Preliminary Dates for the 2016 Vic-Maui International Yacht Race

by Event Committee, December 24th, 2014

Preliminary Dates for the 2016 Vic-Maui International Yacht Race

Plans are well underway for the 2016 Vic-Maui!  We expect to publish the Notice of Race in January 2015.  In the meantime, here are some preliminary dates:

Starts During:          July 7-12, 2016
Finish Time Limit:   July 28-29, 2016
Awards Banquet:    July 30, 2016

Vic-Maui at the 2015 Boat Shows

Vic-Maui presenters will be at the:

Vancouver International Boat Show, January 21 to 25; see www.vancouverboatshow.ca/

Seattle Boat Show, January 23 to February 1; see www.seattleboatshow.com/ 

More dates and details will be available in early January.

Safety at Sea schedule - early 2015

BC Sailing is offering Safety at Sea classes in Vancouver during January - February 2015.  See the course details and schedule online at www.vicmaui.org/bc-sailing-safety-at-sea. 

"Thank You" to our Sponsors and Volunteers for their support in 2013-2014

Vic-Maui is co-hosted by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and the Lahaina Yacht Club.  The two clubs provide a wide range of volunteers, resources and logistical support.  The race would simply not be possible without their long term support and close cooperation.  Vic-Maui Gold, Silver and Supporting Sponsors provide a wide base of assistance and are an integral part of Vic-Maui's success.  A huge thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers! 

Hosts

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club • Lahaina Yacht Club

Gold

Greater Victoria Harbour Authority • Navis Marine Insurance • Pacific Yachting • Westerly Yacht

Silver

Azaris Studios • CSR Marine • First Yacht Services • North Sails • Signature Yachts

Supporters

Mount Gay Rum • Hester Creek • Whistler Brewing

Tremewen Art • Kingwell Island Art • Serendipity Maui • West Maui Sail & Canvas • Trilogy Excursions

Victoria Preferred Accommodations

Harbour Towers Hotel • Hotel Grand Pacific • Sandman • Strathcona Hotel

Maui Preferred Accommodations

Aston Kaanapali Shores • Outrigger Hotels and Resorts • Pioneer Inn • Sheraton Maui

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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!

 Vic-Maui Qualifying Races

Southern Straits • Oregon Offshore • Swiftsure • Van Isle 360

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