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SinC Round Bowen Race Awards

July 5, 2023

The Round Bowen Race is Bowen Island Yacht Club’s most popular event. There are normally 100+ plus boats registered, and with only 1 start, making it one of the largest single starts on the west coast. The race involves the circumnavigation of Bowen island and takes place on the 2nd Saturday in June. The race begins at 10:00am PDT, and the latest finishing time is 17:30 PDT same day.

Photo courtesy M242 Fleet One. Get the full story here: https://www.sailingincanada.ca/rules/6310-dirty-dog-reports-bowen-island-race

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