Top 25 Things About PITCH 2025

If you came for the wind and stayed for the party, you were handsomely rewarded at this year's PITCH Regatta. Bellingham Yacht Club’s (BYC) annual PITCH Regatta has been a fan favorite for 51 years. For all of its…

Reminder: PITCH Regatta Moving to Sept. 12-14

"Come for the Wind! Stay for the Party!" is the motto of Bellingham Yacht Club's (BYC) fun annual PITCH Regatta, which will be held September 12-14, 2025. This year, BYC celebrates the 51st anniversary of the PITCH Regatta…

BYC PITCH Regatta Celebrates 50 Years

If you’re into sailboat racing and fun hospitality, the Bellingham Yacht Club’s (BYC) PITCH Regatta is a great place to be on Labor Day Weekend every year. This year was the golden anniversary of the event, which made it…

Bellingham Yacht Club Kicks Off Boating Season May 4

The Bellingham Yacht Club launches the 2024 boating season on May 4 with an afternoon “Here Comes the Sun” boat parade for all and special events for members and dignitaries throughout the day. Membership is not needed to…

Bellingham Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade Sparkles December 2nd

It's that time of year again — get your crew together and decorate your boat! The Bellingham Yacht Club celebrates “Candyland Christmas Cruise” with the traditional Lighted Boat Parade on December 2, 2023 starting at 5:30…

PITCH 2023 — A Tradition True to the Tagline

Nine races over two days with very different conditions, super fun parties, and generous hosts... That's what PITCH is all about! The Pacific International Ton Championship (PITCH) is a time-honored Pacific Northwest…

PITCH 2022 Delivers On Its Slogan

"Come for the wind, stay for the party!" Bellingham's PITCH gave sailboat racers exactly what they'd hope for over Labor Day Weekend. PITCH has been a favorite Labor Day weekend regatta in the North Sound for nearly 50 years…