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Official Page for the Mustang Survival Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race The official race page for the bi-annual Annapolis to Bermuda Race.

The race is organized by the Bermuda Ocean Race Association, Inc. in conjunction with Eastport Yacht Club ("EYC") and the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dingy Club ("RHADC"). With a distance of 753 miles, it is the "longer and harder" Bermuda race: entrants must navigate the challenging Chesapeake Bay before negotiating the Gulf Stream current and blue water and heading to Bermuda.

05/27/2026

Welcome to the A2B Harmony!

Harmony is a Pogo 12.5 owned and skippered by Barry Salter. Barry started sailing out of the Ocean City, New Jersey Yacht Club at the age of thirteen racing Sunfish then Lasers and crewing on GP-14’s in the senior fleet. He was immediately hooked and it’s been his life-long passion ever since.

Barry and his wife raised their three children on board as their second home for twenty plus years cruising the Chesapeake, and in 2018 he had his first experience as return crew sailing back from Bermuda after the A2B.

In 2020 they purchased Harmony in West Palm Beach, Florida and sailed her non stop—850 miles double handed—back to the Chesapeake. Barry has enjoyed racing Harmony on the Chesapeake—exclusively double-handed—and has competed in Annapolis to Newport events. This will be his third Annapolis to Bermuda race.
In 2022 there were two double-handers and in 2024 Harmony was the only one.

Barry's trusted crew member is Aidan Gray who is an amazing sailor that brings his own set of unique talents on board.

Both Barry and Aidan are looking forward to getting out into turquoise waters, with smooth sailing and a few Dark & Stormy‘s at the finish!

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04/30/2026

Welcome to the A2B, Huzzah!

Huzzah is a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 479 owned and skippered by Jason M. Woodson Jason Woodson, and supported by co-skipper Rebekah Bromwell.

Jason, originally hails from San Diego, CA and has always been drawn to the water and started diving at 16 eventually making his way up to PADI Rescue with a penchant for Tech Diving. And he spent endless summers surfing, body-boarding, and finding any excuse to be in the ocean off the southern California coast.

More than 30 years of Military and Government Service reinforces his mindset of preparation, discipline, and adapting when conditions aren’t ideal—something that translates directly offshore.

Sailing became the next evolution. He approaches the boat as a cruiser first, not a pure racer to be fair. He enjoys offshore passages, diving new places, and the unknown that comes with pushing beyond the horizon. There’s a competitive edge, sure—but it’s balanced with a respect for the experience itself.

On board, he values camaraderie and bringing people into the sport—especially those racing for the first time. Everyone has a role, everyone learns, and everyone shares in the outcome. No one is left behind.

The A2B Race is a bucket-list item for the crew, not a pro campaign, and not the biggest boat on the line—just a well-prepared crew, a capable boat, and a shared goal: earn every mile, enjoy the ride, and have a few good stories (and some rum, lots of rum!) waiting at the finish.

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04/24/2026

Welcome to the 2026 A2B, Second Storm!

Second Storm is an Annapolis-based 2001 Hallberg-Rassy 53 with real bluewater pedigree. She has already circumnavigated and only recently found her way into offshore racing. In the 2024 Annapolis to Bermuda Race, she won her class, and now returns for a second campaign with more experience, sharper teamwork, and an even deeper appreciation for the fun of racing offshore.

Skipper Adam Davis lives in Lititz, Pennsylvania and sails out of Annapolis. He has spent his professional life creating live experiences for audiences around the world, but on the water he is simply a lifelong sailor with a deep love of being offshore. After years of cruising, he has discovered the joy of racing: a clear mission, strong teamwork, and the shared push to sail the boat well.

This year’s crew brings together a great mix of aviation discipline, seamanship, practical skill, and personality. Tony Baca, who captained Second Storm in 2024, returns as navigator for his second A2B. Tactician Ivan Domaniewicz is also back for a second run. Chris Hager joins as onboard doctor for his first offshore race, while Justin Loeb, Gil Lyons, and Chris Ness round out a fun, capable crew that knows how to work hard and enjoy the adventure.

For Second Storm, A2B is about seamanship, camaraderie, and having a blast offshore together.

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04/16/2026

Welcome to the 2026 A2B, SunBreak!

SunBreak is a 2008 Catalina 470 homeported in Severna Park, MD. She is skippered by Rob Sainsbury, a retired Navy Submariner, who has been sailing since he was about 3ft tall and has owned 3 increasingly sized sailboats (not counting numerous small boats). SunBreak has crossed the Gulf of Mexico, competed in the 2014 A2B (3rd in Class) and completed numerous Coastal Trips.

She will be crewed by: Victor Plavner, a Primary Care Physician, who has over 35 years of boating experience across four different sailboats, the most current one being a 44' catamaran. He has captained offshore boats from Annapolis direct to New England, Florida (x3), Bahamas and US Virgin Islands and crewed during the 2014 A2B

Brad Sainsbury, who started sailing in High School, raced 420's for the University of Washington and has extensive larger boat racing / cruising experience, including the 2014 A2B.

