The race is a challenging test of sailing skills and strategy with boats criss-crossing the Georgia Strait while facing darkness and the uncertainty of early-season sea conditions. The Classic short, medium and long courses range from 55 to 132 nautical miles while this year will see the introduction of a new inshore course that will take place duing daylight hours. The new course is designed for teams that may not be ready for the full Straits experience but are looking for a challenge beyond English Bay.
Festivities including live commentary, music from the West Vancouver Pops Band and even a visit from the Easter Bunny will be held at the club March 29 starting at 9: 30 a.m. Info: southernstraits.ca.
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Soccer stars from Canada's women's World University Games team will be at Sutherland secondary March 28 offering a skills clinic for boys and girls age 6-13.
The clinic and Q&A session, running from 5: 30 to 7 p.m. on Sutherland turf field, is also a fundraiser for the University Games team as they gear up for this summer's competition in Russia. The session costs $25 and will be run by University of Alberta head coach Liz Jepson.
The clinic is running in conjunction with the Western Canada Soccer Showcase, a March
29-31 tournament that helps Canadian high school players show off their talents for scouts from colleges and universities across the United States and Canada. The showcase will feature 20 teams, including four from the North Shore, in games at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West.
The event also includes the girlsCan Foundation 2013 Charity Gala March 28 at the Hilton Metrotown in Burnaby. To find more information on the gala and tournament or to register for the clinic visit westerncanadasoccershowcase.com.
