2022 VARC Sailor Survey

VARC Sailor Survey

This is an annual survey conducted by the Vancouver Area Racing Circuit (VARC) of Skippers and Crew that participated in VARC Events over the last year.

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* 1. Which VARC Sailing Events did you participate in?

WVYC Southern Straits Race

RVYC Day Race/Opener Regatta

WVYC Popham/Halibut Bank

BIYC Round Bowen Race

NYC SIN Regatta

VRC Summer Regatta

TCYC English Bay Scramble

DCYC Deep Cove Regatta

WVYC Howe Sound Regatta

RVYC Fraser River Lightship Race

None of the Above

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* 2. Which Shorthanded Sailing Events did you participate?

WVYC-RNSA Single-handed Race

WVYC Howe Sound Regatta Double-handed Race

VRC Ken & Barbie Double-handed Race

WVYC Jack & Jill Double-handed Race

TCYC Passage Island Race

VRC SHAG Single Handed Anything Goes Race

None of the above

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* 3. Which VARC Division do you normally sail in? (Most often)

Div 1

Div 2

Div 3

Div 4 - Sportboats

Div 7

None of the above

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* 4. Did you participate in VARC Sailing Event as Skipper or Crew?

Skipper

Crew

Both

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* 5. IF SKIPPER @ Q4: How do you feel about entry fees for VARC Regattas?

Willing to pay more

About right

Too expensive

Don't Know

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* 6. IF SKIPPER @ Q4: Are you likely to enter an event in order to improve your standings for the VARC BOTY Championship?

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Not very likely

Not at all likely

Don't Know

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* 7. How long have you been sailing?

First year/less than a year

A couple of years

3 to 5 years

5 to 10 years

More than 10 years

Don't know

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* 8. How long have you been competing in VARC Sailing Events?

First year/less than a year

A couple of years

3 to 5 years

5 to 10 years

More than 10 years

Don't know

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* 9. If you participated in WVYC's Southern Straits Race can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

	5	4	3	2	1	Don't Know / N/A
Race Committee	Race Committee 5	Race Committee 4	Race Committee 3	Race Committee 2	Race Committee 1	Race Committee Don't Know / N/A
Competition	Competition 5	Competition 4	Competition 3	Competition 2	Competition 1	Competition Don't Know / N/A
Party/Social	Party/Social 5	Party/Social 4	Party/Social 3	Party/Social 2	Party/Social 1	Party/Social Don't Know / N/A
Food & Beverage	Food & Beverage 5	Food & Beverage 4	Food & Beverage 3	Food & Beverage 2	Food & Beverage 1	Food & Beverage Don't Know / N/A
Regatta Costs	Regatta Costs 5	Regatta Costs 4	Regatta Costs 3	Regatta Costs 2	Regatta Costs 1	Regatta Costs Don't Know / N/A
Time/Distance to get to Regatta	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 5	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 4	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 3	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 2	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 1	Time/Distance to get to Regatta Don't Know / N/A
Guest Moorage	Guest Moorage 5	Guest Moorage 4	Guest Moorage 3	Guest Moorage 2	Guest Moorage 1	Guest Moorage Don't Know / N/A
Overall Experience	Overall Experience 5	Overall Experience 4	Overall Experience 3	Overall Experience 2	Overall Experience 1	Overall Experience Don't Know / N/A

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* 10. If you participated in RVYC's Day Race/Opener, can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

	5	4	3	2	1	Don't Know / N/A
Race Committee	Race Committee 5	Race Committee 4	Race Committee 3	Race Committee 2	Race Committee 1	Race Committee Don't Know / N/A
Competition	Competition 5	Competition 4	Competition 3	Competition 2	Competition 1	Competition Don't Know / N/A
Party/Social	Party/Social 5	Party/Social 4	Party/Social 3	Party/Social 2	Party/Social 1	Party/Social Don't Know / N/A
Food & Beverage	Food & Beverage 5	Food & Beverage 4	Food & Beverage 3	Food & Beverage 2	Food & Beverage 1	Food & Beverage Don't Know / N/A
Regatta Costs	Regatta Costs 5	Regatta Costs 4	Regatta Costs 3	Regatta Costs 2	Regatta Costs 1	Regatta Costs Don't Know / N/A
Time/Distance to get to Regatta	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 5	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 4	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 3	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 2	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 1	Time/Distance to get to Regatta Don't Know / N/A
Guest Moorage	Guest Moorage 5	Guest Moorage 4	Guest Moorage 3	Guest Moorage 2	Guest Moorage 1	Guest Moorage Don't Know / N/A
Overall Experience	Overall Experience 5	Overall Experience 4	Overall Experience 3	Overall Experience 2	Overall Experience 1	Overall Experience Don't Know / N/A

