The Port Townsend Sailing Association (PTSA) was officially founded in 2006, but our roots trace back earlier—to the Wooden Boat Foundation, the Quimper Tars, the Wooden Yacht Racing Association, and the early days of the Port Townsend Yacht Club. Today, our mission is to promote sailing on Port Townsend Bay and surrounding waters; to provide opportunities for youth and adults in the greater Port Townsend community to learn and improve sailboat handling; to foster sailboat racing and seamanship; and to preserve and celebrate the legacy of traditional wooden sailboats.
What’s going on and what’s coming up…
Introducing PTSA Work Parties
As PTSA has accumulated more physical things, like the clubhouse, Mustang Sally (Thunderbird), the small boats we now own (Lasers and PT15’s), and the committee boat, it has become clear […]
Scott Wilson to Speak on Jan 8th at the Clubhouse
Scott Wilson spent almost two years researching and writing a local history book focused on the Port of Port Townsend and the marine trades industry in the Port Townsend area. […]
Mustang Sally Mast-er Class (with video)
Did you know that the PTSA owns a club Thunderbird named Mustang Sally? Did you know that PTSA members can have access to Mustang Sally? Did you know […]
Year End Report 2024
The PTSA End-of-Year party was held on November 19th. It was a dark and stormy night (the “bomb cyclone”) but people braved the elements to enjoy some good food and […]
Please support our sponsors
There’s still space available. Thanks to our Sail Exchange Program, The Artful Sailor offers partial and full scholarships. Visit: The Artful Sailor for details and to register.
Sailmaking is a craft rich in tradition and beauty and now’s your chance to learn practical, hands-on building techniques from an experienced sailmaker. Sean Rankins will teach the art and science behind this age-old craft while making sails for boats being built by NWSWB. Cost: $1,000. For more info see http://nwsailsandcanvas.