Greetings Yachties,
All Racers, Cruisers and particularly you new members are cordially invited to kick-off the summer cruising season with the Club's Victoria Day Cruise to Silva Bay. Enjoy a relaxing cruise or join in the fun of the VRC Silva Bay Pursuit Layover Race starting Saturday morning.
Join us Saturday afternoon for a blind folded Dingy Race followed by Happy Hour and the Pot-luck Appies Dock Party.
Sunday, play a morning's round in the Golf Tournament then show off your culinary skills in our Chilli & Wings Cook-off Dinner Party. Our best ever Prizes will be awarded for the Chilli & Wings Cook-off, Golf Tourney and Dinghy Race on Sunday evening.
An awesome assortment of cold beer, wines and snacks will be provided along with non alcoholic cold and hot beverages on both afternoons. The VRC Cruiser Dome will be set up with heaters to cut the wind and keep you warm, dry and cozy
Events will be held at the VRC Outstation located at the seaward end of "D' dock at the Silva Bay Marina, Gabriola Island. If you are planning on attending please be prepared to volunteer to help out with some of the light duties required in the preparation and on-site running of this event. Itinerary
Saturday, May 17th
3 PM - Blind folded dinghy race.
4 PM - Pot-luck appetizer dock party
Sunday, May 18th
9 AM - Depart for golfing
5 PM - Chilli & Wings Cook-off judging
6 PM – Dinner party Events Details
Chilli & Wings Cook-off Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
- El Diablo Award - "The best damn chilli north of Tsawwassen"
- El Passo Gasso Award - "Chilli most likely to blow a hole in your shorts"
- Best Chicken Wings
- Best Side Dish
- Best Dessert
Our intention with having so many categories is to encourage a good variety of dishes, and not just chilli, to make for a fabulous dinner. We request you prepare at least one dish from one category. You are most welcome and eligible to enter multiple culinary delights in any or all of the prize categories. Folks…believe me…we have out done ourselves with the terrific prizes we’re offering at this event. So show us your best recipes. The Golf Tournament and transportation arrangements to the course are being organized by Butch & Betty. No reservations or pre purchase of green fees are required. Prizes will be awarded for the longest drive, closest to the pin and lowest net score on the first nine holes. You are welcome to play on and do the back nine. Hear about the final arrangements from Butch & Betty at Silva Bay on Friday evening. The Club will provide snacks including potato and nacho chips, dips and salsa, peanuts, pretzels and crackers. We will have a variety of non-alcoholic beverages such as bottled water, pop, juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. In addition buns and butter will be served with Sunday’s dinner. Plastic cups and utensils, paper plates, bowls and napkins will all be provided. Please be sure to contact the Racing Officer, Lew Forth, well in advance, if you are interested in participating in the VRC Silva Bay Pursuit Layover Race. riality1@shaw.ca Feel like a round of bocce or croquet? We have several sets available if you wish to play up on the grassy area by the pub.If anyone knows where the horseshoes game set is please let me know.
We anticipate a large turn out and the Outstation docks to become full early. You may wish to reserve dock space A.S.A.P. with the Marina to avoid a very congested Victoria Day weekend anchorage. You may find the Marina fully booked but be persistent. We have found there are often cancellations leading up to the weekend particularly if the weather forecast is short of spectacular. Silva Bay Resort & Marina 250-247-8662
No ticket purchases or notification of attendance is required. Hope to see you there!
Cruising officer, Ted
778-231-0963 | 
