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ABOUTThis EVENT is for potential crew on Riptide50 Strum for the Saturday Aril 26, 2025 WVYC Halibut Bank/Collingwood Channel Race. This course alternates each year between the Halibut Bank (even years) & the Collingwood Channel (odd year) marks, although Strum & most Div-0 boats would prefer to race Halibut EVERY year, since neither mark is manned.
HOST CLUB (WVYC)
West Vancouver Yacht Club
5854 Marine Drive
West Vancouver BC V7W 2S2
Front Desk 604-921-7575
[email protected]
WVYC.ca
ABOUT (HOST COMMENTS)
Celebrate spring with a day of racing in beautiful Howe Sound and around the Strait of Georgia. This event alternates between Collingwood Channel and Halibut Bank/Popham Island. Organizer email, [email protected]
ABOUT (COLLINGWOOD CHANNEL)
The Collingwood Channel race takes boats through Collingwood Channel and along the shore of Bowen Island. PHRF and ORC competitors will race an approximate 16 NM course and the Sport boat fleet can enjoy a day of round the cans.
ABOUT (HALIBUT BANK)
The Halibut Bank course takes ORC Divisions 0, 1, and 2 south of Passage Island to the Halibut Bank ODAS buoy (aprox 34nm). For PHRF and Sportboat the fleet rounds Popham and Little Popham Islands (aprox 17nm).
ABOUT (VARC)
This event is part of the Vancouver Area Racing Council's Distance Series. Strum will be registered for the ORC Division-0 Course. Strum’s skipper is the 2025 VARC.bc.ca Div-0 Rep.
ABOUT (SKIPPER COMMENTS)
This is one of our rare fun day races. With a 6pm time limit, it is possible to have breakfast & dinner at home. If winds are moderate (+10 knots TWS), we can be finished as early as 2pm. Strum would prefer to always go to Halibut Bank (34nm), as we deem the Collingwood course too short (16nm), with a high wind dangerous mark rounding & competitor traffic for the 4 local Div-0 water-ballasted boats (Koa/Longboard/Mach-2/Strum). Hopefully WVYC will consider running Div-0 to Halibut Bank every year, since both marks are unmanned.
ABOUT (STRUM DIVISION ZERO)
Strum will race in the ORC Division 0 for this fun VARC day race. Strum rates 463.5 ORC (-77 PHRF-BC).
ABOUT (STRUM HOME PORT)
*During breakwater project*
RVYC Coal Harbour (F28)
950 Stanley Park Drive
Vancouver BC V6G 3E2
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CREW
If you or someone you know wants to race on Strum for the Halibut Bank/Collingwood Chanel Race, look no further. Select GOING (if you can commit) or INTERESTED (if you cannot commit), & we will contact you as needed. This event is mandatory for Strum’s Core-Crew, which leaves room for 4 more sailors. Crew preference is given to those with a valid Safety At Sea certificate, who can help prepare Strum for this event. There is free room & board available for all out of town crew. 2024 had 30 people responding, so please sign up for a 2025 spot before all are assigned.
Registration requires each crew to provide
1. Home address &
2. Emergency Contact (w/cell/email)
3. 33% of crew with valid Safety At Sea
*10 Strum crew have SAS certificates
CREW
CONFIRMED**
(Safety At Sea#)
1. Peter Bodifée (CANBC2691)*
2. Calvin Goldschmidt (no SAS)
3. Simon Kaulback (20230305)*
4. David Legault (CANBC2716)*
5. Carl Mulherin (CANBC2768)*
6. Charlotte Silverman (CANBC2783)
7. Steve Small (CANBC2790)*
8. Jacob Sweetapple (20230305)*
9. Zach Thompson (CANBC2700)*
10. Kostia Vasylenko (CANBC2496)
11. Pam Vogel (No SAS)
12. Randy Vogel (CANBC2497)*
13. TBD (Select GOING)
REGULAR CREW UNAVAILABLE (3)
1. Reto Corfu (co-skipper)
2. Peter Hennig (main)
3. Brad Stanton (bow)
*Core-Crew
**Subject To Change
SAS=Safety At Sea (10/12=83%)
Room & Board available to out-of-town crew.
Positions assigned onboard. There will be lots of time to try different positions, but in an All-Hands situation, please fall back to the one assigned.
