Looking Ahead-Adventure Racing in the Pacific Northwest

1:06 AM Mon 16 May 2011 GMT

'Searching for the breeze while racing to Telegraph Cove in the 2007 Van Isle 360' David Schmidt Click Here to view large photo

The spring is an exciting time to be a Pacific Northwest sailor. Unlike most of the rest of the country, our fleet races all winter, so come spring and fair weather, racing skills are sharp and confidence levels are high. By July, the racing gear has been stripped and the cruising gear re-deployed, but, in the meantime, two of the most important races-the Swiftsure International Yacht Race and the TELUS Van Isle 360-offer adventure and great racing for those souls hearty enough stare down a bit of rain and cold graveyard watches. The Swiftsure International Yacht Race, organized by the ...

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by David Schmidt