Bacon Sails & Marine Supplies of Annapolis is onboard as a sponsor of the 18th biennial Bermuda Ocean Race (BOR) to be held June 8, 2012.

The competition welcomes racing veterans, 1st timers & cruisers. It’s open to any single- or multi-hulled sailing yacht 28- feet length overall or greater. There will be spinnaker, non-spinnaker, double-handed & one-design classes. There will also be a separate demonstration class for the Mini 6.5s.

The BOR begins in Annapolis & finishes 753 nautical miles later in Bermuda. The race is known for its mix of great racers, cruisers & diverse sailing conditions. Starting on the Chesapeake Bay sailors must navigate busy coastal waters and cross the often tricky Gulf Stream. Largely invisible competition & treacherous reefs encircling Bermuda make it a race for the adventurous.

Get the Notice of Race & info on pre-race seminars covering weather, tactics and boat & crew prep at bermudaoceanrace.com. See us on Facebook too.

The entry fee is $850 if received before January 2, 2012; $950 after. Entries may be made online at www.bermudaoceanrace.com. Final entry deadline is May 1, 2012.

Stop by Bacon's for your racing gear at 116 Legion Ave., Annapolis or call 410-263-4880.

Annapolis’ Eastport Yacht Club and Bermuda’s St. George’s Dinghy and Sports Club host the BOR.