Victoria, BC remains one of the great PNW sailing destinations. For racers, it’s the Swiftsure race. For cruisers, Victoria is a natural cosmopolitan destination that can be part of a San Juans/Gulf Islands/Barkley Sound adventure. And it appears that one of the more interesting attractions will be strong for years to come. Thanks to the estate of Cora Shaw, the Maritime Museum of BC has a CAN$1 Million endowment to work with. It’s great to see Victoria embracing its maritime history in such a profound way. More from the Times Colonist.
Kurt grew up racing and cruising in the Midwest, and has raced Lasers since the late 1970s. Currently he is a broker at Swiftsure Yachts. He has been Assistant Editor at Sailing Magazine and a short stint as Editor of Northwest Yachting. Through Meadow Point Publishing he handles various marketing duties for smaller local companies. He currently is partners on a C&C 36 which he cruises throughout the Northwest. He’s married to the amazing Abby and is father to Ian and Gabe.