WNR July Series (PHRF-5 Long-Course)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACING (WNR)
Apr29-Sep09, 2026
RoyalVan.com/Wednesday-Night-Series
JULY SERIES (3rd of season)
June 24-July 15
This event is for potential skippers & crew on any Vancouver Big Boat Fleet member in the RVYC WNR July Series (Jun24-Jul15)
for the PHRF-5 Long-Course division.
This division is open to any racer or cruiser with a PHRF rating less than +99 wanting a longer course, with less traffic/windward legs. Think cruisers and VARC Div-0 boats (Beneteau's to Mach II).
VANCOUVER BIG BOAT FLEET
is typically ORC Div-0, defined as
ORC rating below 475 APH ToD, PHRF-BC rating below 0 or any boat registered in our events.
2026 WNR DATES (20 nights)
1. May; April 29, May 6, 13, 20
2. June; May 27, June 3, 10, 17
3. July; June 24*, July 1, 8, 17
4. August; July 23, 29, Aug 5, 12
5. Sept; Aug 19, 26, Sep 2, 9.
*Next event
HOST CLUB
RVYC Jericho
3811 Point Grey Road
Vancouver BC V6R 1B3
RoyalVan.com
604-224-1344
BOATS REGISTERED/RACING WNR
Name, Type/PHRF-BC (Owner/Skipper)
1. All of It, SC70/-69 (Ben Mumford)
2. Arietta, XP44/18 (Cedric Burgers)
3. Bandit, Tripp41/9 (Jason Vandergaag)
4. Cullprit, X4.0/78 (Gerry Cullen)
5. Dominatrix, X911/72 (Richard Stewart)
6. Jack Rabbit, CM1200/21 (A Verhoeven)
7. Mach II, A77/-144 (Dan Sinclair)
8. Mad Dash, Dash34/83 (David Jackson)
9. Magic Number, J36/51 (Adam Korbin)
10. Pheonix, XP44/18 (Gord Wylie)
11. Solstice, J SO40/96 (Peter Moes)
12. Sorceress, A38/39 (Andrew Allan)
13. Strum, RT50/-77 (Randy Vogel)
14. Trooper, C&C115/72 (Doug Ramsay)
15. Ultraman III, S40/29 (Jason Sanderson)
Potential crew can message skippers.
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BOAT POTENTIAL
VANCOUVER BIG BOAT FLEET
Boat Name, Type (Home Port)
1. All of It, SC70 (RVYC-CH F28)*
2. Arietta, XP44 (RVYC-J B2)*
3. Bandit, Tripp41x (RVYC-J WW10)*
4. Cheeky Monkey, F45 CarbonCat (TBD)
5. Cullprit, X4.0 (RVYC-J A6)*
6. Dominatrix, X119 (RVYC-J WW10)*
7. Good Humour, Hanse470 (RVYC-CH F36)
8. Gretchen, Dehler39 (RVYC-J B17)
9. Jack Rabbit, CM1200 (RVYC-J WW12)*
10. Longboard, Riptide35 (WVYC DD)
11. Mach II, Andrews77 (RVYC-CH F27)*
12. Mad Dash, Dash34 (TBD?)
13. Magic Number, J36 (RVYC-J A8)*
14. Marda Phelps, XP44/SC52 (TBD)
15. Pheonix, XP44 (RVYC-J B5)
16. ScatterAction, RP55 (TBD)
17. Solstice, J-SO410 (RVYC-J C4)*
18. Sorceress, A38 (RVYC-J A11)*
19. Strum, Riptide50 (RVYC-J B3)*
20. The Shadow, TP52 (TBD)
21. Trooper, C&C115 (RVYC-J WW15?)*
22. Ultraman III, S40 (RVYC-J A19)*
23. Zulu-5, GP42 (RVYC-J C3)
24. ? (Contact WhatsApp group)
*Registered (as of Jun24)
A=A Dock (N side, east)
B=B Dock (N side middle)
C=C Dock (N side west)
DD=Dry Dock
TBD=To Be Determined
RVYC-CH= Coal Harbour
RVYC-J=Jericho
WW=West Walk
BOAT MARINA MAPS (RVYC)
https://www.royalvan.com/home-ports
BOAT RATINGS (ORC 2026)
https://data.orc.org/public/WPub.dll?action=activecerts&CountryId=CAN
BOAT RATING (PHRF-BC 2026)
https://www.bcsailing.bc.ca/PHRF/bc_fleet_list_printable_by_rating.php
BOAT SKIPPERS can message the WhatsApp group (RVan WNR Div 5) if they are short or long crew, or comment here too. Please also select GOING so you can be found by potential crew on Facebook. It will be up to crew AND the skipper to contact each other after that via Facebook or WHY. Please turn Facebook messenger on, so crew can contact you.
