Races: Swiftsure International Yacht Race

Rugged, exacting, colourful and international in competition. Or a boring "Driftsure", sometimes accompanied by fog and drizzle. Every year, the Swiftsure International Yacht Race is a major community event - the premiere long distance sailing race in the B.C. and US Pacific Northwest area and a festival on shore. It is a race in which cruising yachts capable of adventure in exposed waters are encouraged to compete and crews to test their skills.

http://www.swiftsure.org/

Races: Van Isle 360° International Yacht Race

The Cadillac Van Isle 360 is a 580 nm (nautical mile) point to point race circumnavigating wild and rugged Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada. Sailed in ten legs the course provides inshore, offshore and overnight legs through some of the worlds most challenging and beautiful waters.

http://www.vanisle360.com

Races: VIC-MAUI

The biennial 2308 nautical mile Victoria to Maui ocean racing classic has become a major event on the Pacific Coast sailing calendar and competition is keen among those who are able to pass the tough entrance requirements.

http://www.vicmaui.org