Turnagain's Entry has arrived from Vancouver, BC
Today we received our 27th, and we believe final, entry for the year. Turnagain is a Beneteau Oceanis 50 hailing from Vancouver, BC, and skippered by Travis McGregor.
Turnagain's PHRF rating is 105.
Turnagain's PHRF rating is 105.
Cathlamet Channel Shoaling
Portland skippers! As you are preparing to move your boats down the river to Astoria for the big race, be sure to consider the following warning from the US Coast Guard: The Cathlamet Channel has such severe shoaling that it is not navigable or capable of being marked by navigational aids. Certain buoys marking the channel along the Washington side of Puget Island have been removed and will be removed from chart 18523. Click here for more details, and if you have any questions, you can call the Marine Safety Unit in Portland at 503-240-9310.
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Freewind's entry has arrived!
We've received an entry from Richard Hudson, skipper of the Cal 9.2 Freewind. This will be Richard's second time skippering this boat in the Oregon Offshore race, although you may remember that Freewind has long been a part of the Oregon Offshore's list of participants. Her PHRF rating is 177, and she now hails from Nanoose Bay, on Vancouver Island, BC.
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It turns out no one is impressed with yesterday's post about 20 boats. At the Kickoff Party last night, we got five more entries, and we have at least two more in the mail! In a few days we will confirm the final number, which will be at least 27. This is the highest level of participation in the last decade! The closest in recent memory was 24 boats in 2006. We are thrilled!
Last night, we received entries from:
Desperado, a New York 36 skippered by Portlander and CYC member Jerry Barnes. Jerry's ready to get back out there on his new boat, after his last attempt at the Oregon Offshore was thwarted just north of Buoy 2 when a breaching whale landed on his Beneteau, L'Orca. Desperado is one of two NY 36's entered this year, and both have PHRF ratings of 108.
Desperado
Raindrop is a Cascade 36, one of three racing this year. Her PHRF rating is 138, and this is her first time racing in the Oregon Offshore. Don't get confused, though... This boat, skippered by Portland's Joby Easton was the first to finish in the double-handed Pac Cup in 2008.
Raindrop
Shamrock is a Yankee 30, touted by skipper and CYC member Gary Bruner as "the slowest boat in the fleet," because of her 195 PHRF rating. Nobody's buying it, Gary. We remember when Shamrock beat a number of boats in 2011, after racing half the course with a broken gooseneck.
Shamrock
Siren is a Beneteau 36.7 skippered by Carl and Nicole Sirois, CYC members hailing from Portland, OR. This is Siren's third year in a row racing the Oregon Offshore, and she has a PHRF rating of 96.
Siren
Rya is a Hylas 49 hailing from Portland, OR, skippered by CYC member Andy McCann. Rya has also raced the Oregon Offshore the last two years, and she'll round out this year's Cruising Class at three boats.
Rya
What a great race we're going to have this year! At the top of the fleet, two storied Pacific Northwest Goliaths; in the middle, the battle of the Cascades; at the most diminutive, a match-up between two pocket ocean racers. There are lots of good stories to play out, and the start is just over two weeks away!
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Kickoff Party last night and made it a fun and successful event.
Photo credits Dena Kent.
Last night, we received entries from:
Desperado, a New York 36 skippered by Portlander and CYC member Jerry Barnes. Jerry's ready to get back out there on his new boat, after his last attempt at the Oregon Offshore was thwarted just north of Buoy 2 when a breaching whale landed on his Beneteau, L'Orca. Desperado is one of two NY 36's entered this year, and both have PHRF ratings of 108.
Raindrop is a Cascade 36, one of three racing this year. Her PHRF rating is 138, and this is her first time racing in the Oregon Offshore. Don't get confused, though... This boat, skippered by Portland's Joby Easton was the first to finish in the double-handed Pac Cup in 2008.
