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Vic-Maui Qualifying Races, 2018 Vic-Maui Entries Open June 15

by Vic-Maui, May 25th, 2017



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vic-Maui Qualifying Races

It's 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

 

 

2018 Vic-Maui Entries Open on June 15, 2017

 

 

2018 Vic-Maui Notice of Race

 

The 2018 Vic-Maui Notice of Race has been published.  

Click here to download the 2018 Vic-Maui Notice of Race 

 

 

The 2018 Vic-Maui & Key Dates

 

  • Vic-Maui, first sailed in 1965, celebrated its Half Century in 2016.  

  • 2018 will mark 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

 

 

 

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With over 20 years of experience, we take pride in offering our clients specialized insurance packages and policies that help them protect their assets and their businesses. Our brokers have relevant experience that applies to the safeguard of you and your vessel including: building related risk management solutions, recreational watercraft insurance, complex marine operations and high-level knowledge of legal statutes including the Marine Liability Act and the Canada Shipping Act and more.  In addition to our professional experience we offer our clients personal and intimate knowledge of the industry including: experience aboard commercial vessels, race management, serving as Commodore of a yachting club, marine search and rescue, extensive experience with pleasure crafts and recreational boating and involvement in marina construction. Being personally involved in sailing, marine activity and boating gives us a critical edge in understanding our clients’ needs and ultimately protecting the assets and businesses they have worked so hard to build. 

Website: http://www.navismarine.ca/

 

 

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We invite you to follow the 2018 Vic-Maui for 
Challenge • Adventure • Teamwork.  

 

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Shackles & Cotterpins welcomes your feedback, comments and suggestions. You can contact us at shackles.editor@vicmaui.org. You can find a list of all other Vic-Maui contacts on our website. We look forward to hearing from you. Click here to unsubscribe.

 

 

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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

 

Supporters

 

Mount Gay Rum • Hester Creek • Whistler Brewing

Tremewen Art • Kingwell Island Art • West Maui Sail & Canvas • Trilogy Excursions • Burn'n Love

Victoria Preferred Accommodations

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

Maui Preferred Accommodations

Aston Kaanapali Shores • Pioneer Inn • Sheraton Maui

 

 Vic-Maui Qualifying Races

 

Southern Straits • Oregon Offshore • Swiftsure • Van Isle 360

 

 

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