Finally! The Fleet Arrives In Victoria!
Next Finishers - Turnagain, Bum's Rush & Night Runner Expected To Finish Next
As the last of the A fleet boats round Race Rocks and heads for the finish, Turnagain is leading her pack.
Night Runner had a great start to the race, but found difficulties navigating through the Strait last night.
Night Runner had a great start to the race, but found difficulties navigating through the Strait last night.
Oregon Offshore Racers Enter The Strait
The final boats are just rounding the Cape and should be in the Strait before noon today. There is still more than 24 hours left before the time limit expires, and it looks as if everyone will make it across the line in time with some decent winds today and this evening.
First B Fleet Boat Reaches Race Rocks!
Raindrop has sailed a phenomenal race so far, and just recently shook off her pesky competition somewhere near Sooke. Now, set to round Race Rocks with a favorable tide and dawning daylight, Raindrop is poised to place well in this year's 2016 CYC Oregon Offshore International Yacht Race.
And The Winner Is...
We'll let the CYC Finish line team update you on finish times and winners, here is a last screen shot just before the winner crosses the line... But, who's the winner?
Could Panama Red Pull off An Upset?
Maybe we shouldn't have laughed at that voodoo doll thing...
Panama Red Moves Up With The Leaders!
This is getting to be too much... Who's going to win?
Oregon Offshore Shocker! Time Bandit Coming on Strong at the Finish!
Kinetic V and Rage may get a surprise from Time Bandit at the finish! As the two leaders sit in a hole less than one mile from the finish, Time Bandit, Panama Red, Anam Cara and even Free Bowl of Soup are coming on strong... and Raindrop's not too far back, either!
Can Rage Pull Off a Last Minute Upset for Line Honors?
This is getting really good as the leaders duel it out in the last mile to the finish!
No Finishers Yet!
There are now 5 boats that have passed Race Rocks and are well on their way to the finish of the 2016 CYC Oregon Offshore International Yacht Race.
Kinetic V is less than 2 miles from the finish in very fluky winds;
Rage is close behind Kinetic V, moving NE directly towards the line;
Anam Cara took the inside passage at Race Rocks;
Panama Red and Time Bandit sailed around the outside of Race Rocks and were able to maintain boat speed;
THERE ARE NOT YET ANY FINISHERS TO THE RACE!
Kinetic V looks like the line honors winner this year, but she hasn't finished yet! If Rage has anything to say about it, they'll be around the line soon, too.
Kinetic V is less than 2 miles from the finish in very fluky winds;
Rage is close behind Kinetic V, moving NE directly towards the line;
Anam Cara took the inside passage at Race Rocks;
Panama Red and Time Bandit sailed around the outside of Race Rocks and were able to maintain boat speed;
THERE ARE NOT YET ANY FINISHERS TO THE RACE!
Kinetic V looks like the line honors winner this year, but she hasn't finished yet! If Rage has anything to say about it, they'll be around the line soon, too.
Class A2 Leaders Approach Race Rocks!
Closing distance on the leaders fast, Anam Cara, Panama Red, and Time Bandit are still rolling strong towards Race Rocks.
It appears Anam Cara will try the inside route (didn't we already see this?).
Panama Red and Time Bandit seem to be taking the more conservative "great circle route" around the hole and push at Race Passage.
Max ebb is still an hour away, so these guys will have a tough fight to the finish!
It appears Anam Cara will try the inside route (didn't we already see this?).
Panama Red and Time Bandit seem to be taking the more conservative "great circle route" around the hole and push at Race Passage.
Max ebb is still an hour away, so these guys will have a tough fight to the finish!
Open The Barn Door! Kinetic V Approaches The Finish of the 2016 CYC Oregon Offshore International Yacht Race!
Well, it looks as if Kinetic V has overcome the challenges of light air, currents, fluky winds and choppy seas to become the first finisher in the 40th running of the CYC Oregon Offshore International Yacht Race! We'll have a finish time - and start the clock on the remaining finishers - as soon as we can.
Rage will be next, not far behind Kinetic V (we think)!
Rage will be next, not far behind Kinetic V (we think)!
