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The NW Maritime Center Navigator Brunch
The Northwest Maritime Center is one of the key partners of the Port Townsend Sailing Association. The Maritime Center promotes racing on the Bay, and now with R2AK out of the Bay racing as well. Without their facilities the parties, seminars, and skippers meetings of the PTSA wouldn't be the same. The Navigator Brunch The Navigator Brunch is a yearly fundraiser that spotlights a particular aspect of the programming at the Northwest Maritime Center. Each year it focuses on a different theme and invites supporters and folks curious about the NWMC mission to join together for brunch and a brief presentation. July 18, [...]
Wave Writer – The Iditarod with a Chance of Drowning
Kurt Hoehne looks at the Race to Alaska and the Team Pure and Wild proa entry. Team Pure and Wild seatrials their new Brown Bieker proa off Shilshole. Photo by Peter Howland photography. By Kurt Hoehne In today’s world, there are few adventures with Big Questions. It seems every adventure has been done at least once before. Somebody’s going to find a new route to the summit, win the game on a superlative performance or lucky bounce, or find that extra bit of speed around the race. Those are relatively Little Questions. Maybe that’s the appeal of the [...]
Two U.S. teams on the Podium at the 2015 SAP 505 Worlds in South Africa
https://youtu.be/OkDLXPTF2vc
Volvo Ocean Race – Great analysis of Sanya to Aukland by Juggy and Matt
http://youtu.be/Bky_oTOB_c8
Sailors’ Most Annoying Habits from Team Brunel
http://youtu.be/1VPubDPWv8U
Ian Walker on One-Design Racing
http://youtu.be/CFUczd9DNkg Walker brings Azzam home to Abu Dhabi on Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race. Podium for Leg 2: Team Brunel, Dongfeng Racing Team, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing.
VOR GIRLS EMPLOY NEEDLES
http://youtu.be/snT-1MsCee8 VOLVO ACUPUNCTURE
T-Bird Practice on Sunday 11/23 at Noon
Let's do some rabbit starts, short upwind legs, and some multiple boat tuning on Sunday at noon. We will congregate near Indian Point Buoy. Bring your VHF radio so we can chat on Channel 68.
Report on PT Sailors at the the 505 North Americans in Santa Cruz
Dan and Piper keeping it flat upwind in Santa Cruz breeze. Photo by John Navas Piper Dunlap reports in on the 5o5 North Americans in Santa Cruz Port Townsend sailors, Sugar Flanagan, Sean Rankins, Spencer Snapp, Dan Ginther, and Piper Dunlap all made the pilgrimage to Santa Cruz, CA last weekend to compete in the 2014 505 Dinghy North American Championship Regatta. This was the first time that each of these sailors has competed at this level in the class, and they all came home tired, sore, a little humbled, but satisfied having raced against the best in [...]
Several Generations of Nautical Excellence with Guest Halsey Herreshoff
Halsey Herreshoff Thursday, Oct 3, 6:15 PM Northwest Maritime Center Distinguished as the most active America’s Cup sailor during the 12 Meter era, for over 25 years Halsey Herreshoff was bowman, crew boss, or navigator in six campaigns and sailed in four America’s Cup matches. The Northwest Maritime Center & Wooden Boat Foundation is pleased to host this special presentation with a veteran worldwide sailor, member of America’s Cup Hall of Fame, and third generation Herreshoff naval architect and engineer. Herreshoff’s presentation will review a brief history of the America’s Cup, this year’s AC competition finals (September 7-21), [...]
Stuart Sinclair 505 Classic Regatta Report by Jon “Noj” Henderson
I look forward to this regatta every year for many reasons. First of all Stuart Sinclair leaves a legacy of Awesome! R.I.P. good friend. Mats Elf ordered a new mast to replace his bent one at the beginning of the year, and the delivery was delayed for whatever reason, but the target was to go for this regatta. It was supposed to arrive FedEx on Wednesday. On the way to work I heard on the radio that a FedEx truck had capsized on the I-5 and exploded in flames (just our luck). Fortunately, that was not the truck with our mast [...]
The J’s Race at the 2013 St. Barths Bucket
Thanks, Piper, for the great tip. Eye candy indeed. The J's race at the 2013 St. Barths Bucket. from Onne van der Wal on Vimeo.
Midsummer Regatta Offers Up Hot Competition In Spite of June-uary Weather
Saturday’s event saw thirteen boats from PT, Port Ludlow and Sequim duking it out in four short round-the-buoys races and then celebrating the solstice Swedish-style with the traditional pickled herring, new potatoes, and aquavit. It was all smiles, especially when the fleet heard that Stig Osterberg, the regatta’s progenitor and resident viking, was going to be okay. Big thanks to Stig Osterberg and Steve Scharf for sponsoring the event; to Dave Burruoghs, Anthony and Co. for their fine work as the race committee; to Jerry and Doug for opening up Goldstar Marine when the rain threatened the after-party; and to [...]
Port Townsend 505 Spring Classic on Memorial Day Weekend
Those dinghy sailors are up to their shenanigans again! The PT 505 fleet will be hosting their annual Spring regatta on Saturday and Sunday, May 26 &27. Boats will come from Seattle, Bellingham, and Vancouver, BC to race these high performance two-man skiffs. For more information or to volunteer on the Race Committee call Piper Dunlap at 360 774-0819, or Dan Ginther at 360 531-3225. Find Notice of Race here:
Shipwrights’ Race Is Saturday, February 25th!!!!
