Pre-season Potluck Social
Join us for our annual pre-season social & potluck this Wednesday, March 26th at 6:00pm! You don't need to be a member to attend. This event is open to all who are interested in racing and sailing on Port Townsend Bay. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow sailors, and get a preview of all the ways to get out on the water with PTSA this year. Bring a dish to share and join in the fun.
Kickoff Party This Wednesday (3/29/23)
Potluck dinner, review of the sailing instructions, starting flag demo, and more...
End of Year Party and Awards
Racing is done for the year but the fun isn't over yet. The end of year party will be held on Thursday November 14th at 6pm at the Cotton building (607 Water Street in PT). It is a potluck. Please bring a main and a side dish to share. Don't worry about paper plates and plastic cutlery. they will be provided. A fine selection of beer and wine will be available. There will be awards, to be presented in an exciting new format. We are going to have elections. The proposed slate of officers: President - Jim Heumann, Vice President - [...]
2019 Season Kickoff Party
Spring is in the air, the days are getting longer, and it's almost time to start racing again! To get the ball rolling the season kickoff party will be held on Thursday March 21st at the Cotton Building in PT. See below for details.
Free Lunch!
Our sponsor, Admiral Ship Supply, is hosting a holiday lunch at their store in the Boat Haven ship yard from 12 to 2pm this Friday 12/21. All are welcome. Bob says "come have lunch with us!"
End of Season Party and Awards
The PTSA racing season has come to a close, but we're not quite done yet! The end of season party will be on Thursday, November 16th, 2017 at 6pm. This year it is being held at the Cotton Buidling on Water Street (NOT at the Maritime Center). Like last year it will be a pot luck. Please bring a main dish and a side or dessert to share. Awards will be given, stories will be told, pictures will be shown, beer and wine will be available. Put it on your calendar so you don't miss this fun celebration of racing on [...]
Racing Rules Update with Dick Rose 4/12/2017
Dick Rose Every four years, on New Year’s Day of the year following the Olympic regatta, revised racing rules published by World Sailing take effect. We are very lucky to be able to have Dick Rose here in Port Townsend to offer his insight on the changes in the rules that went into effect in 2017. Dick has raced sailboats since the age of nine. For most of his life he sailed dinghies – in college, frostbiting on Long Island Sound, and then International 14s and Lasers in Seattle. More recently he has enjoyed PHRF racing and cruising on Puget Sound [...]
End of Year Party Update
The end of year party is this coming Thursday, November 17th at the Northwest Maritime Center. It will take place in the classroom and foyer above the boat shop rather than in the main building. We will gather at 6pm and begin the potluck dinner between 6:30 & 7:00. Anyone who would like to participate in the potluck should bring their own plates, silverware etc. along with their main dish and a side or dessert to share. Beer and wine will be available by donation.
End of Whitecap Series Dock Party Photos
Dean hard at work. To celebrate the successful end to the Whitecap series the crew of Raven cooked up some fantastic brats and potato salad on A dock after the race. A good time was had by all. Special thanks to Dean and Steve! A few more photos here.
Racing season kickoff party this Thursday
The start of racing kickoff party is at 6:00 pm on Thursday March 31st at the Northwest Maritime Center. Beer and wine will be available. Besides having a party we will discuss the various events planned for the year, and race committee chair Dave Burrows will go over the revised sailing instructions for 2016. This is for skippers and crew as well as any others who would like to learn more about racing and the PTSA.
Upcoming Events!
Racing is almost here! The following three events will all happen within the next two weeks. Smith Island Race, the first PTSA race of 2016 is this Saturday March 26th. It is the first of five long distance races scheduled for 2016. Let's get a good turn-out for this one! The start of racing kick-off party at 6:00 pm on Thursday March 31st at the Northwest Maritime Center. Beer and wine will be available. Besides being a celebration we will discuss the various events planned for the year and race committee chair Dave Burrows will go over the revised sailing [...]
Schedule Reminder
There will be a race on Sunday, November, 8th at 1pm. Plan on attending the PTSA Annual Awards Dinner & Party at the Maritime Center on Thursday, November 12th. Lots of fun planned, dinner $16 a person.
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, [...]
THE 2015 RACING SEASON IS STARTING ALREADY!
The PTSA Race Committee at the 2015 Shipwrights' Regatta. The first race of the PTSA Spring Whitecap Series celebrates the equinox next Friday, March 20th., starting at 6:30 pm. In preparation, there will be a skipper's meeting (open to anyone who wants to sail with us, skipper or crew) on Thursday, March 19th., 6:00 pm. at the Northwest Maritime Center. Links to printable advance copies of the updated Sailing Instructions, Starting Sequence and Course Marks are available below. 2015 Sailing Instructions for PTSA Events Starting Sequence,Signals and Flags 2015 Marks and Their Labels-revised 2015 Race Marks Chart-revised 2015
January 12th Sailracing Seminar Reminder
Happy New Year Here is a reminder about our upcoming meeting on the 12th of January, 6 pm at the Maritime Center. The cost is $5. We are now ready for the upwind leg. Please review Dellenbaugh' s Speed and Smarts #129 newsletter regarding the upwind leg. Think about the following: - How long does it take to tack your boat? - How many boat lengths do you loose? - How long does it take to get up to full speed? - Based on our two previous sessions when is the ideal time to tack and set up for the [...]
