The First Five Early Entries are in for the 2018 Vic-Maui International Yacht Race

by Vic-Maui, August 20th, 2017

The First Five Early Entries are in for the 2018 Vic-Maui International Yacht Race

Three US boats, including one from California, and two Canadian boats. Three in the racing class, full crewed, and two in the cruising class.

Geminis Dream, skipper Shannon Rae, 44' Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 439, Vancouver BC, Cruising Class
Firefly, skipper Bob Strong, 45' Morris Ocean Series 45, Seattle WA, Racing Class Fully Crewed
Anjo, skipper Clayton Craigie, 40' Beneteau First 40, Pt Richmond CA, Cruising Class
Turnagain, skipper Travis McGregor, 49' Beneteau Oceanis 50, Vancouver BC, Racing Class Fully Crewed
Joy Ride, skipper John Murkowski, 40' J Boats J122E, Seattle WA, Racing Class Fully Crewed

Early Entries & Online Registration

Boats that enter early receive a reduction to their entry fee, and are offered early registration opportunities to some pre-race events such as Offshore Personal Safety (Safety at Sea) classes, Vic-Maui preparation seminars, offshore weather courses and marine first-aid courses.

The early entry deadline is September 15, 2017.

The final entry deadline is February 5, 2018.

Click here to enter the 2018 Vic-Maui International Yacht Race

Offshore Personal Survival Course (aka Safety at Sea, Sea Survival)

Classes are being offered in the Vancouver, BC area during the Fall of 2017. For an updated schedule and information on the course, please visit http://www.bcsailing.bc.ca/safetyatsea.php.

2018 Vic-Maui Notice of Race

The 2018 Vic-Maui Notice of Race and NoR Amendment 1 have been published.

Click here to download the complete 2018 Vic-Maui Notice of Race with Amendment 1

Click here to download NoR Amendment 1 only

Vic-Maui Qualifying Races

It's been a busy season of qualifying races for teams preparing for the 2018 Vic-Maui.

Southern Straits - April 14-15

Oregon Offshore - May 11-14

Swiftsure - May 27-28

Van Isle 360 - June 10-24

The 2018 Vic-Maui & Key Dates

Vic-Maui, first sailed in 1965, celebrated its Half Century in 2016.
2018 will mark the 53rd year and the 27th running of the Vic-Maui International Yacht Race.
Entries open June 15, 2017.
The early entry deadline is September 15, 2017.
The final entry deadline is February 5, 2018.
The fleet size limit is 25 boats.
Start dates will be during June 29 - July 4, 2018.
The awards banquet will be held July 21, 2018.

Featured Sponsor

Based out of Vancouver, Canada, First Yacht Services provides specialty marine services for British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. We specialize in yacht commissioning, Webasto Marine heating systems, Raymarine electronics and electrical upgrades. We proudly work with Grand Yachts.

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Victoria to Maui International Yacht Race

The Victoria to Maui International Yacht Race is hosted by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and the Lahaina Yacht Club. First contested in 1965 and sailed every second year since 1968, Vic-Maui is the pinnacle of Pacific Northwest ocean racing. Vic-Maui starts in July off Victoria, British Columbia and finishes 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 www.vicmaui.org for Challenge - Adventure - Teamwork!

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Vic-Maui Sponsors

Co-Hosts

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club • Lahaina Yacht Club

Gold

Greater Victoria Harbour Authority • Navis Marine Insurance • Pacific Yachting • Mustang Survival • First Yacht Services

Silver

CSR Marine • Eggbeater Creative • North Sails • Signature Yachts Harken • Survitec Group • Pioneer Inn • Ralph's Radio • Pro-Tech Yacht Services