That's right. Let the sailing season begin! Dig out your old ski parkas and thermoses, pick up some hand warmers, and call your crazy friends. Let's go sailing! Complete details are a few posts down. Poster for the race with complete information is here. The Sunrise Coffee sponsored skippers’ meeting will be at 9 am at the Maritime Center commons, and the race is scheduled to start at noon. If you don’t have a boat but want to come sailing, just show up at the skippers’ meeting and we’ll find you a ride! There will be chowder, libations, and an [...]
Shipwrights’ Race Is In a Week!
The 21st annual Shipwrights' Race is coming right up on Saturday, February 25th. Round up your hibernating crew or pick up some fresh crew here on this site or at the skippers' meeting and get ready for a fun race with wacky trophies and valuables prizes. You'll have the choice of three fleets -- Racing, Cruising, and Inshore (small boats). Download your entry form here (Shipwrights' Race Reg. Form 2012) or pick one up at the Chandlery at the Northwest Maritime Center. Entry fee is $20 per boat before Feb. 16th and $25 thereafter. The Sunrise Coffee sponsored skippers' meeting will [...]
Kids these days!
Kite Park from EASY RIDE on Vimeo.
505 Regatta: Small Fleet, Big Smiles!
The PTSA sponsored 2011 Port Townsend 5o5 Mother’s Day Regatta “Dooflicker” (Dunlap/Ginther) and “Eight Ball” (Coburn/Flanagan) chasing “Relish” (Brackett Bros.) The PTSA hosted 5o5 Port Townsend Mother’s Day Regatta took place last weekend, May 7th & 8th, without much fanfare or publicity, but for seven 5o5 teams it was good clean fun on the water and off — an event your mother could be proud of! Nine races over two days provided the international fleet with consistent 5 to 10 knot breeze and even some sun on Sunday. Saturday, “Opening Day” of the boating season was decidedly wet, but that [...]
AC Action: Going, going, gone!
http://youtu.be/ddZNDavV4Y4
SIGN UP NOW FOR THE 28TH ANNUAL CLASSIC MARINER’S REGATTA
Preparations are under way for another fun-filled weekend of sailing and camaraderie. The 28th annual WBF Classic Mariners Regatta is scheduled for June 3-5. The Port Townsend Sailing Association will be organizing the activities and the Northwest Maritime Center will host the event as usual. Other sponsors that have stepped up to help in the effort include: Spear Woodworks, Port Townsend Rigging ,Freyja Boatworks, Port Townsend Brewing, Sunrise Coffee, and Guy Hupy Design. This year’s itinerary will be similar to 2010, with a few additions. The 6-meters and R-Boats are participating this year, in addition to the usual [...]
Wooden boat owners come play with us!
Saturday was the first race in the new Sirens' Wooden Boat Series which takes place on various Saturdays throughout the season. The next race is on Opening Day - Saturday, May 7th. See below for the results of Race One. Six lucky woodies enjoyed epic conditions: Plenty of sunshine and great breeze!
5o5 Action at the SAP Worlds in Oz
2011 SAP 5o5 Worlds
NW Maritime Center Fund Raiser, October 30th
From Piper Dunlap Lisa Vizzini and I are co-chairing the upcoming fundraiser at the Maritime Center. We’re trying to put the fun back into fundraiser. It should be a blast. ‘ hope you can make it to the Ball! Piper For tickets contact: Janeen Armstrong Northwest Maritime Center & Wooden Boat Foundation 360 385-3628 x112 Brigands Ball (Click here) […]
505 Pacific Coast Championship Report & Results
By Piper Dunlap The eleventh and final race of the International 505 Dinghy Pacific Coast Championship was over by 2:30 on Monday afternoon. The remaining sixteen crews of the 21 entered in the event each gave a wave of appreciation to the committee boat, “Petrel,” as they crossed the finish line and headed back to the launch site at Fort Worden Beach. After three days of varied conditions and good tight racing, everyone seemed satisfied and ready to call it a day. There have been bigger 505 regattas before in Port Townsend. Ron Farrell recalls having over 50 boats on [...]
505 PCC’s are eight weeks out!
The weekend of May 22-24 is just around the corner, and that's when PTSA will host the 2010 International 505 Dinghy Pacific Coast Championship Regatta. We need volunteers for registration, Race Committee, salmon burger flipping on Sunday night, housing competitors and more. It promises to be an exciting international event with top drawer racing action and fun shoreside activities. If you can help out, contact Piper Dunlap at 360 774-0819 or leave a comment here.
Racing Seminar – the Friday after Shipwrights’!
Don't miss the upcoming racing seminar to be presented on February 26th at 6pm at the Northwest Maritime Center. Stig Osterberg, Daubie Daubenberger, Joe Daubenberger, and Piper Dunlap will talk about the many aspects of racing and winning on the Bay. There will be Q & A and some fun and interesting multimedia enhancement ... as well as beer. So bring your questions about tactics, wind, current, boat tuning, rules, etc., and bring a friend who's been thinking about getting into racing but hasn't quite gotten up the nerve. This seminar promises to be "demystifying!" We'll see you at the [...]