Strum is a Paul Bieker designed long course racing sailboat with comfortable cruising accommodations. Below is Strum's 2026 racing schedule. Jun06 SIN (VIRS-5)?
Riptide50Strum is a Racing Team for the purpose of crew & family communications for the Riptide50 Strum racing/cruising sailboat from Vancouver, BC Canada. Strum was designed by Paul Bieker (Seattle) & custom built in full carbon fibre by Ian Franklin (New Zealand). She sports a modular interior, 3,000lbs of water ballast, a 12' lifting keel and a 13' articulating sprit, exceeding 12 knots under p
ower & 30 knots under sail. New for 2026 is Strum hanging around her home port of Vancouver over the summer (FIFA vs extended PNW cruising). This will allow Strum to compete in more local events, like the VARC (Vancouver Area Racing Circuit) Spring, Summer & Fall Series (skipper is VARC Div-0 rep), VIRS (Vancouver Island Racing Series) events and our home port Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (RVYC) Wednesday Evening Series (WES) long course, plus the odd day sail/fireworks night. Strum continually recruits new crew that can commit to one or more of the above Series, as well as capable crew interested in individual regattas. If you, or someone you know, is interested in racing on Strum, please select GOING to the 3 posted Facebook /Event Series (VARC, VIRS & WES), message us here or contact the skipper directly. STRUM SCHEDULE 2026
Jan13 Crew Party (+100 ppl)
Feb01 Core-Crew (declared)
Mar21 Patos (VIRS-1)? Mar28 Opener (VARC-Spring)
Apr03 Straits (VARC-Spring)
Apr25 Halibut (VARC-Spring)
Apr29 Wednesdays (start)
May, Apr29, May 6, 13, 20
June, May 27, Jun 3, 10, 17
July, June 24, July 1, 8, 15
August, July 23, 29, Aug 5, 12
Sept, Aug 19, 26, Sep 2, 9. May02 Dock Party (RVYC-J/B3)
May09 RVYC Sail Past
May16 Saltspring (VIRS-2)? May23 Swiftsure (VIRS-3)? May30 Round Lasqueti (VIRS-4)? Jun13 Round Bowen (VARC-Spring)
Jul11-12 Summer (VARC-Summer)
Aug15 EBS (VARC-Summer)
Sep09 Wednesdays (end)
Sep11-13 Salish (VARC-Fall)
Sep26-27 HSR (VARC-Fall)
Oct03 FRLS (VARC-Fall)
Oct17 Closer (VARC-Fall)
Nov7-8 Round The County? Nov13 VARC Dinner ($75 RVYC)
?Events at risk/low crew
Apply for each Series separately
10 crew needed (8 for Salish Sea)
Clubs determine date/Div-0 course.
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EVENT SERIES (SCORING)
VARC-Spring Series
1. VARC Opener
2. Southern Straits
3. Halibut Bank
4. Round Bowen
VARC-Summer Series
5. Summer Regatta
6. Jul18 SOAR (not Strum)
7. English Bay Scramble (EBS)
VARC-Fall Series
Sep12-13 Deep Cove (not Div-0)
8. Salish Sea
9. Howe Sound Regatta (HSR)
10. Fraser River Light Ship (FRLS)
11. VARC Closer
12. VARC Dinner (@$75 RVYC)
VIRS
1. Patos Island
2. Round Saltspring
3. Swiftsure
4. Lasqueti Regatta
5. Sailing In Nanaimo (SIN)
Wednesday Evening Series (RVYC)
May; Apr29, May 6, 13, 20
June; May 27, Jun 3, 10, 17
July; June 24, July 1, 8, 15
August; July 23, 29, Aug 5, 12
Sept; Aug 19, 26, Sep 2, 9.
