The route around Bowen Island in the race ...Racing around Bowen Island in the 22nd annual sailing race. Wonderful day out on the water. 37 Tacks, 17 Gybes, 27.6 miles, 8 1/4 hours to sail an 18 mile course around Bowen Island ... We didn't make the 7 1/2 hour time limit and got a Did Not Finish ranking ... Officially we were the LAST boat to cross the line, but several other boats had turned their engines on while Doug and I sailed the entire course so I don't feel we were totally last. Total journey 30.8 miles, 9 1/2 hours.