruising products for both power and sailing vessels. For more info, check out scanmarinternational.com

Music by Tim Eriksen: timerksenmusic.com