NorPac is a fun, cruiser-style regatta held biennially in Vancouver Island’s beautiful Barkley Sound. This year’s regatta is scheduled for July 18-23. All are welcome, but space is limited to 30 boats! We especially welcome those who want an introduction to the wild side of Vancouver Island with the comfort of a congenial group of sailors.
The fleet assembles Sunday afternoon at the Port Alberni Yacht Club station in Robbers Passage for our first night in Barkley Sound. The sailing fleet will then race once per day, except Wednesday, using buoys and natural obstructions within the Sound. Racing is done cruiser-style, with no flying sails. Finally, on Friday we will dock at the marina in Ucluelet for an awards Banquet at Black Rock Resort followed by optional extension activities in Ucluelet and Clayoquot Sound.
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July 17 - (optional) Gather in Sooke, fleet departs early Sunday for Robbers Passage
July 18 - Green Box party at Port Alberni Yacht Club Outstation at Robbers Passage
July 19 - Race #1
July 20 - Race #2 - optional gathering at Eagle Nook Lodge
July 21 - Lay day - potluck dinner ashore
July 22 - Race #3
July 23 - Race #4 & Awards Banquet at Black Rock Resort in Ucluelet
This year we have identified opportunities for visiting the ocean beaches and other shoreside activities in the Ucluelet area. After all, once you have cruised to Barkley it makes sense to stay another week and see Clayoquot Sound, Flores Island, Hot Springs Cove and Tofino. If you are interested, we have prepared a great handout about these activities. A possible “follow-on” cruise to Clayoquot Sound, just a short hop further up the coast of Vancouver Island, will continue the fun.
HOPE WE SEE YOU THERE!
Registration: NorPac Registation Form (Mail to SYC or turn in at front desk)
Chairpersons: Don and Carol Glockner, don@qts-sea.com or cglockie@seanet.com
Official NORPAC Clothing Selections: http://companycasuals.com/SYC/start.jsp
More NORPAC Information: Ucluelet, Barkley Sound, Transportation, Other Resources