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* 11. If you participated in WVYC's Popham Island/Halibut Bank Race, can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

	5	4	3	2	1	Don't Know / N/A
Race Committee	Race Committee 5	Race Committee 4	Race Committee 3	Race Committee 2	Race Committee 1	Race Committee Don't Know / N/A
Competition	Competition 5	Competition 4	Competition 3	Competition 2	Competition 1	Competition Don't Know / N/A
Party/Social	Party/Social 5	Party/Social 4	Party/Social 3	Party/Social 2	Party/Social 1	Party/Social Don't Know / N/A
Food & Beverage	Food & Beverage 5	Food & Beverage 4	Food & Beverage 3	Food & Beverage 2	Food & Beverage 1	Food & Beverage Don't Know / N/A
Regatta Costs	Regatta Costs 5	Regatta Costs 4	Regatta Costs 3	Regatta Costs 2	Regatta Costs 1	Regatta Costs Don't Know / N/A
Time/Distance to get to Regatta	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 5	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 4	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 3	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 2	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 1	Time/Distance to get to Regatta Don't Know / N/A
Guest Moorage	Guest Moorage 5	Guest Moorage 4	Guest Moorage 3	Guest Moorage 2	Guest Moorage 1	Guest Moorage Don't Know / N/A
Overall Experience	Overall Experience 5	Overall Experience 4	Overall Experience 3	Overall Experience 2	Overall Experience 1	Overall Experience Don't Know / N/A

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* 12. If you participated in BIYC's Round Bowen Island Race, can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

	5	4	3	2	1	Don't Know / N/A
Race Committee	Race Committee 5	Race Committee 4	Race Committee 3	Race Committee 2	Race Committee 1	Race Committee Don't Know / N/A
Competition	Competition 5	Competition 4	Competition 3	Competition 2	Competition 1	Competition Don't Know / N/A
Party/Social	Party/Social 5	Party/Social 4	Party/Social 3	Party/Social 2	Party/Social 1	Party/Social Don't Know / N/A
Food & Beverage	Food & Beverage 5	Food & Beverage 4	Food & Beverage 3	Food & Beverage 2	Food & Beverage 1	Food & Beverage Don't Know / N/A
Regatta Costs	Regatta Costs 5	Regatta Costs 4	Regatta Costs 3	Regatta Costs 2	Regatta Costs 1	Regatta Costs Don't Know / N/A
Time/Distance to get to Regatta	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 5	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 4	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 3	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 2	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 1	Time/Distance to get to Regatta Don't Know / N/A
Guest Moorage	Guest Moorage 5	Guest Moorage 4	Guest Moorage 3	Guest Moorage 2	Guest Moorage 1	Guest Moorage Don't Know / N/A
Overall Experience	Overall Experience 5	Overall Experience 4	Overall Experience 3	Overall Experience 2	Overall Experience 1	Overall Experience Don't Know / N/A

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* 13. If you participated in NYC's SIN can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

	5	4	3	2	1	Don't Know / N/A
Race Committee	Race Committee 5	Race Committee 4	Race Committee 3	Race Committee 2	Race Committee 1	Race Committee Don't Know / N/A
Competition	Competition 5	Competition 4	Competition 3	Competition 2	Competition 1	Competition Don't Know / N/A
Party/Social	Party/Social 5	Party/Social 4	Party/Social 3	Party/Social 2	Party/Social 1	Party/Social Don't Know / N/A
Food & Beverage	Food & Beverage 5	Food & Beverage 4	Food & Beverage 3	Food & Beverage 2	Food & Beverage 1	Food & Beverage Don't Know / N/A
Regatta Costs	Regatta Costs 5	Regatta Costs 4	Regatta Costs 3	Regatta Costs 2	Regatta Costs 1	Regatta Costs Don't Know / N/A
Time/Distance to get to Regatta	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 5	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 4	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 3	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 2	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 1	Time/Distance to get to Regatta Don't Know / N/A
Guest Moorage	Guest Moorage 5	Guest Moorage 4	Guest Moorage 3	Guest Moorage 2	Guest Moorage 1	Guest Moorage Don't Know / N/A
Overall Experience	Overall Experience 5	Overall Experience 4	Overall Experience 3	Overall Experience 2	Overall Experience 1	Overall Experience Don't Know / N/A

