2025 RVYC SALISH SEA RACE
Fri Sep05-Sun Sep07 (3 days)
Strum @RVYC Jericho (B3)
https://www.royalvan.com/salishsea
ABOUT
This year (2025) will be the 5th Annual Salish Sea Regatta. A unique multi-stage sailing race delivering three days (Fri-Sun) of competitive sailing covering 85 nm of the Salish Sea, combined with fun social dock activities with your fellow racers. Royal Vancouver Yacht Club invites you to be our guest, racing in some of the best venues the Salish Sea has to offer and experience the hospitality of two of our prized outstations. Members and non-members welcome. Enjoy some of the finest late-summer/early-fall sailing in B.C.’s south coast, combined with camaraderie and fun. (Rumour has it the always-entertaining, informal, laser match-racing in Silva Bay may take place once again.) You can also follow this regatta on Facebook and Instagram and follow the race the YB Tracker Site (link to be posted) or use the YB Races app from your favourite App store.
Salish Sea @Facebook/Instagram
NOTICE OF RACE (NOR)
http://rvan.ca/SalishSea/NOR%20Salish%20Sea%202025%20Amended%2001.pdf
OVERNIGHT HOSPITALITY
All boats are required to be fully self-sufficient -- no support boats are permitted. BBQs and cooking facilities will be provided at each outstation, but camping is not permitted. (Strum has 8 berths w/sleeping bags for all 8 confirmed crew).
REGISTERED BOATS
https://theclubspot.com/regatta/wfb4c0SWoE/#entry-list
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS (SIs)
https://www.rvan.ca/SalishSea/SI%20Salish%20Sea%202025%20amended%2001.pdf
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
https://www.rvan.ca/SalishSea/SSR%20Special%20Regs%202025.pdf
MOORING & SHORESIDE REGULATIONS
https://www.rvan.ca/SalishSea/SSR%20Mooring%20Regs%202025.pdf
WSO SPECIAL REGULATIONS
https://rvan.ca/SalishSea/OSR%20Monohull%20Cat%203.pdf
SKIPPERS COMMENTS
This will be Strum’s 4th Salish Sea Race (missing 1st 2020 due to the Pandemic), hosted by our home port club RVYC. Think of this as a 3 day adventure race, similar to 3 legs of the VanIsle360. Highly recommended to anyone interested in offshore sailing, like Southern Straits, Swiftsure, VanIsle360, Vic-Maui or TransPac. Strum is perfect for this event as we are fast & comfortable for both the 3 days racing & 2 nights sleeping onboard. There are no hotels where we are going, so crew is limited to the 8 berths on board.
CREW CALL
If any of the 8 Core-Crew cannot attend, replacements will be selected from those who select INTERESTED to this event. Preference given to those with a valid Safety At Sea certificate, and availability to help prep Strum for this event after 2 months cruising & skippers TransPac25 on Mach-2.
$75 Food Crew-Share
We pass the hat for the 3 day food costs, which is fixed at $75 per crew, which includes the $24 Fri Garden Bay dinner, plus a budget of @$30 for Sat Tugboat crew BBQ and breakfast/lunch/snacks/tea/coffee/liquids while racing. Please e-transfer skipper $75 before the start.
CORE-CREW
This is a mandatory event for Strum’s 8 Core-Crew, which is also the maximum number of berths on Strum.
CREW (8)
CONFIRMED (Safety At Sea #)**
1. Peter Bodifée (CANBC2691)*
2. Reto Corfu (CANBC2623)*
3. Carl Mulherin (CANBC2768)*
4. Tim Rocque (no SAS/media)
5. Steve Small (CANBC2790)*
6. Jacob Sweetapple (20230305)
7. Robert Torok (no SAS/media)
8. Kris Vogel (no SAS)
9. Randy Vogel (CANBC2497)*
CORE-CREW UNAVAILABLE
Peter Hennig (last minute event)*
Simon Kaulback (work)*
David Legault (Mach 2)*
Brad Stanton (Bday)*
Zach Thompson (J121?)
*Core-Crew
**Subject To Change
Crew to sleep onboard
Sleeping bags provided
SAS=Safety At Sea (6/9=66%)
Crew positions assigned on board.
