Our first series of races called the WVYC Fall Snow Flake Series. We will be picking up crew at the WVYC Visitors Dock at 8:30am and returning to the Club for a late lunch and libations each race day. 5 Races with a winner announced at social following the 5th race,

Howe Sound has great wind in fall and winter. Racing is staged in the Queen Charlotte Channel, Strait of Georgia and English Bay.

Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet

Be at West Vancouver YC Club House - Sun October 30th @ 8:30AM PDT

Club Website: West Vancouver YC
Registration: Link
Race Results: 8/14 Post # 89

Permanent link to this article: https://allonsy.crew-mgr.com/event/wvyc-snow-flake-series-2/

53rd Southern Straits Classic at West Vancouver Yacht Club - Preview

by Victoria Giddings

Southern Straits Classic © West Vancouver Yacht Club

The West Vancouver Yacht Club (WVYC) is excited to welcome back the Southern Straits Regatta after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic. The 52nd running of the Easter weekend race will see sailors crisscrossing Georgia Strait testing their strategy, skill, and endurance while racing overnight in early season conditions.

The Short, Medium, and Long courses range from 70 - 133 nautical miles. In addition, there is an Inshore Course (approximately 20 nautical miles) that will be conducted during daylight hours on Good Friday.

Race registration is now open and closes on Sunday, April 10th. Early bird discount available until February 28th.

The WVYC will also be offering a one-day Coastal Personal Survival Course on April 3rd for those who need to renew or take a Safety at Sea course. Registration details are online at Coastal Personal Survival Course.

Who:

WVYC is inviting all racers to participate in this challenging yachting tradition.

When:

The races will take place over the weekend of April 14-16, 2023.
Starting sequences will begin at 10:25 a.m. on Friday, April 14.

WVYC welcomes everyone to come down to Dundarave Pier in West Vancouver to see the parade of boats line up between nine and 10 a.m. and cheer on the competitors before the race begins.

Where:

West Vancouver Yacht Club
5854 Marine Drive
West Vancouver, BC

For more information, please visit www.southernstraits.ca or call WVYC at 604.921.7575.

Post # 63

4/7/2023

7 of 10

Polar Bear Series

Polar Bear Series @ Slip N42, Heather Civic Marina

Sun. Mar 12th, 2023 @ 8:30AM - 4:00PM PDT

Be at Slip N42, Heather Civic Marina - Sun. Mar 12th @ 8:30AM PDT

600 Stamps Landing, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Z1, Canada

Club Website: Vancouver Rowing Club Registration: Link
Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet
Race Results: 3 of 6

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Fritz	Stb Trimmer		✓
Max	Pit	focus on tailing and spin grind	✓
Nick	Bow	Assist Alan	✓
Nick Mac	Main Trimmer	Tactician	✓
Roger	Port Trimmer		✓
WestcoastCarl	Skipper		✓	Checkj this website 2 days and 1 evening before the race for updates
alanandisla	Pit	Alan is on BOW with Nick	✓
AxeMan	Not Assigned		?
Total Crew 8 = Confirmed (7) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

The Polar Bear Series has a large Div 2 Fleet of 14 boats providing lots of competion. We are building a crew for the Southern Straights and Swiftsure. This is a great opportunity to improve skills and meet other sailors.

Post # 115

3/12/2023

3 of 6

Polar Bear Series

Polar Bear Series @ Slip N42, Heather Civic Marina

Sun. Feb 12th, 2023 @ 9:00AM - 4:30PM PST

Be at Slip N42, Heather Civic Marina - Sun. Feb 12th @ 9:00AM PST

600 Stamps Landing, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Z1, Canada

Club Website: Vancouver Rowing Club Registration: Link
Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet
Race Results: 7, 6 of 8

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Max	Stb Trimmer		✓
Nick	Bow	help Carl with ASYM	✓
Nick Mac	Main Trimmer	Tactician and alternate driver	✓
Roger	Port Trimmer		✓
WestcoastCarl	Skipper		✓
alanandisla	Pit	Both will look after PIt	✓
Fritz	Mast		?
Total Crew 7 = Confirmed (6) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Post # 113

2/12/2023

7, 6 of 8

Polar Bear Series

Polar Bear Series @ Slip N42, Heather Civic Marina

Sun. Jan 15th, 2023 @ 9:00AM - 4:30PM PST

Be at Slip N42, Heather Civic Marina - Sun. Jan 15th @ 9:00AM PST

600 Stamps Landing, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Z1, Canada

Club Website: Vancouver Rowing Club Registration: Link
Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet
Race Results: 7 of 8