Shamrock is a Yankee 30, touted by skipper and CYC member Gary Bruner as "the slowest boat in the fleet," because of her 195 PHRF rating. Nobody's buying it, Gary. We remember when Shamrock beat a number of boats in 2011, after racing half the course with a broken gooseneck.
Siren is a Beneteau 36.7 skippered by Carl and Nicole Sirois, CYC members hailing from Portland, OR. This is Siren's third year in a row racing the Oregon Offshore, and she has a PHRF rating of 96.
Rya is a Hylas 49 hailing from Portland, OR, skippered by CYC member Andy McCann. Rya has also raced the Oregon Offshore the last two years, and she'll round out this year's Cruising Class at three boats.
What a great race we're going to have this year! At the top of the fleet, two storied Pacific Northwest Goliaths; in the middle, the battle of the Cascades; at the most diminutive, a match-up between two pocket ocean racers. There are lots of good stories to play out, and the start is just over two weeks away!
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Kickoff Party last night and made it a fun and successful event.
Photo credits Dena Kent.
The fleet grows to 20!
We've received two more entries: Neptune's Car and Cool Change.
Neptune's Car is a Santa Cruz 70 owned by Paul LaMarche of Seattle, WA. With a PHRF rating of -84, we're expecting that this boat and Rage will have a rivalry worth following.
Cool Change is a C&C 38 with a PHRF rating of 144. Skipper Frank Noragon is an experienced Oregon Offshore racer from Portland, OR.
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Tonight is the Kickoff Party and the deadline for entry. Since the deadline requires entries to be postmarked by midnight tonight, we may see a few entries trickle in over the next few days. Check back tomorrow to hear about the skippers who are bringing their entries to the Kickoff Party!
Photo credits Jan Anderson for Neptune's Car and Dena Kent for Cool Change.Oregon Offshore Kickoff Party and Race Entry Deadline Tonight!
Hello Offshore Racers!
Don't forget...tonight is the 37th Annual Oregon Offshore Kickoff Party! All skippers, crew, and potential 2013 Oregon Offshore sailors are welcome to join the Corinthian Yacht Club of Portland at Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub. Come share the excitement with fellow competitors as we discuss the upcoming race. The Kickoff Party is a great place to chat with veteran skippers about boat prep and logistics, compare notes on proven strategies, and find crew or boats searching for crew.
We’ll have T-shirts for sale. There will be a no-host bar and dinner available for purchase, and a raffle with proceeds benefiting CYC Portland. The raffle will include a grand prize from West Marine: an Offshore PFD with attached harness, double tether, strobe light for vest, and a crotch strap... A $400 value.
Have you turned in your race entry? If you haven't, this event is also the entry deadline, so bring your checkbook! Entries must be delivered to CYC by the Kickoff Party, or postmarked no later than midnight tonight.
RSVP to isr.committee@gmail.com. We hope to see you all there!
Event: Oregon Offshore Kickoff Party
Location: Kells Irish Pub, 112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Date and Time: Monday, April 22nd starting at 6:30PM
Wave Dancer's Entry has arrived!
Wave Dancer's entry showed up in the mail today. She's a NY 36 skippered by Portlander and CYC member Steve Moshofsky. She last raced Oregon Offshore in 2010, taking a few years off for a major refit of the boat. Now she's ready to get back out there with a PHRF rating of 108.
Photo credits Dena Kent.
Photo credits Dena Kent.
Have you booked your hotel in Astoria?
If you haven't made your hotel arrangements for the night(s) before the race, the Holiday Inn Express in Astoria has a great rate through mid-May.
Mention their Manager's Special when making a reservation.
It's a nice place within walking distance of the West Basin moorage. The Manager's Special is for one King or two Queen beds, a fireplace, and a Riverfront view for $119 plus tax. Call soon, as the number of rooms is not guaranteed.
Mention their Manager's Special when making a reservation.
It's a nice place within walking distance of the West Basin moorage. The Manager's Special is for one King or two Queen beds, a fireplace, and a Riverfront view for $119 plus tax. Call soon, as the number of rooms is not guaranteed.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
204 West Marine Drive
Astoria, OR 97103
Entries 16 and 17 Received Today!
