Shackles & Cotterpins The Vic-Maui Newsletter February 1, 2010 Attention Sailors: The 2010 Vic-Maui International Yacht Race fleet continues to grow. The Vic-Maui committee is pleased to announce another entrant to the 2010 race: Turicum. Sailing for the Vancouver Rowing Club and skippered by Gunnar Jonsson, Turicum is a C&C 44 built with balsa-cored fibreglass. Turicum has been actively racing for over fifteen years and has done countless local and distance races, including all three Vic-Maui Qualifying Races: the Van Isle 360, Swiftsure and Southern Straits. She has competed in five of the six most recent Vic-Maui's and won her division in the 2008 race. Gunnar, from New Westminster BC, is well known locally for campaigning Havoc, an SR 33, and sailed as a watch captain on Turicum's 2008 Vic-Maui crew. Turicum's long-time skipper Warren "Hale" Hale will be sailing as navigator for the 2010 race. Gunnar enthuses "Ocean racing is a grand adventure. Our whole crew is looking forward to the land sinking below the horizon as we reach out to deep blue water. It's a separate world out there on a boat, where the combination of people, teamwork and King Neptune define the experience." The race entry deadline is January 31, 2010. Entry fees are increased for entries received after the deadline. Shackles & Cotterpins welcomes your feedback, comments and suggestions. You can contact us at
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. You can find a list of all other Vic-Maui contacts on our website. We look forward to hearing from you. * * * * * * * * * * The Victoria to Maui International Yacht Race, first contested in 1968, is the pinnacle of Pacific Northwest ocean racing. Vic-Maui runs every second year, starting in June or July off Victoria, British Columbia and finishing near Lahaina, Maui, a distance of approximately 2308 nautical miles. Vic-Maui challenges navigators to demonstrate their weather routing and navigational skills. Success depends on the navigator’s skill in predicting where the Pacific High pressure zone and trade winds will be, nearly a week into the future. The adventure includes sailing around the Pacific High and surfing downwind in the trades. The days pass quickly with the fleet surrounded by dolphins and albatross, spectacular sunrises, sunsets and brilliant starlit nights. Teamwork gets the boats to the finish line near Lahaina, where each arriving boat is greeted with an outstanding Hawaiian welcoming party. Family and friends meet the racers to celebrate the accomplishment with hugs, leis and mai-tais. Many crew stay to spend more time enjoying Maui with their families before heading home. Visit vicmaui.org for Challenge ● Adventure ● Teamwork! Shackles & Cotterpins The Vic-Maui Newsletter January 28, 2010 Attention Sailors: The 2010 Vic-Maui Race fleet continues to grow. The Vic-Maui Committee is pleased to announce two more entrants to the 2010 race: Delicate Balance. Sailing for the Vancouver Rowing Club and skippered by Pierre Cote, Delicate Balance is an X-One Ton designed by Niels Jeppesen and built in Denmark by X-Yachts in 1985. Racing under a former owner, Delicate Balance was 48 North's Boat of the Year in 1987 and had two First Overall finishes on the long course of West Vancouver Yacht Club's Southern Straits Race. Delicate Balance recently underwent a complete refit and this will be her first Vic-Maui race. Pierre hails from Vancouver, BC, and has sailed all over the coast, both for fun and on commercial vessels including fishboats, packers and tugs. Pierre reports that "I am really looking forward to the Vic-Maui race for more of the experiences and adventures that are unique to blue water sailing. Our team is hoping for good reaching conditions around the North Pacific High, exciting downwind sailing in the trades, and a sailor's welcome when we get to Lahaina." Pyreneenne. Sailing for the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and skippered by Stuart Briscoe, Pyreneenne is a Jeanneau Sun Magic 44 designed by Daniel Andrieu. Pyreneenne sailed in Sint Maarten in the Caribbean before coming to local waters fifteen years ago, and this will be her first trip to Hawaii. Stu hails from Calgary, Alberta, and keeps Pyreneenne moored in Sidney, BC, close to his favorite cruising grounds. "We brought our kids up spending summers sailing all up and down the coast. My daughter Kate recently completed a Tall Ships voyage of 25,000 miles aboard SV Concordia, and has inspired me to pursue my own dream of doing a Vic-Maui race. The more we prepare for the race, the more we're looking forward to the whole event, beginning with the festivities and start line in Victoria. There can't be a more scenic place than Victoria anywhere in the world to start an ocean race. Good luck to all the entrants. Pyreneenne has a beautiful stern; I'm sure you'll all enjoy the view!" The race entry deadline is January 31, 2010. Shackles & Cotterpins welcomes your feedback, comments and suggestions. You can contact us at
