Bush Point Distance Race – Saturday
Bush Point Race - Addendum to PTSA Sailing Instructions SCHEDULE – Saturday July 1st. The Warning signal will be at 10:00 hrs on City Dock. RULES – As in 2017 Sailing Instructions for PTSA Races except as amended herein. COURSE – Cross Start line at City Dock towards NE. Round mark "SC" to port (its the yellow mid-channel buoy west of Bush Point). Cross the Finish line at City Dock towards SW. Course distance is 14.9 nm. CLASSES – All boats will start together and race with a PHRF handicap. IDENTIFICATION – All boats, especially visitors, check in with the [...]
Midsummer Regatta 2017 A Great Success
It was a beautiful day on the water, with a few sunburns. Steady winds until a shift at the last race, but we got off 6 races and I think everyone was done by that time. […]
Summer Cat’s Paw Series 2017 – Race 3
Just the results and series standings. […]
Distance Race Series 2017, Port to Port Races – Results and Series Standings
The Southbound race Saturday afternoon started with a light Northwesterly which only got lighter and more variable. In the end the time limit was extended as two boats were within five minutes of the line and the last had already retired. The start of the Northbound race on Sunday was delayed half an hour waiting for a light Northerly breeze to enter the bay. The ebb increased the apparent wind and all boats finished well within the time limit. […]
Summer Cat’s Paw Series 2017 – Race 2
Last week’s race was unusual in that we sailed a triangle (SBTF – 4.1 nm.) in a 3 – 8 kt. wind which slowly veered from NE to NW appropriately timed to create three windward legs. Additionally, rounding the finish mark took unplanned extra tacks due to the strong current running NE. This week the wind was stronger but not necessarily steadier. Before the start the wind was around 8 kts. mainly 285 deg. Either YG or IT would be fair compromises for windward/leeward legs so, to make it interesting, SDYGTIDF (6.2 nm.) was set. After the start the wind [...]
Midsummer Regatta June 24, 2017
Multiple races with trophies and a barbecue after! Click here for more details.
Port-to-Port Race Coming up Next Weekend (June 17-18, 2017)
Join us for the annual Port Townsend to Port Ludlow (and return) race. Sailing Instructions are below. The Sparkle crew will be providing some grilled meat options for the Saturday night BBQ. Please bring a side dish to share and a dessert if you feel inspired by a delicious idea. The Sparkle crew is hosting the dock breakfast on the party barge Sunday morning. The moorage reservations for Port Ludlow need to be made in advance and as soon as possible. The space is limited but they do have room for us. Please let them know that you will be [...]
Summer Cat’s Paw Series 2017 – Race 1
Just the results for now. […]
Summer series starts tonight Friday 6/9/2017 (dock start)
The summer Catspaw Series starts tonight. Please note that the race will start from City Dock (at 6pm, as usual). And don't forget the Port to Port race is next weekend June 17-18. Race to Port Ludlow on Saturday. Stay the night, eat and party. Sunday eat breakfast and race back. What could be better than that? Call Port Ludlow marina to reserve moorage (360-437-0513). For more racing fun the Midsummer Regatta is Saturday June 24th. A full day of racing to celebrate the longest day of the year. Details to follow.
Classic Mariner’s Regatta 2017
It was a great weekend for the Classic Mariner’s! The turnout was small, but both days offered fun conditions. […]