Sunday, July 1, 2007

View from the Shore - Cadillac Van Isle 360 - Now What?

The 2007 edition of the Cadillac Van Isle 360 wrapped up in Nanaimo on Canada's national birthday (July 1 for international readers).

Kairos placed 2nd overall for the entire race in Division 2, behind Mad Max in 1st place. I'll post a picture of the awards when I get one emailed to me.

The race was one of the best from a fun factor. The crew of Kairos worked hard together, had fun on and off the boat and of course, partied hard in every port.

Thanks to Wayne and Jennine for organising and running this year's (and all previous year's) event, and the race committee for having so much fun with us. The skipper and crew of Kairos looks forward to the next running of the Cadillac Van Isle 360 in 2009 (we hope).

Other than posting any good pictures I get emailed from the awards, this is it from me.

After the awards, we all stood there looking at each other and said "now what?". After an intense 16 days on the race course and several vats of scotch, tequilla, rum, Okanagan Springs Pale Ale
and wine, it's time to let our livers dry out and go back to ordinary life.

Summer Camp for 2007 is now over. David signing off for the last time.

Kairos

Kairos is an Aerodyne 38 based at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. She was recently brought to the west coast via a three-month trek from Stamford Connecticut, up to Nova Scotia, PEI and through the St. Lawrence to Kingston. Some of the crew couldn’t wait for her to get here so they joined the boat for part of the journey; Maureen and Marion sailed on the east coast, and April joined the boat in Vancouver for the final leg to her new home port in Victoria.

The name Kairos, is taken from Greek mythology and represents opportunity, the brief moment when things are possible

The Crew:

Returning crew

The crew on Kairos have raced together previously on Ockham’s Racer. The crew has waited patiently for two years for Ron to acquire a new boat and is now anticipating the adventure of the Cadillac Van Isle 360. Joining Ron for this year’s race are Maureen, Marion, Heather, April, Charlotte, Rose, Louise, Nigel, Dennis, Geoff, Curtis, Bert. The crew’s experience, ranging from a seven-year sailing journey around the world, to local and international racing, is varied and well suited to the variety found on the Cadillac Van Isle 360 Race.

Years doing the VI360

Ron and many of his crew have raced in all but one Cadillac Van Isle 360, and was one of the 14 boats that set sail in the original Cadillac Van Isle in 1999. This is truly one of our favourite races due to the variety of conditions and the people involved in the race.

Cadillac Van Isle 360 success

Ron has had success coming in second, first and second in division 2 during the Cadillac Van Isle 360s of years past. Lets hope the opportunity presents itself again - the moment when things are possible.

Ground support

Once again we have our fabulous ground support team, David, providing shore support for Kairos. David has also been land racing around the island since 1999.

Fun spirit . . . but no skits

One of the things that leads to success for Ron and his crew is Ron’s leadership as well as our ability to have fun, but get serious and focus as needed.

Friday, July 27, 2007

Kairos Racing

Sunday, July 8, 2007

Cadillac Van Isle 360 - Some Final Pictures