Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race

Thanks to the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue crews around Vancouver Island who help Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race boats and racers stay safe throughout the race each year. We are beyond grateful as you volunteer your unparalleled skills and expertise in helping keep us safe. 🙏

Sponsor Sunday - NEW 🎉 sponsor Wildflower Distilling Co in Penticton distills premium vodka and whiskey tipples, and a bevy of beautiful gins including an elegant rose gin. Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race is excited to have you join our valued team.

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Thankful Thursday - volunteers with ORC Canada work tirelessly and with high integrity toward assigning fair ratings for Van Isle 360 racers. 🙏

ORC – BC Sailing https://share.google/xViDUmpObPPs0wVQR

Thanks Joe Cline, editor at 48° North Sailing Magazine for getting the word out that 2027 Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race applications are open which stand at 13 as of today.

Application for the 2027 Van Isle 360 Race is Open - 48° North Applications for the 2027 Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race opened on July 2, 2026, and within 10 days there […]

Sponsor Sunday - since July 1968, Pacific Yachting has kept West coast folks informed about marine happenings, and has supported Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race since its inception. In the September '26 edition, PY brings readers the most current news about the Van Isle 360 and how to reach out to us. At the time of this writing 13 boats have applied for the '27 race.

Thanks Pacific Yachting for your ongoing support through the decades.

Van Isle 360 2027 race poster yacht Sorceress is pleased with their visibility - kudos to a great team.

Black Wolf Racing Salty Dips Episode 7: High-Performance Sailing Programmes episode with Ben Mumford https://share.google/XbGq57erxQx6dejiR

Prepare the crew. Clarify roles. Communicate clearly under pressure. Salty Dips E7 with Ben Mumford arrives Aug 20. Catch up with E3 and the Cascadia Team for background https://www.blackwolfracing.ca/podcast

Big boat fleet call-out! 60ft LOA, 9ft draft - space is running out fast for Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race . Secure your spot now! https://www.vanisle360.com/race-application-from/

Here in in BC this weekend is known as the BC Day long weekend. So, let's highlight some great places that you can visit and see on the International Yacht Race. Let's start with Nanaimo! It's where the race starts (and finishes). There's a welcome reception with race sponsors Longwood Brewery on Boxwood Road and Goslings Rum

First: let's work on pronunciation! https://youtu.be/bLs9Ykw9Eeo?si=YqorekBQPxa1a0UV

There are great thing to see and do there. https://tourismnanaimo.com/ and the is a fantastic host for the race!

Registration is open! https://www.vanisle360.com/race-application-from/

Happy BC Day! Time for BC boats to join the adventure and apply for the ! Our BC Fleet is full of top talent, and it's time to show it off.

Join the race: https://www.vanisle360.com/race-application-from/