Despite the cancellations of most of the major regattas in the region due to COVID-19, Seattle area racers are getting back on the water to race — virtually. By Jared …
Racing
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There is no escaping the reality that the world shutting down put a serious hamper on global sailing. International regattas worldwide have been postponed or canceled, boats in foreign countries …
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US Sailing will be providing several one-day workshops for those interested in becoming Certified Race Officers. Becoming a RO means learning the best practices for running races and providing better …
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Sailboat racing can be simple or complex, expensive or even economical, highly competitive or casual and fun. How do you figure out a fair system of competition for everyone? World …
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The yacht building French giant Groupe Beneteau keeps cranking out models at a blistering pace, and the Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 is one of their newer builds that just debuted in …
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Words: Doug Hansen // Photos: Jan Anderson Fall racing has come to an end in the Pacific Northwest, and, as is tradition, sailors gathered for one of the last big …
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Words: Doug Hansen // Photos: Neil Parker The start of the true fall racing season is marked by Corinthian Yacht Club of Edmonds’ annual Foulweather Bluff Race. Standing for nearly …
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R2AK 2020: “Open Relationship”
with Seymour Narrows Racingby Norris Comerby Norris ComerThe Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend, Washington, was abuzz at the annual Race to Alaska (R2AK) Blazer Party on September 6. Always a jovial affair in which R2AK racers …
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Words: Doug Hansen // Photos: Jan Anderson Traditionally one of the last summer regattas on the Pacific Northwest calendar, Bellingham Yacht Club’s Pacific International Ton Championship (PITCH) is a final …
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As her latest journey around the world continues, we hopped aboard Maiden to see the crew in action. By Schelleen Rathkopf Girls belong on boats, and there’s no person in …
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The final Whidbey Island Race Week (WIRW) in Oak Harbor was epic and described by many as, “the best Race Week yet!” After 37 years in this venue, that says …
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World’s Fastest Boats Turn up the Heat at Seafair Seattle’s Seafair is one of the area’s summer mainstay water-based events, and what is now known as the HomeStreet Bank Cup …