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LEGEND
Bowen, Round Bowen (BIYC/VARC-D)
C, Corrected Time
Closer, VARC Closer (RVYC/VARC-R)
DNC, Did/Do Not Compete
E, Elapsed Time
EBS, English Bay Scramble (VARC-D)
F, Fastest (elapsed time)
FRLS, Fraser River Light Ship (RVYC/VARC-D)
Halibut, Halibut Bank (WVYC/VARC-D)
Lasqueti, Lasqueti Island (SCYC/VIRS)
Opener, VARC Opener (RVYC/VARC-R)
Patos, Patos Island (SNSYC/VIRS)
RET, Retired
RTC, Round The County (USA)
RVYC, Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (home port)
Sail Past, (RVYC)
Salish, Salish Sea Race (RVYC/VARC-D)
Saltspring, Round Saltspring (SISA/VIRS)
SIN, Sailing In Nanaimo (NYC/VIRS)
Straits, Southern Straits (WVYC/VARC-D)
Summer, Summer Regatta (VARC-R)
Swiftsure, (RVicYC/VIRS)
#TF, as in 1TF=1st To Finish
VARC, Vancouver Area Racing Circuit
VARC, see VARC.bc.ca
VARC-D, Distance Series
VARC-R, Regatta Series
VI360, VanIsle360.com Race (odd years)
VIRS, Vancouver Island Racing Series
VIRS, see page
Wednesdays, Wednesday Evening Series (RVYC)
WES, Wednesday Evening Series (RVYC)
WES, see RoyalVan.com
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2026 CORE-CREW (Safety At Sea #)
1. Peter Bodifee (CANBC2691)
2. Reto Corfu (CANBC2623)
3. Calvin Goldschmidt (CANBC2844)
4. Peter Hennig (CANBC2762)
5. Simon Kaulback (20230305)
6. David Legault (CANBC2716)
7. Adam Macdonald (CANBC2584)
8. Carl Mulherin (CANBC2768)
9. Steve Small (CANBC2790)
10. Zach Thompson (CANBC2700)
11. Kostia Vasylenko (CANBC2496)
12. Kris Vogel (CANBCTBD)
13. Randy Vogel (CANBC2497)
2026 INTERESTED CREW
Mackenzie Adams**
John Baker*
Jo-Ann Brown*
Alaina K Burnett**
Edwin Feng**
Andrew French*
Peter Grimm**
Doug Horne**
Matt Hughes**
Matt Humer*
Michaela Kuehn**
Sail Laris*
David Legault (CANBC2716)*
Sam Macray**
Elizabeth Marleau*
Edmaro Marques Cabete**
Christian Nally**
Scottford Price*
Anthony Rizk**
Charlotte Silverman*
Erik Sjogren*
Karen J Stan**
Robert Torok*
Gordon Vancouver**
Jason Voelkl**
Pam Vogel*
Alex Zaputil**
*Previous Strum crew
**Contact skipper ASAP
Skipper will reach out to Core & Interested Crew to see which events you can confirm. CREW
Are you (or someone you know) interested in crewing on Strum? All regattas will be publicly posted to /Events here: RSVP GOING to be considered for crew or INTERESTED if you cannot commit. Regular/confirmed crew can convert to INTERESTED as needed, to update ALL crew immediately. Invitation & preference is given to reliable, regular crew who can race hard, be compatible with core-crew and assist in delivering, moving, practicing & preparing Strum for battle (apply within). Final confirmed-crew selection is typically announced at the regatta or week prior to /Event. Regatta details, including transportation, eating, sleeping, signals & time limits will be posted to /Event, which are public. Follow Strum here, or on AIS (via free MarineTraffic app). CORE-CREW
Defined as Regular-Crew that can commit to more than 75% of any Strum /Series. Core-Crew are expected to contribute to preparing Strum pre/post regattas, including deliveries. Bonus points for compatibility on & off the water. Since Strum is primarily an off-shore race boat campaigning for VanIsle360, Hawaii & Mexico type races, we require a valid Safety At Sea certificate. There are currently 2 spots open. Apply within. REGULAR-CREW
Defined as crew familiar with Strum that can only commit to less than 75% of any Strum /Series. We like to have crew familiar with Strum's articulating sprit and water-ballast system, which allows us to race competitively. If you can only commit to a few races due to other boat/work commitments, this option is for you. Preference given to those with a valid Safety At Sea certificate.
