We just received a call from Tom Kelly notifying us that Anam Cara is withdrawing. They have a crew member who needs to catch a plane at 9am on Saturday morning.
Rage now at Sheringham
We just heard from Rage. They are Sheringham Point doing 15 knots. If the wind holds they are expected to arrive in about 2 hours.
The OTHER way to get your boat to Victoria
This ship transport just arrived in Victoria at our dock this evening. They offload the boats with the crane on the ship and drop them into the water beside the ship.
Three boats have entered the Straits
Just spoke with Seattle Traffic and they tell us that three Offshore boats have entered into the Straits. Those boats are Rage, at about 5 pm, Orizaba and Anam Cara, both between 6 pm and 6:30 pm.
Report from Anam Cara
Tom Kelly called to tell us that Anam Cara is rounding Duntze Rock. They have good wind, about 10-12 knots, and they are making about 7 or 8 knots in slack current.
The last boat they saw was Orizaba in front of them this morning, but lost them.
The last boat they saw was Orizaba in front of them this morning, but lost them.
Rage finally enters the Straits!
Steve just entered the Straits. He says that Orizaba is behind them. At this point they are making about 7 knots in about 14 knots of wind. He says that they understand that there is more wind further up the straits.
Report from Peregrine
Steve called from Peregrine. They are now North of Destruction Island with sunny, cloudless skies and a nice breeze at about 12 knots with 16 apparent out of the north to northwest.
They said that L'Orca, Cool Change and Passepartout are behind them. They were looking for California Girl
Last night they saw winds as high as 24 knots.
They said that L'Orca, Cool Change and Passepartout are behind them. They were looking for California Girl
Last night they saw winds as high as 24 knots.
Meet Ya Shure
Ya Shure, skippered by Norm Petersen is the Offshore's only cruising class boat this year. She is a 36' Ketch. Her previous owners sailed her around the world, taking 8 years to complete the circumnavigation. Norm bought her 10 years ago and has sailed her since. Norm is a member of the Sauvie Island YC, a club for cruising and liveaboard sailors.
Norm plans to retire and sail her north to BC and Alaska. He is an experienced sailor, having sailed off and on for 45 years. Everyone on the boat for this race has some offshore experience. Norm was a sport-fishing captain.
As many skippers have complained, the biggest problem they have experienced in getting ready for the Offshore is not enough time.
Norm plans to retire and sail her north to BC and Alaska. He is an experienced sailor, having sailed off and on for 45 years. Everyone on the boat for this race has some offshore experience. Norm was a sport-fishing captain.
As many skippers have complained, the biggest problem they have experienced in getting ready for the Offshore is not enough time.
Thanks to all our Sponsors
CYC couldn't run this race without the support of all our sponsors:
Schooner Creek Boatworks
McCuddy's Marina
Columbia Crossings
West Marine
West Coast Sailing
Oregon Women's Sailing Assn.
North Sails, Oregon
Freshwater News
Channel's Edge
Sextant Bar & Galley
Point of Sail
Newport Bay
Pizza Mia
Island Cafe
MacTarnahan's
Thanks to all of you. CYC and the racing sailors really appreciate the support.
Schooner Creek Boatworks
McCuddy's Marina
Columbia Crossings
West Marine
West Coast Sailing
Oregon Women's Sailing Assn.
North Sails, Oregon
Freshwater News
Channel's Edge
Sextant Bar & Galley
Point of Sail
Newport Bay
Pizza Mia
Island Cafe
MacTarnahan's
Thanks to all of you. CYC and the racing sailors really appreciate the support.
L'Orca is North of Gray's Harbor
L'Orca is currently north of Gray's Harbor, but still south of Destruction Island, carefully dodging crab pots, nets and fishing boats.
They report that the winds have calmed a bit to about 8 to 10 knots after getting 18-25 knots through the night. Winds are now blowing out of the NW, after being northerly all night.
They last saw Peregrine and Cool Change at about 9 pm last night, when L'Orca tacked back to shore and they continued out to sea.
They report that the winds have calmed a bit to about 8 to 10 knots after getting 18-25 knots through the night. Winds are now blowing out of the NW, after being northerly all night.
They last saw Peregrine and Cool Change at about 9 pm last night, when L'Orca tacked back to shore and they continued out to sea.
Katzenjammer has dropped out of the race
We just received a call from Katzenjammer. They are dropping out of the race and returning to Astoria. Apparently they are having unresolvable problems with seasickness.
