Souffle in Victoria Possible Offshore Record

Souffle is our one "cruising class" entry and could not use a spinnaker. she is our last boat to finish at 2:02:20 Saturday morning.

Having all boats finished within 41 hours and 52 minutes may also be a new Offshore record along with Icon finishing in 15 hours and 6 minutes.

To all skippers & crew good race and enjoy your extra day in Victoria!

Souffle: 1300 Hours Position Update - Finish Line Alert!

Souffle
Position
48° 20.39' N 123° 26.61' W
Heading
NNE @ 6 knts
Fleet
Cruising
Status
Racing
Reported
10-May-14 01:00


Finish Alert - Souffle on track for an approximate 2 am finish time

Souffle
Position
48° 16.75' N 123° 28.46' W
Heading
NE @ 4.4 knts
Fleet
Cruising
Status
Racing
Reported
10-May-14 00:23


Winds are WSW, blowing 12 knots at Race Rocks as of midnight.

Where Can You Find a Souffle at Midnight in Canada?

Souffle's midnight position puts her at Race Rocks, within 11 miles of the finish line of the Oregon Offshore at Victoria Harbour. At this pace (5.8 knots boat speed), Souffle is predicted to finish between 1:45 and 2 a.m. on Saturday, 5/10/2014.

We'll see if she can hold her speed through the early morning. It's a straight shot from Souffle's current position to the finish line in the 38th annual 2014 Oregon Offshore sailing race!

Update at 12:11 a.m.: Souffle is making a wide turn according to her midnight position... or heading southeasterly?! She may be heading to an alternate destination given that Souffle IS the only entry in the cruising division.

We'll try to get clarification from folks closer to the finish area...

Souffle
Position
48° 17.56' N 123° 31.81' W
Heading
ESE @ 5.8 knts
Fleet
Cruising
Status
Racing
Reported
09-May-14 23:50



Souffle 11 pm Position Update

Souffle is less than 20 miles from the finish line now, getting closer to Race Rocks, and on track for a midnight rounding.

Souffle is currently registering 4+ knots of boat speed in 10-11 knots of westerly wind.

It's time for the Souffle, we've already finished the Soup!

Souffle Position Update: 10 pm

Souffle has reported her position as of 9:50 pm just south and abeam of Sooke Harbor, making a steady 4.5 knots in a southeasterly direction towards Race Rocks and the turn towards the finish.

They're going a little faster, must be at least a little anxious to get to Victoria after two full days at sea. Winds are reportedly westerly at 6-10 knots.

Record Breaking Year! Oregon Offshore 2014 - 36 Hours After the Start

As Souffle heads towards the finish line to close the door on the 2014 Oregon Offshore sailing race, the Corinthian Yacht Club of Portland would like to extend thanks again to all of the participants, and congratulate everyone on a fantastic race this year in the 38th running of the CYC Oregon Offshore.

Starting in good ol' Oregon "Liquid Sunshine" and 20-25 knot southerlies, the wind built steadily on day one to over 30 knots of true breeze, swinging around to a stiff westerly direction conveniently as the majority of the fleet hit the turn at Cape Flattery.

If there ever was a "perfect storm" for the Oregon Offshore, this was it.

We at CYC are most appreciative of the professionalism, preparation, tenacity and true grit of all the participants in this year's race, they successfully challenged their boats, skills and nerves in the most grueling Oregon Offshore in many years, maybe ever in the 38 year history.

Congratulations again to all racers and remember; it's never too early to start planning for next year's race!

What? It is too early? ...Ok, got it!

Flamingo Chris
2014 CYC Race Captain

Record Setting Year at the 2014 Oregon Offshore Makes the News

This is a re-cap from Scuttlebutt Sailing News:

Kevin Welch’s 65′ Custom Bob Perry carbon fiber sled "Icon"crossed the finished line at 23:06:20 on Thursday, May 8th 2014 giving her an unofficial elapsed time of 14:56:20 – beating the 2000 record set by Steve Rander's "Rage" by 4:50:21.

Also beating the record were the Santa Cruz 70 "Neptune’s Car", which crossed at 23:13:20, and the Fox 40 "Ocelot" which crossed at 23:29:32.