December 29th Sailracing Seminar Reminder
Swan 42's At The Start Line ( Photo by Rolex /Dan Nearny ) A reminder, the second meeting of the PTSA Winter Sailracing Seminar will be held on Monday, the 29th of December, at 6PM, upstairs in one of the NW Maritime Center's classrooms. The plan is to continue the discussion on starting and the first windward leg. Think about this - how long will it take for your boat to get up to speed? When do you do your final tack after you have found a hole to tack in, 45 sec or 30 sec before the [...]
Monday Sailracing Seminar Update
Here is an update on the upcoming sail racing seminars - First meeting will be on December 15 from 6-8 pm. - The meeting will be located at the NW Maritime Center, an upstairs class room located over the shop. - The seminars will continue to meet every other Monday until we run out of topics. - Please review issue #128 of Speed and Smarts covering Starting Strategies and Tactics. Get ready to participate. It should be an exciting extension of our sail racing season. See you there! Cheers!!! Stig
Linda Newland’s Remarkable Sailing Career, Wooden Boat Wednesday
Don't want to miss this edition of Wooden Boat Wednesday at the Northwest Maritime Center. From the Port Townsend Leader. Linda changing head sails on a solo sailing adventure Ten Japanese sailors and one American woman, Linda Weber-Rettie (now Newland) sailed non-stop from San Francisco to Kobe, Japan in June, 1981. Linda finished sixth out of eleven in this boat for boat, non-handicapped race and still holds the record, 52 days, for a woman's transpacific crossing Competitors could use no electronic steering devices but relied on wind vanes. No electronic navigation devices were allowed, so celestial navigation was [...]
Port Workshop Covering Environmental Fee Wednesday, February 12th
The environmental fee is scheduled to be discussed at the upcoming Port of Port Townsend workshop along with three other issues including the 2015 Port budget. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at 9:30 AM at the Commission Building at 333 Benedict St. in PT. The Port Townsend Sailing Association presents this information only for the specific purpose of giving local boaters an opportunity to become more knowledgeable and participate in discussions on this issue. From a Port release: "There is more to rescinding a fee than just voting it so. The ramifications of that decision need [...]
Jefferson County Moorage Tenants Meeting
Bertram Levy sent this along ... Thursday Dec 12th 2013 7:00 PM Port Townsend Yacht Club 2503 Washington Street With new Port Commissioners, we have an opportunity for a new dialogue on Port policy. Your attendance is vital for this meeting so we can represent you accurately and with the strength that comes from consensus. There are a number of important issues to discuss including proposed fee increases, the scheduling of C/D dock repairs, and are Port's strategic choices fair to mortgage tenants? You can learn more about these issues and the JMTU take on them at their web site.
Howard Rice to Speak on the “The Micro Cruising Advantage” March 19th
Howard Rice canoe camping in “SYLPH” Howard Rice will discuss “The Micro Cruising Advantage” at the March meeting of the Point Wilson Sail and Power Squadron meeting, 7:00 pm, March 19th at the Port Townsend Yacht Club, Rice’s presentation is free and open to the public. Rice has made numerous open-ocean, open-water voyages in small boats including sailing canoes, cruising dinghies and small sailboats including rounding Cape Horn in a folding sailing canoe. He is an instructor in small boat handling techniques and has taught at numerous symposia in North America (including Port Townsend) and Europe. Since the [...]
What Are You Going to Do About Your Bottom?
Thursday night. Free for everyone. 2012 racing season skipper's meeting follows the talk.
Tales of Life at Sea with Cap’n Fatty
Come one come all to the Cap’n Fatty Happy Hour Sunday March 18th, 3 to 5 pm, at the NorthWest Maritime Center Hear stories from this highly entertaining author, NPR commentator and Cruising World editor during a rare in-person appearance. Even non-boaters will love hearing Cap'n Fatty's tales of life at sea and having the chance to ask him questions and chat with him afterwards. Admission is $10; beer and wine will be available for sale. The audience will be limited to the first 200 attendees on a first come, first served basis. Sponsored by Three Sheets Northwest [...]
