On July 1st we celebrated Canada Day in Port Hardy. Here are a few photos of some proud Canadians in our community.
On July 1st we celebrated Canada Day in Port Hardy. Here are a few photos of some proud Canadians in our community.
The Van Isle 360 is a biennial (odd year), 580 nm. point to point race circumnavigating wild and rugged Vancouver Island, B.C. Sailed in a series of legs the course provides inshore, offshore and overnight legs through some of the most stunning and challenging waters on the planet. Now in its 20th year the race will reach Port Hardy on Wednesday, June 5th. During the lead up to this event we will be posting information about the competitors.
Meet the next round of competitors:
The Serenite.
Sail #: 93
Skipper: Victor Mushkatin
Province/State: Washington
Yacht Club: Sloop Tavern Yacht Club
Type: Beneteau Oceanis 46
Designer: Berrett
Builder: Beneteau
ORC GPH: 617.0
LOA: 13.700m
Beam: 4.302m
Draft: 2.029m
The Shearwater.
Sail #: USA 120
Skipper: Christina & Justin Wolfe
Province/State: Washington
Yacht Club: Orcas Island Yacht Club
Type: J/120
Designer: Johnstone
Builder: TPI
ORC GPH: 583.5
LOA: 12.244m
Beam: 3.67m
Draft: 2.168m
The Smoke.
Sail #: 52005
Skipper: Steve Travis
Province/State: Washington (Honorary British Columbia)
Yacht Club: Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle
Type: TP52
Designer: Botin Carkeek
Builder: Del Pardo
ORC GPH: 446.1
LOA: 15.850m
Beam: 4.372m
Draft: 3.176m
The Sonic.
Sail #: USA 52725
Skipper: Marek Omilian
Province/State: Washington
Yacht Club: Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle
Type: TP52
Designer:
Builder: Cookson
ORC GPH: Application in process (446ish)
LOA: 15.850m
Beam: 4.372m
Draft: 3.176m
The Surfider.
Sail #: CAN 1015
Skipper: Greg Johnston
Province/State: British Columbia
Yacht Club: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
Type: Santa Cruz 50
Designer: Bill Lee
Builder: Santa Cruz Yachts
ORC GPH: 506.9
Length: 13.310 m
Beam: 3.682 m
Draft: 2.394 m
The Ultraman III.
Sail #: JPN 6288
Skipper: Jason Saunderson
Province/State: British Columbia
Yacht Club: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
Type: S-40M OD Naval Force
Designer: Joubert/Nivelt
Builder: Maree Haute
ORC GPH: 541.4 (2013)
LOA: 11.970m
Beam: 2.970m
Draft: 2.398m
The Wraith.
Sail #: 18
Skipper: Ian Lloyd
Province/State: British Columbia
Yacht Club: West Vancouver Yacht Club
Type: Grand Prix 26
Designer: Brooks Dees
Builder: Brooks Dees
ORC GPH: 618.0
LOA: 7.840m
Beam: 2.438m
Draft: 1.878m
The Zulu.
Sail #: 74391
Skipper: Findlay Gibbons
Province/State: British Columbia
Yacht Club: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
Type: Jespersen 42
Designer: P. Gartside
Builder: Jespersen Boat Works
ORC GPH: 586.7
LOA: 12.780m
Beam: 3.946m
Draft: 2.162m