The Final Course at this Year's Oregon Offshore will be a Nice Souffle...

As previously noted, ETA for sailing vessel Souffle, the Cal 34 owned by Phil Lewis of Portland, is now midnight at Race Rocks; rumor has it they are traveling in style... the perfect finish for a great race!

Winds have abated to WSW at 10-15 knots. Boat speeds on Souffle are currently reporting at between 3.5 and 4 knots.

UPDATE on Souffle

Souffle has reset their transponder and is back transmitting their position. Their estimated time of arrival at race rocks is midnight tonight.

It's better to finish a Souffle at night than to let it fall! Thankfully, everyone on board is safe.

Sol Pacifico and Wave Dancer arrive at Victoria

Sol Pacifico and Wave Dancer had a race to the finish with Sol Pacifico finishing at 18:55:02 and Wave Dancer finishing just 31 seconds behind at 18:55:33.



Cruising Class Update - You are NEVER Losin' When You're Cruisin'; Souffle is Back on the Board!

Souffle has had a position update!

Just in time, momma was gettin' a little worried... the Souffle crew are located just Southwest of Point No Point on the Canada side of the Strait, heading towards Race Rocks at 2.7 knots of boat speed and riding the flood tide to the finish.

Updated at 18:32.

What's Happening at Latitude 48° 22.02' N ?

Wave Dancer is coming on strong, may pass Sol Pacifico by the finish; abre su ojos Sol Pacifico. Arribe en el puerto muy pronto...

Finish Alert - 34 Hours Into the 2014 Oregon Offshore: Sol Pacifico and Wave Dancer Approaching Victoria Harbour Now

Never finish a Souffle in the dark I always say... looks like the last two boats with known positions - Sol Pacifico & Wave Dancer are nearing the finish. It's totally appropriate to finish the race of with a nice Souffle, hopefully before sunset.

The pace has slowed slightly with winds Westerly at 15 knots heading towards the finish line; flood tide should help finish the remaining boats.

Down to the Wire

Shamrock and Aja appear to have finished the race, Wave Dancer has taken the inside track at Race Rocks and is heading towards the finish.

Sol Pacifico should finish shortly...unsure the location of Souffle, position tracker not reporting.

Aja and Shamrock in Port

Aja and Shamrock crossed the finish line at 17:11:05 and 17:21:00.



There are two more boats on the horizon ...

Katzenjammer now in Victoria

SV Katzenjammer just crossed the finish line in Victoria Harbor (16:50:38).


We have visual contact with Aja  and Shamrock.
The weather today has gotten progressively better as the day has progressed. With the tide change at 17:30, the remaining boats should be in port soon.

5 pm Oregon Offshore Update

Katzenjammer appears to have finished;
Shamrock & Aja  are nearing the finish, estimated within 1 hour;
Sol Pacifico has rounded Race rocks and is approximately 11 mile from the finish line heading for Victoria Harbour;
Wave Dancer is nearing Race Rocks;
The tide is turning from ebb to slack to flood in the next hour;
Wind are reported westerly at Race rocks at 17 knots.
Souffle's position is unreported.

Finish Alert - Shamrock & Aja Approaching Victoria Harbour Now

Hot on the heels of Katzenjammer, D Fleet should be a close race all the way to the finish line.

Aja currently appears to have a slight lead over Shamrock, with less than 5 miles to go.

Sol Pacifico is rounding outside of Race Rocks and making the Northerly turn towards Victoria; it won't be long now and the 2014 Oregon Offshore will conclude for PHRF D fleet... a race to remember for sure.

Finish Alert - Katzenjammer Approaching Victoria Harbour Now and PHRF D Fleet Update

Katzenjammer should be finishing before 5 pm, watch for the great finish photo soon!

Aja appears to have passed outside of Shamrock to take a slight lead streaking towards the finish. They will finish shortly behind Katzenjammer at this pace... should be a great time to be standing at the Lightship to watch the finish.

Sol Pacifico is nearing Race Rocks, soon to make the turn towards the finish line with Wave Dancer not far behind.

Souffle is the only other remaining boat on the course, their position is anyone's guess.