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Max	Stb Trimmer		✓
Nick Mac	Main Trimmer		✓
Roger	Port Trimmer		✓
WestcoastCarl	Skipper		✓
alanandisla	Pit	Alan is Port trimmer	✓
Gill	Crew	New Crew	?
Fritz	Mast	Please commit to scheduled races	X
Nick	Crew		X
Total Crew 6 = Confirmed (5) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Post # 102

1/15/2023

7 of 8

WVYC Snow Flake Series

WVYC Snow Flake Series @ Slip N42, Heather Civic Marina

Sun. Dec 11th, 2022 @ 7:15AM - 4:15PM PST

Be at Slip N42, Heather Civic Marina - Sun. Dec 11th @ 7:15AM PST

600 Stamps Landing, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Z1, Canada

Club Website: West Vancouver YC
Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet
Race Results: 10 of 10

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
AxeMan	Bow		✓
Cam	Mast		✓
Max	Main Trimmer		✓
Nick Mac	Floater	NicMac will help us all and be tactician	✓
Roger	Stb Trimmer		✓
WestcoastCarl	Skipper		✓	Need more crew- Signup PLS
alanandisla	Port Trimmer	Isla is PIT	✓
EricC	Not Assigned		X
Fritz	Mast		X
Gill	Not Assigned		X
JohnK	Not Assigned		X
Nick	Stb Trimmer		X
kevinw	Bow		X
Total Crew 7 = Confirmed (7) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Our last race for the fall series at WVYC. We are ready to sail at a new level on Sunday. I know everyone is focussed on their position and communications which just could propel us into a "money" finish.

Sorry about the early meeting time for this race BUT we do need a warmup for our positions and the start line is an hour away.

As always pls give me a call if you have any questions and I will see you at 7;15 at the gate of HCM.

Carl

tel/text 604 805 9944

Post # 51

12/11/2022

10 of 10

WestcoastCarl on Summer Regatta- VRC- 2 day in the Bay Racing at 7/6/2023 09:08AM
Comment by WestcoastCarl:
Meet at boat at 8:30 at HCM gate

Alan and Isla have snacks.

Roger has water.- pls confirm

Carl has Veggie subway sandwiches

Frittz please bring 2 bottles of wine- pls confirm
WestcoastCarl on Maintenance and Afternoon Sail at 6/6/2023 07:49AM
Comment by WestcoastCarl:
ALLONS-Y's work day is moving from afternoons on Thursdays to Wednesdays. If you are able to make it down to the marina in the early afternoon you will be helping to get ALLONS-Y set-up for racing and a cruise + swim that evening at 6-9pm that evening.

Currently I need help to:
1. wash and scrub all halyards and running rigging to get salt and grit out. This will allow us faster smoother maneuvers with less friction.
2. lightly sand all teak to remove oxidized "grey" from surface
3. Gelcoat and finish 5 spots on deck , bow and transom-
4. rig a sail slide on boom on clew and boom
5. replace wood trim on cabinets in cabins, galley and salon
6. repaint black portions of galley and nav station
7. replace cockpit lifeline cushions
8. lubricate mainsail outhaul to reduce friction
9. Install a stopper ball on spinnaker tack line
10. Remove contents of aft Lazarettes and clean with rags only (do not spray with hose
WestcoastCarl on Polar Bear Series at 2/27/2023 10:54AM
Comment by WestcoastCarl:
I found this video to be of high quality in ideas and safety.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpfAamc1uD0

Let's talk about it next week

I am installing the new removeable bowsprit this Thursday. This an accurate simplified video on how we launch it before we leave the dock on race & Cruising days video- STUDY IT!:

https://www.facnor.com/code-sail-furlers/sparcraft-bowsprits/bowsprits-range/

I am scheduling or March 22prep , 24,25 Overnight night sail. Being well rested is the key.

Carl
WestcoastCarl on Maintenance and Afternoon Sail at 10/19/2022 10:43AM
Comment by WestcoastCarl: you haven't signed up for Sat?
Nick on Maintenance and Afternoon Sail at 10/19/2022 09:21AM
Comment by Nick:
Hi Carl. I can't make this Thursday....I have to get work stuff done thus week. Thanks. Nick

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