Sailing Instructions for Summer Regatta
The sailing instructions for Summer Regatta are now available here. For full information, check out the Summer Regatta page. Read More »
Racing
VRC Summer Regatta and Lobster Bash 2016!
All the information is listed here: https://vrcracing.ca/summerregatta/ Read More »
Summer Regatta 2015 Registration Open!
That’s right, it’s time register for the VRC Summer Regatta and Lobster Bash! Register before July 1st for just $60 and be eligible for the Early Bird draw prize: a free dinner ticket for the Lobster Bash! Come enjoy the entire weekend at VRC with free moorage for registered boats! Friday night BBQ sponsored by Karen Weiner Realty with FREE BEER from sponsor Coal Habour Brewing Compan... Read More »
VRC Summer Regatta Poster!
Get the full sized Summer Regatta 2015 Poster right here! Read More »
Sailors Raise Money to Protect our B.C. Coastlines
Vancouver, British Columbia – In response to the oil spill emergency in English Bay this spring, the Vancouver Rowing Club (VRC), is dedicating the proceeds from this year’s Annual Summer Regatta and Lobster Bash July 10th through 12th to help protect Georgia Strait. The VRC is combining its well attended Summer Regatta with the GSA Charity Regatta, a sailing race started last year by the crew of ... Read More »
Rookie Racing Seminar – May 5th, 2015
Details available here: https://vrcracing.ca/rookie-racing-seminar/ Read More »
Single Handed Seminar!
Ever considered entering the VRC Single-Handed Anything Goes race? How about the RNSA Single-Handed race to Nanaimo?Or maybe you just want to feel comfortable single-handing while you’re cruising our local waters?Ever seen the little man on the big red boat, aka Trevor Salmon and Manana, racing single-handed and wonder how he does it?Now is your chance to learn!Join us Tuesday April 28tht a... Read More »
Southern Straits 2015 Recap
VRC Skippers and Yachts represented our club proudly at the 47th Annual Southern Straits Yacht race. Twenty yachts from VRC, more than any club besides the host WVYC, braved the elements on four different courses starting early on Good Friday morning. The forecast was for strong Easterly winds for the start with the breeze dying off in the afternoon and overnight then building again Saturday, th... Read More »
Polar Bear – Dec 21st
The rain stopped, the fog burned off and we even got a little wind for the December 21st Polar Bear races. We had another great turnout with about 30 boats and their crews coming out. What a great way to wrap up 2014. The race committee set a QC, freighter, finish course for all divisions for the first start. Div 3 and 4 started first with a shorter course, with Div 1 and 2 starting 5 minutes late... Read More »
Racing Photos Available on the VRC Yachting Flickr Feed
That’s right, there’s plenty of photos of all the racing action available on our Flickr Photostream. Photos are uploaded after every race (well usually a few days after), so check back often to see the great photos taken by Ian Cameron (Corra Jane) and Melissa Alfreds (from aboard the committee boat). If you have photos of your own that you’d like to share, please contact Fleet ... Read More »