BMW Lasqueti Island Race 2025

BMW Lasqueti Island Regatta

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NOTICE OF RACE

Schooner Cove Yacht Club Presents the
BMW LASQUETI ISLAND RACE

May 30- June 1, 2025

1.0 Rules and Eligibility/Ratings
1.1 The Regatta will be governed by ‘rules’ as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024, the prescriptions of Sail Canada when they apply, the rules of PHRF-BC (where applicable), US Sailing Safety Equipment Requirements (SER) Coastal revised January 1, 2025, this Notice of Race and any subsequent Schooner Cove Yacht Club Sailing Instructions or SCYC Race Committee amendments.
1.2 Between civil sunset and sunrise, the “International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea” shall replace Part 2 of the RRS.
1.3 All boats participating in the Regatta must have a valid 2024 PHRF-BC Certificate, except as provided in 1.4.
1.4 Boats without a Certificate or non-rated boats must obtain at no charge a one-time SCYC Temporary Rating Certificate. Boats with a Temporary Rating Certificate will race in the Cruising Division. Information is to be supplied at time of registration in order for the Temporary Rating Certificate to be generated. Temporary ratings are valid for this event only and are not subject to appeal.
1.5 By participating in the event, the sailor grants SCYC the right to make, use, and show, at their discretion, any photography, audio and video recordings made at the venue or on the water without compensation.
2.0 Equipment Standards/Safety
2.1 All boats racing shall comply with Transport Canada minimum safetyrequirements for the appropriate vessel length.
2.2

Boats participating in the BMW Lasqueti Island Race must be equipped to US Sailing Safety Equipment Requirements (SER) Coastal (see link on registration web page). Random safety checks may take place pre or post race. The following changes to SER will apply:

2.1.2 It is recommended that hatch boards be attached to the boat with a lanyard, but not required.
2.4.4 Coated lifelines, and high molecular weight polyethylene (HMPE) lifelines, will be accepted (see clarification 2.9 multihull SERs).
3.1.2 Lifejacket leg or crotch straps, and the name of the boat or wearer’s name, are highly recommended, but not required (lifejackets on multihulls are required to have a knife).
3.1.4 Safety harnesses are recommended, but not required.
3.2.1 Jacklines are recommended, but not required.
3.6.2 and 3.6.4 are replaced with emergency flares as required by Canada Coast Guard.
3.7.1 A crew overboard sling or life ring is required along with a self igniting light.
3.7.2 A man overboard pole, or equivalent safety device, and related equipment is recommended, but not required.
3.8.1 It is recommended but not required that a boat have a permanent VHF radio. If it does, a non-masthead antenna is acceptable.
3.8.2 All boats must have a watertight, handheld VHF radio. It is recommended, but not required, that the radio have DSC/GPS/MMSI capability.
3.9 AIS is recommended but not required.
3.10.1 For multihulls a personal crew overboard beacon is recommended but not required.
3.16.2 The requirement of an EPIRB, or alternative device, is recommended but not required.
3.28 The requirement for boat safety diagrams is recommended but not required.
3.31 It is not required that all lifesaving equipment be marked with the yachts or wearer’s name.
4.3.2 Prescribed Certificates of crew members are recommended but not required.
3.0 Registration/Entry Fee
3.1 Registration is only available online at www.scyc.ca/racing/regatta, and available to only the first 50 boats. Additional boats may be accepted at the
discretion of the Race Committee.
3.2 The registration fee is as follows and is payable online: $125.00 per boat. The fee must be paid before your registration is complete.
3.3 You must provide a current certificate of insurance valid for racing covering public liability, property damage, personal injury or death, and shall not be less than $2,000,000 for each boat.
3.4 You must provide your current 2024 PHRF-BC Certificate if applicable.
3.5 Insurance and PHRF Certificates are to be provided electronically (scanned or a photograph is acceptable) at time of registration.
3.6 Each boat must provide a Crew Roster at time of registration or to the Race officer prior to the race. Copies of the Crew Roster Form are available at https://scyc.ca/bmw-lasqueti-island-regatta/ under ‘downloads’
3.7 Registration includes: 2 nights complimentary moorage for registered boats, Skipper’s Package, post-race soup and our legendary great prizes!
4.0 Sailing Instructions and Skipper’s Package
The Skipper’s Package will be given out upon arrival and will include the Sailing Instructions. The Sailing Instructions and this Notice of Race along
with any amendments will be posted on the SCYC website starting May 26.
5.0 Skippers’ Meetings
Skippers’ Meeting for the BMW Lasqueti Island Race will be held at the Fairwinds Marina office at 0800 hours on Saturday, May 31.
6.0 Divisions
6.1 Division splits will be at the discretion of the SCYC Race Committee and will depend on the number and type of boats registered.
6.2 All boats with a SCYC Temporary Rating Certificate will be entered in the Cruising Division.
7.0 Racing Venue/Division Schedules/Scoring
7.1 The course around Lasqueti Island will be either clockwise or counterclockwise and is weather dependent. The course will be posted on the
Official Notice Board at SCYC prior to the Skippers’ Meeting and announced at the meeting. Both Fegan Islets and Finnerty Islets must be kept to port on a counter-clockwise course, and to starboard on a clockwise course. Any additional marks and shorten course provisions will be announced at the Skippers’ Meeting and posted on the Official Notice Board.
7.2 The first warning signal will be at 0855. Multiple starts may be required based on divisions and/or registration numbers.
7.3 No finishes will be recorded after 0000 hours Sunday June 1.
7.4 Time on Distance scoring will be used for all divisions.
7.5 Race results will be posted on the Official Notice Board at SCYC the morning of June 3 and on the SCYC website.
8.0 Prizes
8.1 Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes in each division.
8.2 The Fairwinds Trophy will be awarded to the overall winner.
9.0 Moorage
9.1 Schooner Cove Yacht Club will provide complimentary moorage for registered boats for two nights.
9.2 Skippers will be called and/or emailed their assigned slip and how to enter that slip.
9.3 SCYC will do their best to meet all boats as they arrive. Boats may contact Fairwinds Marina on VHF channel 66A.
9.4 Additional moorage may be arranged prior to and after the weekend. If you have special moorage concern’s please contact SCYC (see below for contact information).
10.0 Food and Beverage
The Fairwinds Landing development is open at Fairwinds Schooner Cove Marina. This includes the Nanoose Bay Cafe Restaurant and Bar (250-468-
0780), marina offices (marina@fairwinds.ca 250-468-5364) and the Fairwinds Residences for overnight accommodation (250) 802-4663.
General information is available at www.fairwinds.ca. Various food items for cooking are available at Café Coffee Shop. There is also a Quality Foods grocery store and Cascadia liquor outlet at Red Gap Centre approximately 6 minutes away by car.
11.0 Disclaimer of Liability and Waiver Form
11.1 Competitors participate in the Regatta entirely at their own risk. See RRS Rule 3, Decision to Race. The organizing authorities will not accept any
liability for damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with, prior to, during, or after the Regatta.
11.2 Each Skipper will be required to sign the Waiver and Release Form that is included as part of the online registration and may be submitted in a scanned or photographed form.
12.0 Advertising
12.1 SCYC may require boats to display advertising chosen and supplied by them for the duration of the Regatta.
13.0 Contact Information
John Collins, Regatta Chairman, at regatta@scyc.ca (250) 741-4178 / Claudia Hand, Regatta Registrar, at registrar@scyc.ca (250) 468-9256
14.0 REGATTA EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Fri. May 30 1600 – 2030 Registration Desk open
1730 – 2030 Dinner and reception on the Green
Sat. May 31 0700 A bagged breakfast, pickup at the event tent
0800 Skippers’ Meeting at Fairwinds Marina office
0855 Warning signal for the First Start
1800 – 0100 Post race chili at the event tent
Sun. June 1 0800 – 0930 Breakfast at the event tent
0930 – 1100 Awards Ceremony
DETAILS PROVIDED IN THE REGISTRATION PACKAGE