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. You can find a list of all other Vic-Maui contacts on our website. We look forward to hearing from you. * * * * * * * * * * The Victoria to Maui International Yacht Race, first contested in 1968, is the pinnacle of Pacific Northwest ocean racing. Vic-Maui runs every second year, starting in June or July off Victoria, British Columbia and finishing near Lahaina, Maui, a distance of approximately 2308 nautical miles. Vic-Maui challenges navigators to demonstrate their weather routing and navigational skills. Success depends on the navigator’s skill in predicting where the Pacific High pressure zone and trade winds will be, nearly a week into the future. The adventure includes sailing around the Pacific High and surfing downwind in the trades. The days pass quickly with the fleet surrounded by dolphins and albatross, spectacular sunrises, sunsets and brilliant starlit nights. Teamwork gets the boats to the finish line near Lahaina, where each arriving boat is greeted with an outstanding Hawaiian welcoming party. Family and friends meet the racers to celebrate the accomplishment with hugs, leis and mai-tais. Many crew stay to spend more time enjoying Maui with their families before heading home. Visit vicmaui.org for Challenge ● Adventure ● Teamwork! Shackles & Cotterpins The Vic-Maui Newsletter January 21, 2010 Attention Sailors: More competitors - the Vic-Maui committee is pleased to announce two more entrants to the 2010 race: Sonsie. Sailing for the Waikiki Yacht Club and skippered by Chris Hui, Sonsie is a cutter-rigged Southern Cross 39. This will be Sonsie's first Vic-Maui race. Chris hails from Sidney, BC, and in 2007 he completed a successful singlehanded voyage to Hawaii on a previous sailboat. Chris commented "What better way to get to Maui in a novel and fun way than to participate in the 2010 Vic-Maui race! Sonsie's team is eagerly anticipating the opportunity for self development, camaraderie, and adventure in this exciting ocean race". Terremoto! Sailing for the Sloop Tavern Yacht Club and skippered by Scott Burbank, Terremoto! is a Paul Bieker designed Riptide 35. A regular and well-campaigned competitor in the Puget Sound area, Terremoto! began her life offshore in the ‘98 Pacific Cup race. She was acquired last year by Scott and his wife Susan who are actively racing Terremoto! while preparing for the 2010 Vic-Maui race. The Burbanks hail from Clyde Hill, WA. Scott says, "The more time we spend sailing Terremoto! and working together with our great crew, the more excited we become about our dream of sailing in the blue water of the open Pacific. Our goal for 2010 is racing our little 35 footer in the Vic-Maui race. We are thrilled to participate in a race that is so well run and has such a rich tradition in the Pacific Northwest." The race entry deadline is January 31, 2001. Safety at Sea training. Completion in prior years of a recognized Safety at Sea course continues to be acceptable, provided that the certificate has not expired. The Safety at Sea seminar in Seattle (February 27-28) is booking up quickly, and the second day in particular is near capacity. Competitors unable to take the second day of training in Seattle will need to fulfill the training requirement and submit proof to the Vic-Maui race committee that they have completed satisfactory alternative practical training. The form of proof will be a declaration signed by the skipper and participating crew members. Refer to ISAF Offshore Special Regulations 6.01, 6.02 and 6.03 for details on the Safety at Sea training requirements. January 8-9 Events. The January 8-9 were very well-attended. 22 people took the marine first aid course, 30 attended the preparation seminar and about 50 stayed for the social and dinner. Gaylean Sutcliffe organized the events, with presenters including Nick Banks, Phil Barron, Vern Burkhardt, Greg Harms, Cheryl Holmes, Declan Lawlor, Ron Mackenzie, Dave Miller, Ron Ogilvy, David Sutcliffe and Steve White. Feedback from the attendees was very positive. A big thank you to all the volunteers Shackles & Cotterpins welcomes your feedback, comments and suggestions. You can contact us at
