offshore sailing ADVENTUREs
The big blue ocean is calling. You are dreaming about sailing under a starlit sky. You want to experience what it means to sail out of the sight of land. Sailing in the open ocean you will likely will encounter dolphins, whales and spectacular sunsets and come home with memories that last a lifetime.
NOTE that the popular Oregon Offshore Race starting point has been changed from Astoria OR to Ilwaco WA, just across the Columbia River on the North Shore. The name has been changed to the 2020 Pacific NW Offshore Race but otherwise is the same race to Victoria BC and still enjoys that tricky Columbia River Bar crossing in and out of Ilwaco.
NOTE that the popular Oregon Offshore Race starting point has been changed from Astoria OR to Ilwaco WA, just across the Columbia River on the North Shore. The name has been changed to the 2020 Pacific NW Offshore Race but otherwise is the same race to Victoria BC and still enjoys that tricky Columbia River Bar crossing in and out of Ilwaco.
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Oregon Offshore Adventures
New Name: Pacific NW Offshore Vancouver - Ilwaco WA 5 days training
Pacific NW Offshore Race 3-4 days racing This was our most popular event in both 2018 and 2019. The voyage from Vancouver through the Gulf Islands, then out into the Pacific Ocean where we spend two nights is a great introduction to Offshore Racing. The Pacific NW Offshore Race is for the experienced sailor and adventurer who wants to get their first offshore race experience. Distance: 300 NM |
Maui - Vancouver
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additional information from the astoria adventure 2019
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Vancouver - Ilwaco WA
Day 1 Vancouver - Gulf Islands (anchor Clam Bay) Day 2 Gulf Island - Victoria (dock) Day 3 Offshore sailing (non-stop, at night) Day 4 Offshore sailing Day 5 Arrive in Ilwaco NOTE: The entrance to the Columbia River Bar can be tricky at times and a successful crossing depends on timing with wind & tides. This might require to adjust the schedule to arrive a day early or later. Please take that into account when planning. We will help to organize transport from Ilwaco to Vancouver. |
Pacific NW Offshore Race
Day 1 Boat preparation & safety orientation (at the dock, in Astoria) Day 2 Race start Day 3 Racing - possibly finish late night in Victoria Day 4 Likely day to finish race / travel back to Vancouver Day 5 Back up day to travel to Vancouver |