 

Nanaimo Yacht Club SIN 2025 (Snake Island Nanaimo) Regatta

The 2025 event will be two days of racing held on the June 6-8 weekend.  Saturday is medium and longer distance races and will be scored as part of the VIRS series.  Saturday night is the famous SIN Dock Party with live band, special cocktails and the return of the So You Think You’re Fast Opti racing!  Sunday is a shorter (optional non-VIRS scored) race day so you and/or your crew can have an easy delivery home, or you can leave Saturday but you’ll miss the prizes! 

For more information and registration visit https://www.nanaimoyc.ca/sin

Moorage and Visitor Information

Schooner Cove Yacht Club will provide complimentary moorage for registered boats Friday and Saturday night. For visiting boats, additional moorage may be arranged prior to and after the weekend by contacting the marina office at 250-468-5364. Fairwinds Marina will provide complimentary moorage for boats from the mainland if the skipper wishes to position their boat at Schooner Cove during the week ahead of the regatta. If you have special moorage concerns, please contact SCYC (see below for contact information). Marina Office hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm during the summer.
Registered boats will be advised of their assigned slip in advance of the regatta. When approaching Fairwinds Marina, call on 66A to announce your arrival. Volunteer wharfingers will assist you to find your slip and help you tie-up.

Visiting boats are requested to use garbage and recycling receptacles at the base of the ramp and in the parking lot. Showers and toilets are located beside the marina office at the top of the ramp. Overboard discharge is strictly prohibited in the marina, and a pump-out is available at no charge. Due to the number of boats and people at the Club during race weekend, some limitations may apply to normal marina services and amenities, such as water usage. Please note that camping on the docks or on marina property is not allowed. We ask all racers to do their part to help keep the docks and facilities clean, safe and pleasant for all.

There is a new restaurant at Fairwinds Marina, Nanoose Bay Cafe and Market. Click here for information Check hours of operation on website nanoosebaycafe.com or phone 250 468-0780.

A grocery store and Cascadia liquor outlet are located at Red Gap Centre, approximately 6 minutes away by car.

Questions can be directed to John Collins, Regatta Committee Chair, at scyc_regatta@scyc.ca.

Fairwinds and SCYC welcome you to Schooner Cove and hope you have a great race and a safe and memorable weekend!

LINKS

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Email

info@scyc.ca

Phone

778-762-0544

Address

P.O Box 9, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9J9