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. You can find a list of all other Vic-Maui contacts on our website. We look forward to hearing from you. * * * * * * * * * * The Victoria to Maui International Yacht Race, first contested in 1968, is the pinnacle of Pacific Northwest ocean racing. Vic-Maui runs every second year, starting in June or July off Victoria, British Columbia and finishing near Lahaina, Maui, a distance of approximately 2308 nautical miles. Vic-Maui challenges navigators to demonstrate their weather routing and navigational skills. Success depends on the navigator’s skill in predicting where the Pacific High pressure zone and trade winds will be, nearly a week into the future. The adventure includes sailing around the Pacific High and surfing downwind in the trades. The days pass quickly with the fleet surrounded by dolphins and albatross, spectacular sunrises, sunsets and brilliant starlit nights. Teamwork gets the boats to the finish line near Lahaina, where each arriving boat is greeted with an outstanding Hawaiian welcoming party. Family and friends meet the racers to celebrate the accomplishment with hugs, leis and mai-tais. Many crew stay to spend more time enjoying Maui with their families before heading home. Visit vicmaui.org for Challenge ● Adventure ● Teamwork! Shackles & Cotterpins The Vic-Maui Newsletter January 4, 2010 Attention Sailors: A Happy New Year to all,and here's the first Vic-Maui news for 2010: Starlight Express returns for the 2010 Vic-Maui race. Sailing for the West Vancouver Yacht Club and the Burrard Yacht Club, skippered by Al Bartlett, Starlight Express is a Hunter's Child HC 50. Al hails from West Vancouver, BC. This will be Starlight Express's second Vic-Maui race and she will be sailing with most of her crew from the 2008 race. Filing Starlight Express's entry papers early, Al commented that "Years of blue water sailing in the Pacific Ocean have gotten into my blood. Our team has some unfinished Vic-Maui business and we're especially looking forward to more wind this year and to the dock party in Lahaina". Race Entry Deadline. Starlight Express joins Red Sheilla, Black Watch and Kinetic as boats that have filed their 2010 Vic-Maui entries well in advance of the race entry deadline. Prospective competitors are reminded that the race entry deadline is January 31, 2010. Race 2010 First Aid Course. The Race 2010 First Aid Course is this Friday-Saturday, January 8-9, at RVYC's Jericho Clubhouse. Registration by phone +1-604-922-2249 or by email to
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. Vic-Maui Preparation Seminar. The Vic-Maui Preparation Seminar is this Saturday, January 9, at RVYC's Jericho Clubhouse. Registration by email to
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. Dinner Buffet & Vic-Maui Social. The Dinner Buffet & Vic-Maui Social is this Saturday, January 9, at RVYC's Jericho Clubhouse. Registration by email to
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. Safety at Sea Seminar. The US Sailing / Sailing Foundation Safety at Sea Seminar is scheduled for February 27-28 in Seattle. Registration online at www.thesailingfoundation.org. Shackles & Cotterpins welcomes your feedback, comments and suggestions. You can contact us at
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. You can find a list of all other Vic-Maui contacts on our website. We look forward to hearing from you. * * * * * * * * * * The Victoria to Maui International Yacht Race, first contested in 1968, is the pinnacle of Pacific Northwest ocean racing. Vic-Maui runs every second year, starting in June or July off Victoria, British Columbia and finishing near Lahaina, Maui, a distance of approximately 2308 nautical miles. Vic-Maui challenges navigators to demonstrate their weather routing and navigational skills. Success depends on the navigator’s skill in predicting where the Pacific High pressure zone and trade winds will be, nearly a week into the future. The adventure includes sailing around the Pacific High and surfing downwind in the trades. The days pass quickly with the fleet surrounded by dolphins and albatross, spectacular sunrises, sunsets and brilliant starlit nights. Teamwork gets the boats to the finish line near Lahaina, where each arriving boat is greeted with an outstanding Hawaiian welcoming party. Family and friends meet the racers to celebrate the accomplishment with hugs, leis and mai-tais. Many crew stay to spend more time enjoying Maui with their families before heading home. Visit vicmaui.org for Challenge ● Adventure ● Teamwork! 