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* 14. If you participated in VRC's Summer Regatta can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

	5	4	3	2	1	Don't Know / N/A
Race Committee	Race Committee 5	Race Committee 4	Race Committee 3	Race Committee 2	Race Committee 1	Race Committee Don't Know / N/A
Competition	Competition 5	Competition 4	Competition 3	Competition 2	Competition 1	Competition Don't Know / N/A
Party/Social	Party/Social 5	Party/Social 4	Party/Social 3	Party/Social 2	Party/Social 1	Party/Social Don't Know / N/A
Food & Beverage	Food & Beverage 5	Food & Beverage 4	Food & Beverage 3	Food & Beverage 2	Food & Beverage 1	Food & Beverage Don't Know / N/A
Regatta Costs	Regatta Costs 5	Regatta Costs 4	Regatta Costs 3	Regatta Costs 2	Regatta Costs 1	Regatta Costs Don't Know / N/A
Time/Distance to get to Regatta	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 5	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 4	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 3	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 2	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 1	Time/Distance to get to Regatta Don't Know / N/A
Guest Moorage	Guest Moorage 5	Guest Moorage 4	Guest Moorage 3	Guest Moorage 2	Guest Moorage 1	Guest Moorage Don't Know / N/A
Overall Experience	Overall Experience 5	Overall Experience 4	Overall Experience 3	Overall Experience 2	Overall Experience 1	Overall Experience Don't Know / N/A

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* 15. If you participated in SYC's SOAR can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

	5	4	3	2	1	Don't Know / N/A
Race Committee	Race Committee 5	Race Committee 4	Race Committee 3	Race Committee 2	Race Committee 1	Race Committee Don't Know / N/A
Competition	Competition 5	Competition 4	Competition 3	Competition 2	Competition 1	Competition Don't Know / N/A
Party/Social	Party/Social 5	Party/Social 4	Party/Social 3	Party/Social 2	Party/Social 1	Party/Social Don't Know / N/A
Food & Beverage	Food & Beverage 5	Food & Beverage 4	Food & Beverage 3	Food & Beverage 2	Food & Beverage 1	Food & Beverage Don't Know / N/A
Regatta Costs	Regatta Costs 5	Regatta Costs 4	Regatta Costs 3	Regatta Costs 2	Regatta Costs 1	Regatta Costs Don't Know / N/A
Time/Distance to get to Regatta	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 5	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 4	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 3	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 2	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 1	Time/Distance to get to Regatta Don't Know / N/A
Guest Moorage	Guest Moorage 5	Guest Moorage 4	Guest Moorage 3	Guest Moorage 2	Guest Moorage 1	Guest Moorage Don't Know / N/A
Overall Experience	Overall Experience 5	Overall Experience 4	Overall Experience 3	Overall Experience 2	Overall Experience 1	Overall Experience Don't Know / N/A

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* 16. If you participated in TCYC's English Bay Scramble can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

	5	4	3	2	1	Don't Know / N/A
Race Committee	Race Committee 5	Race Committee 4	Race Committee 3	Race Committee 2	Race Committee 1	Race Committee Don't Know / N/A
Competition	Competition 5	Competition 4	Competition 3	Competition 2	Competition 1	Competition Don't Know / N/A
Party/Social	Party/Social 5	Party/Social 4	Party/Social 3	Party/Social 2	Party/Social 1	Party/Social Don't Know / N/A
Food & Beverage	Food & Beverage 5	Food & Beverage 4	Food & Beverage 3	Food & Beverage 2	Food & Beverage 1	Food & Beverage Don't Know / N/A
Regatta Costs	Regatta Costs 5	Regatta Costs 4	Regatta Costs 3	Regatta Costs 2	Regatta Costs 1	Regatta Costs Don't Know / N/A
Time/Distance to get to Regatta	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 5	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 4	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 3	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 2	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 1	Time/Distance to get to Regatta Don't Know / N/A
Guest Moorage	Guest Moorage 5	Guest Moorage 4	Guest Moorage 3	Guest Moorage 2	Guest Moorage 1	Guest Moorage Don't Know / N/A
Overall Experience	Overall Experience 5	Overall Experience 4	Overall Experience 3	Overall Experience 2	Overall Experience 1	Overall Experience Don't Know / N/A

