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Friday August 18th 
9am-12pm Charter pick up at WVYC parking lot  

Saturday August 19th 
9am-12pm Charter pick up at WVYC parking lot  

Sunday August 20th 
9am-12pm Charter pick up at WVYC parking lot 
5-8pm Competitor check in at Yachting Centre  
5-8pm Coach registration at Yachting Centre 
5-8pm Support boat (not spectator boat) registration at Yachting Centre 
On water competitor training- please refer to your coach for details  

Monday August 21st 
8-11am Coffee and muffins available to purchase in the Clubhouse 
9am-12pm charter boat pick up at WVYC parking lot 
9am-4pm Competitor Check In at the Yachting Centre
9am-4pm Coach registration at Yachting Centre
9am-4pm Support boat (not spectator boat) registration at Yachting Centre 
11am Coaches safety briefing in the Clubhouse 
11.30am Mandatory support boat meeting in the Clubhouse 
On water competitor training- please refer to your coach for details 
1.30pm Optional practice race, all competitors welcome 
4-4.30pm Fleet assignment decals handed out at Yachting Centre
5-5.15pm Opening ceremony- competitors to meet at 5pm for a 5.15pm procession start, 24th Street and the Seawalk in Dundarave, click here for map to view the meeting point. It is a 15 minute drive from the yacht club. Allow plenty of time for on street parking or get the 250 bus from the yacht club and get off at 24th Street. Link to 250 bus schedule in FAQ on our webpage.  
5.30pm opening ceremony begins at Dundarave Park/ Beach. Click here for the event program. 
6.15pm opening ceremony BBQ starts subject to a little fluctuation in timings  
8pm BBQ ends 

Tuesday August 22nd – Qualifying Race Series 
8-11am Coffee and muffins available to purchase in the Clubhouse 
9-9.25am Coaches meeting in the Clubhouse 
9am On water volunteer check in at the Yachting Centre, leave basin 10am 
9.30-9.45am Championship fleet competitors meeting on the deck at the Yachting Centre 
10.00am Spectator boat sign up subject to availability 
10.00am Champ Fleet launch announcement D flag may occur  
Launch of Green fleet after Champ fleet 
11am earliest first warning may occur 
7pm coaches’ only dinner at the Boatshed Restaurant, Ambleside Beach 

Wednesday August 23rd - Qualifying Race Series 
8-11am Coffee and muffins available to purchase in the Clubhouse 
9-9.25am Coaches meeting in the Clubhouse 
9am On water volunteer check in at the Yachting Centre, leave basin 10am 
9.15-10am Competitors pick up new flight colours 
9.30-9.45am Championship fleet competitors meeting on the deck at the Yachting Centre 
10.00am Spectator boat sign up subject to availability 
10.00am Champ Fleet launch announcement D flag may occur 
Launch of Green fleet after Champ fleet 
11am earliest first warning may occur 
Lunch service available in the Clubhouse (no dinner service available)  
5-8pm regatta banquet in the Clubhouse, tickets required 

Thursday August 24th - Team Racing 
8-11am Coffee and muffins available to purchase in the Clubhouse 
9-9.25am Coaches meeting 
9am On water volunteer check in, leave basin 10am 
9-10am Coaches pick up racing pinnies/ ribbons 
9.30-9.45am Championship fleet competitors meeting on the deck at the Yachting Centre
10.00am Spectator boat sign up subject to availability 
10.00am Champ Fleet launch announcement D flag may occur 
Launch of Green fleet after Champ fleet 
11am earliest first warning may occur 
Lunch service available in the Clubhouse 
7-8.30pm CODA AGM in the Clubhouse 

Friday August 25th – Championship Series Racing 
8-11am Coffee and muffins available to purchase in the Clubhouse 
9-9.25am Coaches meeting 
9am On water volunteer check in, leave basin 10am 
9.15-10am Competitors pick up fleet colours 
9.30-9.45am Championship fleet competitors meeting on the deck at the Yachting Centre
10.00am Spectator boat sign up subject to availability 
10.00am Champ Fleet launch announcement D flag may occur 
Launch of Green fleet after Champ fleet 
11am earliest first warning may 
Lunch Service available  
2.30pm Clubhouse closed for a wedding 