CREW
FACEBOOK REPLIES
GOING (12)**
1. Peter Bodifée (CANBC2691)*Feb01
2. Calvin Goldschmidt (no SAS)*Feb12
3. Simon Kaulback (20230305)*Feb01
4. David Legault (CANBC2716)*Feb01
5. Carl Mulherin (CANBC2768)*Feb01
6. Charlotte Silverman (CANBC2783)*Apr07
7. Steve Small (CANBC2790)*Apr01
8. Jacob Sweetapple (20230305)*Feb01
9. Zach Thompson (CANBC2700)*Feb01
10. Kostia Vasylenko (CANBC2496)*Apr07
11. Pam Vogel (No SAS)*Apr01
12. Randy Vogel (CANBC2497)*Feb01
13. Riptide50 Strum (Host)
INTERESTED (5)***
1. Reto Corfu (Co-Skipper/unavailable)
2. Karen Brownlee Edwards (SAS?)**
3. Georgie Louise (no SAS)**
4. Elizabeth Marleau (position offered)**
5. Teresa Ngan (no SAS)**
NO FB REPLY (1)
1. Brad Stanton (CANBC2597/Feb01=N)
*Confirmed
**Contact skipper (ASAP)
GOING, Select if you can commit (confirmed crew above).
INTERESTED, Select if you cannot commit (we will call if needed).
Crew not responding to these Facebook /Events will be at risk.
CREW (COSTS)
*Bottle of rum to Strum
NO, CG/SK/DL/CM/SS/RV (@Patos)
YES, PB/JS/ZT/PV (please bring)
Core-Crew only (not Patos crew)
*$0-20 for shared food costs.
Will message WhatsApp group Apr27. We took a survey, asking if we should pause the Rum Donation, but the results said no. This tradition allows crew to eat, snack &/or pour a drink without feeling guilty about it, and applies to all Strum events.
CREW (SAFETY GEAR REQUIRED)
This event is Near-Shore, and requires crew,
*Wet Weather Gear
*PFD w/compliant air/whistle/strobe
*Tether (1+2m)
If requested 48 hours prior to Vancouver departure, skipper can provide WWG (S/M/L/XL) &/or compliant PFD with tether onboard Strum. Please understand, you cannot race on Strum without these.
Skipper to provide,
*Strum WWG (none requested)
*Strum PFD/tether (none requested)
CREW (SAIL GEAR)
WHILE RACING, last names
A-M gear in Port Quarter Berth, inboard
N-Z gear in Port Quarter Berth, inboard
AT ALL TIMES, to be closed & secured.
Gear to be hung up or in your bag/quarter berth. Orphaned gear will be moved to same side quarter berth.
PQB, PB/CG/SK/DL/CM/CS (6/A-Si)
SQB, SS/JS/ZT/KV/PV/RV (6/Sm-Z)
A-Si (to balance our luggage)
CREW (SLEEPING ASSIGNMENTS)
None (time limit is 1800h)
CREW (WATCH ROTATION)
This day race has no watch system.
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EVENT
2025 WVYC RACE COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS
All forms can be downloaded from the host web site.
EVENT RULES (highlights)
https://d282wvk2qi4wzk.cloudfront.net/fBhgDpwBYNQm_Collingwood-Channel--2025-Event-Rules.pdf
2. COMMUNICATION
2.1 The official notice board is located at: Notice Board
2.2 Use of hand-held VHF radios is permitted for communication from Race Committee to competitors on VHF CHANNEL 73. Race Committee intends to use VHF radio to identify OCS boats after starts and otherwise communicate with the fleet on the
water.
3. CHANGES TO EVENT RULES
3.1 ANY CHANGES to the event rules will be posted before 20h00 on the day before it takes effect.
4.3. Registration closes on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 23h59.
7. SCHEDULE
7.1. The scheduled time of the first warning signal for the Collingwood Channel Race on Saturday April 27, 2024 is 0955 hrs.
7.3. A post race dinner will occur at the clubhouse following racing. All competitors are invited to attend.
10. COURSES
10.1. ORC Divisions 0, 1 & 2 and PHRF Divisions 3, 7 and Sport boat: From the starting line, located approximately 0.5 miles south of Passage Island, ORC divisions 1 and 2 will sail to the Lateral Beacon located in Collingwood Channel at approximate location
of 49 degrees 23.326’N and 123 degrees 24.612’W, leaving it to port and return to the Finish line. The distance is approximately 17 nautical miles.
17. CLASS FLAGS AND DIVISIONS
17.1. The Class flags are as follows:
Division 0 – Numeral Pennant 0 (Japan/white w/red circle)
17.2. Boats will sail in the following classes (Divisions):
ORC Division 0 – ORC APH < 480.0
18. MARKS
18.1. 18.2. 18.3. All marks are rounding marks for Divisions 0, 1, 2, 3, 7 and Sport Boat; The marks of the course to be used will be either floating inflatable objects anchored by a race committee vessel, Islands or navigational markers.
