Single Handed Anything Goes Sailing Instructions Amended VRC Single Handed Anything Goes Amendment #1 September 26, 2014 @ 1200h The following points have been modified or added to the Sailing Instructions: Section 1 Rules 1.3. Autopilot and/or wind powered self-steering gear are allowed. This modifies rule 52. Shane Alfreds VRC Race Officer Download the amended Sailing Instructions – Downlo... Read More »
Sunday morning arrived far too early after the fantastic dock party celebrating the Georgia Stait Alliance Charity Regatta the night before. The sun was shining and once the Race Committee got some coffee, we were underway out to English Bay on a nice ebb tide. We motored out to the QC buoy and set the start line about 1/2 a mile to the SW, far enough from the freighters for clean air for the star... Read More »
That’s right, registration is now open for the annual VRC Ken & Barbie race on August 24th, 2014. This race is always a lot of fun, with a mixture of cruising boats and regular racers. All you need is two crew, one that “looks like” a Ken and the other “looks like” a Barbie. Costumes are not required but encouraged. Registration is only $15. More information can ... Read More »
VRC Summer Regatta and Lobster Bash sponsored by Evolution Sails and part of the BMW sponsored VARC Series After a week of sunshine, the VRC Summer Regatta started out with some decidedly un-Summer-like weather. Fortunately that didn’t dim the spirits of the 36 skippers and their crew as the sunshine did return on Sunday afternoon. The Lobster Bash was packed with over 160 hungry guests fi... Read More »
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That’s right, just click here to go to the Summer Regatta page or click the Register Today button on the right and you can register today! Read More »
The Halibut Bank / Popham Island race, hosted by WVYC, is part of the VARC distance series. 49 yachts competed in 5 divisions on 3 different courses on Saturday, May 3rd. Full results are posted here. Congratulations to VRC members that participated: Division 1 – Halibut Bank Division 2 – Halibut Bank Division 3 – Popham Island Division 7 – Popham Isla... Read More »
Shock and awe! There was a breeze! At just under 10 knots yet! The sun was starting to peek out after what seems like weeks of rain, and life was looking good. A depleted crew arrived on the comedy boat M.V. Perihelion at 9 AM bearing gifts of shepherd’s pie and salad, so we cast off to make our way out to English Bay and await the combatants for the final race of the season. Would anyone tu... Read More »