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SCHEDULE
Strum's schedule of events is posted February 1st of each year as an /Event by this page. SCHEDULES PAST
2019
June 6m Worlds, Hanko Finland
Jul01-Sep07 Cruising PNW
2018
Southern Straits
RVYC Sail Past
Round Saltspring
Swiftsure
Round Bowen
6m Europeans, La Trinity Sur Mar, France
Jun15-Jul15 US Gulf Islands
Jul15-Sep07 Desolation Sound
Fraser River Light Ship
2017
Southern Straits
RVYC Sail Past
Round Saltspring
Swiftsure
Round Bowen
Jun15-Jul15 US Gulf Islands
Jul15-Sep07 Desolation Sound
Fraser River Light Ship
2016
Southern Straits
RVYC Sail Past
Round Saltspring
Swiftsure
Round Bowen
Jun15-Jul15 US Gulf Islands
Jul15-Sep07 Desolation Sound
Fraser River Light Ship
2015
Southern Straits
RVYC Sail Past
Round Saltspring
Swiftsure
Round Bowen
Jun15-Jul15 US Gulf Islands
Jul15-Sep07 Desolation Sound
Fraser River Light Ship
Round The County (12th IRC)
2014 (new owners)
Feb01 Randy & Pam purchase Strum
Mar01 Stratos Marine (2nd refit)
Southern Straits
RVYC Sail Past
Round Bowen
Jun15-Jul15 US Gulf Islands
Jul15-Sep07 Desolation Sound
Fraser River Light Ship
Round The County (7th IRC)
2009
Southern Straits
RVYC Sail Past
Round Saltspring
Swiftsure
Round Bowen
Fraser River Light Ships (1st overall)
2008 (1st refit)
Mar01 CSR Marine
Southern Straits
Vic-Maui on Strum (3 Vogel's)
Strum 1st to finish/1st corrected
2007 (Vancouver launch)
Mar01 Strum launched in Vancouver BC
Southern Straits
Round Saltspring
Swiftsure
Round Bowen
Fraser River Light Ship
Round The County (8th Div-X/23 OA)
2006 (New Zealand launch)
Strum launched in Picton New Zealand
Skipper did 1 month hard sea trials
Skipper raced Vic-Maui on Andrews70 Renegade
2004 Strum commissioned by Wink Vogel
REGATTAS
Regattas posted as /Events here. Please RSVP to each /Event...
“GOING” if you can commit,
“INTERESTED” no commitment,
“NOT GOING" to unsubscribe. Confirmed-Crew posted to /Event. REGATTAS (max 8 crew)
Salish Sea/TransPac/Vic-Maui
These are Core-Crew only
REGATTAS (max 10 crew)
Patos/Saltspring/Swiftsure/RTC
These are Core-Crew +2 (max)
REGATTAS (max 12 crew)
Straits/Swiftsure/Fraser River
These are Core-Crew +4 (max)
HOME PORT
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (RVYC)
Jericho Marina (B3)
3811 Point Grey Road
Vancouver BC V6R 1B3
RoyalVan.com
SAFETY AT SEA (SAS)
Safety At Sea certification is a 2 day, @$500 course offered in Canada and the USA, valid for 5 years. Most distance & off-shore Race Committees require a percentage (30-100%) of crew to have a valid Safety At Sea certificate (Canadian or USA) in order for the yacht to be eligible for registration/participation (Pac-Cup, RTC, Salish Sea, Straits, Swiftsure, TransPac, Vic-Maui). Since Strum is primarily an offshore race boat, SAS is required for all core-crew. Plus, if you are serious about offshore racing &/or cruising, we recommend it. We also favour any available +4 crew with a valid SAS certificate, over those that do not have this. Search "safety at sea" for more details. REFITS
TBD REFIT (not completed)
B&G H5000 upgrade
Bieker, boom extension +0.6m (no)
Bieker, lazy bag mounts (?)
Bieker, sprit fixed/removable (-0.6m)? Furler, Top Down (Karver 5T?)
Furler, Top Up (Karver 3T?)
Furler, Cable/quick connect
Harken, Jib Car (spare)*
Harken, Stand-Up Block (S jib)*
Keel guides (SM?)
