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Latest News

BMW VARC Mentor Program Launch

The VARC Mentor Program is an exciting new initiative designed to fill two needs in the Vancouver area sailing community. The first objective is to introduce neophyte or prospective racers to the art of racing competitively in an environment that is less competitive than the typical VARC regatta with aid from VARC Mentors. …

Month of May: Race Training Seminar Series

In May, VARC is introducing a new seminar series from Race-Ready to provide Vancouver area sailors with additional training on many aspects of racing technique, tactics and rules. Participation in these seminars is free for VARC sailors, thanks to our title sponsorship from BMW. Registration is mandatory (but free!), and can be done …

First Round of Safety at Sea Successful!

The BC Sailing Safety at Sea program offered its inaugural course this past weekend, April 2-3.
The two day course started Saturday, at the West Vancouver Yacht Club, where the sold-out class of twenty-four experienced sailors were immersed in topics including care …