Roger Sexauer has been a waterman his entire life and still enjoys all types of boating with his high school sweetheart, on the Eastern Shore of MD. He has sailed and power-boated since the age of 10. Graduating from the US Naval Academy he served in Nuclear Submarines, ultimately retiring as a Commander.

Mike Farmer has enjoyed sailing and boating since very young. Restoring fiberglass boats and doing his own engine work, Mike has developed an array of skills across numerous boats from 13ft whalers to skipjacks and is working towards his Captains License.

Dennis Sainsbury who recently became interested in sailing. He is a Pharmacist working near Severna Park, MD and expects to learn a lot from the 2026 A2B. Mustang Survival Ullman Sails Goslings Rum Fawcett Boat Supplies Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club (RHADC) Eastport Yacht Club

04/01/2026

Welcome to the A2B Pride of Baltimore II!

Pride of Baltimore II is proud to share a longstanding connection with the Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race, rooted in our shared values of seamanship and sportsmanship. Having raced in both 2022 and 2024, we’ve been honored to be part of this storied tradition.

We are deeply grateful for the hospitality of the Eastport Yacht Club and the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club, who have always welcomed our vessel and crew with open arms.

While Pride II will not compete this year, we are honored to serve as the ceremonial start boat, seeing the fleet off as they begin their offshore passage. We charge each crew to carry with them the goodwill of the people of Maryland to our friends in Bermuda.

Wishing all racers fast passages, beam reaches and never melting ice in their Dark ‘N’ Stormies at the finish line.

📸 Credits: #1 Molly Winans Spinsheet Mag, #2&4 Wilbur Keyworth, #3 David Sites

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03/26/2026

Welcome to the 2026 A2B, Integrity!

NA-22 Integrity is led by rising 1/C skipper Mikael Fernandez with XO Frank Bradshaw. The crew is made up of rising 2/C Eric Shreck, along with rising 3/C Lily Pham, Aiden Weber, Jacob Showers, Tyler Del Ciotto, and Alana Spencer.

Fernandez is from North New Jersey, and is a Cyber Operations major at the Naval Academy, intending to select Naval Aviation at service assignment this fall. He was introduced to a new water sport of sailing during Plebe Summer and quickly found his passion for the sport as a Bowman, bringing energy and hustle to the pointy end.

Over the past three years, he has competed in numerous regattas, as a Bowman and Navigator in the 2025 Annapolis to Newport Regatta even earning ‘Top Navy Navigator’ for the race. Fernandez sailed under the Integrity hull his plebe year and is racing again for his final year as skipper.

Our main goal heading into A2B is to produce a safe, competent, and winning crew. The vision is to put on display the amazing abilities of navy sailing and make our Annapolis and Naval Academy communities proud of our results. We hope that by fostering a competitive and wholesome culture within our crew we will be able to demonstrate the investment put into us by our team and coaches.

Our decision to participate in A2B for 2026 was based on the ability to grow through the mental challenges and tactics that go into a race like this. We believe that the challenge of navigating the Chesapeake Bay most efficiently and taking the best calculated paths to Bermuda is one of the hardest races on the East Coast. This experience will set us up for a lifetime of successful sailing and career growth.

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03/18/2026

Welcome to the 2026 A2B, Gallant!

The crew of NA-24 Gallant is led by Skipper Isaac Katz (1/C) and Executive Officer Brendan Hawko (2/C). They are supported by a committed team including Brent Anderson (1/C), Owen Hulme (2/C), and the 3/C Midshipmen John Renz, Sarah Carven, Braden Oxendine, and Jacqueline Towarnicky.

Katz, a Nuclear Engineering major from Knoxville, Tennessee, will enter the Submarine community upon graduation. Originally a soccer player, he transitioned to sailing during Plebe Summer and spent the last three years developing his craft as a bowman. His racing resume includes the 2026 SCOR, 2025 Larchmont IOR, and the 2024 École Navale International Regatta, earning the United States another first place finish.

His distance background is anchored by the Annapolis-to-Newport and Marion-to-Bermuda races, both sailed on the familiar hull of Gallant.

The partnership between Katz and Hawko began during their respective Sophomore and Freshman years. This Skipper-XO campaign is a welcome return to their roots, providing the team with a leadership core just as highly motivated and competitive as its crew.

Their objective leading into A2B is focused on developing the underclassmen.

Before A2B, the crew will compete at Southern Bay Race Week in Hampton, Virginia.
Competing against three other Navy 44 crews will serve as a necessary tune-up to ensure the team is synthesized and capable before the long passage to Bermuda.

At the Naval Academy, midshipmen are encouraged to endeavor meaningful challenges that aid their growth as future Naval and Marine Corps officers. The A2B race offers a unique environment to manage the realities of fatigue and the elements while performing under pressure.

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03/11/2026

Welcome to the 2026 A2B, Defiance!

