Trivia
The First Boat to Ever Finish
The first boat to ever finish the 'Round the Island Yacht Race was Strait Lady, a Contessa 26 skippered by Allan Holman of Charlottetown, PEI, the only boat to complete that first race.
The Fastest Elapsed Time
In 1997, Blitz, a DB-2, skippered by Danny Mosher of Charlottetown posted an elapsed time of 46 hours, 24 minutes, and 48 seconds. They placed second in that race. The next closest elapsed time was in 1983 when Challenge a C&C 35 skippered by Doug Inglis of Shediac rounded in 47 hours, 33 minutes and 30 seconds. They also placed second in that race.
The Fastest Corrected Time
1984 and earlier (PHRF rating system)
In 1983, Windancer, a C&C 34, skippered by Dave Mosher of Charlottetown, PEI, posted a corrected time of 2304.56 minutes to win the race. They were second across the line.
1997 and later (ASPN rating system)
Only one year posted under ASPN, so nothing to compare at the moment.
The Slowest Elapsed Winning Time
In 1979 Strait Lady, a Contessa 36 skippered by Allan Holman of Charlottetown, PEI finished the race in 66 hours and 51 minutes, the longest elapsed time for a 'Round the Island Yacht Race winner.
The Slowest Corrected Winning Time
1984 and earlier (PHRF rating system)
In 1982 Chene Flyer, skippered by Doug Inglis of Shediac, NB had a corrected winning time of 3040.4 minutes, the slowest winning corrected time to date.
1997 and later (ASPN rating system)
Only one year posted under ASPN, so nothing to compare at the moment.
The Slowest Elapsed Time
The slowest time to complete the race was in 1982 when Razzmatazz, a Tanzer 22 skippered by Gordon Garrison of Charlottetown completed the circumnavigation in 104 hours 54 minutes, and 32 seconds. They docked just in time to join Liar's Night!
The Closest Finish in Elapsed Time
In 1984, Marray was well in the lead when off Point Prim the wind died allowing La Reve de Far Westto make time and almost catch up with her. They sailed into the harbour, Marray crossing the finish line less than 7 minutes ahead of La Reve de Far West.
The Closest Finish on Corrected Time
In 1983, Windancer, skippered by Dave Mosher of Charlottetown, PEI, had to cross the finish line within 2 hours of Challenge, skippered by Doug Inglis of Shediac, NB to take the trophey. Challengecrossed the line after 47:33:30. Windancer, not knowing what kind of a result they needed to win, gave it all they had for the last leg of the race, crossing the finish line after 49:24:36, with less than nine minutes to spare in retaining first position. Everyone was waiting with baited breath on the deck of the yacht club as Windancer made her way through the harbour to the finish line.
The Smallest Boat to Enter the Race
The smallest boat to enter the race was a Tanzer 22, Razzmatazz, owned and skippered by Gordon Garrison of Charlottetown, PEI. Razzmatazz participated in both the 1981 and the 1982 races.
The Largest Boat to Enter the Race
The largest boat to enter the race was the 53-foot Luna Quest, skippered by Sumner Fraser of Shediac, NB, which entered in both 1981 and 1983.
The Boat with the Lowest Handicap
The boat with the lowest handicap was the 53-foot Luna Quest, skippered by Sumner Fraser of Shediac, NB, which entered in both 1981 and 1983.
The Boat with the Highest Handicap
The boat with the highest handicap was Compromise II, a Shark 24 owned and skippered by Bob Griffith of Toronto, Ontario.
The Most Boats to Enter a Race
The race with the largest number of entries was 1981 with fourteen boats crossing the starting line.
The Most Boats to Finish a Race
The race with the largest number of finishers was 1981 with eleven boats crossing the finish line.
The Least Boats to Enter a Race
The race with the fewest entries was 1984 with only 6 boats crossing the starting line.
The Least Boats to Finish a Race
In 1979, although eight boats crossed the starting line, only one finished.
The Total Number of Boats to Enter the Race
There have been 73 boats in all that have crossed the starting line.
The Total Number of Boats to Finish the Race
There have been 52 boats in all that have crossed the finish line.
The Smallest Crew to Attempt the Race
In 1981 Razzmatazz, skippered by Gordon Garrison, had the smallest crew of only two people in the Tanzer 22. They started and got as far as Summerside but were disqualified due to too few on board. The rules require four crew members!
Disqualifications In 1981
Razzmatazz, skippered by Gordon Garrison, a crew of only two people in the Tanzer 22 and as a result were disqualified due to too few on board. The rules require four crew members!In 1982 Naiad, skippered by Kurt Martel, was disqualified when they off-loaded some crew after four days of racing. The rules require that you must finish with the same crew you started with.
