Competitors set sail from Nanaimo today, embarking on a two-week tour for the Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race.

The 625-nautical mile race began in Nanaimo Harbour near W.E. Mills pier on Saturday, June 3, and upcoming stops will include Comox, Campbell River, Telegraph Cove, Port Hardy, Winter Harbour, Ucluelet and Victoria.

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The race concludes in Nanaimo on Saturday, June 17.

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