Rockin' & Rollin' Down The Strait
Many of the racing boats in the Strait of Juan de Fuca are now recording consistent speeds in the 8's and 9's.
After a windless first two days, the second night of the 2016 CYC Oregon Offshore International Yacht Race has turned into a middle of the night roller coaster ride. With breezes in the teens from the SSW, you can bet these boats are all working hard to adjust to the new westerly breeze. No doubt, there will be some great spinnaker-ride, Orca-whale, and under-the-stars stories to be told after this night is through.
Fleet A2 is coming up fast behind the leaders at Race Rocks; it looks like they might have gotten through the transition better than Kinetic V and Rage. It will be a close race on adjusted time.
Another couple of boats that are steaming fast towards the finish are B fleeters Raindrop and Blade Runner. We've been commenting all race how well these old salts have sailed up the course in this year's race... The payoff may not be too far away!
After a windless first two days, the second night of the 2016 CYC Oregon Offshore International Yacht Race has turned into a middle of the night roller coaster ride. With breezes in the teens from the SSW, you can bet these boats are all working hard to adjust to the new westerly breeze. No doubt, there will be some great spinnaker-ride, Orca-whale, and under-the-stars stories to be told after this night is through.
Fleet A2 is coming up fast behind the leaders at Race Rocks; it looks like they might have gotten through the transition better than Kinetic V and Rage. It will be a close race on adjusted time.
Another couple of boats that are steaming fast towards the finish are B fleeters Raindrop and Blade Runner. We've been commenting all race how well these old salts have sailed up the course in this year's race... The payoff may not be too far away!
The Good News Is, There's Only Six More Hours of Ebb Tide Remaining!
Bucking an ebb tide is never fun, especially one that is moving against you at 4.4 knots.
At Race Rocks:
2016-05-14 Sat 3:55 AM PDT -4.4 knots Max Ebb
2016-05-14 Sat 5:34 AM PDT Sunrise
2016-05-14 Sat 8:00 AM PDT 0.0 knots Slack, Flood Begins
Wy'East Makes The Turn Into The Strait!
The venerable Cascade 36 was made for the NW. Wy'East is the first C class boat to enter the Strait, and they're doing it at over 8 knots! Way to bring it home on the night train, Wy'East!
Back On Track
It looks like we might now have a path towards finishing for both Kinetic V and Rage. The fleet has tightened significantly with the night breeze!
2 Ships Passing In The Night... Or, On Second Thought... Let's Go This Way!
Loving the Race Tracker!
Check out the unusual course of the two lead boats!
Will they ever finish?
How will they get past Race Rocks?
Will Rage pass Kinetic V?
Will the rest of the fleet catch the leaders at the finish?
We'll see!
Check out the unusual course of the two lead boats!
Will they ever finish?
How will they get past Race Rocks?
Will Rage pass Kinetic V?
Will the rest of the fleet catch the leaders at the finish?
We'll see!
The Big Flush
If you've been following this blog, enough said... The pictures here say it all.... It could be a tough rest of the night for these two lead boats unless the westerly breeze reaches Race Rocks.
Even then, it may kick up the seas pretty well in the Strait, creating a whole new set of challenges. What's wrong with these pictures?
Even then, it may kick up the seas pretty well in the Strait, creating a whole new set of challenges. What's wrong with these pictures?
Canard Coming Around the Corner at Warp Speed!
Winds have built significantly since sunset at the mouth of the Strait of Juan de Fuca; they are now SSW at 21 knots.
The boats at the turn are coming in fast, and the conditions are changing rapidly. After two days of light air complacency, these crews will have to re-energize themselves in order to get to the finish in good form. It looks like it might turn into a rough and tumble ride down the Strait. It's no surprise, really.
The boats at the turn are coming in fast, and the conditions are changing rapidly. After two days of light air complacency, these crews will have to re-energize themselves in order to get to the finish in good form. It looks like it might turn into a rough and tumble ride down the Strait. It's no surprise, really.
That Can't Be Good!
Cinderella's carriage turned back into a pumpkin at midnight. What's Rage going to do?
Hopefully, not get squashed.
Hopefully, not get squashed.