West Vancouver Yacht Club Presents
The 42nd Annual Southern Straits - April 2-4, 2010

Every Easter Weekend has come to mark a West Coast racing tradition. On behalf of the West Vancouver Yacht Club, Race Sponsors, and the Race Committee, it is our pleasure to invite you to the 42nd Annual Southern Straits Classic on the weekend of April 2-4, 2010. Click here for YouTube video (created by Pierre Martin of MOJO).

This year will once again feature a choice of Long, Medium and Short course.:
* The Long Course (127 NM) is open to boats rated at 110 and lower.
* The Medium Course (87 NM) is open to boats with a rating from 25 to 150.
* The Short Course (58 NM) is open to boats rated at 99 and higher.

The West Vancouver Yacht Club is inviting the community to watch competitive sailing up close at the start of the race. Close to 60 boats and over 400 sailors are expected to race in this challenging overnight event, testing sailors' strategy and endurance.

In addition to the on-water activity, there will be family and community activities taking place near the start line at Dundarave Pier. The West Vancouver Pops Band, a pancake breakfast and a visit from the Easter Bunny will accompany lively commentary about participating boats and a great view of the start line. Pancakes will be sold by donation benefiting the good works of the Tiddly Cove Lions Society.

WHEN:

The pancake breakfast and other on shore activities begin at 9 a.m Friday April 2.

There will be at 7 divisions with several start sequences, beginning at 10:25 a.m.

WHERE:

Dundarave Pier, 25th Street and Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver

The pre-race mandatory registration confirmation, Skippers' meeting and party will be held at the West Vancouver Yacht Club on April 1, 2010. See the Schedule page for more information.

Online Registration is now available. Click here to go to the Registration page.