Officials say today's forecast is making for some ideal conditions, with full gales blowing in by the afternoon.
The Swiftsure Race as seen from Clover Point, 2023.This year 119 yachts registered to participate in the event.
Officials say today’s forecast is making for some ideal conditions, with full gales blowing in by the afternoon — setting the stage for a quick race.The event is made up of 5 courses, each with their own length. The Lightship Classic, which is the longest and oldest course in the race, will have participants travel a distance of 256 kilometres, starting and finishing in Victoria.CHEK Newsletter
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