Lewmar, LowProfile10 x4 (SM)
North Sails, stack pack (cruising)*
North Sails, new A2 light runner
North Sails, new A3 light reacher
North Sails, new J1 light 3Di RAW
North Sails, new J3 Heavy 3Di RAW
ORCi International (boom/incline)*
Paint, bottom (Hemple/VC17?)
Paint, deck (Awlgrip white?)
Paint, topside (Awlgrip silver?)
Pin Stripe/Name (replace)
Propane, tank (Viking 10#?)
Rudder bearings (Jefa?)
Solar, Solbian 157w SR+ (PYS)
Solar, Victron MPPT 30/100? (PYS)
Spinlock XX0812B to Spin H
Spinlock XXBJAWS (run/spin=4)
Spinlock ZS1214BJAW reef (SWR)
Stanchion replacements x14 (SM?)*
Ubi Maior Jibber (rod or cable)? Water-Maker service (PYS/SM)
*ASAP
2024 REFIT
AIS, serviced
Altenator, serviced
B&G, MHU wire replaced
B&G, upgrades (constant)
Bilge Pump, serviced
Diesel heater, serviced
Efoy 2800Pro, serviced
Engine, full service
Engine, raw water B-flush
Engine, raw water pump replaced
Engine, impeller changed
Expedition Software, 2024
FenderTex C84 Fenders (2)
Fuel tanks, replaced (200L)
Fuel tank connections, replaced
Fuel tank sensors, replaced (2)
Harken, Diverter replaced
Galley, sink drain serviced
Galley, water pressure serviced
Harken head-foil feeder replaced
Harken winch service x6
HUB Insurance ($3m liability)
Instrument short, fixed
Jib Tack, move forward
Lifeline, repaired
MarlowGP Tech50 10mm (runners)
North Sails,
A0+2+4+5+6 (check)
A3 (repaired)
boom horse-cover (new)
HCR/J1+4/SSG/SSS (check)
J1 (repair)
J2 battens (new)
J3.5 battens (new)
Main 3Di RAW square-top (new)
ORCc 2024 (w/cruise main)
ORCc 2024 (w/race ST main)
ORCi (requested/TBD)
Panasonic Toughbook 55 i7
PHRF-BC 2024 w/cruise main (-66)
PHRF-BC 2024 w/ST main (-77)
RVYC-CH moorage (F28)
Sail-Drive, oil/paint/zink
Shower Drain Pump-S (new)
Stanchion, temp repair (2)
Tow bridle, tender
Tylaska T16, jib tack S
VHF antenna aft (warranty)
VHF antenna MH (warranty)
Victron lithium system AOK
Water-Maker, serviced (SM)
2023 REFIT
ARC EPIRB Cat A (Offshore/Auto)
B&G H50 wireless VHF (P helm)
B&G H50 wireless VHF (#2)
Ballast block/gasket/string
Bottom paint touch-ups (VC-17O)
Efoy Pro 2800 generator (port keel)
Harken Carbo headfoil (new)
Harken double spin block
HUB Insurance ($3m liability)
Karver loop blocks (reefing)
LED, interior (touch/switch/ceiling)
LED, nav (bow/stern/steam/mast)
Life Raft, repacking (6 man)
Life Raft, repacking (8 man)
Life Raft solar panel backing (carbon)
LifeSling
Marlow Club 12mm, mainsheet
Marlow GP 14mm, halyard, jib S
Marlow GP 14mm, halyard, main
Marlow GP 12mm, halyard, spin S
Marlow GP 8mm, runners (2)
Marlow GP 8mm, spin sheets (3)
Master Craft canvas, awning w/solar
North Sails, service entire waredrobe
Offshore Special Reg, Appendix L
ORCi (requested/TBD)
Rule2000 bilge pumps replaced (3)
Ruuvi Tag sensors (fridge/Freezer)
RVYC moorage
Safety Recovery Ladder
Solar panel connector (5m)
Solar panels, Solbian 178w (2)
Solar panels, Solbian 80w (1)
Sonos Move, white (2)
Sonos Roam, white (1)
Spinlock XX0812 ceramic clutch (2)
Spinlock ZS1214 ceramic jaws (4)
Starlink permanent installation
Switlik MOM-8S
Tank Senders, new (6)
Titanium dinnerware (12)
Titanium kettle, pots & pans
Tylaska H12 shackle, main
Tylaska T12, halyards (4)
VHF mast head antenna added
VHF transom antenna replaced
