Bush Point Race Reminder
Watmough Bay Race Reminder Not your usual sort of race This one's pretty Casual Sat. June 26 10 am. - Race ~20 nm from City Dock to Watmough Bay (Lopez Is.) Stay overnight. (Party or whatever). Sunday 27 th. time TBD, Race back to City Dock. Sailing Instructions available here -- Watmough Bay Race SI's (Printable pdf).
Less Than a Week Until Whitecap Series Starts
** GET READY TO RACE ** The PTSA Racing season is getting underway with the Whitecap Series and a triple first. The first Friday Random Leg/Casual Race is April 2nd at 18:00 hrs. The first Wednesday Windward/Leeward races are April 7th. at 18:00 hrs. The first Distance Race (Smith Island) is Saturday April 10th. at 10:00 hrs. The full Schedule is the first item under the "Racing" tab, above. Any Sailboat can play with us. PTSA membership is not required - just check in with the Race Committee well before the start. No race experience? - read the [...]
The Ted Pike Memorial Regatta is this Saturday August 22nd — Get Your Sailing Instructions Here.
The annual Ted Pike memorial regatta is this Saturday. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions the format has had to change somewhat but the modified Sailing Instructions should still provide a fun race as Ted intended. There will not be a Skippers meeting on the beach for passing out copies of the SIs and Course Chart so get them here! Scans of the SIs and Course Chart are below. A printable PDF of the SIs is at Ted Pike Memorial Regatta Instructions 2020REV A printable PDF of the Course Chart is at Race-Marks-Chartlets2020Rev
********Protection Island Race Next Saturday********
The 2020 Protection Island Race is scheduled for Saturday July 25th. starting from City Dock at 10:00 hrs. The date and time have been chosen to coincide with favorable tidal currents. All boats suitable for the possible wind and sea conditions are invited to participate. The addendum to the Sailing Instructions in printable PDF format is here- Protection Island 2020 SI's NOTE: There will NOT be a Friday night race on 7/24.
**REMINDER**Tour-de-Bay Distance Race on Saturday**REMINDER**
The popular and challenging Tour-de-Bay has moved from July to September in a search for better (any) wind. The race is open to any and all sailboats. Just check-in with the race committee, on City Dock, before noon. The race Course will round most of the marks in Port Townsend Bay for about 13 nm. This will appeal to those requesting longer courses and those longing for PHRF starts (and those that have admitted they like dock starts). No need to hunt for a link to the Sailing Instructions, they are right below.↓ A printable PDF is here tourdebay2019 SI's [...]
REMINDER***Ted Pike Memorial Regatta Sat. Aug. 24, Noon***REMINDER
The best and most popular race of the sailing season THE TED PIKE MEMORIAL REGATTA (Also known as "The Rum Run") Will start at Noon on Saturday August 24th. in Port Townsend Bay. With a BBQ and Awards party to follow at Point Hudson. All sailors are welcome and encouraged to participate. Temporary PHRF ratings will be guestimated for those without. Further details and explanations are available at Regatta Details An on-line signup sheet is at Entry Form A printable PDF of the Sailing Instructions is at Sailing Instructions A printable PDF of the list of courses from which [...]
Next Up In Distance Series – McCurdy Point Race This Saturday
ALERT! McCURDY POINT RACE ALERT! McCurdy Point Race, 2019 - Addendum to PTSA Sailing Instructions SCHEDULE – Saturday April 20st. The Warning Signal will be at 12:00 hrs. from City Dock. RULES – As in 2019 Sailing Instructions for PTSA Races except as amended herein. COURSE – Cross Start line at City Dock towards NE. Round the McCurdy Point Buoy (Red, #4) to Port. Cross the Finish line at City Dock towards SW. The Red Pt. Hudson Bell Buoy #2 is to be left to shore-ward as usual. The Red #6 buoy North of Pt Wilson is to be [...]
Distance Races
ALERT Bush Pt. Race 10:00am April 13, City Dock ALERT Bush Point Race - Addendum to PTSA 2019 Sailing Instructions SCHEDULE – Saturday April 13 th. The Warning signal will be at 10:00 hrs on City Dock. RULES – As in 2019 Sailing Instructions for PTSA Races, except as amended herein. COURSE – Cross Start line at City Dock towards NE. Round mark "SC" to port (it's 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 [...]
