Race Recap: Round the County 2024
A family affair at this year's half-lap around the San Juan Islands. The 2024 edition of the annual Round the County (RTC) race, hosted by Orcas Island Yacht Club and Friday Harbor Sailing Club, was eagerly anticipated as…
The Destination Wedding Principle Revisited
On the eve of what is arguably the region’s consensus favorite sailboat race, Round the County, I’m updating an almost-10-year-old editorial exploring why I (and so many other sailors) point to this event as the highlight of…
Schooner Martha’s Round the County
With big breeze and tight racing, this year's Round the County race was one for the books! Here's the view from the iconic schooner, Martha. Island after spit after peninsula fades away into the gray hues of a November…
The Fast Lane on Golden Shores — Round the County 2022
Two days, 120 boats, 700 sailors, 65 miles... Another wonderful November circumnavigation of the San Juans. Round the County has my heart. The two-day trip around the San Juans hosted by Orcas Island Yacht Club and Friday…
All-Women Team on J/105 Creative Bring Collaborative Spirit to Round the County
Good times, team work, and a focus on the journey for the women sailing J/105 Creative in the storied November distance race. Round the County (RTC) is an iconic race in the Pacific Northwest, covering approximately 76 miles…
Round the County, Noah’s Ark Edition
David Miller shares the following tale of his crew's weekend of fun at Round the County 2021. This article was originally published at David's blog, and is republished here with the author's permission. An absolutely epic…
Round the County 2020 Canceled due to Coronavirus Concerns
Optimism on the part of Round the County (RTC) race organizers and hopeful participants peaked in August with the announcement to try to go ahead with a 2020 event, with a number of Covid-19 considerations and protections…
Fingers Crossed for the 33rd annual Round the County Race
Round the County organizers are hoping to run the 33rd annual race with modifications for Coronavirus The Orcas Island Yacht Club and the Friday Harbor Sailing Club are aiming to get the 33rd annual Round the County…