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* 17. If you participated in DCYC's Deep Cove Regatta can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

	5	4	3	2	1	Don't Know / N/A
Race Committee	Race Committee 5	Race Committee 4	Race Committee 3	Race Committee 2	Race Committee 1	Race Committee Don't Know / N/A
Competition	Competition 5	Competition 4	Competition 3	Competition 2	Competition 1	Competition Don't Know / N/A
Party/Social	Party/Social 5	Party/Social 4	Party/Social 3	Party/Social 2	Party/Social 1	Party/Social Don't Know / N/A
Food & Beverage	Food & Beverage 5	Food & Beverage 4	Food & Beverage 3	Food & Beverage 2	Food & Beverage 1	Food & Beverage Don't Know / N/A
Regatta Costs	Regatta Costs 5	Regatta Costs 4	Regatta Costs 3	Regatta Costs 2	Regatta Costs 1	Regatta Costs Don't Know / N/A
Time/Distance to get to Regatta	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 5	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 4	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 3	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 2	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 1	Time/Distance to get to Regatta Don't Know / N/A
Guest Moorage	Guest Moorage 5	Guest Moorage 4	Guest Moorage 3	Guest Moorage 2	Guest Moorage 1	Guest Moorage Don't Know / N/A
Overall Experience	Overall Experience 5	Overall Experience 4	Overall Experience 3	Overall Experience 2	Overall Experience 1	Overall Experience Don't Know / N/A

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* 18. If you participated in WVYC's Howe Sound Regatta can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

	5	4	3	2	1	Don't Know / N/A
Race Committee	Race Committee 5	Race Committee 4	Race Committee 3	Race Committee 2	Race Committee 1	Race Committee Don't Know / N/A
Competition	Competition 5	Competition 4	Competition 3	Competition 2	Competition 1	Competition Don't Know / N/A
Party/Social	Party/Social 5	Party/Social 4	Party/Social 3	Party/Social 2	Party/Social 1	Party/Social Don't Know / N/A
Food & Beverage	Food & Beverage 5	Food & Beverage 4	Food & Beverage 3	Food & Beverage 2	Food & Beverage 1	Food & Beverage Don't Know / N/A
Regatta Costs	Regatta Costs 5	Regatta Costs 4	Regatta Costs 3	Regatta Costs 2	Regatta Costs 1	Regatta Costs Don't Know / N/A
Time/Distance to get to Regatta	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 5	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 4	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 3	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 2	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 1	Time/Distance to get to Regatta Don't Know / N/A
Guest Moorage	Guest Moorage 5	Guest Moorage 4	Guest Moorage 3	Guest Moorage 2	Guest Moorage 1	Guest Moorage Don't Know / N/A
Overall Experience	Overall Experience 5	Overall Experience 4	Overall Experience 3	Overall Experience 2	Overall Experience 1	Overall Experience Don't Know / N/A

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* 19. If you participated in RVYC's Fraser River Lightship Race can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

	5	4	3	2	1	Don't Know / N/A
Race Committee	Race Committee 5	Race Committee 4	Race Committee 3	Race Committee 2	Race Committee 1	Race Committee Don't Know / N/A
Competition	Competition 5	Competition 4	Competition 3	Competition 2	Competition 1	Competition Don't Know / N/A
Party/Social	Party/Social 5	Party/Social 4	Party/Social 3	Party/Social 2	Party/Social 1	Party/Social Don't Know / N/A
Food & Beverage	Food & Beverage 5	Food & Beverage 4	Food & Beverage 3	Food & Beverage 2	Food & Beverage 1	Food & Beverage Don't Know / N/A
Regatta Costs	Regatta Costs 5	Regatta Costs 4	Regatta Costs 3	Regatta Costs 2	Regatta Costs 1	Regatta Costs Don't Know / N/A
Time/Distance to get to Regatta	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 5	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 4	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 3	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 2	Time/Distance to get to Regatta 1	Time/Distance to get to Regatta Don't Know / N/A
Guest Moorage	Guest Moorage 5	Guest Moorage 4	Guest Moorage 3	Guest Moorage 2	Guest Moorage 1	Guest Moorage Don't Know / N/A
Overall Experience	Overall Experience 5	Overall Experience 4	Overall Experience 3	Overall Experience 2	Overall Experience 1	Overall Experience Don't Know / N/A

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* 20. Where do you usually get information about the VARC Schedule or Upcoming Regattas?