Vancouver accomodations available. There will be lots of opportunity to try other positions, but in an All-Hand situation, please default to the one assigned.
CREW
FACEBOOK RESPONSES
GOING (11)
1. Peter Bodifée (core-crew)*
2. Reto Corfu (co-skipper)*
3. Peter Hennig (unavailable)
4. David Legault (core-crew/M2)
5. Carl Mulherin (core-crew)*
6. Tim Rocque (media team)*
7. Steve Small (core-crew)*
8. Jacob Sweetapple*
9. Robert Torok (media team)*
10. Zach Thompson (J121))
11. Kris Vogel (no SAS)Y Aug12*
12. Randy Vogel (skipper)*
Riptide50 Strum (host)
INTERESTED (4)
Howard Beh (SAS?)**
Edmaro Cabete (SAS?)**
Paul LeMarche**
Charlotte Silverman (expired SAS)**
NO FB REPLAY (1)
Brad Stanton (core-crew)
Crew not responding to these Facebook /Events will be at risk.
*Confirmed Crew
**Contact Skipper ASAP
BERTH ASSIGNMENTS (8)
Bow (KV/RV)
Sofa P (PB)
Sofa S (SS)
PQB (CM/?)
SQB (RC/JS)
XP44 Pheonix (TR/RT)
CREW COSTS
$75 PROVISIONS
Breakdown
$51 Provisions
$24 Fri GB dinner (x8=$192)
Paid, (PB/RC/PH/CM/SS/JS/KV/RV)
+
$34 OPTIONAL REGATTA SHIRT
Paid, (PH/CM/SS/KV/PV/RV)=6
Not Paid, (everyone paid)
No shirt, (PB/RC/JS)
Tom Sitar has organized C$34 (taxes in) grey long sleeve sunshirts (S/M/L/XL) with regatta logo (in black and red) on front left breast and on the back, similar to the white shirts last year (2024).
Order confirmed Aug21/25
S=PV*
M=KV*
L=PH/CM*/RV*
XL=SS*
No shirt=RC/PB/TR/RT/JS
$34 x6=$204.00
RUM DONATION
YES, (SS/KV/RV)
NOT YET, (RC/PB/CM/TR/JS/RT)
NOT APPLICABLE, (0)
2025 SAIL SELECTION
Yes, A023/HCR/J14/M4/SG/SS
No, A456/J235/M123/sock
Used, J1/M4
2024 SAIL SELECTION
A0345/HCR/J14/M4/SSG+S
Did not use, A5/J4*
*Conditions lighter than forecast.
STRUM SALISH-SEA SCHEDULE
Sep01 Labour Day/Strum back
Sep02 Cruising gear off (PV/RV)
Sep03 Cruising gear off (RV)
Sep04 10-7 CM
5-9 PB/RC/SS/RV
6pm Skippers Meeting (RV)
Sep05 Fri Day1 RVYC-Garden Bay
Sep06 Sat Day2 GB-Tugboat
Sep07 Sun Day3 Tugboat-RVYC
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SEP05 FRIDAY (RACE 1)
PGBB-Pender Harbour (@40nm)
Wind:
PredictWind, 2-10kt W then E
Sail call, A023/J1/SS
Actual=0-6 kt TWS (sails used A03/J1/M4)
Rain, 0%
Temperature, 18-20 dC
0637 Sunrise
0700ish Skippers carpool
RVYC Jericho B3 (3811 Pt Grey R)
0730 Off the dock
0800 ETA starting area
Start near Point Grey Bell Buoy
0900 First Signal (ebb till 1034h
1034 Low Tide (3.18’ Pt Atkinson)
1200 Lunch on board
1757 High Tide (14.14’ Pt Atkinson)
1801 High Tide (14.47’ Garden Bay)
Short Course,
Line @Selma Park Breakwater
49° 27.962 N, 123° 44.658’ W &
near Blunden Point
49° 15.167’ N, 124° 4.276’ W.
