The 58th annual Swiftsure International Yacht Race is set to begin this weekend, May 26th. So far there are 205 boats entered with many VARC boats competing for local bragging rights. 24 boats took on Neptune's seas and had a fantastic day on the water. At least two new hull speed records were set on L'Aristo and Pegasus. The Dinghy Shop provided some great prizes and two more lucky skippers won Mustang Air Force life vests.
Final results are available here .
Special thanks to Gord Wylie and crew of Rhumb Line for demonstrating the true spirit of racing by foregoing their event to help a fellow skipper and crew in distress. Thursday Night Race Series begins next week on May 10th. Join FCYC in a fun night of racing and then back to the yacht club for a BBQ and prize-giving extravaganza. 1,2,3,4,and M3, with a shorter distance event for the remaining divisions. A post-race party will be held at West Vancouver YC with lots of food, drinks, prizes, and awards.