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CREW
CREW (CALL)
Vancouver’s Big-Boat Fleet is constantly recruiting CREW that can commit to ANY RVYC Wednesday Night Race, from April 29 to September 9, 2026.
CREW (SIGN UP)
here for the Crew Pool by choosing GOING (if you can race), or INTERESTED (if you want to, but cannot commit… yet). You can also make a comment. Your name may appear beside boat needing crew, or skippers may call you directly. Randy Vogel (Strum) will add potential GOING crew names below, plus the name of the boat & home port in brackets (see Charlie Brown example). Please turn Facebook messenger on, so skippers can contact you.
CREW (FACEBOOK RESPONSES)
GOING (can race some WNR)
1. Charlie Brown (Strum, RVYC B3)
REMEMBER
Select GOING if you can commit to ANY future 2026 Wednesday Night Race (Confirmed boat will appear beside or name).
&
Select INTERESTED if you CANNOT commit to any future WNR dates at this time, but maybe later.
Please understand VANCOUVER BIG BOAT FLEET motivation is to help get as many Vancouver Big Boats sailing as possible. It is possible that your first choice may not need crew, yet there will be boats that suffer from last minute cancellations due to work, illness or rush hour traffic. Regardless of which boat you sail on, we all intend to sit at our dedicated Big-Boat Fleet table on the RVYC Jericho clubhouse Upper Deck for dinner (CCs accepted).
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CREW (SCHEDULE)
Next Wednesday
1200-1600, boat prep begins
1630 Crew on board please, rig up
1700 ETD from dock/home port
1730 Sails up, positions assigned
1800 First warning signal
1930 ETA dock/fold sails
2000 Time Limit, race
2015 Time Limit, posted finish time
2000 RVYC Upper Deck (PHRF-5 table)
2030 Announcements/awards/DJ
CREW (SOCIAL MEDIA)
Remember to ask before tagging your boat & team mates before posting. Keep it clean, this is a sport for all ages.
CREW (WEIGHT/BAGS)
Best practice: Arrive wearing all cloths needed, you are only off the dock for @2 hours. If you need to bring a gear bag, max 30L/5gal is recommended. Boats typically provide hydration, sunscreen and drawer for keys/phones. Leave what you can on the dock, as weight & space is important to performance. Check with skippers regarding PFD & wet weather gear requirements. Sailing gloves, sailing shoes and sunglasses recommended.
AT ALL TIMES, gear bags to be closed & secured. Please DO NOT leave personal gear on board, unless skipper agrees.
CREW (WHATSAPP GROUP)
Most big-boats have their own WhatsApp group. It is up to you to connect. Please update your plans in real time. Skippers will do the same.
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PHRF DIVISION 5 (LONG COURSE)
PHRF-5
is for Vancouver Big Boats/Cruisers.
Join our fleet each Wednesday Night Apr29-Sep09, 2026 for an evening of racing, socializing & dinner. Start/finish near the new RVYC breakwater, racing in the vicinity of English Bay. This is an event for both new and seasoned big-boat sailors.
PHRF-5 (RVYC DINNER)
Dinner is served at the RVYC Clubhouse after racing. Typical Wednesday Night Racing Menu examples (subject to change),
$4 Fries
$17 Crispy chicken wings
$19 Beef burger platter
$20 Mushroom burger platter
$21 Grilled chicken burger platter
$25 Burger & Beer combo
$25 BBQ Buffet w/dessert
Regular menu is only available on Upper Deck (19+). Cash, debit, credit cards and reciprocal memberships accepted.
PHRF-5 (UPPER DECK TABLE)
The PHRF-5 Long-Course skippers have organized a reserved communal table (10 boats with 10 crew equals 100 people) on the Upper Deck of the RVYC clubhouse for crew 19+ years old (all ages downstairs). You are responsible for your own bill (CC accepted).
PHRF-5 (WHATSAPP GROUP)
There is a WhatsApp group for owner/skippers interested in the RVYC WES PHRF-5 Long Course called “RVan WNR Div 5”. If you qualify, please contact any Big-Boat skipper to be added.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACING
WNR (ALL FORMS & DOCUMENTS)
https://www.royalvan.com/WNR
WNR (Event Rules/ER)
https://rvan.ca/wnr/Event%20Rules%20WNR%202026%20amended.pdf
Check-in required for PHRF-5 boats.
COURSES,
ALPHA, S-PGBB-F (6nm).
BRAVO, S-1 (E of PGBB)-F (4nm).
CHARLIE, S-1 (pink/E)-2 (W)-F (6nm).
DELTA, S-1 (pink/RVYC)-2 (N)-3 (SW)-F.
Where,
E=East
F=Finish (NW RVYC Breakwater)
N=North
PGBB=Point Grey Bell Buoy
RVYC=near RVYC breakwater
S=Start
W=West
COURSE Flag A, B, C or D will be displayed with the warning signal to indicate the course to be sailed. All marks are to be rounded to port. Rounding marks are orange and white inflatables unless otherwise specified. Diagrams (See Event Rules) are illustrations only and should not be used for navigation.
