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.

  • Blackline Patos Island Race (VIRS 1)

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

    This year marks the 40th running Backline Patos Island Race, which is also a Van Isle 360 qualifying race that […]

  • RVanYC VARC Opener (VARC)

    Royal Vancouver Yacht Club 3811 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    This mid-distance race is part of the Vancouver Area Racing Circuit (VARC). The race is open to all boats 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. Regsitration […]

  • 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 16 to April 26. […]

  • Southern Straits Classic (VARC) (48N Top 25)

    West Vancouver Yacht Club 5854 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC, Canada

    The Southern Straits Classic is part of the Vancouver Area Racing Circuit (VARC). It has short, medium, and long courses […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]


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