Finish 270dT from (90dT to) 0.2nm
Francis Point Beacon
49d 36.207’ N &
124d 3.548 W
&
Virtual line at
49d 36.207’ N &
124d 3.783W
TBD Finish Time (Strum)
1900 Time Limit
$24 dinner part of $75 food-share
1943 Sunset
2000 Dinner/karaoke @clubhouse
2337 Low Tide (9.68’ Garden Bay)
Sleep on board (8 bunks for 7 crew)
SEP06 SATURDAY (RACE 2)
Secret Cove-Tugboat Island (32.0nm)
Wind, 8-12kt TWS E/SE
Sails, A3/HCR/J1/GS/SS
Actual, TBD kt
Rain, 0%
Temperature, 18-20 dC
0430 High Tide (12.86’ Garden B)
0638 Sunrise
0700 Off the dock
0705 Crew to start breakfast prep
0730 Crew breakfast at sea
Start virtual line between Thormonby W at,
49d 32.569’ N &
124d 3.806’ W
&
Thormonby E at,
49d 32.767’ N &
124d 3.331’ W
0900 Virtual Warning Signal
0901 Virtual Prep Signal (racing)
0905 Virtual Start
1114 Low Tide (3.05’ Half Moon B)
1200 Lunch at sea
Short Course (chart-plotter photo)
Line @Entrance Isl Light House,
49° 12.551’ N &
123° 48.490’ W
&
Cape Roger Curtis, Bowen Isl,
49° 20.400’ N &
123° 25.971’ W
Finish east of RVYC Tugboat Isl.
0624 High Tide (14.63’ Silva Bay)
TBD Finish Time (chart-plotter photo)
1900 Time Limit
TBD Laser racing/floaties
1901 (or earlier) BBQ @clubhouse
1941 Sunset?
TBD High Tide (Silva Bay)
Sleep on board (8 bunks)
SEP07 SUNDAY (RACE 3)
Tugboat-RVYC Jericho (35.0nm)
Wind: 4-5 kt E/SE
Sails, A3/HCR/J1/GS/SS
Actual, TBD kt W (sails used)
Rain, 50%
Temperature, 17-19 dC
1210 Low Tide (8.83’Silva Bay)
0523 High Tide (13.19’ Silva Bay)
0638 Sunrise (Pt Atkinson)
0700 Crew to prep breakfast
0730 Off dock/Breakfast @sea
0800 ETD to start area
Start east of RVYC Tugboat Island
0900 First Signal
0901 Prep
0905 Start
1200 Low Tide (3.81’ Silva Bay)
1200 Lunch on board
1842 High Tide (14.5’ Pt Atkinson)
1942 Sunset
Short Course,
Line @Point Grey Bell Buoy,
49° 17.340 N &
123° 15.980’ W
&
South Passage Island,
49° 20.356’ N &
123° 18.415’ W.
Finish RVYC breakwater NW
TBD Finish Time (chart plotter photo)
2030 Time Limit
Dock at RVYC Jericho B3
TBD High Tide (Pt Atkinson)
Optional dinner @RVYC Jericho
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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS (NOTES)
3.1 Notices to competitors will be posted on the official notice board located at
www.royalvan.com/SalishSea.
3.2 On the water, the race committee intends to monitor and communicate with competitors on
VHF CHANNEL 67.
5 Strum ORC1, Numeral Pennant 1
8 YB Tracker (using)
9 THE START
9.1 Unless otherwise stated, the starting line is between staff displaying an orange flag on the race committee vessel and the course side of a nearby orange inflatable.
9.2 For the start of ORC race 2, the starting line is virtual, between the points shown in SI 9.3 below. No visual or audio signals will be made. RRS 26 and RRS 29 will not apply. The time sequence is:
0900 Beginning of Warning period
0901 Beginning of Preparatory period. Boats are now racing
0905 Start at the virtual starting line
9.3 Divisions ORC 1 & 2,
ORC Race 1 - Fri Starting line in vicinity of Point Grey Bell Buoy
ORC Race 2 - Sat Virtual starting line between
Thormanby West at
49° 32d 569’ N &
124° 3.806’ W
and
Thormanby East at
49° 32.767’ N &
124° 3.331’ W
(RV, Navionics references Thormanby & North Thormanby only)
ORC Race 3 - Sun Starting line east of Tugboat Island
9.5 When a boat starts in accordance with item (b) of the definition Start, she may return to the pre-start side of the line; otherwise the starting penalty shall be 20 minutes added to her
elapsed time.
