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.

  • Auction of Gear

    Puget Sound Yacht Club 2321 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA, United States

    The Auction of Gear is facilitated by the NW Multihull Association, but non-members are always welcome. Bring your used gear […]

  • Vancouver International Boat Show

    BC Place 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    The Vancouver Boat Show’s two great locations–an indoor venue at BC Place and Floating Show at Granville Island–offer show-goers of […]

  • Marine Wiring Workshop

    Point Hudson Marina and RV Park 103 Hudson St, Port Townsend, WA, United States

    Presented by Washington Sea Grant, this workshop is for boat owners who want to upgrade their vessels’ electrical systems. Topics […]

  • Snowbird

    The five-race Snowbird Series takes place in Shilshole Bay with after race meetup at Ray's Boathouse. Open to all PHRF […]

  • Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Workshop

    Point Hudson Marina and RV Park 103 Hudson St, Port Townsend, WA, United States

    Presented by Washington Sea Grant, this workshop will cover troubleshooting and the maintenance of various systems within marine diesel engines, […]

  • USCG Captain’s License Class (Tacoma)

    Flagship Maritime 821 Dock St, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Get your 100 Ton Captain's License with this United States Coast Guard-certified course from Flagship Maritime.

  • Toliva Shoal SSS #3 (48N Top 25)

    Olympia Yacht Club 201 Simmons St NW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Toliva Shoals is the third race of the iconic Southern Sound Series, a 38.4 nautical mile course staring and finishing […]

  • Shaw Island Winter Classic

    West Sound Marina 525 Deer Harbor Rd, Eastsound, WA, United States

    The annual Shaw Island Winter Classic hosts two PHRF fleets—a fully crewed PHRF and a double-handed PHRF fleet. A one-design […]


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