The Bellingham Yacht Club and Bellingham Sister Cities have been Formally Invited to Victoria, BC, Canada for the “Pacific Rim Yacht Challenge 2010” on June 6th through June 12th, 2010.

Committees have been formed and Applications for the Racing Team and Ambassadors are now available.

Check out the PacRim History for background information on this prestigious International event.

We are allowed to send 20 people to Victoria. Travels arrangements and associated costs are participants’ responsibilities. There is a $200 event fee. Participants will be home-stayed for seven days and many meals and activities in addition to racing are included in the event fee. Team clothing is also usually purchased locally for this event, approximately $200 -$300. Traditionally, one night during the week, each participant treats his home stay hosts to dinner at a local Victoria restaurant and provides local themed gifts for home stay families. Another requirement is that each participant must also Become A Member of the Bellingham Sister Cities. The total cost a participant can expect to spend has normally been under $1,000.

You are invited to represent the Bellingham Yacht Club, the City of Bellingham Sister Cities and the United States in international brotherhood and sailing excitement. Apply today!