Celebrating the Legacy and Future of an Epic Race

Blast Performance Sailing and Black Wolf Racing Announce a New Chapter for the Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race

Preliminary Schedule Released

Van Isle 360 Ports of Call and schedule for the 2027 - Edition have been released

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Podcast

Salty Dips Episode 2: The Science and Humanity of Coaching with Steve McBride

In our first episode of Salty Dips, we sat down with Steve McBride to talk about the life that led him to the water. We heard the stories of resilience, the early days in Manitoba, and the grit required to move across the country. Now, we are diving into the professional side of the man in the coach boat - the Head Coach at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, and a cornerstone of Pacific Northwest sailing. In this second installment, we shift our focus from the person to the proce

Salty Dips Episode 1: Sailing and Life with Steve McBride

From the gusty lakes of Winnipeg to the elite Paralympic stage, Steve McBride has navigated the pivot point between the sea and the sky.

Virtual Finish Lines: The End of the Point Atkinson Drift at Southern Straits 2026

Southern Straits 2026 is almost here. We are ready for the 56th edition of this Easter classic. It is a race of endurance and skill. It is also a race of legendary frustrations. Every racer knows the story of Point Atkinson. You sail 100 miles only to stop dead. You see the lighthouse. You see the finish line. Then the wind vanishes. We call it the "Point Atkinson Drift." It is the moment the current takes hold. You watch your GPS as you move backward. The fleet bunches up.

Races

Black Wolf Racing provides full service race management and race organisation to the Pacific Northwest. Our headliner race is the Van Isle 360. We are always ready and willing to add more races to our portfolio, and support you with whatever you need to make your race a world-class adventure.

Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race

The most prestigious race in the Pacific Northwest, the Van Isle 360 races around Vancouver Island in 14 days, 9 legs and one cumulative series - no drops! You get the full challenge of inshore, offshore, adventure and teamwork. Run Every two years. The next edition is in 5 -19 June 2027

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Future Events

We are always looking to host unique and interesting races. Our only caveats is that they must celebrate our great location and our great communities.