A Big Event for Small Boats:
CYC Seattle’s Turkey Bowl
Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle’s traditional pre-Thanksiving event, Turkey Bowl, has been running a long time, but it hasn’t always been so well attended as it was in 2023. This year boasted a fabulous turnout, with racing…
Schooner Martha’s Round the County
With big breeze and tight racing, this year's Round the County race was one for the books! Here's the view from the iconic schooner, Martha. Island after spit after peninsula fades away into the gray hues of a November…
25th Anniversary Pumpkin Bowl — A Dinghy Racing Extravaganza
West Vancouver Yacht Club’s annual two-weekend dinghy racing extravaganza, Pumpkin Bowl, was a smash hit as the event celebrated its 25th year! Opti Youth Weekend October 14-15 25 years on from the first ever Pumpkin Bowl at…
Rich Traditions and a Northwest Presence at Fastnet and Cowes
In July and August, my husband Frank and I paused our summer cruising adventures in the Pacific Northwest and soon found ourselves dropping by multiple yacht clubs in the UK, where of course we were surrounded by boat talk.…
October Racing at its Best: SYC Grand Prix
Seattle Yacht Club's autumn classic delivers on every level for all three days! Seattle Yacht Club’s venerable Grand Prix Regatta is really unique in the variety it offers each year — falling in late October over three days,…
Red Ruby Report: PNW Sailors take on the Fastnet
Part One, told by Chris
The authors enjoying…
Race Your House 2023
Sloop Tavern Yacht Club’s annual race for liveaboard sailors delights, as always.
Rum Run 2023
Duck Dodge’s awesome autumn tradition was enjoyed in perfect conditions.
Fall Fun at CYC’s PSSC Regatta — Small and Big Boats
Spanning two weekends, and bringing out hundreds of sailors across 14 varied classes, PSSC was an autumn highlight in 2023! When Seattle starts to turn autumn gold, you’ll find the region’s sailors taking to the waters…
Application and Race Dates Announced for Seventy48 and R2AK
The fine folks at SEVENTY48 and Race to Alaska HQ recently announced application and race dates for 2024, along with a new/old wrinkle for R2AK. Deciding to participate in either of the Northwest Maritime Center's adventure…