For those that are considering a trip to Vancouver, or wanting to charter a boat for the Van Isle 360 . A quick note about a performance sailing company being launched called Blast Performance Sailing located on Granville Island in downtown Vancouver. www.blastsailing.com
They will provide a CYA standard that builds on the Basic CYA learn to sail/cruise program with focus on performance sailing, sail trim and learning the fundamentals of keelboat racing versus learning to cruise.
• They will offer the CYA Basic Keelboat Racing standard as well as workshops for less experienced sailors who want to build their confidence, knowledge, and learn more about racing.
• They will also offer an Advanced CYA Keelboat Racing standard
• For serious racers, They offer match racing programs and competitive events that build high performance skills.
• They design charters for corporate clients who want to entertain their guests or colleagues through a relaxed day on the water, or who want to use sailing as a means to develop their teams.
• They are also the headquarters for the 2011 Van Isle 360 biennial race www.vanisle360.com The West Coast’s premiere Adventure race circumnavigating Vancouver Island. If you are interested, we can outfit you in a completely equipped Farr40 for the race.
http://blog.blastsailing.com/2011/01/18/how-about-a-fully-equipped-race-ready-farr-40-for-the-van-isle-360-with-a-support-trailer-to-carry--all-your-gear-for-only-18000.aspx
They are using two Farr 40 foot performance race boats, and for Blue Water Performance Cruising, a Baltic 51, highly qualified skippers and crew, and a range of performance products from Spinlock, Gill, Harken and PRO-tect tapes.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact them.
