Ideal Conditions, Good Times at Whidbey Summer Classic Regatta
August 11, 2023
Summer sailboat racing was back in Penn Cove on July 28-30 and it was about as fun as you could get! Presented by the Oak Harbor Yacht Club, the Whidbey Summer Classic Regatta saw perfect conditions with 7 races over the…
Double Damned Racers Battle Light Winds to Halfway Finish in the Gorge
August 10, 2023
The infamous Double Damned brings sailors to the notoriously windy Columbia River Gorge for what’s supposed to be a 40-mile downwind rip full of planing, wipeouts, and as much fun as you can have on a sailboat. The forecast…
Valkyrie Flies Again – 2023 Women at the Helm 1
August 2, 2023
A perennial favorite, STYC's Women at the Helm returned with great competition in light conditions, and so many incredible women sailors having a ball. Here's the report from Synergy 1000, Valkyrie. I’m happy to report that…
Sweet Home Anacortes – Race Week 2023
July 12, 2023
Race Week in Anacortes — the skies are so blue, the boat racing is fun and competitive, and the parties returned to their previous glory. In year three, Anacortes Race Week really hit its stride and felt like home. For me,…
I’ll Say It… The Best Vashon Island Race EVER
May 19, 2023
Temps pushing 80 and lovely sunshine doesn't always bring breeze, but it sure did for this year's excellent SYC Vashon Island Race. As the week wore on prior to May’s annual SYC-hosted circumnavigation of Vashon Island, the…
Lido 14 District Champion Crowned at Willamette Sailing Club’s “Turtle Regatta”
May 17, 2023
Light air racing fun for a great group of sailors on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. The Lido 14 District VI annual championship “Turtle Regatta” was held May 6-7 at the Willamette Sailing Club in Portland. Vying…