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
Spectra Cape Horn Extreme (60lph)
2022 REFIT
Esbar diesel heater rebuild/service
Future Fibres EC3 standing rigging
Harken 27mm Fl**ged Mast Track
3847 Track Endstop
3849.2M Fl**ged Track (1)
3849.6M Fl**ged Track (3)
3850 Track Endstop Kit
3852 CB Headboard Car
3862 HB Plate, Flat Top
3863 CB Intermediate (5)
3893 CB Batten M12 CT (7)
C10879 Custom Feeder Kit
HUB Insurance ($3m liability)
Mastercraft, dodger/wheel/winch
North Sails
Cruise main BattCars bobbins
Race main BattCars bobbins
Paint boom/mast/spreader/sprit
by Andrew Allan, Strait Marine
RVYC moorage
Spar, carbon mast track modification
Spreader modified for EC3 rigging
Sprit modified for A0/Code Zero
Strait Marine
SW Rigging
Tank Senders (4)
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
2021 REFIT*
AB 9.5AL dolly (2021)
AB 9.5AL tender (2021)
Davis outboard lift
Davis outboard mount
Dive kit (suit/flippers/mask/snorkel)
HUB Insurance($3m liability)
Inflatable floaties (4)
Inflatable Solace dock (4x6')
Inflatable SUP (Kahuna)
RVYC moorage
Tohatsu 9.8hp outboard
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
Yeti Roadie20 coolers (2)
*Pandemic restrictions, cruising only
2020 REFIT*
A-Sea Marine lithium batter system
HUB Insurance($3m liability)
RVYC moorage
Victron MPPT 100/20 SmartSolar
PN: SCC110020060R
SN: HQ1937GUC8A (hw.rev01)
Victron SmartShunt-500A (50mV)
PN: SHU050150050
SH: HQ2019AASW9
Victron Cables Installed
VENASS030064920 .9m RJ45
VENASS030064980 3M RJ45
VENASS030066018 1.8M RJ12
VENASS030530230 VE.Direct 3M
Victron Equipment Installed,
BP-100A 12/24v
BP-220A 12/24v
CerboGX
Digital Multi Control GX
GX Touch50
Lithium Smart battery (200Ah)
MultiPlus Compact 12/2000/80
VE.BUS BMS
CYRIX-LI-CT-120
Smart Battery Sense 3m
Smart Battery Sense 10m
VE.Bus RJ-45 (4m)
VE.Direct 3M cable
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
*Pandemic restrictions, cruising only
2018 REFIT
B&G WR10 AP remote w/Bluetooth
Cradle bunks replaced
Cradle repaired/sand blasted
Cradle prime/epoxy paint
HUB Insurance ($3m liability)
Lewmar windless BT remote
RVYC moorage
Valet Yacht services repair/upgrades
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
2017 REFIT
B&G Upgrades
16-4C STR CMG Shld. Spool
14/2C boat cable tinned copper
NAIS-400 class B/000-10980-001
NSPL-400 splitter/000-10982-001
VHF V50 DSC AIS/000-11048-001
VHF H50 wireless/000-11237-001
Zeus 9' chart plotter
ZG100 GPS/000-11048-001
Blue Seas
12/24v 2USB charger/BSS1039
12v dash socket/BSS1011
Decora single gang plank white
Fresh water system repair leak
High speed HDMI w/ethernet
HUB Insurance($3m liability)
Keystone HDMI F/F coupler
Lowrance cable cat5 ethernet
Maretron Upgrades
DST110 Triducer D/S/T
micro connector male
Micro termination Res(male)
N2K Power Tap Mini
Micro Tee M/F/F
Micro dbl-ended cordset 3m
Micro Double Ended Cord 10m
Micro double ended cord 8M
Micro double ended cord 4M
Micro double ended cord 6M
Navionics card (chart plotter)
Nav+pre loaded/MSDNAV+NI
Propane System Upgrades
33'/General labour
Solenoid/SV-S121
32' LPG hose 3/8"/16C384FS6FS6
Remove & replace Nav equip/Labour
RVYC moorage
SeaTech
15mmX1/2" NPS F connector
Stackable elbow/01-1118-1515
Simrad Upgrades
Cable NMEA Video for NSS
