2024 PUMPKIN BOWL REGATTA
October 19-20 (Optis) & 26-27 (ILCA & Double-Handed)
The Pumpkin Bowl Regatta is one of two premier annual racing events hosted by the West Vancouver Yacht Club (WVYC) along with our Southern Straits Race. Since 1999, this event has drawn sailors from across BC, Alberta and the Pacific Northwest, including Washington and Idaho. With over 165 boats and 200 competitors (aged 7 to 20+), sailors compete in more than 50 dinghy and double-handed races, run over four courses. It's an excellent racing experience for dinghy sailors, and supported by over 130 engaged volunteers known for the friendliness, community spirit and commitment.
We’re excited to host this regatta over two weekends to provide the optimal racing experience for all fleets. The Optis will run the weekend of October 19-20 with both a Green fleet for newer Opti sailors and a great Championship fleet. The ILCAs and Double-Handed (Fevas, 420s, 29ers, FJs) will race the following weekend, October 26-27. This even gives sailors the opportunity to race both weekends in different boats.
We’re looking forward to welcoming our sailing friends from across the Pacific Northwest and further afield including sailors from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and beyond. For those of you travelling from afar, we’ve got lots of creative and supportive ideas to assist you in having your teams here over the two weekends, so please feel free to reach-out to arrange logistics.
In addition to Pumpkin Bowl, WVYC supports junior sailing through its Learn to Sail Program and the WVYC Race Team. Pumpkin Bowl provides youth sailors the opportunity to compete together in a largely self-regulating sport. It teaches skills such as independence, risk assessment, decision-making, cooperation and sportsmanship. Participating in Pumpkin Bowl provides competitors the opportunity to interact and work with adults who share their passion of yachting, very much a sport for life. Please stay tuned and return to this page for event updates and further details.
Nicky and Stewart, Pumpkin Bowl Regatta Chair and PRO
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