We've received two more entries, for a total of 17 boats so far. One is CYC member Jim Calnon with his C&C 34, Katzenjammer. She rates 147, and has participated in this race multiple times before.
We also received an entry for Panama Red, a Mumm 36 owned and skippered by Jeff McDonald and Chris Schweiger, another CYC member. Panama Red has a PHRF rating of 51, and this will be her first time racing Oregon Offshore, although her skippers are long-time Offshore racers. Seven or eight other skippers have said they plan to enter as well, so we hope to have well over 20 boats this year. Get your entry in this week!
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Final 2013 Race Packet
Hello skippers!
We've updated the race packet once again. This will be the final version for this year. Any other changes will be outlined in the Supplemental Race Instructions, which will be posted online and distributed at the Skippers' Meeting on May 8, in Astoria, OR.
If you haven't turned in your entry yet, please be sure you've downloaded the most recent packet with the updated entry and waiver forms. You can download it here.
Feel free to contact us at membership@cycportland.org if you have any questions, and remember, all entries must be postmarked no later than Monday, April 22, or delivered at the Kickoff Party at Kells that evening. That leaves only six more days!
We've updated the race packet once again. This will be the final version for this year. Any other changes will be outlined in the Supplemental Race Instructions, which will be posted online and distributed at the Skippers' Meeting on May 8, in Astoria, OR.
If you haven't turned in your entry yet, please be sure you've downloaded the most recent packet with the updated entry and waiver forms. You can download it here.
Feel free to contact us at membership@cycportland.org if you have any questions, and remember, all entries must be postmarked no later than Monday, April 22, or delivered at the Kickoff Party at Kells that evening. That leaves only six more days!
Kokopelli - Santa Cruz 27
Kokopelli hails from Portland, OR, and has a PHRF rating of 159. Her skipper is Eric Collins.
Photo credits Jan Anderson.
What's an international yacht race without an international entry?
We have received an entry from Ion, a Beneteau 43 hailing from Nanaimo, British Columbia. This boat has completed the Van Isle 360 twice. This will be skipper Bill Jones' first time racing the Oregon Offshore. The boat rates 111.
2013 Oregon Offshore Update
Good day folks! As we head at a blistering pace through April, the board of CYC-Portland has been checking things off our to-do list, and getting geared up to host the 37th Annual Oregon Offshore!
Here are a few details about our progress thus far:
We have had great financial support from our community of sponsors, and have a lot of exciting products to raffle. You can find all of our current sponsors on the blog. Click on any one to be redirected to their respective websites. Make sure to mention to our supporters that you're a fan of the Oregon Offshore!
We continue to look for more support throughout our community. To inquire about making product or cash donations, please contact Jerry Barnes.
We are fortunate to have Eric Rouzee driving our new graphics and branding. He has designed the logo, shown below, for the 2013 Oregon Offshore SWAG. Shirts will be available for purchase at the Kick-Off party in Portland, the Skippers’ Meeting in Astoria, as well as at the finish in Victoria. We'll have two cotton styles and one synthetic to choose from.
Be sure to come with cash or check for all t-shirt purchases! They make perfect crew and/or skipper gifts.
The board is also incredibly lucky to have the help and support of Dayna Christian of Immix Law Group! She has helped us make much needed updates to our race packet and has been an incredible resource over the past several weeks. We look forward to her continued support of CYC beyond the Oregon Offshore.
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Kick-Off Party; Monday April 22nd at 6:30pm at the traditional location: Kells Irish Pub located in Downtown Portland at 112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204. Drinks, Dinner, and Raffle tickets will all be available for purchase!
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This event is open to everyone and is also the race entry deadline.
We will continue to post updates on our progress, and you can follow by email by submitting your email address in the box to the right. See you all on April 22nd!
