Be part of the 81st running of the
Swiftsure International Yacht Race,
May 23 - 24, 2026.
#swiftsure Monohulls and multihulls are welcome to race.
The Royal Victoria Yacht Club (https://rvyc.bc.ca/) presents the annual Swiftsure International Yacht Race, showcasing overnight race courses (75.2, 101.9, and 138.2 nautical miles) and a day-long race course. With the start line off the stunning waterfront of Victoria, BC, and racing in the Strait of Juan de Fuca with its rugged coastline and challenging winds and currents, this is a must for all sailors young and old.
05/29/2026
Swiftsure International Yacht Race 2026 photos are live on the website by Official Swiftsure Photographer Gordon Griffiths Swiftsure International Yacht Race V.I.R.S. Vancouver Island Racing Series
https://www.swiftsure.org/gallery/swiftsure-international-yacht-race-2026-gordon-griffiths/
05/29/2026
Swiftsure International Yacht Race 2026 photos are live on the website by Official Swiftsure Photographer Scott Laird. Swiftsure International Yacht Race V.I.R.S. Vancouver Island Racing Series
https://www.swiftsure.org/gallery/swiftsure-2026-international-yacht-race-scott-laird/
05/26/2026
Swiftsure International Yacht Race 2026 photos are live on the website by Official Swiftsure Photographer Gail Takahashi! Swiftsure International Yacht Race V.I.R.S. Vancouver Island Racing Series
https://www.swiftsure.org/gallery/swiftsure-2026-international-yacht-race-gail-takahashi/
05/26/2026
Swiftsure International Yacht Race 2026 photos are live on the website by Official Swiftsure Photographer Dan Takahashi!
Swiftsure International Yacht Race V.I.R.S. Vancouver Island Racing Series
https://www.swiftsure.org/gallery/swiftsure-2026-international-yacht-race-dan-takahashi/
05/26/2026
Swiftsure International Yacht Race 2026 photos are live on the website by Official Swiftsure Photographer Tom Hawker! Swiftsure International Yacht Race V.I.R.S. Vancouver Island Racing Series
https://www.swiftsure.org/gallery/swiftsure-2026-international-yacht-race-tom-hawker/
05/26/2026
Swiftsure International Yacht Race 2026 photos live on the website by Official Swiftsure Photographer Wendi Donaldson-Laird! Swiftsure International Yacht Race V.I.R.S. Vancouver Island Racing Series
https://www.swiftsure.org/gallery/swiftsure-international-yacht-race-2026-wendi-donaldson-laird/
05/26/2026
At 22:00 Sunday night, ELBOWS UP! crossed the finish line, completing her campaign of doing the Swiftsure Lightship Classic course, while also being the last boat to finish Swiftsure before the deadline. Kudos to Royal Victoria Yacht Club's Vice Commodore AJ Hesford and crew on your successful race. Hope to see you in the 2027 Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race.