Reference Information
Vic-Maui Knowledgebase
Offshore Preparation Checklist Rev 2 [PDF] [Excel] New!
Offshore Preparation
Agenda, Intro and Race Overview [PDF]
Skipper Preparation [PDF]
Crew Selection [PDF]
Why Boats (Don't) Make the Finish Line [PDF]
Safety Framework [PDF]
Well Found Boat and Crew [PDF]
Race Communications [PDF]
Handicapping [PDF]
Teachable Moments [PDF]
Logistics [PDF]
Provisioning (2015) [PDF]
The Finish [PDF]
Offshore First Aid
Selected Medical Topics [PDF]
Suggested Medications [PDF]
Suggested Medical Supplies [PDF]
Ocean Racing - Medical Conditions and Best Practices for Hygiene [PDF]
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by Jim Innes, May 29th, 2021 Vic-Maui has prepared a downloadable PDF designed to assist entrants with the requirements of OSR 4.15 Emergency Steering. This document, originally written in 2016 by veteran Vic-Maui skipper and mentor Vern Burkhardt, has been updated and amended for the 2022 Vic-Maui. Read by Technical Committee, April 24th, 2021 The OSRs and Vic-Maui Appendix A to the Notice of Race are quite clear on the requirements to get it right. Read by Technical Committee, February 23rd, 2021 OK, you’ve made the decision to sign on to the fun adventure of a sailing race to Hawaii – now when is the start? Read by Technical Committee, February 23rd, 2021 First - Get Ready for Your Last Resort. The absolutely last thing any Vic-Maui competitor wants to think about is abandoning the ship half way to Hawaii. Which is precisely why thinking about the life raft should happen early in the process. Read by Vic-Maui Archives - Author Unknown, October 20th, 2009 Sailboat racing is like going to battle. A sound plan of attack is critical to success. To win the battle, the yacht racer needs a sound strategic and tactical plan to overcome the competition. Read by Ron Ogilvy, May 23rd, 1998 This race, like most others, can be broken into many segments, each with several tactical options. This article describes some of the choices racers must make during the crossing to Maui. Read |
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Amun-Ra (2022)
Type: Beneteau Oceanis 45Skipper: Ben Homsy
Port: Vancouver, BC Canada
Blog: 1 articles posted
Ben Homsy; Owner / Skipper - Ben is ultimately responsible for bringing together this motley crew. Australian-born, UK and Canadian citizen with an impeccable taste in both teak decking and lasagna. Ben has skippered charter boats over the past 20 years. As a recent entrant into the Pacific North West sailing circuit, this will be Ben's first year participating in the Vic-Maui and other local inshore racing.
Rob Bergman; Watch Captain / 2nd In Charge - Rob is a fellow Australian who recently moved to Vancouver with his family. An avid sailor and nature-lover who grew up around sailboats. This will be Rob's first Vic- Maui and major ocean crossing, after participating in the 2021 Cascadian Convoy and the 2022 Southern Straits on SV Amun-Ra.
Brenden O'Reilly; Trimmer / Fishing - Brenden joins the crew of Amun-Ra with a sound knowledge of boats powered by noisy engines - but we have decided not to hold this against him as apparently he is a master fisherman. This is Brenden's first season sailing and racing in the Pacific North West.
Olivier Corbeil; Trimmer / Bowman - Despite being the youngest crew member (and the only one who can touch his toes), Olivier has over 3000 nautical miles sailing offshore and has raced international level dinghies for 10 years. Olivier has been navigator on a number of boats and crew on a J/22 during the J/22 Worlds in 2016.
Donald Scott; Trimmer / Engineer - Don has literally thousands of miles of cruising. His racing experience includes the Van Isle 360, Southern Straits, Swiftsure, SOAR, Anvil Island, Round Bowen, and Bird Island (Australia). He is also very handy with white electrical tape.
David Verlee; Trimmer - Hailing from Bowen Island, David joins the team at Amun-Ra with extensive sailing experience. He is a 25-year member of RVYC, having raced in the club's Wednesday nights on Virago.
