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…
Sir Isaac Rocks Winter Vashon Race 2024
The Winter Vashon Island Race is hosted by the Tacoma Yacht Club and is a clockwise race around Vashon Island, starting at the south end of the island. This year’s […]
Round the County 2024
The 2024 edition of the annual Round the County (RTC) race, hosted by Orcas Island Yacht Club and Friday Harbor Sailing Club, was held on November 9 & 10. […]
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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.