Vancouver certainly delivered for VRC’s Single Handed Anything Goes regatta, commonly known as “SHAG” this past Sunday. And so did the skippers! Twenty-one “armies of one” made it to the race area in what started off as a challenging day for a regatta: the day was nice but there was absolutely no wind. The postponement flag was hoisted, a dollop of sunscreen was appli... Read More »
Single Handed Anything Goes Sailing Instructions Amended VRC Single Handed Anything Goes Amendment #2 September 27, 2014 @ 1645h The following points have been modified or added to the Sailing Instructions: Section 11 Rules The wording “Yachts are required to pass through the finish line on each windward leg.” has been removed from section 11.2 The text now states: 11.2. The race committee may fly... Read More »
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 »
Polar Bear Series Div 1 1st Reacher Teresa Dobson BIYC 2nd Brigadoon Andy Alan KYC 3rd Havoc Gunnar Jonsson VRC Div 2 1st Ed Tyler Abrams WVYC 2nd Slingshot Kevin Dempsey TCYC 3rd Shawpaw Jason Burnip VRC Sun Tan Series Div 1 1st Windyfeat Stephen Snell TCYC 2nd Talisman Shane Alfreds VRC 3rd Pura Vida Gary McKinnon VRC &... Read More »
(Single Handed, Anything Goes) The forecast was for 100 kms/hr gales and there were heavy rainfall warnings for EVERYWHERE! But a few brave (or stupid) souls made their way out to the start line at the QC buoy for the SHAG (Single Handed Anything Goes race) – which nearly didn’t happen. The committee boat was the good ship Perihelion, and I had been having some trouble with fuel delivery, but I ha... Read More »
