2025 RVYC SALISH SEA RACEFri Sep05-Sun Sep07 (3 days)
https://www.royalvan.com/salishsea
Strum @RVYC Coal Harbour (F27)?
ABOUT
Join us for the 5th Annual RVYC Salish Sea Regatta. A unique multi-stage sailing race delivering three days of competitive sailing covering 85 nm of the Salish Sea, combined with fun social dock activities with your fellow racers. Royal Vancouver Yacht Club invites you to be our guest, racing in some of the best venues the Salish Sea has to offer and experience the hospitality of two of our prized outstations. Members and non-members welcome. Enjoy some of the finest late-summer/early-fall sailing in B.C.’s south coast, combined with comradery and fun. (Rumor has it the always-entertaining, informal, laser match-racing in Silva Bay may take place once again). Expect a competitive fleet, challenging adventures, and a good time. Capacity is limited to 40 boats, so get on the guest list early.
Notice of Race (expected Apr10)
Salish Sea @Facebook/Instagram
SKIPPERS COMMENTS
This will be Strum’s 4th Salish Sea Race (missing 2020 due to the Pandemic), hosted by our home port club RVYC. Think of this as a 3 day adventure race, similar to 3 legs of the VanIsle360. Highly recommended to anyone interested in offshore sailing, like Southern Straits, Swiftsure, VanIsle360, Vic-Maui or TransPac. Strum is perfect for this event as we are fast & comfortable for both the 3 days racing & 2 nights sleeping onboard. There are no hotels where we are going, so crew is limited to the 8 berths on board.
CREW CALL
If any of the 8 Core-Crew cannot attend, replacements will be selected from those who select GOING to this event, with preference given to those with a valid Safety At Sea certificate, and availability to help prep Strum for this event after 2 months cruising & skippers TransPac25 on Mach-2. We pass the hat for the 3 day food costs, which is estimated to be $75, which includes breakfast, lunch & dinner while racing. Please e-transfer skipper before the start.
CORE-CREW
This is a mandatory event for Strum’s 8 Core-Crew, which is also the maximum number of berths on Strum. There are 2 2025 Core-Crew spots available, apply within!
SALISH SEA CONFIRMED CREW**
(Safety At Sea #)
1. Peter Bodifée (CANBC2691)*Y Feb01
2. Peter Hennig (CANBC2762)Y Feb05
3. Simon Kaulback (20230305)*Y FB?
4. David Legault (CANBC2716)*Y FB?
5. Carl Mulherin (no SAS)*Y Feb01
6. Jacob Sweetapple (20230305)*Y FB?
7. Zach Thompson (CANBC2700)*Y Feb01
8. Randy Vogel (CANBC2497)*Y Feb01
CORE-CREW UNAVAILABLE
Brad Stanton (CANBC2597)No Feb01
*Core-Crew
**Subject To Change
Crew to sleep onboard
Sleeping bags provided
SAS=Safety At Sea (7/8=87%)
Crew positions assigned on board.
Vancouver accomodations available.
There will be lots of opportunity to try other positions, but in an All-Hand situation, please default to the one assigned.
FACEBOOK RESPONSES
GOING (6)
Peter Bodifée (CANBC2691)Y Feb01
Peter Hennig (CANBC2762)*Y Feb04
Carl Mulherin (no SAS)*Y Feb01
Zach Thompson (CANBC2700)*Y Feb01
Randy Vogel (CANBC2497)*Y Feb01
Riptide50 Strum (host)
INTERESTED (0)
NO FB REPLAY (5)
Reto Corfu (CANBC2623)*M Feb01
Simon Kaulback (20230305)*Y Feb01
David Legault (CANBC2716)*Y Feb01
Brad Stanton (CANBC2597)*N Feb01
Jacob Sweetapple (20230305)*Y Feb01
Crew not responding to these Facebook /Events will be at risk.
*Core-Crew
**Contact Randy
BERTH ASSIGNMENTS
Bow (RC/RV)
Sofa P (SK)
Sofa S (JS)
PQB (PB/DL)
SQB (CM/ZT)
CREW COSTS
$75 PROVISIONS
Paid, (0)
Not paid, (0)
+
$31 REGATTA SHIRT
Paid, (0)
Not Paid, (0)
Tom Sitar had organized white long sleeve sunshirts with regatta logo (in black and red) on front left breast and on the back. The price per shirt is C$31, (taxes in).
