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]
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 |