19. THE START
19.1. 19.2. 19.3. 19.4. Races will be started using RRS 26.
The starting line for all divisions is between the staff of an orange flag on the Signal Vessel and the course side of an orange inflatable mark.
21. TIME LIMITS
21.1. For the Collingwood Channel Race:
21.1.1. The time limit the race is 1800 hrs. (6pm)
21.1.2. Boats must finish within 60 minutes of the first boat in their division.
2025 VARC NOTICE OF RACE (NOR)
https://d282wvk2qi4wzk.cloudfront.net/hzGfFDrULWTL_VARC-NOR-2025-DRAFT-rev-8.pdf
2025 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS (SIs)
TBD
2025 ENTRY LIST (ALL CLASSES)
1. ORC1 USA 41246 Setri RVicYC/SYC
2. ORC0 CAN35 All Of It IC37 RVYC
3. ORC0 CAN 74445 Longboard WVYC
NOTICE BOARD
Notice 1. 25th March 2025
The Vancouver Area Racing Circuit Society Safety Requirements included in their 2025 Notice of Race apply. The Organizing Authority has not made any additional or alternative safety requirements as per VARC NOR 1.4.1. This document will be made provided as a file on the Official Notice Board.
2025 STRUM PHRF-BC CERTIFICATE (-77)
https://www.bcsailing.bc.ca/PHRF/bc_fleet_list_printable_by_rating.php
2025 STRUM ORCc CERTIFICATE
Link TBD
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STRUM
STRUM (ORC-C CERTIFICATE)
Get link!
STRUM (WORK LIST)
DONE
*Check B&G chart-plotter/instruments
*Check blocks (As/Js/HCR/Main)
*Check engine (coolant/oil/run 15m)
*Check pumps (ballast/water)
*Check running rigging (clean/dry)
*Clean interior (bunks/galley/heads)
*Cushions off (to skipper garage)
*Engine Service, Apr06 NWM
new belt/filter/fluid/impeller
*Halyard swap (5)
*Halyard, Jib SWR splice fixed
*Halyard, Main SWR splice fixed
*Harken BM75 blocks on (5)
*Main sheet swap
*Mast plates in (3)
*PDFs x4 (any crew need?)
*Propane (90%), secured & on
*Runner swap (2)
*Replace galley GFI outlet (SK)
*Safety gear (check/on)
*Sails, on board,
A0-2-5/HCR/J1-4+S/M4/SSG+S
*Sails, M4 race main (on+cover)
*Sail Battens, on board, J1/J2/J3/J4/M4
*Sail Battens in, J?/M4
*Tank, diesel (P=7%/S=45%)
*Tank, propane (95%)
*Tank, black water (100%)?
*Tank, F water (P=100%/S=100%)
*Tank, F water (A=11%)
*WWG x3 (#4/6/12) who needs?
NOT DONE
*Beer x24 (S Yeti)
*Bin1, green (old halyards/on dock)
*Bin2, green (lighten ship/on dock)
*Bucket lids, 20L close windows (2)
*Canvas main sail cover (on dock)
*Canvas wheel/winches (on dock)
*Canvas winter cover (on dock)
*Check battery (flashlights/HH VHF)
*Check Victron (Saltspring issues)
*Clean bottom (Ryan McK Mar27)
*Clean deck/hull (Mar22)
*Dehu drain (1/4”?)
*Hanger (#4/6/12)
*Lighten ship (every regatta)
*Mast boot (water tight/new?)
*Mast Jack (leave on SSI dock)
*Post Crew/Marks/NOR/SI
*Provisions on (SK/RV)
*Rum, 1 bottle/not Patos (PB/JS/ZT)
*Sails, pickup from loft (A3 Patos)
*Sail, A2/A3/A4/A5 (packed)
*Sail Battens in, J1/J2/J4
*Tank, diesel (P=7%/S=45%)4 jugs?
*Water-maker, filters
*Water-Maker, pickle
*Yeti1 (P aft/ice+limes for rum)
*Yeti2 (S aft/beer)
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SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE (PREP)
Thu Apr24 2359h Registration closes (4.3)
Fri Apr25 CREW WORK PARTY
1200-1400, See above
RVYC Coal Harbour (F28)
950 Stanley Park Drive
SCHEDULE (EVENT)
Saturday April 26
0538 High tide (+14.75)*
0555 Sunrise
0645 Arrive for carpool
0700 ETD carpool
5050 Granville St (free parking)
Can pickup RC/DL?