NA-23 Defiance is led by rising 1/C Skipper Samantha Farley with XO Mitchell Krueger. This talented crew consists of rising 2/C Nolan Stanfield and Liv Green, and rising 3/C Grace Cutting, Vicente Rivera, Jake Esterline, and Grayden Robb.

A Maryland native, Skipper Samantha Farley grew up boating on the Chesapeake Bay. She is a Foreign Areas Studies Middle East major at the United States Naval Academy. Upon arrival at the Academy, Samantha decided to walk onto the Navy Offshore Sailing team and fell in love with the sport. She has participated in various regattas on Defiance racing for Navy as a mainsail and spinnaker trimmer.

Her long distance racing experience includes the celestial Marion to Bermuda race in 2025 and notably winning the Annapolis-to-Newport Race on Defiance in 2025 as their Navigator.

Between now and the start of A2B, Defiance must train hard to get mission-ready to compete. While over half of the crew has never sailed offshore, skipper and XO are excited to forge them into a cohesive, high-caliber crew capable of winning out in the ocean.

They chose to participate in the 2026 A2B race to challenge themselves against the unpredictable adversity of the high seas. For these future leaders, the A2B is not just a race—it is a crucible that will sharpen the character, teamwork, resilience, and decision-making skills they will need to lead Sailors and Marines in the Fleet.

The skipper and XO will be focusing on teaching the plebes the ins and the outs of offshore racing including the finer aspects of trimming and the art of long distance navigation to develop a cohesive unit capable of an ocean passage. Defiance will compete in Southern Bay Race week in Hampton, Virginia to sharpen their maneuvers before partaking in the big Annapolis-to-Bermuda race!

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03/06/2026

us for our next seminar, in preparation for the A2B race, about weather routing and communications. This seminar is designed to help skippers and their crew prepare for the many challenges in racing a sailboat from Annapolis to Bermuda.

The event will be held at the Eastport Yacht Club from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., and is open to all sailors interested in weather forecasting and navigation in support of making good tactical decisions. Please RSVP at https://www.bermudaoceanrace.com/upcoming-seminar so we are better prepared to welcome you!

Chris Parker developed a passion for boating and weather forecasting from childhood, studying Meteorology at Lyndon State College in Vermont. He lived aboard full-time for 12 years, cruising the Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda, and the US East Coast — averaging 5,000 miles annually. His exceptional marine forecasting skills gained recognition among fellow cruisers, leading to over 30 seminars. In 2003, he became Chief Forecaster for the Caribbean Weather Center, then founded Marine Weather Center in 2011, specializing in weather routing for small yachts.

Past A2B skipper Kevin Sherwood will cover the topic of navigation. Kevin is the owner and skipper of Bay Retriever, a J/99, with a long sailing résumé that includes multiple Annapolis-to-Bermuda and Annapolis-to-Newport races in the 2000s. After a hiatus, he returned to racing with the Herrington Harbour Sailing Association before purchasing his J/99 in 2022 and sailing her home from Toronto via the Erie Canal and Hudson River. Bay Retriever's offshore highlights include a 4th-place finish in the 2023 Around Long Island race and a 3rd-place class finish in the 2024 A2B in heavy weather. Kevin returns in 2026 for his second A2B, covering communications and navigation for our seminar.

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03/04/2026

Welcome to the 2026 A2B, Tenacious!

NA-25 Tenacious is led by rising 1/C skipper Ford Buckley with XO Jackson Lubalin. The crew is made up of rising 2/C Lawton Harper and Julia Fede, along with rising 3/C Chris Lowery, Alex Chen, JC Ragon, and Dan Silva.

Buckley hails from Arlington, Virginia, and is an Aerospace Engineering major at the Naval Academy, intending to select Naval Aviation at service assignment this fall. A retired rower, he was introduced to sailing during Plebe Summer and quickly found his passion for the sport as a mainsail trimmer. Over the past three years, he has competed in numerous regattas, with standout experiences including the 2025 Block Island Race Week aboard Poseidon and the Chicago GLIOR on Peregrine, where Navy earned its first win since 2019.

His distance racing background includes the Annapolis-to-Newport Race, sailed on this same hull, Tenacious. Buckley and Lubalin first raced together during their plebe year, making their return as Skipper and XO a full-circle moment, and an exciting opportunity to compete with a capable, motivated, and highly competitive crew.

Between now and A2B, the focus is simple: get the plebes offshore-ready. We’re building real skill, confidence, and toughness, attributes required to take on a race like Bermuda. Before A2B, the crew will compete in Southern Bay Race Week in Hampton, VA, against three other Navy 44 crews. It’s a final tune-up before the long race to Bermuda.

At the Naval Academy, midshipmen are taught to push personal limits and seek out meaningful challenges. A race to Bermuda is an irresistible opportunity to face the elements, manage fatigue and exhaustion, and perform under real adversity. Buckley and the crew chose A2B to test themselves, sharpen their resilience, and prove what they’re capable of as a team.

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