Blake Van Winkle
Blake Van Winkle
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For many years the Blake Van Winkle Memorial Race was one of the Toronto’s most popular offshore competitions. The Blake Van Winkle Trophy was the premier award and after a hiatus of too many decades, the race and the prize will be brought back to life as a 7 - 11NM pursuit race. This form of competition is very popular with beginners and experts as it does away with competitive start lines. Instead, racers will be given a designated start time and will cross the line one-by-one or alongside boats with the identical rating, slower boats leading the way. The objective is to catch and pass those in front while staying out of your pursuers’ reach. The Blake Van Winkle Pursuit Race will build on a legacy established in the last century and marks a return to competition that is accessible, fair and fun. We hope you will come out to write the next chapter. Preparing for a Pursuit Race Postponement available here (PDF) QCYC Pursuit Course Leg Distances (Nautical Miles) & Magnetic Bearings available (2026) HERE (PDF) A Participants' Meeting will be held in the Great Hall at 1130 on Sunday, July 5th, 2026. Register/Enter: CLICK HERE Current Entry List: CLICK HERE Order of Start: START TIMES |
| General Information & Notice of Race (NOR) | Sailing Instructions (SI) | |
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Notice of Race (NoR) Document (Version 01.10/2026-06-14) (PDF) |
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| Official Notice Board | Event Links | |
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File a Protest/Hearing Request: CLICK HERE Submit a question: CLICK HERE |
Blake Van Winkle Start Time Comparison: Scheduled vs Actual
A good start in a pursuit race means hitting the line at your designated time. With no boats around you and no flags dropping this can be a challenge. So how did you do at this year’s Blake Van Winkle? Click HERE to find out.
Race Results - 2026 |
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QCYC Pursuit Race Leg Distances & Magnetic Bearings.pdf
