Racer Key Dates

Swiftsure Racer Key Dates 2020

(Some events are still in the planning stages and more information may be added later)

ALL COURSES unless otherwise stated:

• Thursday, January 2 – Notices of Race posted to Swiftsure website.
• Thursday, January 2 – Registration Opens – Early Bird Registration Rates apply.
• Friday, April 24 midnight – Early Bird Registration Rate Period Ends. 
• Saturday, April 25 – Friday, May 15 Regular Registration Rates apply. 
• Monday, May 11 – Sailing Instructions posted to Swiftsure website. 
• Monday, May 11 – Final date to order Personalized Online Garments in time for Swiftsure. 
• Friday, May 15 at 1700 – Final date/time for competitor initiated rating changes.
• Friday, May 15 at 1700 – Final date/time to withdraw and receive fees refund less $20.
• Friday, May 15 at 1700 – Final date for requests for competitors to request change of race to be sailed. 
• Thursday, May 21 from 1400 to 1800 hours and Friday, May 22 from 1000 to 1800 hours Swiftsure Centre Open for Skipper Check-In in the tent at the foot of the ramp on the Causeway Docks.
• Thursday May 21 Storm Coast Dive Services available dockside – Call 250.732.4061 for appointment.
• Friday, May 22 at 1400 at the Distrikt, Strathcona Hotel: 
  • Seminar with International Chief Judge Mike Turner; 
  • Skippers’ Meeting/Weather & Current Briefing;
  • Swiftsure Four Long Courses 2019 Awards Ceremony
• Friday, May 22 – Pre-race dock party at the Causeway Docks 7:00 to 9:30 – Live Music and Swiftsure Amber Ale 
• Saturday, May 23 – Swiftsure 2020 Races begin; first of 4 starts for the Four Long Courses at 0900 followed by the start of the Inshore Classic
• Saturday, May 23 – Inshore Race no host barbecue, prize-giving and Silent Auction at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club after the finish of the Inshore Classic races
• Saturday, May 23 – Free moorage at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club for racing boats in the Inshore Classic races
• Monday, May 25 at 0600 Time Limit for all Long Course Races