2024 Strum crew ordered,
S=PV
M=DL/ZT
L=PB/RC/SK/RV
XL=DB/MH
XXL=0
TOTAL=9
Do we want the same order for 2025?
RUM DONATION
YES, (0)
NO, (0)
Please e-transfer skipper $TBD prior to Sep04 Skippers Meeting.
2025 SAIL SELECTION (TBD)
2024 SAIL SELECTION
A0+3-5/HCR/J1+4/M4/SSG+S
Did not use, A5/J4*
*Conditions lighter than forecast.
SALISH-SEA SCHEDULE
Aug25 Strum back (RVYC-J B3?)
Aug26 Cruising gear off (RV/?)
Aug27 Anchor/tender off (RV/?)
Aug28-Sep02 Skipper out of town.
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Sep01 12-5 (RV/?)
Cruise sails off/pack A’s/lighten ship
Sep02 10-6 (RV/?)
Foil swap/Strait Marine lift+clean
Sep03 10-6 (RV/?)
Main on/fill tanks/wash desk+hull
Sep04 10-4 (RV/?)
Bone J2+J4+M4/Strum to Jericho B9
6pm Skippers Meeting (RV/?)
SEP05 FRIDAY (RACE 1)
PGBB-Pender Harbour (40nm)?
WIND:
PredictWind=?kt direction (sail call?)
Actual=?kt direction (sails used?)
RAIN, TBD
TEMPERATURE, TBD dC
0637 Sunrise
0700ish Carpool, 5050 Granville St.
RVYC Jericho B9 (3811 Pt Grey Road)
0730 Off the dock
TBD High Tide (Pt Atkinson)
0800 ETA starting area
Start near Point Grey Bell Buoy
0900 First Signal (ebb?)
1200 Lunch on board
TBD Low Tide (Pt Atkinson)
Short Course,
Line between Selma Park Breakwater
(49° 27.962 N, 123° 44.658’ W) &
near Blunden Point
(49° 15.167’ N, 124° 4.276’ W).
Finish 270dT from (90dT to) 0.2nm
Francis Point Beacon
(49.36.207N, 124.3.548W)
(Virtual, 49.36.207N, 124.3.783W)
TBD Finish Time (Strum)
1900 Time Limit
2024 Strum skipped RVYC Garden Bay outstation & proceeded directly to Dal Brynelsen’s dock at Secret Cove. Crew to provision & prep dinner. Race 1 finish & Race 2 start were less than 1nm from Brynelsen’s. 2025?
1943 Sunset
2000 Crew BBQ & drinks
TBD High Tide (Pt Atkinson)
Sleep on board (8 bunks for 8 crew)
SEP06 SATURDAY (RACE 2)
Secret Cove-Tugboat Island (32.0nm)
WIND,
PredictWind, TBD kt (A5 reach?)
Actual, TBD kt
RAIN, TBD
TEMPERATURE, TBD dC
TBD Low Tide (Pt Atkinson)
0638 Sunrise
0700 Crew to start breakfast prep
0730 Crew breakfast
0800 Off the dock
Start virtual line between Thormonby E&W
0900 Warning Signal
0901 Prep Signal (racing)
0905 Start
TBD High Tide (Pt Atkinson)
1200 Lunch on board
TBD Low Tide (Pt Atkinson)
TBD Low Tide (Silva Bay)
Short Course,
Line between
Entrance Island Light House=
(49° 12.551’ N, 123° 48.490’ W) &
Cape Roger Curtis, Bowen Island=
(49° 20.400’ N, 123° 25.971’ W).
Finish east of RVYC Tugboat Island
TBD Finish Time (chart plotter photo)
1900 Time Limit
Laser racing?
1901 (or earlier) Crew drinks & dinner
1941 Sunset?
TBD High Tide (Silva Bay)
Sleep on board (8 bunks for 8 crew)
SEP07 SUNDAY (RACE 3)
Tugboat Island-RVYC Jericho (35.0nm)
WIND:
PredictWind, TBD kt W (A2/3 run)
Actual, TBD kt W (sails used)
RAIN, TBD% predicted, sun & clouds
TEMPERATURE, TBD dC
TBD Low Tide (Silva Bay)
0640 Sunrise?
0700 Crew to prep breakfast on board
0730 Breakfast on board
0800 ETD to start area
Start east of RVYC Tugboat Island
0900 First Signal
TBD High Tide (Silva Bay)
1200 Lunch on board
TBD Low Tide (Pt Atkinson)
1939 Sunset?
Short Course,
Line between Point Grey Bell Buoy=
(49° 17.340 N, 123° 15.980’ W) &
south Passage Island=
(49° 20.356’ N, 123° 18.415’ W).
