So what happened to 51 and 52? Those were the Pandemic Races, timed start with no start/finish boat, lots of fun but no clubhouse event afterward. We designated those as the 49½ and 49¾ Un-Shaw races, and the blow-out 50th Shaw was 2022, which means the 2025 event was the 55th Annual and this year's the 56th. Makes perfect sense, no?
And why is this year's event on August 8th and not the first Saturday?
Because Shaw is not the first Saturday, nor the second Saturday, but rather the Saturday following the Cowachin Bay Regatta, which is always held on the long weekend of British Columbia Day, which is always the first Monday of August. So..... August 8th for 2026, and Aug 7th for 2027. Mark your calendar!
For more information contact the SJIYC Race Committee via email: racecommittee@sjiyc.com