The West Vancouver Yacht Club celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Pumpkin Bowl youth regatta, over the Oct. 19-20 weekend, hosting 190 boats, 244 athletes and 136 club volunteers with boats from as far away as Seattle and Calgary. In addition to the competitive racing, the Pumpkin Bowl weekend featured a quiz, movie night and a three-course dinner for the competitors.
Four race courses were run to accommodate the following fleets: Opti Green; Opti (White, Blue & Red); Laser (4.7, Radial and Full Rig); 420; RS Fevas; 29er and X Class. The Laser Grand Prix District 6 Championships had 20 Grand Prix points up for grabs.
Regatta principal race officer Stewart Jones said, “Back in 1999, Pumpkin began as a sailing regatta for youth. Roll-forward and the need for youth sailing has only grown. Sailing provides kids with a non-technology outdoor experience where they learn to take responsibility for their boat and equipment, make decisions, manage risk, work as a team, develop physical strength and endurance, and be resilient. For 20 years, WVYC and its team of engaged volunteers has been providing this great learning and growth experience for B.C. youth.”
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