Seattle, WA – May 14, 2015 – On May 23-25, Victoria, B.C. will host the 72nd annual Swiftsure International Yacht Race. Over the course of this three-day event, thousands will flock to Victoria’s Inner Harbour to watch more than 175 vessels take compete in the five different races taking place throughout the weekend.

The event will kick off on Saturday with the Swiftsure Lightship Classic at 9:00am, followed by the Hein Bank Race at 9:10am, the Cape Flattery Race at 9:20am, the Juan de Fuca Race at 9:30am and the Swiftsure Inshore Classic Race at 9:40am.

One of the many new features for 2015 is the new Hein Bank Race, a 118.1 nautical mile race that begins at Clover Point and concludes in Victoria Harbour. In addition, there is a new location for the Swiftsure Centre in 2015. Previously located in a large tent on Ship Point, it can now be found inside the Steamship Grill and Bar. In addition to housing registration tables, it will be the location of the Swiftsure party on Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22.

Huge, vibrant sails will dazzle spectators as the vessels enter and depart from Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Free live concerts are scheduled throughout the weekend, and the Royal Canadian Air Force has planned a special Search and Rescue demonstration following the race start. With so many events to enjoy there’s no better time to spend a long weekend in Victoria.

The Victoria Clipper departs from the Seattle waterfront and Victoria’s Inner Harbour twice daily in each direction. With a travel time of less than three hours, day trip passengers have roughly seven hours to explore the town. Victoria overnight packages are available starting at $156 pp/do.

To find out more or to make a reservation, visit clippervacations.com or call 800-888-2535.

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