Shackles & Cotterpins
The Vic-Maui Newsletter
December 1, 2009
Attention Sailors:
Vic-Maui Online Threads. Vic-Maui threads are online at popular sites including Sailing Anarchy and SailingX. If you are active on either of these sites, please take a minute to visit the threads and post your thoughts. Having more people participating in these threads will help with race promotion by keeping the threads active and interesting.
Race Entry Deadline. The race entry deadline is January 31, 2010. It's getting to be that time of the Vic-Maui two year race cycle where potential competitors are making the go/no-go decision for the 2010 race. Three early entrants have already been announced, months in advance of the race entry deadline. More competitors are currently working on race preparations and race entry packages. Vic-Maui encourages all competitors to file their entry forms as early as possible - this helps with race administration and with fleet building which is to everyone's benefit.
Preparation Seminar. A reminder that the Vic-Maui preparation seminar is scheduled for Saturday January 9, 2010 at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. Topics and speakers include: rigging - Stewart Jones; emergency steering - Vern Burkhardt; weather & navigation - Ron Ogilvy; safety - Phil Barron; crew training - Ron Mackenzie; sails - Dave Miller; provisioning - Marlene Bolster; communications plan - Guy Walters; shore team logistics - Gaylean Sutcliffe. Advance registration is $35-$50, compared to $65 at the door, so it pays to register early. Email registration to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Safety At Sea. At least 30% of the crew, including the skipper, must have completed a recognized Safety At Sea course satisfying the requirements of the ISAF Offshore Special Regulations. The only course in the Pacific Northwest before the 2010 race starts is offered by The Sailing Foundation in Redmond WA on February 27-28, 2010. Lecture topics will include: first aid, rescue at sea, heavy weather seamanship, weather forecasting, damage control and repair, communications equipment, navigation, and personal safety equipment; and an optional session will provide hands-on training with in-the-water demonstrations, key survival tactics, man-overboard recoveries, flare procedures and helicopter evacuation. There is limited seating and reservations are strongly advised.
Battle Flags Are Back. By popular demand, Vic-Maui is reintroducing the coveted battle flags. A special run of 2008 battle flags has been delivered to the yacht clubs of each of the 2008 competitors, for presentation to those competitors. 2010 battle flags will be presented to competitors as they arrive in Victoria for their final pre-start preparations.
Sponsors. Vic-Maui sponsors are coming on line for the 2010 race. Longtime media sponsor Pacific Yachting continues for 2010. PY has provided editorial coverage of the race, literally for decades, and recently contributed significant archival material to the Vic-Maui website. PY staffers have a tradition of crewing on the Vic-Maui, including Tyrone Stelzenmuller and Dale Miller in 2008 on Zulu. Most recently, PY has been running full page colour ads featuring the Vic Maui race and 2010 race poster. Our sponsors support our race; we can each make a personal point of acknowledging their contributions by considering their products and services.
Shackles & Cotterpins welcomes your feedback, comments and suggestions. You can contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can find a list of all other Vic-Maui contacts on our website. We look forward to hearing from you.
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The Victoria to Maui International Yacht Race, first contested in 1968, is the pinnacle of Pacific Northwest ocean racing. Vic-Maui runs every second year, starting in June or July off Victoria, British Columbia and finishing near Lahaina, Maui, a distance of approximately 2308 nautical miles.
Vic-Maui challenges navigators to demonstrate their weather routing and navigational skills. Success depends on the navigator’s skill in predicting where the Pacific High pressure zone and trade winds will be, nearly a week into the future. The adventure includes sailing around the Pacific High and surfing downwind in the trades. The days pass quickly with the fleet surrounded by dolphins and albatross, spectacular sunrises, sunsets and brilliant starlit nights. Teamwork gets the boats to the finish line near Lahaina, where each arriving boat is greeted with an outstanding Hawaiian welcoming party. Family and friends meet the racers to celebrate the accomplishment with hugs, leis and mai-tais. Many crew stay to spend more time enjoying Maui with their families before heading home.
Visit vicmaui.org for Challenge ● Adventure ● Teamwork!