0730 On board Strum please
950 Stanley Park Dr (pay parking)
0730 LIGHTEN SHIP (DOCK)
Bin1, spare halyards
Bin2, dehu/heat/mast-jack
Canvas, boom/winch cover
Covers, B&G x6 (Bin2)
Dehumidifier (Bin2)
Dyson (Bin2)
Heater x2 (Bin2)
Rig bags, extra (Bin2)
Sails on, A0235/HCR/J124/SSG+S
Sails off, A4/J3.5 (2)
Sleeping bags? (keep 4)
Yeti1 (beer & ice)
Yeti2 (ice & limes)
0800 ETD (RVYC-CH)
Navionic Route,
RVYCCH-WVYC Starting Area
9.5nm/1h 03m/10.6L
0900 ETA (starting area)
START SEQUENCE
Navionic Route,
Collingwood Channel Race
17.2nm/1h 55m/19.2L
17.1. Class flag Div-0 is (Numeral Pennant 0) red/wht
19.2 Races will be started using RRS 26. The starting line for all divisions is between the staff of an orange flag on the Signal
Vessel and the course side of an orange inflatable mark.
23.1. Boats must check in with Race Committee on Ch 73 prior to the (0955) first warning signal of the day.
10.1. ORC Divisions 0, 1 & 2 and PHRF Divisions 3, 7 and Sport boat: From the starting line, located approximately 0.5 miles south of Passage Island, ORC divisions 1 and 2 will sail to the Lateral Beacon located in Collingwood Channel at approximate location
of 49 degrees 23.326’N and 123 degrees 24.612’W, leaving it to port and return to the Finish line. The distance is approximately 17 nautical miles.
0900 Check-In (Strum/CAN54500)
0950 Check-In ends (VHF 73)
START LINE
Staff of an orange flag on the Signal Vessel (S?)
Course side of an orange inflatable mark (P?)
START
0955 First Warning Signal (Div-0?)
1122 Low tide (+3.98')*
1300 Lunch on board
MARK ROUNDING
Lateral Beacon located in Collingwood Channel at approximate location of 49 degrees 23.326’N and 123 degrees 24.612’W, leaving it to port and return to the Finish line
FINISH LINE
Staff of an orange flag on the Signal Vessel (P?)
Course side of an orange inflatable mark (S?)
Contact RC on VHF 73? (NO)
“Horn” indicates finish.
Finish Report? (Not required)
1756 High Tide (14.34')*
1800 Time Limit
2025 Sunset
7.3. A post race dinner will occur at the clubhouse following racing. All competitors are invited to attend.
1243 Low Tide Apr28 (+1.37')* Keel up!
*Point Atkinson tides
SCHEDULE (ROUTE)
To/From Start/Finish area
Strum will return to RVYC Coal Harbour for the Next Event (Dock Party)
*=Lowest tide of the weekend
ROUTE
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STRUM
STRUM (ORC CERTIFICATE)
2025?
https://data.orc.org/public/WPub.dll/CC/03430002FQO
STRUM (PHRF-BC CERTIFICATE)
STRUM (REGISTRATION DETAILS)
Registration Price $?
STRUM (SHORE CONTACT)
Primary, Pam Vogel
[email protected] c604-307-2300
Follow Strum on AIS (MarineTraffic)
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2025 STRUM SCHEDULE
Feb01 Core-Crew declared
Mar29 PatosIslandRace.com (VIRS #1)
Apr18 SouthernStraits.ca (VARC-D)
Apr26 WVYC.ca Halibut Bank (VARC-D)*
May03 Strum Dock Party
May10 RoyalVan.com Sail-Past
May17 RoundSaltspring.ca (VIRS #3)
May24 Swiftsure.org (VIRS #4)
M31-J01 SCYC.ca Lasqueti Regatta (VIRS #5)
M31-J14 VanIsle360.com (not racing)
Jun7-8 NanaimoYC.ca SIN Regatta (VIRS #6)
Jun14 BIYC.bc.ca Round Bowen (VARC-D)
Skipper away (TransPac/cruising)
Sep5-7 RoyalVan.com/SalishSea (VARC-D?)
Sep27 RoyalVan.com/bigboat FRLS (VARC-D)
Nov8-9 RoundTheCounty.com
*This event
Host club determines date
VARC=Vancouver Area Racing Circuit
VARC-D=VARC.bc.ca Distance Series
VIRS=Vancouver Island Racing Series
Please apply for each /Event separately
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Coal Harbour, 956 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada,Vancouver, British Columbia
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