9.6 A boat that does not start within 10 minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did Not Start without a hearing. This changes RRS A5.1 and A5.2.
10 INTERIM FINISHING LINES – SHORTENED COURSE WAYPOINTS
10.1 If three boats in a division fail to finish within the time limit, finishes will be recorded at the interim finish lines shown below.
For ORC fleets:
Race 1 Line between Selma Park Breakwater at
49° 27.962 N &
123° 44.658’ W
and
near Blunden Point
49° 15.167’ N &
124° 4.276’ W.
Race 2 Line between Entrance Island Light
49° 12.551’ N &
123° 48.490’ W
and
Cape Roger Curtis at
49° 20.400’ N &
123° 25.971’ W.
Race 3 Line between Point Grey Bell Buoy
49° 17.340 N &
123° 15.980’ W
and
South Passage Island at,
49° 20.356’ N &
123° 18.415’ W.
11 THE FINISH
11.1 For ORC divisions:
Race 1 The finishing line is between the beacon at Francis Point at
49° 36.207 N &
124° 3.548 W
and
a virtual mark located 0.2 nm at 270° true from the beacon at,
49° 36.207 N &
124° 3.783 W.
Race 2 The finishing line is between the Tugboat Island beacon at
49° 08.88 N &
123° 41.115 W
and
The north end of Saturnina Island at
49° 8.782 N &
123° 40.737 W.
Race 3 The finishing line is between the northwest corner of the RVanYC Jericho breakwater and a nearby orange inflatable.
11.3 Boats shall record their interim and full course finishing times and take screen shots from their onboard navigation systems for use in the event of a YB Tracker or system failure. This data must be retained until final results are posted on the event web site.
15 SAFETY REGULATIONS
A boat that retires from a race shall notify the race committee at the first reasonable opportunity by
VHF radio 67, by email to
cmFjZWNvbW1pdHRlZSB8IHJ2YW4gISBjYQ==
or by phone or text to,
604 908-3119.
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SALISH SEA RESULTS
2022 “Strum was the fastest”
2023 “Tight finish w/The Shadow”
2024 “Best dinner” @Brynelsen’s
2025 TBD
Q&A
BOOZE Q: Should I bring some?
A: YES, each crew is requested to donate a bottle of rum to Strum.
Why? Rum is a sailors drink, lighter than beer and it is too annoying for everyone to have their own private bottle. Plus this is a social sport, so we should be encouraged to pour rounds without worrying about whose bottle it is. There are no liquor stores available where we are going, so we have to pack ALL provisions in. Bottle only please, as mix and ice are provided. Exceptions made for those who do not drink.
COFFEE CUP/WATER BOTTLE
Q: Can I bring my own coffee cup and water bottle?
A: Please no. In the interest of reducing weight, waist & clutter, Strum provides 8 MEC coffee cups (one with your name) and 6 no-contact Bio-Steel squirt plastic sport water bottles. We keep 3 bottles on deck & 3 in fridge/freezer. White (electrical) tape on squirt bottle means it has Electrolytes in it. Please note, if you bring a cup/bottle, this needs to be stored in your bag when not in use.
Q: What is the Cushion Shiffle?
A: When we finish each race day, we move all sails under the boom and put all cushions back in place. When you wake up, please ROLL your sleeping bag ASAP and store in nearest hanging locker. We then move all cushions to that outside aft quarter berth, as inside quarter berths are for crew gear bags while sailing (A-M=P, N-Z=S). Port cushions to port quarter berth. Starboard cushions to starboard quarter berth.
Q: Do I bring food?
A: No, just money. We pass the hat for all communal breakfast, lunch & dinner while racing. 2025 crew-share cost is fixed at $75 for these 3 days at sea, which includes the $24 Garden Bay dinner of ribs, pasta, salad & brownie (2021-24 was food trucks), @$30 for Tugboat crew BBQ & @$21 for breakfast/lunch/snacks/tea/coffee at sea. Please have breakfast Friday morning before you arrive. There is an optional crew dinner Sunday night (TBD) if we arrive late.