VARC Website

VARC Facebook Page

VARF

Friends/Work of Mouth

Sailing Team/Skipper

Team's Facebook Page

Yacht Club Facebook Pages

Yacht Club Websites

RVYC - www.royalvan.com

WVYC - www.wvyc.ca

VRC - vrcracing.ca

TCYC - tiddlycove.bc.ca

SYC - squamishyachtclub.com

DCYC - www.deepcoveyc.com

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* 21. Is there anything that keeps you from racing in more VARC Sailing Events?

Time/Family commitments

Lack of Crew

COVID Concerns

Lack of Competition

PHRF/ORC ratings

Lack of Boats

Wind/weather conditions

Regatta Costs

Own boat not competitive

None/Nothing

Don’t Know

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* 22. What would you like to see more of at VARC Sailing Events?

More boats/increased participation

After sailing dock parties

Professionally run races

After sailing parties/Receptions at YCs

Prize giving/Trophies for specific events

Prizes/Giveaways/SWAG

None/Nothing

Don’t Know

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* 23. Please tell us what Event Type you would most prefer for the VARC Year-end awards ceremony?

Stand up Cocktail Party

Sit down Dinner Banquet

Awards Presentation (only)

Don’t Know

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* 24. Please tell us which Event Venue you would most prefer for the VARC Year-end awards ceremony?

Yacht Club

Restaurant/Brew Pub

Reception Hall

Don’t Know

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* 25. Would you like to see other VARC social events (i.e. non-race events such as a Pub Night) in addition to the scheduled regattas and races?

Additional Social Events

Only Regattas and Races

Don’t Know

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* 26. GENDER

Male

Female

Other

Prefer not to answer

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* 27. If you are a Skipper, what is your Yacht Club? If you are a Crew, which Yacht Club does the boat you normally sail on hail from?

RVYC

WVYC

VRC

TCYC

DCYC

NYC

Non-Affiliated

Other (please specify)

2022 VARC Sailor Survey

VARC Sailor Survey

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* 1. Which VARC Sailing Events did you participate in?

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* 2. Which Shorthanded Sailing Events did you participate?

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* 3. Which VARC Division do you normally sail in? (Most often)

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* 4. Did you participate in VARC Sailing Event as Skipper or Crew?

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* 5. IF SKIPPER @ Q4: How do you feel about entry fees for VARC Regattas?

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* 6. IF SKIPPER @ Q4: Are you likely to enter an event in order to improve your standings for the VARC BOTY Championship?

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* 7. How long have you been sailing?

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* 8. How long have you been competing in VARC Sailing Events?

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* 9. If you participated in WVYC's Southern Straits Race can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

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* 10. If you participated in RVYC's Day Race/Opener, can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

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* 11. If you participated in WVYC's Popham Island/Halibut Bank Race, can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

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* 12. If you participated in BIYC's Round Bowen Island Race, can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

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* 13. If you participated in NYC's SIN can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

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* 14. If you participated in VRC's Summer Regatta can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

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* 15. If you participated in SYC's SOAR can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

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* 16. If you participated in TCYC's English Bay Scramble can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

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* 17. If you participated in DCYC's Deep Cove Regatta can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

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* 18. If you participated in WVYC's Howe Sound Regatta can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

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* 19. If you participated in RVYC's Fraser River Lightship Race can you please rate the event for the following on a 5 point scale where 5 is excellent and 1 is poor:

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* 20. Where do you usually get information about the VARC Schedule or Upcoming Regattas?

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* 21. Is there anything that keeps you from racing in more VARC Sailing Events?

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* 22. What would you like to see more of at VARC Sailing Events?

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* 23. Please tell us what Event Type you would most prefer for the VARC Year-end awards ceremony?

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* 24. Please tell us which Event Venue you would most prefer for the VARC Year-end awards ceremony?

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* 25. Would you like to see other VARC social events (i.e. non-race events such as a Pub Night) in addition to the scheduled regattas and races?

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* 26. GENDER

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* 27. If you are a Skipper, what is your Yacht Club? If you are a Crew, which Yacht Club does the boat you normally sail on hail from?

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* 28. Please feel free to provide additional comments or suggestions.