Finish RVYC Jericho breakwater NW
TBD Finish Time (chart plotter photo)
2030 Time Limit
Dock at RVYC Jericho B9 hammerhead
TBD High Tide (Pt Atkinson)
Optional dinner @RVYC Jericho
RVYC website
RoyalVan.com
DOCUMENTS
2025 DOCUMENTS (N/A)
2024 DOCUMENTS (for reference)
Salish Sea Website 2024
https://www.royalvan.com/salishsea
https://www.royalvan.com/private/salishsea
Notice of Race 2024
https://www.rvan.ca/SalishSea/NOR%20Salish%20Sea%202024.pdf
Sailing Instructions 2024
http://www.rvan.ca/SalishSea/SI%20Salish%20Sea%202024.pdf
SI COLES NOTES
3.1 Notices to competitors will be posted on the official notice board located at
www.royalvan.com/SalishSea.
3.2 On the water, the race committee intends to monitor and communicate with competitors on
VHF channel 67.
9 THE START
9.1 Unless otherwise stated, the starting line is between
staff displaying an orange flag on the race committee vessel and
the course side of a nearby orange inflatable.
9.2 For the start of ORC race 2, the starting line is virtual, between the points shown in SI 9.3
below. No visual or audio signals will be made. RRS 26 and RRS 29 will not apply. The time
sequence is:
0900 Beginning of Warning period
0901 Beginning of Preparatory period. Boats are now racing
0905 Start at the virtual starting line
9.3 Divisions ORC 1 & 2,
ORC Race 1 - Fri Starting line in vicinity of Point Grey Bell Buoy
ORC Race 2 - Sat Virtual starting line between
Thormanby West at 49° 32.569’ N & 124° 3.806’ W and
Thormanby East at 49° 32.767’ W & 124° 3.331’ W
ORC Race 3 - Sun Starting line east of Tugboat Island
9.5 When a boat starts in accordance with item (b) of the definition Start, she may return to the pre-start side of the line; otherwise the starting penalty shall be 20 minutes added to her
elapsed time.
9.6 A boat that does not start within 10 minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did Not Start without a hearing. This changes RRS A5.1 and A5.2.
10 INTERIM FINISHING LINES – SHORTENED COURSE WAYPOINTS
10.1 If three boats in a division fail to finish within the time limit, finishes will be recorded at the interim finish lines shown below.
For ORC fleets:
Race 1 Line between Selma Park Breakwater (49° 27.962 N, 123° 44.658’ W) and
near Blunden Point ( 49° 15.167’ N, 124° 4.276’ W).
Race 2 Line between Entrance Island Light (49° 12.551’ N, 123° 48.490’ W) and
Cape Roger Curtis (49° 20.400’ N, 123° 25.971’ W).
Race 3 Line between Point Grey Bell Buoy (49° 17.340 N, 123° 15.980’ W) and
south Passage Island (49° 20.356’ N, 123° 18.415’ W).
11 THE FINISH
11.1 For ORC divisions:
Race 1 The finishing line is between the beacon at Francis Point (49° 36.207 N, 124° 3.548 W) and
a virtual mark located 0.2 nm at 270° true from the beacon (at 49° 36.207 N, 124° 3.783 W).
Race 2 The finishing line is between the Tugboat Island beacon (49° 08.88 N 123° 41.115 W ) and
the north end of Saturnina Island (49° 8.782 N, 123° 40.737 W) .
Race 3 The finishing line is between the northwest corner of the RVanYC Jericho breakwater and
a nearby orange inflatable.
11.3 Boats shall record their interim and full course finishing times and take screen shots from their onboard navigation systems for use in the event of a YB Tracker or system failure. This data must be retained until final results are posted on the event web site.
15 SAFETY REGULATIONS
A boat that retires from a race shall notify the race committee at the first reasonable opportunity by VHF radio, by email to [email protected] or by phone or text to 604 908-3119.
Special Regulations 2024
https://www.rvan.ca/SalishSea/OSR%202024.pdf
Mooring and Shoreside 2024
https://www.rvan.ca/SalishSea/Mooring%20rules%202024.pdf
World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations
https://www.sailing.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/sc_osr2024-2025_mo3.pdf
Results from 2022
“Strum was the fastest”
Q&A
BOOZE Q: Should I bring some?