Don’t Miss the P.T.S.A. ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS CEREMONY
Write November 3rd on your calendar---that's next Thursday. Its the annual P.T.S.A. celebration and awards ceremony. Location: NW Maritime Center, Marina room (that the large conference room) Time: Socialization and beverages at 6pm, dinner approx. 6:30pm, and meeting at approx. 7pm. Pictures of the year's racing will be on the projector. Dinner: Dean's famous chili and fixings, salad, cornbread. Beer and wine available, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. $10.00, payable at the door. (Dinner is optional) Meeting: Elect 2012 Board members, discussion of the 2012 calendar and ideas Awards: Awards will be given for the year's series races. Bring your [...]
Steve Davis Memorial, July 24th, Ft. Worden
Steve L. Davis WILLISTON, S.C. – Inter-nationally acclaimed marine illustrator, Stephen L. Davis passed away at home June 24, 2011 in Williston, SC. Born June 12, 1947 to Gilbert and Juanita Davis in Nampa, ID. Stephen earned a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the University of Idaho and after a successful career, turned his focus to his true love: boats. Regularly featured in numerous magazines including Sail, Popular Mechanics, Power and Motor Yacht, along with illustrating books; his work was not limited to marine design, but also included horse trailers and planes. In 2010, Stephen relocated from Port Townsend, WA and [...]
Coast Guard Coming to Town to Answer Questions
Calling all boaters: sailors, paddlers, rowers, cruisers, racers, and fishermen. The boating season is about to officially begin and the Coast Guard is coming to town. Lieutenant Commander Robert Walls, Chief, Joint Harbor Operations Command (JHOC) Seattle will speak at 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 19 at the Port Townsend Yacht Club, sponsored by the Point Wilson Sail and Power Squadron. He will speak about areas of interest to all whether out on the water, or watching from shore. Topics will include search and rescue, transit of large vessels through the sound, submarines and security, and tsunami response. The JHOC is [...]
RACING ON THE BAY with the PTSA SUPERHEROES
This Thursday, March 10th at 6:30pm, the PTSA Superheroes return to give you the insider's edge on how to start kicking butt and taking names. If you've been thinking you'd like to join in the fun and start racing your boat in the full schedule of PTSA sponsored weekly races, or if you already race and want to move up in the standings, here's your chance to learn some of the secrets from the PTSA Superheros, the folks who know the Bay and how to get around it the fastest - Stig Osterberg, Piper Dunlap, Joe Daubenberger and Daubie Daubenberger. [...]
Moorage Tenants Union Annual Meeting
Bertram Levy sent along a meeting notification. Moorage tenants, there are some of you that may have not received this notice and we want to be sure we get as good a turnout for the annual meeting as possible. Mark your Calendars!! Moorage Tenants Union Annual Meeting Wednesday September 15th 7:00 to 9:00 PM Masonic Hall, Uptown Jefferson and Van Buren (behind Post Office) Agenda: election of officers update on new rate determination and proposed increases review events of the last year Port politics and the moorage tenants future directions for the tenants tenant survey
Port Townsend Yacht Club Opening Day Parade
A note from Galen Peterson, Fleet Capain PTYC: Opening Day Parade will be on May 1st this year. It will start after the 12:45 PM ferry leaves the dock. A pre-parade meeting will be held on the 21st of April at 7PM at the PTYC building. Order of boats, parade route, safety, etc. will be discussed. We would love to have the PTSA be part of the parade. Please make sure we have your info if you would like to participate. Thanks!
Dick Rose Racing Rules Seminar Tonight!
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn the rules from a master, and for a great cause. Lecture begins at 6pm tonight at the Northwest Maritime Center. (See post below for more details)
Dick Rose Racing Rules of Sailing Seminar
The Seattle area author of Sailing World magazine's Rules Column and a member of the US Sailing and ISAF Racing Rules Committee will present an evening class on the Racing Rules of Sailing. His presentation will include: 1) Rules and Tactics at the start, 2) Rules and Tactics on a beat, 3) Overlaps at the leeward mark, and 4) a question and answer period. The presentation will be held on Tuesday, April 13th, from 6 to 9 pm at the Northwest Maritime Center. The cost will be be $15 per person for members of the PTSA or the NWMC/WBF, $20 [...]
2010 White Cap Series Pre-Race Meeting for Skippers and Crew
Greetings skippers and crew. All sailors planning on sailing in the 2010 White Cap Series are invited to attend the pre-race meeting . There will be beer, wine and non – alcoholic beverages available by donation to support the race buoy fund. Wednesday Evening March 31st, 2010 Port Townsend Yacht Club 6PM Yes, that is this Wednesday Come join in the fun.
Moorage Rate Forum Wednesday, March 24th
From an email sent by Bertram Levy... Tomorrow Wednesday at 330 the port is going to hold a moorage rates workshop to discuss paying for the AB dock replacement and future projects. It would be in your best interest to be there for the workshop as it will significantly effect us and our presence will be felt. Dave Thompson has already proposed a 5 % annual increase unrelated to CPI. at an earlier workshop. The workshops are usually for the commission but there is usually time for public comment. What are your thoughts on this issue? Use the comments below [...]