Breaking the #1 Rule: An Overboard Survival Story
A harrowing and heartening first-hand account from one of the crew who was swept overboard during the CYC Seattle Possession Point Race on March 8, 2025, and the incredible rescue that ensued. "Well, I broke the first rule…
Editor’s Letter: When the Remarkable is Also the Expectation
There’s no doubt that the biggest story in the Pacific Northwest boating community from the last month is the successful recovery of two sailors who found themselves overboard during a blustery mid-distance Center Sound…
SDYC Women’s Winter Invitational: Flamingos, Karaoke and Sunshine!
Excellent competition and hospitality, along with some welcomed sunshine, greet PNW sailors at the Women's Winter Invitational in San Diego. Taking off from the snowy tarmac of SeaTac on February 14th, we were beyond excited…
Center Sound Series Rounds-out with Trip Around Blakely Rock
Enough breeze for a fun and fluky trip to the famous rock and back for the third and final installment of this years varied and exciting CYC Seattle Center Sound Series. Editor's note: Before we get into this story, I want…
Learn About the ORC System at CYC Seattle on April 11
If you’re an owner, tactician, crew member, race official, or just curious, come join Seattle's three most prolific racing yacht clubs for an informative evening with ORC pro, Dobbs Davis, at CYC Seattle on April 11 at 6…
Sabotage’s Center Sound Series #1 and #2
With an Olson 29 that's new to them (and newly refit), the Sabotage crew's first two races of CYC's Center Sound Series showed the breadth and challenge of spring racing conditions in the Pacific Northwest. Last summer,…
True to Its Name: Girts Rekevics Foulweather Race 2025
The traditional February memorial race through the islands was particularly sporty this year. I think we’ve all heard the saying, “We put it up and God takes it down!” During the 2025 edition of the Anacortes Yacht Club…
Race Report: Toliva Shoal 2025
Boats and sailors made their way from their home ports to Olympia for the annual Toliva Shoal Race on February 15, 2025. The southernmost of the Southern Sound Series is a February classic and marks the third of the four…
Race Report: Shaw Island Winter Classic 2025
The 2025 edition of the Shaw Island Winter Classic was on par with the prior runnings in almost every way, other than maybe the most important one, the direction. During the Summer Shaw, you get to choose your rounding…
The core four—two doublehanded Red Ruby…