Go Free WiFi/000-11068-001**
Smart plug 25' 30amp
STP 50' Eterhnet Cable/PP-750
Superstition Boatworks/Carbon Plate
Techflex F6 1/2" x 50' split braid wrap
USB A*USB B F/F coupler/SJ-USBAA
USB 2.0 to USB C 6' cable/US-2CA6
Vertex Marine
14/2 boat cable/214080103
14/3 100' spool/314010901
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
2016 REFIT
Fusion sound system/General Labour
Fusion AV/MS-AV750 DVD stereo
Fusion MS-AB206 350W Subwoofer
HUB Insurance ($3m liability)
Maretron micro dbl-ended cordset-3m
Maretron Micro Tee
RVYC moorage
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
2015 REFIT
1/4 " aluminum plate
B&G Auto Pilot Upgrades,
Auto pilot repair/General Labour
AP H2000 serial #0160P401006
AP WR10 Bluetooth remote
HUB Insurance ($3m liability)
Machine shop, free up ram universal joint
RVYC moorage
Techflex F6 1/2" x 50' split braid wrap
Volvo-Penta D2-75 new gear cable
Volvo-Penta D2-75 full service
Wheel house technical service/freight
CONCEPT
Strum was built as an evolution of the concept behind the Riptide 35 and 44. She is a high performance long course racing boat with comfortable cruising accommodations. Her light displacement and water ballast make her capable of 24 hour runs in excess of 350 NM and cruising speeds under power of 10+ kts. Water ballast, non-overlapping jibs and asymmetrical spinnakers enable her to be sailed at a high percentages of her maximum performance with a minimum number of crew.
-Paul Bieker
DESIGNER
Paul Bieker of Seattle, Washington USA. BUILDER
(Ian) Franklin Yachts in Christchurch, New Zealand. All laminates are vacuum bagged epoxy wet laminate. Cores are cross-linked PVC. Hull and deck have e-glass/carbon outside skins for additional impact resistance and carbon inside skins for minimum weight. Kevlar is introduced into the hull forward to increase damage tolerance. All interior panels are built from lightweight composite panels cut out to accurate computer patterns for minimum weight and minimum waste. The spars were built by Matrix Masts, NZ (later Hall Spars, now Southern Spars). Original Navtec PBO standing rigging was replaced with Future Fibres ECThree in 2022. The keel is fabricated steel and lifts in a trunk. Custom cradel to protect lifting keel while in dry-dock. CHARACTERISTICS
(Imperial/Metric)
LOA: 50.6'/15.42m
Waterline Length: 46.0'/14.03m
Beam: 13.9'/4.24m
Draft (keel down): 12.0'/3.66m
Draft (keel up): 7.3'/2.22m
Displacement:
(cruising) 13,540#/6,156kg*
(racing) 12,540#/5,702kg**
Fixed Ballast: 5,766#/2,621kg
Water Ballast: 2,860#/1,300kg
Displacement/Length Ratio: 58
Mast Height @water: 72.5'/22.1m
Jib Area: 592sf/55.0sm
Main Area (Race): 908sf/84.4sm
Main Area (Cruise): 824sf/76.6sm
Spin Area (approx): 2,150sf/200sm
*Strum in Cruising Displacement.
**Remove: Windless/doors/stove/hot water tank/forepeak bunks/drawers. CAPACITIES
Fuel (total, 2 tanks): 52gal/200L
Replaced in 2024
Water (total, 2 tanks): 52gal/200L
Water (water maker): 26gal/100L
Added in 2023
Sewage: 45gal/170L
Battery, 12v system (2020)
House: 200Ah Victron Lithium
Start: 55Ah Optima AGM
& with a PHRF-5 table for 100 at the RVYC Upper Deck for BBQ/full menu/awards/DJ after sailing, this Big Boat/Cruising Division is positioned to be have the biggest crew/F&B division, EVER!