Finish, NW Breakwater & orange mark.
Injuries? See RVYC Safety Plan (below).
Obstructions, CoV swim areas.
Obstructions, orange/white buoys.
Penalty Turns, 1 (2 within the Zone).
Prizes nightly, 3+=1st, 5+=2nd, 7+=3rd.
Prizes series, 5+=1st, 7+=2nd, 9+=3rd.
Protest Time Limit, midnight (day of).
Time Limit, 2000 (PHRF-5).
Time Limit, 2015 to post finish time/photo.
VHF-67 Handicap Boats.
VHF-67/68/69/71/72/73 all boats shall use.
VHF-73 Safety Channel.
WhatsApp Group "RVan WNR Div 5".
WNR (Notice to Competitors 01)
Feb01/26 re numbers on sails)
https://www.rvan.ca/Bigboat/2026/Notice%20to%20Competitors%2001.pdf
WNR (Registration)
https://theclubspot.com/register/regatta/YOwQpIMEFh/class
WNR (Registered Boats, full season)
https://theclubspot.com/register/regatta/YOwQpIMEFh/class
WNR (Registered Boats, single series)
https://theclubspot.com/regatta/4zUFQSMv1H/#entry-list
WNR (Sail Canada Prescriptions)
https://www.sailing.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Sail-Canada-Prescriptions-to-the-RRS-2025-2028_revfinal-1.pdf
WNR (Safety Plan)
http://www.rvan.ca/Safety%20Plan%202024.pdf
WNR (Hearing Request/Protest)
https://www.racingrulesofsailing.org/protests/new?event_id=14486
WNR (RESULTS)
https://rvan.ca/wnr/2026/WNR%20ORC-PHRF%20May.htm
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VANCOUVER BIG BOAT FLEET SERIES 2026
VARC-SPRING SERIES
1. VARC Opener (Mar28)
2. Southern Straits (Apr03)
3. Halibut Bank (Apr25)
4. Round Bowen (Jun13)*
*Next VARC event
VARC-SUMMER SERIES
5. Summer Regatta (Jul11)
6. Squamish Open Annual Regatta (Jul18)
5. English Bay Scramble (Aug15)
VARC-FALL SERIES
8. Salish Sea (Sep11-13)
9. Howe Sound Regatta (Sep26)
10. Fraser River Light Ship (Oct03)
11. VARC Closer (Oct17)
12. VARC Awards RVYC (Nov13)
Vancouver Island Racing Series (VIRS)
1. Patos Island (Mar21)
2. Round Saltspring (May16)
3. Swiftsure (May23)
4. Lasqueti Regatta (May30)
5. Sailing In Nanaimo (Jun06)
Wednesday Night Race (RVYC)
May; Apr29, May 6, 13, 20
June; May 27, Jun 3, 10, 17
July; June 24, July 1, 8, 15
August; July 23, 29, Aug 5, 12
Sept; Aug 19, 26, Sep 2, 9.
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VANCOUVER BIG BOAT FLEET SCHEDULE 2026
Mar21 Patos (VIRS)
Mar28 Opener (VARC-Spring)
Apr03 Straits (VARC-Spring)
Apr25 Halibut (VARC-Spring)
Apr29 Wednesday Night Race (start)
1. May, Apr29, May 6, 13, 20
2. June, May 27, Jun 3, 10, 17
3. July, June 24, July 1, 8, 15
4. August, July 23, 29, Aug 5, 12
5. Sept, Aug 19, 26, Sep 2, 9.
May09 Sail Past (RVYC & WVYC)
May16 Round Saltspring (VIRS)
May23 Swiftsure (VIRS)
May30 Lasqueti (VIRS)
Jun06 SIN (VIRS)
Jun13 Bowen (VARC-Spring)
Jul11 Regatta (VARC-Summer)
Jul18 SOAR (VARC-Summer)
Aug15 EBS (VARC-Summer)
Sep09 Wednesday Nights (end)
Sep11-13 Salish (VARC-Fall)
Sep26 HSR (VARC-Fall)
Oct03 FRLS (VARC-Fall)
Oct17 Closer (VARC-Fall)
Nov7-8 Round The County
Nov13 VARC Dinner (@$75 RVYC)
Host club for ERs/NOR/SIs
VANCOUVER BIG BOAT FLEET
runs 3 Facebook Events,
1. VARC Div-0 Series 2026 (13 events)
https://www.facebook.com/share/18hdTCEmsx/
2. VIRS Vancouver Boats 2026 (5 events)
https://www.facebook.com/share/18k3C1RKba/
3. Wednesday Night Race Series 2026 (Long-Course)
*This page*
Skippers & Crew should use each /Event Series separately, for crew available/wanted.