Q: What is expected of me?
A: The Three Cs:
Contribute/Compatibility/Consensus.
Strum normally has 12 regatta crew, but for Salish Sea, we are restricted to 8 as that is the maximum sleeping berths on board. Plus these distance races do not have the same intense regatta sailing maneuvers. The 3 Cs are,
1. CONTRIBUTE
to trim, sail changes, tactics, weather, cooking, cleaning, cushion dance, socializing and food costs.
1. COMPATIBILITY
IMO is the single best trait for any offshore sailor. Not to be confused with agreeable: as we like debate and contrarians, just not with the petty & annoying traits.
2. CONSENSUS
Definition is the “agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole”, which means we can talk about tactics and sail changes all day long, but when a Consensus is made, we don’t revisit that conversation. Mistakes will be made, but it is more important that we stay focused with the decisions made.
GEAR BAG Q: Can I bring my goalie bag?
A: Hard no! Please bring whatever fits inside a 35L or smaller waterproof gear bag, not including your wet weather gear/PFD/Tether (which can be hang up before departure). One double hanger will be provided, with your # on it for your wet weather gear. A single hanger with your # for your PFD/shore jacket.
While racing, gear bags are stored on the inside quarter berths: last names starting A-M, your gear bag stores in port quarter berth. N-Z gear bags in starboard quarter berth.
While sleeping, your gear bag is in your berth (also why you don’t want the goalie bag).
MONEY Q: Do I need cash?
A: it’s a good idea, but not necessary if you can transfer funds. Skipper pays the registration fee and all boat, gear and maintenance costs. The crew will share the cost of communal meals which include breakfast, lunch and dinners while racing. This fee is set at $75 plus your bottle of rum for 3 days at sea, which should be cheaper than what most would spend if not racing. Don’t expect any further provisioning after the start during this remote race.
SAFETY GEAR Q: Do I need my own wet weather gear, PFD & Tether?
A: Yes, this gear is required for each crew, but with 48 hours notice, you can request a set of Strum Gill Offshore Wet Weather Gear (S/M/L/XL), manual PFD with whistle & strobe, and/or a Safety Tether with 1m & 2m clips. If you do provide your own gear, please make sure you are compliant with the regatta regulations (gear requirements, spare CO2 cartridge, etc.). Please understand you cannot race without this gear.
PFD/tether requested, PB only
SLEEPING Q: Where do I sleep?
A: Strum can sleep 8 (2 in bow, 2 on sofas, 2 in each quarter berths). You will be assigned one berth & sleeping bag for the entire regatta.
SLEEPING BAG Q: Should I bring my sleeping bag?
A: No. Strum has 8 sleeping bags on board. Please ROLL yours up in the morning, pack in bag provided and put in closest hanging locker.
SMOKING Q: Can I smoke?
A: Hard No. Strum is strictly a non smoking boat, as are both RVYC Outstations (with regatta disqualification & additional strict penalties to your host member). Chew & vape is an alternative. Anyone caught smoking at the outstations will be left behind to find their own way home.
TOILETRY Q: Do I need my own shower kit?
A: No, just a tooth brush & micro towel. In the interest of reducing weight, Strum has Neutrogena face soap/SPF15 moisturizer, sunscreen, toothpaste & anti perspirant at all 3 sinks. Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash in both working showers. Shower kits are available to take to the free outstations shower/bathrooms (no coins needed).
WHAT Q: What needs doing?
A: See /Discussion
/Cruise to Race To-Do list
Sep02 Strum returns from 1 month cruise
Sep03 We sort the boat out
Sep04 We sort the sails out
Sep05 Swap mains/Skippers Meeting
Please post your questions or comments in DISCUSSIONS so information is available to everyone.
