Cadillac Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race and Yamaha Motors Announce New Seamanship/Safety Awar
May 26, 2003

Race Organizers and Yamaha Motors have announced a new prize category for the 2003 Cadillac Van Isle 360 , the "Seamanship/Safety Award". Yamaha Motors is very proud to provide a new 8hp high thrust Yamaha outboard motor (model T8MLHB) to the boat who demonstrates the highest standards of safety and seamanship throughout the event.

Safety is and will always be the number one priority for this event. Next to the Vic Maui race, the Cadillac Van Isle 360 requires more safety equipment and has more safety protocols than any other race in the Pacific Northwest. In an event where safety and seamanship standards are already high, determining one overall winner could prove a challenge and recognition for outstanding seamanship amongst a fleet of your peers would definitely be something to crow about!

The criteria for this award will be based on: pre-race inspections - how the boat presents at the inspections dock, safety gear in good order and properly stowed, radio protocols, safety protocols and seamanship demonstrated throughout the entire race.
The award can be won by any boat in the fleet, whether large or small , big budget or not, the safety criteria is the same for all and will be determined by a panel that includes the Organizing Committee, the Race Committee, and Coast Guard personnel.

Refer to the race website www.vanisle360.com for a list of competitors, boat biographies and other information.


The Cadillac Van Isle 360 is a 580 nm (nautical mile) point to point race circumnavigating wild and rugged Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada from June 14 to 29, 2003. Sailed in ten legs the course provides inshore, offshore and overnight legs through some of the world's most challenging and beautiful waters.