Leg Description

Cheekee Progress

Leg 10
Date: June 27 - 29, 2003
Course: Victoria to Nanaimo
Distance: 60.40 nautical miles

Start: 1500 hrs. The race committee will be on station on the Ogden Point Breakwater and the start will be between the Ogden Point Breakwater and Brotchie Ledge. Excellent spectator viewing from Ogden Point. This leg starts in the afternoon, to take advantage of the tide and to give boats the best opportunity of finishing in daylight hours on Saturday in Nanaimo.

With so many routes through the Gulf Islands to Nanaimo and the traditionally fickle winds this night sailed leg will no doubt have most navigators pulling their hair out. Significant differences in the length of the various routes and tides through the many passes will prove challenging.

Finish: The finish will be off the Visiting Vessels Pier in Nanaimo Harbour. Excellent Spectator viewing.

Finish Time: Boats have until 0800 on June 29 to finish this leg.

Moorage: Moorage will again be “hosted” by the Nanaimo Port Authority. Please contact the Harbour Master upon your arrival.

Awards Party: Sunday June 29, 1130 hrs. A “Gala Awards Party” at the Newcastle Island Park Pavilion in Nanaimo harbour is currently being organized. Stay tuned for further details.

* This is not an official race document and may be subject to change. In all cases refer to the Sailing Instructions.