They were approximately 10 miles off shore and 20 miles north of the start when they turned around. They had 15-20 knots of wind and about 4 feet of wind chop. The wind was on the nose.
They saw other boats ahead of them, all were moving well.
They were approximately 10 miles off shore and 20 miles north of the start when they turned around. They had 15-20 knots of wind and about 4 feet of wind chop. The wind was on the nose.
They saw other boats ahead of them, all were moving well.
Rage about 50 miles from start at about 3 pm
Nancy Rander says that Rage was about 50 miles from the start at about 3 pm this afternoon. They had 20 knots of wind, but it was right on the nose.
Summer wind has dropped out
RC got a call at about 3 pm this afternoon from Alan Bogulski on Summer Wind. They have dropped out of the race and are safe back at the dock in Astoria.
They discovered water coming into the cabin when they were on Starboard tack and could not determine the source of the water. Because of the water, Alan decided to return to port.
They discovered water coming into the cabin when they were on Starboard tack and could not determine the source of the water. Because of the water, Alan decided to return to port.
The race is off
Fifteen offshore boats started the race at Buoy 2 just outside the Columbia River this morning. Winds of 10-13 knots and bright sunny skies greeted the racers.
One boat was about 30 seconds early, but when no one followed, they discovered their mistake and managed to get back over the line before the start. Rage was a bit late at the start, but since they only got the boat in the water on Friday night, it's amazing that they even managed to make the race.
One boat was about 30 seconds early, but when no one followed, they discovered their mistake and managed to get back over the line before the start. Rage was a bit late at the start, but since they only got the boat in the water on Friday night, it's amazing that they even managed to make the race.
Boats are gathering for the race
A number of Portland area boats headed down the Columbia this weekend in preparation for the Offshore. They had lovely weather although the rains have now started for those that are waiting until the last minute to head down.
We have a start time!
The 2010 Oregon Offshore will start at 10 a.m. on May 13. Sail fast everyone.
Offshore Kick-Off at McTarnahan's
Last night we had a great turn out for the Offshore Kick-Off at McTarnahans. This was the last chance for boats to enter the race and a number of them took advantage of that. A list of the entered boats is at the left side of this blog.
We have a total of 15 boats for this year's race, including a couple of newcomers. Welcome to Katzenjammer, Cool Change, and Summer Wind who will be doing the race for the first time.
There were a number of great raffle prizes, including donations from West Coast Sailing, West Marine and Schooner Creek, among many others. For those who missed out on last night's raffle, we will have another at the Skipper's Meeting in Astoria the night before the race.
We also want to thank Columbia Crossings and McTarnahan's for their generous donations!
The Dinner and Skipper's meeting are at the Astoria Events Center on May 12, dinner starts at 6 pm and the Skipper's meeting, including a weather briefing is at 7:30 pm.
We have a total of 15 boats for this year's race, including a couple of newcomers. Welcome to Katzenjammer, Cool Change, and Summer Wind who will be doing the race for the first time.
There were a number of great raffle prizes, including donations from West Coast Sailing, West Marine and Schooner Creek, among many others. For those who missed out on last night's raffle, we will have another at the Skipper's Meeting in Astoria the night before the race.
We also want to thank Columbia Crossings and McTarnahan's for their generous donations!
The Dinner and Skipper's meeting are at the Astoria Events Center on May 12, dinner starts at 6 pm and the Skipper's meeting, including a weather briefing is at 7:30 pm.
West Marine Night April 14
Wednesday April 14th will be your chance to get what you need for your boat or gear for the crew to be ready for this year's race.
Bring your crew and your shopping list to West Marine at Hayden Meadows in Portland.
West Marine is discounting items from 5-10% off of selected items.
Shopping will be between 6:00pm-7:00pm.
From 7:00pm-8:00pm CYC will host a question and answer period about the race.
First Entry for 2010 Race
We have our first entry for the 2010 running of the Oregon Offshore - congratulations to Jerry Barnes sailing the Beneteau First 35 L'Orca. As more entries are received by the race committee, we will post them here.
Passports will be needed this year, so plan ahead
Click on the heading for a video from the State department regarding the need for a passport, passport card or other compliant travel documents. Those doing the Oregon Offshore in May 2010 will need one of these travel documents in order to get back into the US from Canada after the race.
You can also go to the state department's website for information on obtaining a passport, passport card or other compliant document.
You can also go to the state department's website for information on obtaining a passport, passport card or other compliant document.