Class 1 Boats Start

by Ed Watson, July 3rd, 2010

Brisk westerlies off the Victoria waterfront made for a great start for Class 1 boats in the Vic-Maui Yacht race. It's a 2308 nautical mile race, but each skipper and crew was eager to gain an early advantage on their competitors. Kinetic tacked just across the line to stay near the shore on the way to Race Rocks. Delicate Balance chose to head out farther into the Juan de Fuca Strait, perhaps hoping to get lifted, but soon tacked back in towards shore. Red Sheilla, Starlight Express and Terremoto played the middle ground with all boats making good speed. At sea Class 2 boats Pyreneenne and Turicum were neck and neck at about noon PST, with Sonsie close by off the northern coast of Oregon. The status of Black Watch is unclear as her track shows her returning to the mouth of Juan de Fuca Strait. She reportedly has generator problems, and is seeking repairs before re-joining the race.

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