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:
Serenite Details on this years campaign to come!
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
Shearwater is based out of Orcas Island, having been purchased on the East Coast in 2011. Shearwater is a pelagic bird that spends most of its life as a nomad travelling the seas. In 2018 we sailed Patos Island, Swiftsure and Southern Straits in preparation for our 2019 Van Isle 360.
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
Back Again! This will be Steve & crew’s 8th consecutive Van Isle, starting out on Flash and last go round entering with Smoke. The secret behind being able to endure 8 consecutive Van Isles is their incredible shore support tea of one. Never complains, always there to assist with a big smile and a “how can I help”. Oh and a consistent group of “young crew” ensures outstanding camaraderie. Smoke will be one of 4 TP52’s competing in this years race, the other 3 being Glory, MIST and Sonic.
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
Sonic has recently arrived in Seattle via the Great Lakes. This will be her first go round the Rock, with many of the crew previous Van Isle veterans. Sonic will be one of 4 TP52’s competing in this years Van Isle, the other 3 being Glory, MIST and Smoke.
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
Surfider About us: Still to come.
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
Ultraman lll, is presently on her way from Hawaii to the Pacific North West via freighter. Arrival is estimated for January 18th in Seattle. Looks like Jason and crew will be a little busy getting her ready for the usual slate of spring racing.
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
No more “Caw Caw”, Ian Lloyd is a veteran of the Van Isle and decided to move from Raven in 2017 to Wraith, an offshore capable Grand Prix 26 built in 2008 to the GP 26 Class Box Rule. The boat has both masthead and fractional asymmetric spinnakers. Carole Speck will be the logistics coordinator for a 5th time!
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 NOR was barely dry when the first entry for 2019 race arrived, almost hand delivered to Winter Harbour by Zulu. Findlay and the Gibbons lads will be back to defend their 2017 Division 2 second place podium finish and their first place finish in Division 2 in 2015. If you are in need of an electrical consultation prior to the race, please consider contacting Trevor Gibbons, owner of A-Sea Marine, a terrific sponsor of the race.
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