Strum (& others) need more crew, comment or PM here if interested.
04/26/2026
The Apr25/26 WVYC Halibut Bank Race
04/22/2026
RVYC WEDNESDAY EVENING SERIES
STRUM
has registered for the Apr29-Sep09 RVYC Wednesday Evening Series in the new (for 2026) PHRF Division-5 Long-Course.
PHRF DIV-5
caters to typical ORC Div-0 (Longboard-Mach II) and PHRF cruisers (with or w/o dinghy/BBQ/dodger) who prefer a one-lap long-course (away from ALL other divisions that prefer the 3 lap short-course). Restricted to PHRF Rating of +99 or less.
LONG-COURSE
On a typical westerly, this looks like,
*First start
*1 jib beat to Point Grey Bell Buoy,
*1 spinnaker run
*Possible gybe mark to clear ORC/OD,
*Finish off NW RVYC breakwater
TARGET MARKET
1. All of It, SC70*
2. Arietta, XP44
3. Bandit, Tripp41x*
4. Cheeky Monkey, Carbon Cat41
5. Cullprit, Jeaneau42*
6. Good Humour, Hanse44
7. Jack Rabbit, CM1200*
8. Jura, Beneteau44
9. Longboard, Riptide35
10. Mach II, Andrews77
11. Marda Phelps, XP44/SC52
12. Pheonix, XP44
13. ScatterAction, RP55
14. Strum, Riptide50*
15. The Shadow, TP52
16. Ultraman III, S40
17. Zulu-5, GP42
18. ? (Contact WhatsApp group)
*Registered
TABLE FOR 100 PLEASE
Div-5 has requested a communal table for 100 (10 boats with 10 crew) on the north side of the RVYC Upper Deck so we can hear the regatta announcement, awards & music. Full menu is only available upstairs, with WES BBQ/Buffet option. Credit/debit/reciprocal accepted.
COST
Member/non-member skipper price
$0 for crew
$10/15 single evening
$39/59 single series (month)
$245/295 full season (5 months)
Good afternoon Riptide50 Strum,
Amid the flurry of messages finalizing the VARC results I wanted to congratulate you and your crew on your awards for the VARC Championship Series. Strum has won;
-Third overall Division 0,
-Third, Regatta Division 0.
The VARC Awards Dinner will be held on Friday November 7th from 7pm to 10pm at the West Vancouver Yacht Club.
They are only $45! Tickets will not be available at the door and have sold out each year so be sure to order yours asap.
Also don't forget that Joey secured brag flags this year - if you are unable to attend the awards night we can arrange for another attendee to collect your flags if you wish.
Dear any & all 2025 Strum Crew,
Please join Mr & Mrs Strum for an evening of dinner, drinks & awards for the RVYC keelboat Prize Giving on Wednesday Nov05, which includes such Strum events as,
*Salish Sea Race
*Fraser River Light Ships
Please book directly by email to, [email protected]
or
by calling the RVYC Front Desk at,
604-224-1344
Non-members welcome! RoyalVan.com for more details. This event typically sells out, so book now!
If you would like to join our “Strum Table”, just mention (Strum crew) during booking w/in the timelimit. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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From RVYC Fleet Captain
RVYC’s 2025 Fleet Prize Giving:
New Date: Wednesday, November 5
Dear Keelboat Community,
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club is pleased to invite you to this year’s Fleet Prize Giving, taking place on Wednesday, November 5.
We are excited to celebrate what has been an outstanding 2025 sailing season — spanning Wednesday Night Racing, the One Design Series, the Martin 242 North Americans, the NYYC Invitational Cup, the 6 Metre Worlds, and many other notable events. Our sailors have delivered exceptional performances across all disciplines, and this evening offers the opportunity to come together and recognize those achievements.
As one of RVYC’s most enduring traditions, the Fleet Prize Giving is an evening to honour excellence on the water, reflect on the past season, and look ahead to 2026. We encourage you to bring your families and crew to share in a night of celebration, connection, and community.
Event Cost & RSVP Details
$60.00 plus tax per person — includes admission and a plated dinner
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