Shackles & Cotterpins
The Vic-Maui Newsletter
November 2, 2009
Attention Sailors:
Here are the details for three events you will want to get onto your race prep schedule and register yourself and your crew to take part. Please read on for the details of each item:
- January 8 & 9th - Race 2010 First Aid Course
- January 9th - Preparation Seminar (race and shore support crew are welcome)
- January 9th - Dinner Buffet & Vic-Maui Social (crew and family are welcome)
Please register by December 1st. Space is limited so register early!
To register for the Race 2010 First Aid Course, phone +1-604-922-2249 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
To register for the Preparation Seminar and/or the Dinner Buffet & Vic-Maui Social, send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the following details:
● Your team/boat name.
● Name, email address, phone number for each person you wish to register for the Preparation Seminar (9:30 – 5:00)
● Name, email address, phone number for each person you wish to register for the Buffet Dinner & Vic-Maui Social (6:00)
● Indicate how you wish to pay:
- mail a cheque to: Vic Maui Seminars, RVYC
3811 Point Grey Road, Vancouver, BC Canada, V6R 1B3 - credit card
Preparation Seminar
Saturday, January 9th, 2010
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
3811 Point Grey Road , Vancouver, BC
Vic-Maui skippers, race crew, shore support crew and potential race entrants will learn valuable information, ideas, and techniques to help get ready for the challenge, adventure and teamwork of the Vic-Maui 2010 race.
Guest speakers will address a number of topics, including:
- Rigging for Ocean Conditions
- Safety Compliance
- Emergency Steering
- Weather, Navigation and Tactics
- Crew Training and Experience
- Sails and Sail Maintenance
- Provisioning & Logistics
- Race/Radio Communications
The cost of the seminar includes a “Sailor’s Lunch” – a buffet of soup, salad, sandwiches and dessert, along with coffee/tea.
- $50 for individuals or the first person from each boat/team
- $35 for each additional person from the same boat/team
- Pay at the door price is $65 per person
Space is limited, so be sure to register yourself and your crew early!
*** From 5:00 – 6:00 pm, following the presentations – participants and presenters are invited to visit and socialize in the Vic-Maui sponsor area, which will be setup with information and demonstration tables of vendors and/or service providers who may be able to assist with preparations for the race.***
Dinner Buffet & Vic-Maui Social
Saturday, January 9th, 6:00 pm
RVYC in the Front Dining Room, Main Floor
Vic-Maui race crews, shore support crew and families, along with race organizers, presentation speakers and sponsors
are all welcome to join us for a fun evening of socializing and dinner.
Cost: $30/person (1/2 price for children under 12)
Cash Bar
(Please book in advance.)
RACE 2010 – First Aid Training
Friday, January 8th (6:00 – 10:00 pm) and
Saturday, January 9th (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Held at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
3811 Point Grey Road , Vancouver, BC
The Academy of Emergency Training is offering a First Aid Training Course that provides the
certification needed to meet the First Aid requirements of the race.
The course will provide your team with a strategy to operate within during a marine emergency.
Topics are presented that are unique to the race you are about to embark on and include:
Rescue scene assessment, Primary survey, Airway & obstructions, Artificial respiration, Cardiovascular emergencies
CPR, Severe bleeding, Shock, Bone & joint injuries, Burns, Environmental emergencies, Medical emergencies
Wound care, Advanced protocols, Sutures, IV Therapy, AED Use
Cost: $185 / person (includes lunch on Saturday)
To register for the Race 2010 First Aid Course: phone +1-604-922-2249 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Shackles & Cotterpins welcomes your feedback, comments and suggestions. You can contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can find a list of all other Vic-Maui contacts on our website. We look forward to hearing from you.
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The Victoria to Maui International Yacht Race, first contested in 1968, is the pinnacle of Pacific Northwest ocean racing. Vic-Maui runs every second year, starting in June or July off Victoria, British Columbia and finishing near Lahaina, Maui, a distance of approximately 2308 nautical miles.
