GPS Transponder tracking for shoreside friends and family will be available at this link:
http://bermudarace.com/2014-race/race-tracking/

The service is being provided by http://www.yellowbrick-tracking.com/  YellowBrick will undoubtedly have a link on their site also.

Any shoreside friends or family should NOT be concerned if our tracker malfunctions or fails to report.  They CAN call the boat satellite phone and let us know that our tracker is not functioning.  IF we do not answer the Satellite Phone they SHOULD try to call again and if we do not answer again they SHOULD contact race officials to inform them.  Even then malfunctions and battery issues can occur and no undue stress should be suffered.

Looking forward to the race!!!

P.S. – I decided not to post publicly the satellite phone number for the boat.  I am going to presume that any friend or family will have received the number (and instructions NOT to call it unless emergency) or that they will know of family member to contact to inform…