We always thought the boating and sailing community needed a better events calendar to help the public know about the extraordinary number and variety of on-the-water and nautical events in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, Victoria, and all the boaty harbors in between. This calendar is our solution, and we hope you find it fills that need. From sailboat races to swap meets, rendezvous to rallies, seminars to seafood fests, we look forward to seeing you out there!

Due to COVID-19, some events may have been cancelled or postponed. Please double check with event organizers before attending.

  • Rich Passage Ramble WSSA #3

    The Rich Passage Ramble is the third of the seven-race Trophy Series organized by the West Sound Sailing Association. The […]

  • Blackline Patos Island Race (VIRS 1)

    Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club 1949 Marina Way, North Saanich, BC, Canada

    This year marks the 39th running Backline Patos Island Race, which is also a Van Isle 360 qualifying race that […]

  • Opening Day Regatta

    Portland Yacht Club 1241 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR, United States

    The Portland Yacht Club kicks off Opening Day with a regatta. One design, PHRF, and cruising classes are offered.

  • Frostbite Series 5

    Port of Edmonds 336 Admiral Way, Edmonds, WA, United States

    The Corinthian Yacht Club of Edmonds' (CYCE) six-part Frostbite Series is every other Sunday from February to April. Boats must […]

  • Pursuit Race

    City of Des Moines Marina 22307 Dock Ave S, Des Moines, WA, United States

    The 15.3 nautical mile Pursuit Race starts and ends off Des Moines and is open to all racers regardless of […]

  • Spring Regatta

    Port of Everett 1205 Craftsman Way #200, Everett, WA, United States

    The Spring Regatta is a one-day event of three buoy races with two-hour time limit for each race.

  • COB Challenge

    Rose City Yacht Club 3737 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR, United States

    The COB Challenge organized by the Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon takes racers on a single medium-distance course between […]

  • THRASH Race (VIRS 2)

    Royal Victoria Yacht Club 3475 Ripon Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
  • Poulsbo Invitational WSSA #4

    Poulsbo Yacht Club 18129 Fjord Dr NE #T, Poulsbo, WA, United States

    The Poulsbo Invitational is the fourth of seven races of the West Sound Sailing Association Trophy Series. Either course A […]


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