Saturday August 26th – Championship Series Racing·
8-11am Coffee and muffins available·
9-9.25am Coaches meeting·
9am On water volunteer check in, leave basin 10am·
9.30-9.45am Championship fleet competitors meeting on the deck at the Yachting Centre 
10.00am Spectator boat sign up subject to availability·
10.00am Champ Fleet launch announcement D flag may occur·
Launch of Green fleet after Champ fleet·
11am earliest first warning may no warning signal after 3pm·
Lunch service available·
Time tbc- Awards ceremony after final protests resolved·
Following awards, volunteers only thank you BBQ- Clubhouse

Arriving at West Vancouver Yacht Club

When can I arrive? - You can arrive as of 4 pm on Friday, August 18th. Registration starts at 5pm on Sunday August 20th.
Where do I put my boat? - Please find your assigned province area in the parking lot and put only your boat there.
I have chartered a boat where do I collect it from? - Boats will be in our parking lot, located by province. They can be “collected” as of Friday at 4 pm, Saturday, Sunday or Monday from 9 am to noon.
When is registration and equipment check? - Sunday August 20th, 5-8pm or Monday August 21st, 9am-4pm.

Regatta

Where do I find the sailing instructions? - They can be found on Clubspot under Notice Board. 
Do the sailors get a lunch provided? - No, we do not provide a lunch.
Where is the opening ceremony? - It will be held in Dundarave, click here for a map of the location.
Where are the awards/closing ceremony? - They will be held at West Vancouver Yacht Club after the last races are completed and any relevant protests are revolved on August 26th.
When are the event dinners? - August 21st at the opening ceremony at 6.15pm and the regatta dinner on Wednesday August 23rd estimated at 5 pm at West Vancouver Yacht Club.
How do I buy a dinner ticket? - You may have purchased them during registration but can buy additional ones via Clubspot. The link to Clubspot was sent in an email to all competitors and coaches on August 13th. You can also buy any very last minute tickets at our information desk at the yachting centre. Note we are catering for exact numbers so there will be very few “spares” at the events. 
Is there a chandlery onsite or nearby? - Yes, Rekord Marine will be on site.
How do I view the races? - You can sign-up each morning for a limited number of spaces on our Spectator Boats at the Regatta Info Desk, or rent a 17’ Hourston Equipped with a 90HP engine boat for 5 people from Sewells Marina with a 30% discount. The code is optinationals2023. If you’re renting a boat, you must remain out of the regatta area unless officially registered as a Support Boat.
Want to listen to the official Opti Nats 2023 playlist? Then click here.

Transportation

Is there a bus to the yacht club? - Yes, public transport runs right outside the club. It is the #250 bus. Click here for the schedule. (Don’t take the 250A!!)
Where can I rent a car? - Enterprise is our gold sponsor, click here for their website.
Can I rent a boat? - You can rent a boat from Sewell's Marina, details listed above.
I need a taxi, what is the phone number? - North Shore Taxi - (604) 922-2222
I am coming by car, where do I park? - Please park at Thunderbird Marina next door to the yacht club (not the Yacht club) and we have a shuttle that can run you to the yacht club. Click here for where to park at Thunderbird. 

Shuttle Schedule

Aug 21 (Mon)	8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.	3:30 p.m.-4:40 p.m.
Aug 22 (Tue)	8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.	3:30 p.m.-4:40 p.m.
Aug 23 (Wed)	8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.	3:30 p.m.-4:40 p.m.	7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Aug 24 (Thu)	8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.	3:30 p.m.-4:40 p.m.
Aug 25 (Fri)	8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m. to midnight
Aug 26 (Sat)	8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

*subject to refinements based on event schedules

Things to do

Is there a beach nearby? - Yes, there are many. Eagle Harbour Beach is within 10-15 minutes walking distance of the yacht club Bachelor Bay is also nearby along with Whytecliff Park, where you may be able to view the racing depending on the course layout.
How far is downtown Vancouver from the Yacht Club? - 24km. The #250 Bus runs to and from Vancouver.
What are the top things to do? - Click here for details of some local attractions and things to do.

