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Van Isle 360 International Yacht RaceThe first organized yacht race around Vancouver Island was developed in 1986 by a couple of long haired, bearded multihull sailors; Wayne Gorrie, the current race director of the Van Isle 360, and Steve Knight from Okanagan Spring Brewery. In those days the event, co-sponsored by the Coast Hotels and the [...]

The Save On Foods Van Isle 360 is a biennial, 580 nm. point to point race circumnavigating wild and rugged Vancouver Island, B.C. Sailed in ten legs the course provides inshore, offshore and overnight legs through some of the world’s most challenging and beautiful waters. June 6 – [...]

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. It is a result of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA). The goal of WHTI is to facilitate entry for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign [...]

For the second year in a row, John Buchan’s Seattle-based 77′ Glory took “triple crown” honours (first to finish, first in race, first in division) in the Swiftsure Classic long course crossing the finish line with her nearest competition over 4 [...]

14 Boats in as of 6:45 Sunday MorningWith winds lightening on Sunday morning, 14 boats finished by 6:45 am. As at 6:45 am on Sunday morning, here are the first14 finishing times. Tiger Lily at 0:33, Dragonfly at 0:43, Absolute Kaos 0:47, Stand Aside 1:02, Planet [...]

Swiftsure International Yacht Race starts off Clover Point at 10:00.Have a great [...]

Every year, the Swiftsure International Yacht Race is a major community event – the premiere long distance sailing race in the B.C. and US Pacific Northwest area and a festival on shore. It is a race in which cruising yachts capable of adventure in exposed waters are encouraged to compete and crews to test their skills.

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Swiftsure starts its first of five races in 48 hours. Registration starts today as the boats come into the Inner Harbour and prepare the last minute details for the race. Registration today and tomorrow takes place at Ships Point in the Inner Habour. Come out and see some amazing yachts and enjoy [...]

Over the years, Swiftsure has grown to be one of the world’s premier sailing races, andcertainly the oldest and most popular yachting event in the Pacific Northwest. “Victoriaranks with Sydney, St. Maarten and Newport as one of the world’s great yacht racingcentres”, said Mike Nusbaum, Swiftsure’s Publicity Chair, “each year attractingcompetitive sailors and their high-tech racing [...]

Swiftsure 2009 Countdown Continues Victoria Inner Harbour, British Columbia. Swiftsure 2009 runs from May 23rd to 25th this year, with the first event party taking place on Thursday, May 21! On the racing scene, there’s?? the usual slate of longer races-Swiftsure Bank and the various versions of the Cape Flattery and Juan de Fuca races.?? And, [...]