A: YES, each crew is requested to donate a bottle of rum to Strum.
Why? Rum is a sailors drink, lighter than beer and it is too annoying for everyone to have their own private bottle. Plus this is a social sport, so we should be encouraged to pour rounds without worrying about whose bottle it is. There are no liquor stores available where we are going, so we have to pack ALL provisions in. Bottle only please, as mix and ice are provided. Exceptions made for those who do not drink.
COFFEE CUP/WATER BOTTLE
Q: Can I bring my own coffee cup and water bottle?
A: Please no. In the interest of reducing weight, waist & clutter, Strum provides 8 MEC coffee cups (one with your name) and 6 no-contact Bio-Steel squirt plastic sport water bottles. We keep 3 bottles on deck & 3 in fridge/freezer. White (electrical) tape on squirt bottle means it has Electrolytes in it. Please note, if you bring a cup/bottle, this needs to be stored in your bag when not in use.
Q: What is the Cushion Dance?
A: When we finish a race, we move all sails under the boom and put all cushions back in place. When you wake up, please pack your sleeping bag ASAP and store in nearest hanging locker. We then move all cushions to the outside quarter berth, as inside quarter berths are for crew gear bags while sailing (A-M=P, N-Z=S). Port cushions to port quarter berth. Starboard cushions to starboard quarter berth.
Q: Do I bring food?
A: No, just money. We pass the hat for all communal breakfast, lunch & dinner while racing. Expect $50-100 for these 3 days at sea (2022 Salish Sea was $75), plus some food truck options at Garden Bay. Have breakfast Friday morning before you arrive. There is an optional crew dinner Sunday night (TBD) if we arrive late.
Q: What is expected of me?
A: The Three Cs:
Contribute/Compatibility/Consensus.
Strum normally has 12 regatta crew, but for Salish Sea, we are restricted to 8 as that is the maximum sleeping berths on board. Plus these distance races do not have the same intense regatta sailing maneuvers. The 3 Cs are,
1. CONTRIBUTE
to trim, sail changes, tactics, weather, cooking, cleaning, cushion dance, socializing and food costs.
1. COMPATIBILITY
IMO is the single best trait for any offshore sailor. Not to be confused with agreeable: as we like debate and contrarians, just not with the petty & annoying traits.
2. CONSENSUS
Definition is the “agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole”, which means we can talk about tactics and sail changes all day long, but when a Consensus is made, we don’t revisit that conversation. Mistakes will be made, but it is more important that we stay focused with the decisions made.
GEAR BAG Q: Can I bring my goalie bag?
A: Hard no! Please bring whatever fits inside a 50L or smaller waterproof gear bag, not including your wet weather gear/PFD/Tether (which can be hang up before departure). One double hanger will be provided, with your # on it for your wet weather gear. A single hanger with your # for your PFD/shore jacket.
While racing, gear bags are stored on the inside quarter berths: last names starting A-M, your gear bag stores in port quarter berth. N-Z gear bags in starboard quarter berth.
While sleeping, your gear bag is in your berth (also why you don’t want the goalie bag).
MONEY Q: Do I need cash?
A: it’s a good idea, but not necessary if you can transfer funds. Skipper paid the $525 registration fee and all boat, gear and maintenance costs. The crew will share the cost of communal meals which include breakfast, lunch and dinners while racing. This fee is set at $75 (2022/03/04 was $75), plus your bottle of rum for 3 days at sea, which should be cheaper than what most would spend if not racing. Don’t expect any further provisioning after the start during this remote race.
SAFETY GEAR Q: Do I need my own wet weather gear, PFD & Tether?
A: You can, but don’t have too: With 48 hours notice, you can request a set of Strum Gill Offshore Wet Weather Gear (S/M/L/XL), manual PFD with whistle & strobe, and/or a Safety Tether with 1m & 2m clips. If you do provide your own gear, please make sure you are compliant with the regatta regulations (gear requirements, spare CO2 cartridge, etc.)
SLEEPING Q: Where do I sleep?
A: Strum can sleep 8 (2 in bow, 2 on sofas, 2 in each quarter berths). You will be assigned a berth for the entire regatta.
SLEEPING BAG Q: Should I bring my sleeping bag?
A: No. Strum has 8 sleeping bags on board. Please roll yours up in the morning, pack in bag and put in closest hanging locker.
SMOKING Q: Can I smoke?
