... come sail with us
Sunshine Coast Yacht Club
...sailboat racing for the fun of it
REGULAR WEEKLY SAILBOAT RACES
The Gibsons Regatta 2024, July 20-21
The 2024 Regatta took place over the weekend of July 20/21 with three races over the two days - a long around the Islands race on Saturday and two short in-harbor races on Sunday.
​
The Gibsons Regatta was a regular event on the Sea Cavalcade weekend. After a hiatus of a number of years the club revived it, having its first regatta on Saturday July 27th. 2019. The historic Howe Sound cup (which in past days was awarded to the overall winner of three local regattas: Bowen Island, Gibsons, and Squamish) was taken out of retirement and will henceforth be awarded to the Gibsons Regatta winner.
​
The regatta is open to anyone; entry fee $25 per boat. First timers and those who rarely race are very welcome.
​​​
2024 Regatta Overall winning crew of Too Wicked, Adrienne Mennell, Michael Clements, Erica Crilly, Luzzara Mazariegos, with (left), Race Director, David Guy, and (right), Commodore, Graham Gee.
​
See photos taken by local photographer Doris Farrarese at CoastEvents.ca
Notice of Race, Race Instructions
​
​
​
Regatta Course Charts:
​
Moorage information:
Moorage for visiting boats is available - the Gibsons Harbour Authority has space and allows rafting. Harbour Manager, Chris Lougheed, or Wharfinger, Larry Ostrosky. Telephone 604-886-8017, or email glha@telus.net.
The Gibsons Marina has more limited space but worth a call 604-886-8686
2024 Schedule of Events:
Thursday, July 18, 5pm - Entries close
Saturday, July 20:
- 9am Skipper's Meeting in-front of the Gibsons Marina office.
- 11:00am Vhf check-ins done.
- 11:30am "Long" Race start
- 4pm to 6pm Social gathering at Tapworks Brew Pub.
Sunday, July 21:
- 10am VHF check-ins done.
- 10:30am Short Race #1 start
- 1:15pm Short Race #2 start
- 4:00pm Results & Prize giving on the Gibsons Marina pier