Follow Strum on AIS (MarineTraffic)
STRUM SHORE CONTACT
Primary: Pam Vogel
UGFtZWxhVm9nZWwgfCBtZSAhIGNvbQ== c604-307-2300
STRUM PHRF-BC 2024 (-77)
https://www.bcsailing.bc.ca/PHRF/bc_fleet_list_printable_by_boatName.php
TO DO (Salish Sea)
- [ ] AIS transmitting
- [ ] B&G wind data
- [x] Ballast switches (working)
- [x] BBQ, Magma P Kettle (off)
- [x] Bean bag chair (off)
- [x] Bins, yellow lid cruising (off)
- [x] Clean Bottom Sep04 (RM)
- [ ] Clean decks (RV)
- [ ] Clean hull (RV)
- [ ] Cushion backs x6 (off)
- [x] Diesel (120L=12hrs @10kt)
- [ ] Diesel Heat/Esbar (AOK)
- [x] Dodger/AQ (off)
- [x] Down throws x2 (on)
- [x] EFoy 2800Pro (AOK)
- [x] Engine fluids (AOK)
- [x] Halyards, MarlowGP (on)
- [x] Harken Carbo head foil (on)
- [ ] Harken HC8673 Standup BB
- [x] Jugs, 2 diesel/1 water (0%)
- [x] Main M2C cruise (off)
- [x] Main M4R square-top (on)
- [x] Mast Jack (off)
- [x] Mast plates x3 (in)
- [x] North Sails (picked up)
- [x] Provisions (RV)
- [x] Rum donation yes, CM/KV/RV
- [x] Running Rigging (on)
- [x] Safety Check/Gear (RV)
- [x] Safety, flares (S head/Lifecell)
- [x] Safety, spare PFD/tether (4)
- [x] Safety, spare WWG (1-2)
- [x] Sail battens J1+4/M4 (boned)
- [x] Sail off, A256+sock/M123
- [x] Sail on, A023/J14/HCR/SG+S
- [ ] Sails used, A03/J1/M4
- [x] Sail M2C cruise main (off)*
- [x] Sail M4R race main (on)*
- [x] Sail M4R horse cover (on)
- [x] Sail storm off, SJ/TS
- [x] Sleeping bags (8)
- [x] Stairs (off)*
- [ ] Starlink pole adaptor, replace
- [x] Struts (on)
- [x] SUP Magma rack (off)*
- [x] Tank, diesel P (90L)
- [x] Tank, diesel S (40L)*
- [ ] Tank, propane 10# (100%)*
- [x] Tank, water black 50L (0%)
- [x] Tank, water P 100L (0%)
- [x] Tank, water S 100L (100%)
- [x] Tank, water-maker 100L (0%)
- [x] Teak cockpit floor (off)
*=Priority
DONE (after Round Bowen 2025)
Diesel Heat/Esbar service
Engine, full service (RC Apr15)*
Engine, impeller changed (Mar01)
Engine, raw water P new (2024)
Expedition Navionics chip (2024)
Expedition software (2024)
Harken BK4514 Winch Kit
Instruments
Jib tack, T16
North Sails, A0 dry/check*
North Sails, A3 dry/check*
North Sails, A5 dry/check*
North Sails, J2 new battens*
North Sails, J3.5 new battens*
North Sails, M4 batten patches
ORC Club 2025 (w/M4)
PHRF-BC 2025 (-77 w/M4)*
Runners, MGP Tech50 (2024)
Tylaska T16, tack (2024)
Victron upgrades (2025)*
*=Issue Resolved
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2025 STRUM SCHEDULE
Feb01 Core-Crew declared
Mar29 Patos Island (VIRS1)
Apr18 Southern Straits (Mach-2)
Apr26 Collingwood (VARC-D)
May03 Strum Dock Party
May10 RVYC Sail-Past
May17 Round Saltspring (VIRS3)
May24 Swiftsure (VIRS4/Mach-2)
Jun14 Round Bowen (VARC-D)
Skipper away (TransPac/cruising)
Sep5-7 SalishSea (Div0)*
Sep27 Fraser River LS (VARC-D)
Nov8-9 Round The County?
*This event
VARC=Vancouver Area Racing Circuit
VARC-D=VARC.bc.ca Distance Series
VIRS=Vancouver Island Racing Series
Please apply for each /Event separately
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