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…
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…
Race Report: SYC Tri-Island Series #1 and #2
Seattle Yacht Club’s (SYC) Tri-Island Series is a pillar of the spring racing calendar, drawing large fleets for rewarding challenges on some of Puget Sound’s longest courses. The 2026 series is off to a start that’s true…
Race Recap: CYC Puget Sound Spring Regatta
Ah, spring in the Pacific Northwest. Birds are singing, trees are budding, and the pollen is, well, everywhere. On top of that, the boat racing calendar is as busy as ever. The pillar of the springtime buoy racing season in…
STYC Blakely Rock Benefit Race: Good Fun for a Good Cause
It all started the night before the race at the skipper’s meeting. We were invited aboard the 100-year-old National Historic Landmark tall ship, Adventuress. Hosted by friendly staff and crew from Sound Experience, the…