How close is Whistler? - 104km approximately one hour and 15 minutes drive
Is there a golf course nearby? - Yes Gleneagles 9-hole public course is just up the road. Click here for information and to book a tee time. 
What do I do if I see a bear? - Stay calm! Click here for what to do. 
What do I do if I see a whale?  - Enjoy the site but click here for what to do. 

West Vancouver Yacht Club

Is there WIFI at the club? - Yes the code is C0nnectWVYC. During the lunchtime, if you’re not having lunch, please grab a chair in a bar area should we need the tables.
I like my coffee in the morning, will there be coffee and food on site to purchase each day? - Yes we will be serving coffee and muffins from Tuesday morning onwards.
Is there food service at the yacht club each day? - The club will be open from Wednesday August 23rd for lunch and dinner every night but Friday (two lucky folks are tying the knot!).
How close is the nearest coffee shop? - 3.1km in Horseshoe Bay or Isetta coffee shop, 5.2km along Marine Drive both on bus route #250 from the yacht club.
How close is the nearest grocery store? - Safeway is 4.6km away in Caulfeild Village.
Are there any strange protocols in the Clubhouse? - We’re a super friendly club, so really easy going including how you dress. A couple of minor things… no cell phone calls inside, no hats for the gents, and don’t ring the bell, or you’re buying everyone a round!

Need a race boat? Far East Boats has you covered. We are delighted to partner for the 2023 Opti Nationals with the acclaimed charter boat company, Far East Boats. You can reserve your boat now by clicking here. Once reserved, your charter race boat will be ready and waiting for you at WVYC along with an onsite Far East Boats representative to answer any questions.

There is special discounted pricing for Green Fleet competitors. For further information about your chartering needs please contact [email protected].

We are looking forward to welcoming you to West Vancouver Yacht Club and Vancouver's North Shore. We have some suggestions as to where you might like to stay, click on the links below.

Local Hotels: Below is list of hotels within a reasonable distance from the yacht club. Some are on public transport routes; some would require you to have your own transportation.

Billeting: If you would prefer to billet with one of our WVYC members click here to complete a billeting request form. Note: we do not allow children to billet without an adult or another child.

Airbnb/ VRBO: Look in the Horseshoe Bay, Eagle Harbour or general West Vancouver area, to be in reasonable proximity to the yacht club.

North Vancouver Hotels	Approx $	KM to WVYC	Notes
North Vancouver Hotel	$250-$300	15.7km
Sure Stay (Best Western)	$350-$400	15.7km
Econo Lodge Inn and Suites	$250-$300	15.7km
Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier	$500-$700	19.6km
Lonsdale Quay Hotel	$300-$450	19.6km
Holiday Inn and Suites	$300-$400	23.3km	Link will open special event rate
Squamish Hotels
Sandman Hotel and Suites	$300-500	47.9km
Vancouver Hotels
Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Downtown Suites	$449-$650	21.2km	10 rooms available to be booked until July 5th at $449/night first come first served. Click here to register online. Rooms available August 21-26.
The Westin Bayshore	$550-$650	19.8km
Coast Coal Harbour	$550-$650	20.1km
Online Accommodation Options
Airbnb	Search West Vancouver, Horseshoe Bay, Eagle Harbour and North Vancouver
VRBO	Search West Vancouver, Horseshoe Bay, Eagle Harbour and North Vancouver

We Need Your Help.....If you are interested in volunteering, on or off the water, during the race week, please email [email protected]

You do not have to be a WVYC member, just have a passion to apply your skills in a positive way.

Canadian Optimist Dinghy Association - CLICK HERE
WVYC Canadian Nationals 2023 - [email protected]
Volunteer Opportunities - [email protected]

WVYC has designed a professional sponsorship program. If you are interested in sponsoring please email [email protected]

BIG thanks to our official sponsors of this year's Canadian Opti National Champions, supporting youth, inclusivity, and sustainability.