Vic-Maui challenges navigators to demonstrate their weather routing and navigational skills. Success depends on the navigator’s skill in predicting where the Pacific High pressure zone and trade winds will be, nearly a week into the future. The adventure includes sailing around the Pacific High and surfing downwind in the trades. The days pass quickly with the fleet surrounded by dolphins and albatross, spectacular sunrises, sunsets and brilliant starlit nights. Teamwork gets the boats to the finish line near Lahaina, where each arriving boat is greeted with an outstanding Hawaiian welcoming party. Family and friends meet the racers to celebrate the accomplishment with hugs, leis and mai-tais. Many crew stay to spend more time enjoying Maui with their families before heading home.
Visit vicmaui.org for Challenge ● Adventure ● Teamwork!
| Vic-Maui 2010 for Challenge, Adventure and Teamwork! |
The next Victoria to Maui International Yacht Race begins on July 1, 2010. Vic-Maui, first contested in 1968 and running every second year, is the pinnacle of Pacific Northwest ocean racing. Starting just off Victoria, British Columbia, the race finishes half an ocean away near Lahaina on the island of Maui. The Vic-Maui motto 'Challenge? Adventure? Teamwork!' is the essence of the race.
Vic-Maui challenges navigators to demonstrate their weather routing and navigational skills. At 2308 nautical miles, Vic-Maui is the longest of the three major ocean races from the west coast of North America to Hawaii, testing navigators with more complex weather and routing choices, and presenting all competitors with more varied conditions and points of sail.
The race usually begins with a beat against the prevailing westerly to get out of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. From there, boats usually choose some variant of either hugging the coast until hitting the trade winds, or the rhumb line directly to Hawaii. Either way, success depends on the navigator’s skill in predicting where the Pacific High pressure zone and trade winds will be, nearly a week into the future. It’s vitally important to avoid the lightest winds near the center of the Pacific High and to find the right entry into the trade winds to sail the optimum angle to the finish line in Maui. The adventure includes sailing around the Pacific High and surfing downwind in the trades. In the beginning of July, the summer days are long and the nights are short at these latitudes, but the temperatures out on the open ocean, particularly at night, can still be chilly. Most crew will be wearing full gear for at least the first few days of the race. The days pass quickly with the fleet surrounded by dolphins and albatross, spectacular sunrises and sunsets and brilliant starlit nights. Racers peel off clothing layers as each day of the passage south brings warmer temperatures. The crew settles into its daily routine of watches, driving, trimming, preventive maintenance and living on board, preparing meals and enjoying the camaraderie of sharing them. Inevitably, the routine is broken by some heavier weather or an approaching squall, the need for sail changes or some gear problems. The adventure’s anticipation builds as the fleet approaches Hawaii in trade wind surfing conditions.
Teamwork gets the boats to the finish line near Lahaina. This has to start early with crew training, including meeting ISAF’s first aid and Safety At Sea requirements. Boat preparation for an ocean race of this scale also needs to start early and may continue until just before the start. Teamwork really comes together during the actual race. When the wind is building and the night is pitch black is the time when you want to be able to rely on your team-mates. And when the boats cross the finish line near Lahaina, no matter the time whether day or night, each arriving boat is met with an outstanding welcoming party. Family and friends greet the racers at the dock with hugs, leis and mai tais. A fabulous award banquet with Hawaiian food and entertainment is the culmination of the celebrations. Many crew stay to spend more time enjoying Maui with their families before heading home.
The 2010 Vic-Maui Race brings a new start format to the race with staggered starts taking place from July 1 to July 7. The idea behind this is to try to have all boats finish within a short time window. As pointed out by Committee Chairman David Sutcliffe, 'The weather tends to change significantly over the course of the race, and a single start spreads the finishers out over a long period of time in Lahaina. This makes the fast boats wait a long time for the awards party and it also makes it hard for the slower boats to finish in time for the awards party. Staggered starts should result in more boats finishing within the time limit, the fleet experiencing more similar weather in the middle of the course, the fleet having a tighter overall finishing time spread in Lahaina, and better participation in the awards party.' Although the Vic-Maui fleet size has averaged about twenty boats for the last several races, the 2008 fleet was an exception with just nine participating boats. For the 2010 race, the two sponsoring yacht clubs, the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and the Lahaina Yacht Club, have committed to support Vic-Maui regardless of fleet size. For more information, visit the Vic-Maui website at vicmaui.org
by Mark Gray 12:50 AM Sun 25 Oct 2009 GMT |
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