2023 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.
1.
Which VARC Sailing Events did you participate in?
WVYC Southern Straits Race
RVYC VARC Opener Regatta
WVYC Collingwood Channel Race
BIYC Round Bowen Race
VRC Summer Regatta
SYC SOAR
TCYC English Bay Scramble Race
DCYC Deep Cove Regatta
WVYC Howe Sound Regatta
RVYC Fraser River Lightship Race
None of the Above
2.
Which Shorthanded Sailing Events did you participate?
WVYC-RNSA-NYC Singlehand/Double-handed Race
VRC Ken & Barbie Double-handed Race
WVYC Jack & Jill Double-handed Race
TCYC Passage Island Race
None of the above
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
4.
Did you participate in VARC Sailing Event as Skipper or Crew?
Skipper
Crew
Both
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
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
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
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
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
5
4
3
2
1
Don't Know / N/A
Competition
5
4
3
2
1
Don't Know / N/A
Party/Social
5
4
3
2
1
Don't Know / N/A
Food & Beverage
5
4
3
2
1
Don't Know / N/A
Regatta Costs
5
4
3
2
1
Don't Know / N/A
Time/Distance to get to Regatta
5
4
3
2
1
Don't Know / N/A
Guest Moorage
5
4
3
2
1
Don't Know / N/A
Overall Experience
5
4
3
2
1
Don't Know / N/A
10.
If you participated in RVYC's VARC 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
5
4
3
2