Since 1934, some of the best offshore sailors in the world have battled for the prestigious Miami to Nassau Cup, including Ted Turner, Dennis Conner, Dick Bertram, and Ted Hood, aboard legendary boats like Running Tide, Windward Passage, Tenacious, and Boomerang. Half a generation after World War II forced a short intermission, the race became […]
Safety at Sea Training Seminar May 16, 2026 | SUNY Maritime College Storm Trysail Club is proud to host its annual spring US Sailing–sanctioned Hands-On Safety at Sea Training Seminar, a full-day, immersive program designed to prepare sailors for the realities of offshore emergencies. Held at SUNY Maritime College, this highly interactive course combines classroom […]
Storm Trysail Club (STC), supported by the Storm Trysail Foundation (STF), created a new format for Safety-At-Sea training in 2021: “Do-It-Yourself Training Day”. We now refer to it as “BYOB” Day – Bring Your Own Boat Day. This on-the-water event encourages owners and crews to perform MOB Recovery and other safety drills on their own […]
Designed like a half-marathon/full-marathon pairing, the two races are distinct but sailed together. Tower Race competitors will sail the traditional 48-mile course, while Salty 100 teams will complete the same course twice, adding a second lap for an extended offshore challenge.