A: Hard No. Strum is strictly a non smoking boat, as are both RVYC Outstations (with strict penalties to your host). Chew & vape is an alternative. Anyone caught smoking at the outstations will be left behind to find their own way home.
TOILETRY Q: Do I need my own shower kit?
A: No, just a tooth brush & micro towel. In the interest of reducing weight, Strum has Neutrogena face soap/SPF15 moisturizer, sunscreen, toothpaste & anti perspirant at all 3 sinks. Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash in both working showers. Shower kits are available to take to the free outstations shower/bathrooms (no coins needed).
WHAT Q: What needs doing?
A: See /Discussion
/Cruise to Race To-Do list
Sep02 Strum returns from 2 month cruise
Sep03 We sort the boat out
Sep04 We sort the sails out
Sep05 Swap head foils/Skippers Meeting
Please post your questions or comments so information is available to everyone.
Follow Strum on AIS (MarineTraffic)
STRUM SHORE CONTACT
Primary: [email protected] c604-307-2300
STRUM PHRF-BC 2024 (-77)
https://www.bcsailing.bc.ca/PHRF/bc_fleet_list_printable_by_boatName.php
TO DO (Salish Sea)
- [x] AIS transmitting
- [x] B&G wind data intermittent
- [x] Ballast switches (to buttons?)
- [x] BBQ off
- [x] Bean bag chair, off
- [x] Bins, cruising off
- [ ] Booze (1 bottle rum each)
- [ ] Clean Bottom (Strait M Sep03?)
- [ ] Clean deck (RV Sep04?)
- [ ] Clean hull (RV Sep04?)
- [x] Cushion backs, off
- [x] Diesed Heat/Esbar (AOK)
- [x] Down throws, on
- [x] EFoy 2800Pro (AOK)
- [x] Engine fluids (RV Sep04)
- [ ] Halyards, MarlowGP (on)
- [ ] Harken Carbo head foil, on
- [ ] Harken HC8673 Standup BB (or ?)
- [ ] Jib tack, adjust (RV)*
- [x] Jugs, 2 diesel/1 water (0%)
- [x] Main 3Di RAW square-top (on)
- [ ] Mast Jack off
- [ ] Mast plates in (3)
- [x] North Sails (TBD)
- [ ] Provisions (RV)
- [x] Safety Check (RV Sep04)
- [x] Safety, flares (RV Sep04)
- [ ] Safety, spare PFD/tether (4)
- [ ] Safety, spare WWG (?)
- [ ] Sail battens J2/J4/M4, in
- [ ] Sails off, A2+6+sock/M1-3
- [ ] Sails on, A0+3-5/J1+4/HCR/SSG+S
- [ ] Sails cruise off J3RF/M3C
- [ ] Sails storm off, SJ/TS
- [ ] Sleeping bags (8)
- [x] Stairs, on
- [ ] Starlink pole adaptor, replace
- [ ] Struts, on
- [ ] Tank, diesel1 100L (100% P)
- [ ] Tank, diesel1 100L (10% S)
- [ ] Tank, propane 10# (30%)
- [ ] Tank, water1 black 50L (0%)
- [ ] Tank, water2 100L (100% P/)
- [ ] Tank, water3 100L (100% S)
- [ ] Tank, water4 maker 100L (100%)
*=Priority
DONE (after Round Bowen 2024)
Antal BB4012 (received)
Antal HK16 (received)
Antal RL6.1 (received)
DeWalt 20v water pump (received)
Diesel Heat/Esbar service (SM May16)*
Engine, full service (RC Apr15)*
Engine, impeller changed (RC Apr28)*
Engine, raw water P new (SM May16)*
Expedition Navionics chip (RC Jun04)*
Expedition software (RC May16)*
Harken BK4514 W Kit (received)
Instruments (SM May16)*
Jib tack, moved forward (RV)
Jib tack, T16 (received)
Lifeline, repairs (SM May10)*
North Sails, A0 dry/repair*
North Sails, A3 dry/repair*
North Sails, A5 dry/check*
North Sails, J2 battens, replaced*
North Sails, J3.5 battens, replaced*
North Sails, main battens/patches?
ORC Club 2024 (w/square-top main)*
PHRF-BC 2024 (-77 w/ST main)*
Runners, new MGP Tech50 10mm (on)*
Stanchion, temp repairs (SM May10)*
Tylaska T16, tack (received)
Victron system (AOK)*
*=Issue Resolved
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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
Event Venue
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (Official), 3811 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC V6R 1B3, Canada,Vancouver, British Columbia