The first boat to ever finish the 'Round the Island Yacht Race was Strait Lady, a Contessa 26 skippered by Allan Holman of Charlottetown, PEI, the only boat to complete that first race.
The Fastest Elapsed Time
In 1997, Blitz, a DB-2, skippered by Danny Mosher of Charlottetown posted an elapsed time of 46 hours, 24 minutes, and 48 seconds. They placed second in that race. The next closest elapsed time was in 1983 when Challenge a C&C 35 skippered by Doug Inglis of Shediac rounded in 47 hours, 33 minutes and 30 seconds. They also placed second in that race.
The Fastest Corrected Time
1984 and earlier (PHRF rating system)
In 1983, Windancer, a C&C 34, skippered by Dave Mosher of Charlottetown, PEI, posted a corrected time of 2304.56 minutes to win the race. They were second across the line.
1997 and later (ASPN rating system)
Only one year posted under ASPN, so nothing to compare at the moment.
The Slowest Elapsed Winning Time
In 1979 Strait Lady, a Contessa 36 skippered by Allan Holman of Charlottetown, PEI finished the race in 66 hours and 51 minutes, the longest elapsed time for a 'Round the Island Yacht Race winner.
The Slowest Corrected Winning Time
1984 and earlier (PHRF rating system)
In 1982 Chene Flyer, skippered by Doug Inglis of Shediac, NB had a corrected winning time of 3040.4 minutes, the slowest winning corrected time to date.
1997 and later (ASPN rating system)
Only one year posted under ASPN, so nothing to compare at the moment.
The Slowest Elapsed Time
The slowest time to complete the race was in 1982 when Razzmatazz, a Tanzer 22 skippered by Gordon Garrison of Charlottetown completed the circumnavigation in 104 hours 54 minutes, and 32 seconds. They docked just in time to join Liar's Night!
The Closest Finish in Elapsed Time
In 1984, Marray was well in the lead when off Point Prim the wind died allowing La Reve de Far Westto make time and almost catch up with her. They sailed into the harbour, Marray crossing the finish line less than 7 minutes ahead of La Reve de Far West.
The Closest Finish on Corrected Time
In 1983, Windancer, skippered by Dave Mosher of Charlottetown, PEI, had to cross the finish line within 2 hours of Challenge, skippered by Doug Inglis of Shediac, NB to take the trophey. Challengecrossed the line after 47:33:30. Windancer, not knowing what kind of a result they needed to win, gave it all they had for the last leg of the race, crossing the finish line after 49:24:36, with less than nine minutes to spare in retaining first position. Everyone was waiting with baited breath on the deck of the yacht club as Windancer made her way through the harbour to the finish line.
The Smallest Boat to Enter the Race
The smallest boat to enter the race was a Tanzer 22, Razzmatazz, owned and skippered by Gordon Garrison of Charlottetown, PEI. Razzmatazz participated in both the 1981 and the 1982 races.
The Largest Boat to Enter the Race
The largest boat to enter the race was the 53-foot Luna Quest, skippered by Sumner Fraser of Shediac, NB, which entered in both 1981 and 1983.
The Boat with the Lowest Handicap
The boat with the lowest handicap was the 53-foot Luna Quest, skippered by Sumner Fraser of Shediac, NB, which entered in both 1981 and 1983.
The Boat with the Highest Handicap
The boat with the highest handicap was Compromise II, a Shark 24 owned and skippered by Bob Griffith of Toronto, Ontario.
The Most Boats to Enter a Race
The race with the largest number of entries was 1981 with fourteen boats crossing the starting line.
The Most Boats to Finish a Race
The race with the largest number of finishers was 1981 with eleven boats crossing the finish line.
The Least Boats to Enter a Race
The race with the fewest entries was 1984 with only 6 boats crossing the starting line.
The Least Boats to Finish a Race
In 1979, although eight boats crossed the starting line, only one finished.
The Total Number of Boats to Enter the Race
There have been 73 boats in all that have crossed the starting line.
The Total Number of Boats to Finish the Race
There have been 52 boats in all that have crossed the finish line.
The Smallest Crew to Attempt the Race
In 1981 Razzmatazz, skippered by Gordon Garrison, had the smallest crew of only two people in the Tanzer 22. They started and got as far as Summerside but were disqualified due to too few on board. The rules require four crew members!
Disqualifications In 1981
Razzmatazz, skippered by Gordon Garrison, a crew of only two people in the Tanzer 22 and as a result were disqualified due to too few on board. The rules require four crew members!In 1982 Naiad, skippered by Kurt Martel, was disqualified when they off-loaded some crew after four days of racing. The rules require that you must finish with the same crew you started with.
