2014 Vic-Maui Fleet and Event Updates

by Event Committee, November 12th, 2013

The Vic-Maui 2014 fleet continues to grow! 

The latest entry is John McPhail's J-160, JAM, a veteran of many Swiftsures, two Pacific Cups and the 2004 Vic-Maui race.  JAM sails out of Fox Island, WA for the Gig Harbor Yacht Club.  Check out JAM and the rest of the 2014 Vic-Maui fleet at http://www.vicmaui.org/teams. 

Featured Sponsor:  Greater Victoria Harbour Authority

Vic-Maui is proud to partner with the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. 

Victoria Harbour, gateway to British Columbia and Canada, is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. The harbour has a long history, starting with its use by First Nations. Recreational vessels and small cruise ships can moor in the centre of this famous heritage city, just steps from its historic streets and distinctive architecture. During the summer months, the harbour is the focus of festivals, shows and music.

For more information, please visit:  http://www.victoriaharbour.org

Recent and upcoming events:

Offshore Personal Survival Course (Safety at Sea)

BC Sailing classes (Sail Canada - ISAF Approved):  The October 4-5 class in Vancouver was fully booked and received very positive feedback from attendees.  The upcoming November 15-16 and November 17-18 classes are fully booked.  The next scheduled class is January 24-25, 2014, also in Vancouver.  More information and online registration is available at http://www.vicmaui.org/bc-sailing-safety-at-sea. 

Sea Survival and Bluewater Cruising Association - Calgary have an Offshore Safety and Sea Survival course (Sail Canada - ISAF Approved) planned for November 30 - December 1, 2013 in Calgary.   For more information, please check http://www.bluewatercruising.org/events/event_details.asp?id=302674.   Note that online registration has closed, however manual registration may be available through the email contact listed on the linked page. 

The Sailing Foundation has a Safety at Sea seminar (the two day version is US Sailing - ISAF Approved) planned for February 22-23, 2014 on Bainbridge Island.  For more information, please check http://www.thesailingfoundation.org/new_sas_seminars_2014.htm. 

Marine First Aid course: 

Tentative date is February 1-2, 2014 in Vancouver.  Details to follow as soon as they become available. 

Vic-Maui Qualifying Races:

Vic-Maui boats and crews often do overnight distance races or passages as part of their Vic-Maui preparations.  The 2014 sailing season is just around the corner.  Vic-Maui Qualifying Races are: 

• Southern Straits race (WVYC) - April 18, 2014: http://www.southernstraits.ca/
• Oregon Offshore race (CYC Portland) - May, 2014: http://www.oregonoffshore.org/
• Swiftsure race (RVicYC) - May 24, 2014: http://www.swiftsure.org
• Van Isle 360 race (next race in June 2015): http://www.vanisle360.com/

Recent Vic-Maui events have been very well attended. 

• Thank you to Ullman Sails for hosting the Information Meeting in Anacortes on October 16.
• Thank you to Cooper Boating for hosting the Information Meeting in Vancouver on November 1. 
• The Preparation Seminar was held at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club on November 2, and was very close to a full house.  Thank you to all the presenters, including representatives of North Sails and Pro-Tech Rigging. 
• The Offshore Weather course was held at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, on November 3-4, and was fully booked. 

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