RVYC Salish Sea Regatta Registration Now Open

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club's annual Salish Sea Regatta is coming up on September 11-13 and registration is open to those looking for an exciting racing experience. This year will be the 6th Annual Salish Sea Regatta.  A…

Race Report: J/70 National Championship

“Mrrrzzz.” Shaking off a sublime summer Saturday stupor, I pulled out the buzzing phone. Would I be interested and available to join a team for the J/70 National Championship in Santa Barbara in just under two weeks? Um……

Race Report: Whidbey Summer Classic Regatta

The 2026 Whidbey Summer Classic Regatta once again showcased why Penn Cove is one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier sailing venues. Over three days, sailors from across the region converged on Oak Harbor for a weekend of…

Northern Century Race Coming Sept. 4-7

Calling all PNW racers, Northern Century is ON for September 4-7 and registration is open! The Anacortes Yacht Club is proud to announce the return of the Northern Century, a 100‑mile and 50‑mile endurance sailing race held…

Two-Week Double Date: Hobie 33 TC Starts Pac Cup

The awesome crew of the Seattle-based Hobie 33 TC—JJ Hoag, Jack Killalea, Taylor Joosten, and David Rogers—crossed the start line on Tuesday, July 7, to begin their Pac Cup adventure to Hawaii. They're terrific sailors, and…

Swiftsure 2026: Good Advice and the Cape Flattery Win

Year in and year out, the Swiftsure International Yacht Race hosted by Royal Victoria Yacht Club, seems to teach me lessons about preparation. Of all the races in the Pacific Northwest, preparing for Swiftsure most closely…

Friends, Remembrances, and a Great Event: Live on the Edge

Eugene Yacht Club's always fun and unique Live on the Edge Multihull Regatta pulled some extra heartstrings in 2026. Sometimes the biggest blessings come from the smallest places! Take, for instance, the MadCatter 50 Hobie…

A Smashing Success: The 50th PNW Offshore

The 50th Anniversary running of the Pacific Northwest Offshore Race was a memorable one, largely for two reasons. First, Race Captain Denny Damore and his energetic volunteer team did an amazing job promoting the event…

Join the Racing Fun at the Whidbey Summer Classic Regatta July 10-12

The waters of Penn Cove are about to come alive again as the Whidbey Summer Classic Regatta (WSCR, Whisker for short) returns for another unforgettable weekend of racing, July 10-12. The regatta is quickly becoming one of…