Vic-Maui Race Information Night at AYC

June 25th, 2009

AYC cordially invites boat owners, skippers, crews and anyone interested in ocean racing to hear a presentation on the race from Vic-Maui Committee Chairman and experienced offshore racer David Sutcliffe. David is an exciting speaker and will present on the upcoming race, his experience in past editions and talk about the race's future. Exciting stuff for all sailors, especially offshore racing fans!

Coordinates: Friday, September 18, 2009 at 7:00 pm at Anacortes Yacht Club, 504 7th Street, Anacortes WA. There will be a talk of about 30 minutes followed by Q&A.

Ed Kennedy
Vice Commodore
Anacortes Yacht Club

The Victoria to Maui International Yacht Race, first contested in 1968, is the pinnacle of Pacific Northwest ocean racing. Vic-Maui runs every second year, starting in June or July off Victoria, British Columbia and finishing 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.

Go to www.vicmaui.org for Challenge ● Adventure ● Teamwork!

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