Here are a few details about our progress thus far:
We have had great financial support from our community of sponsors, and have a lot of exciting products to raffle. You can find all of our current sponsors on the blog. Click on any one to be redirected to their respective websites. Make sure to mention to our supporters that you're a fan of the Oregon Offshore!
We continue to look for more support throughout our community. To inquire about making product or cash donations, please contact Jerry Barnes.
We are fortunate to have Eric Rouzee driving our new graphics and branding. He has designed the logo, shown below, for the 2013 Oregon Offshore SWAG. Shirts will be available for purchase at the Kick-Off party in Portland, the Skippers’ Meeting in Astoria, as well as at the finish in Victoria. We'll have two cotton styles and one synthetic to choose from.
Be sure to come with cash or check for all t-shirt purchases! They make perfect crew and/or skipper gifts.
The board is also incredibly lucky to have the help and support of Dayna Christian of Immix Law Group! She has helped us make much needed updates to our race packet and has been an incredible resource over the past several weeks. We look forward to her continued support of CYC beyond the Oregon Offshore.
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Kick-Off Party; Monday April 22nd at 6:30pm at the traditional location: Kells Irish Pub located in Downtown Portland at 112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204. Drinks, Dinner, and Raffle tickets will all be available for purchase!
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This event is open to everyone and is also the race entry deadline.
We will continue to post updates on our progress, and you can follow by email by submitting your email address in the box to the right. See you all on April 22nd!
Another Cruising Class Entry
We received an entry today from CYC member Duane Webb, of Portland, OR, for his first Oregon Offshore race. Rose Petals is a Catalina 34 with a PHRF rating of 174. Rose Petals is the second boat entered in this year's Cruising Class.
Only 10 more days to get your entry in!
Photo credits Dena Kent.
Only 10 more days to get your entry in!
Photo credits Dena Kent.
Souffle starts our Cruising Class
Our latest entry is from Portlander Phil Lewis. 2013 is Phil's first year racing in the Oregon Offshore, and he'll be in the cruising class with his Cal 34, Souffle.
Photo credits Kathryn Elsesser.
Photo credits Kathryn Elsesser.
Thanks to our volunteers for a successful Going North Seminar!
CYC-Portland just hosted its 3rd annual “Going North” seminar. The event was well-attended, with approximately 50 racers and cruisers on hand.
Steve Rander of Schooner Creek Boat Works kicked off the evening with an informative presentation on how he approaches preparing his yacht for offshore passages. Frank Colistro followed with a race strategy session for Oregon Offshore competitors (much of the content reflects Timm Lessley’s strategy for California Girl, so it’s worth studying!). The event concluded with a cruiser's view of the Salish Sea. Eric Rouzee shared some of his favorite cruising grounds in the region with a picture tour, and these hidden gems will now be a little more popular for it.
Special thanks to Eric Hopper and West Coast Event Productions / Pure Space for providing the venue!
You can download the presentations for boat prep and race strategy here.
Steve Rander of Schooner Creek Boat Works kicked off the evening with an informative presentation on how he approaches preparing his yacht for offshore passages. Frank Colistro followed with a race strategy session for Oregon Offshore competitors (much of the content reflects Timm Lessley’s strategy for California Girl, so it’s worth studying!). The event concluded with a cruiser's view of the Salish Sea. Eric Rouzee shared some of his favorite cruising grounds in the region with a picture tour, and these hidden gems will now be a little more popular for it.
Special thanks to Eric Hopper and West Coast Event Productions / Pure Space for providing the venue!
You can download the presentations for boat prep and race strategy here.
Curious about the fleet?
We've begun adding images of each boat who's entered. You can view a photo of each boat (where available) by clicking on the boat name under "2013 Entrants" in the left column.
Blade Runner makes twelve...
Our latest entry has arrived from Bellingham, WA. Blade Runner, a pretty red Santa Cruz 27, has a PHRF rating of 159, and this will be skipper Ward Naviaux's first Oregon Offshore.
Keep 'em coming!
Photo credits Jan Anderson.
Keep 'em coming!
Photo credits Jan Anderson.