Next up – Fall Nightcap Series
After a not so restful break, and to greet the equinox, the Fall Nightcap Series begins this Saturday (Sept. 22). Jazz will be CB. Start at Noon. The dates for the rest of the series are on the calendar (right hand column of this page, or click on calendar tab).
The Ted Pike Memorial Regatta – Next Saturday
Next Saturday, August 18 th., is the third Ted Pike Memorial Regatta. Here PTSA celebrates and honors Ted's life and contributions to the sailing community. The format of this regatta is as unique as Ted was. The key features are:- ● 12:00 - Boats arrive and anchor off the beach in starting area. ● 12:15 - Skippers arrive on beach by any un-motorized means. -- Entry Fee of one (1) fifth of good quality Rum deposited in keg. (Non alcoholic beverage OK if necessary). -- Racing and Cruising classes assigned. -- PHRF ratings invented for those without. Modified for various [...]
Distance Race #4 – TOUR-de-BAY, This Sunday.
The TOUR-de-BAY Distance Race is this Sunday, July 29 th. This race provides a challenging change from short W/L courses. An approximately 15 nm. course, depending on wind, set inside the bay. With multiple legs varying from .5 to 3 nm., using all points of sail, in and out of current. Every sailboat welcome, with or without a PHRF rating. Start from City Dock at noon.
Yay! Midsummer Regatta is Almost Here!!
Midsummer Regatta registration, click here! For a copy of the Sailing Instructions Click Here
Distance Race Series – Port to Port – May 5 th. & 6 th.
The first race starts from City Dock on May 5 th. at 14:30 hrs. The Sailing Instructions are available for printing here P to P 2018 . Or you can read them:- […]
McCurdy Point Distance Race This Saturday
Due to the unsteady weather this time of year, and following the rugged conditions experienced in last year's Protection Is. race and especially the Smith Is. race, they have been merged, this year, into the McCurdy Point race, which is shorter and in more sheltered waters. It is our desire for the crews to return happy, and on boats that are unbroken. It is just the beginning of the season. The Race start is from City Dock at 09:00 Saturday 04/14. If it mostly floats, has sails and we can guess at a PHRF number, you are heartily invited to [...]
Reminder – Fall Nightcap Series Starts Saturday
Recapture the Excitement Recapture the excitement. After the successful Spring and Summer Series, with unusually cooperative winds and sunshine, and some ruggedly exciting distance races; this is your final opportunity this season to apply your skills and knowledge and possibly climb the podium at the Awards Party on Nov. 18 th. The Fall Nightcap series is scheduled for every Saturday from Sept. 23 rd. through Nov. 4 th. and everyone is invited, just check-in at the Committee Boat or City Dock (For those new to our racing, the Sailing Instructions are on this site under the Racing tab, [...]
Don’t Forget the Ted Pike Memorial Regatta – Coming Saturday 8/19
That's this Saturday, everyone is invited and it will be great fun. Be anchored off the beach at the South boundary of Fort Worden by Noon and just let it happen!! All details are available through the post below. Don't miss it!
Ted Pike Memorial Regatta 2017
Entries are already coming in for this year's race. It's out of the ordinary, great fun, an interesting format that tests many of your skills (and there's Rum involved). The Invitation below gives an overview. Below that are clickable links to all the race information, including the Entry Form and the Sailing Instructions. The PDF's are printable. Early entries are encouraged by adding one second per mile to the entrant's handicap for each day before the 19th that the completed entry form is received. With a limit of 5 sec/mi. Ted Pike Memorial Regatta Invitation 2017 Ted Pike Memorial [...]
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 June 24, 2017
Multiple races with trophies and a barbecue after! Click here for more details.
PTSA Smith Island Race – Saturday April 1st.
The first race of the new season starts at 11 am from City Dock and rounds Smith and Minor Islands. The currents are favorable and it should be great fun to get out of the bay for a change. Everyone is invited to join us, just show up and check in at City Dock. If you don't have a PHRF rating we can invent one for you. A printable copy of the sailing instructions is at Smith Island SI's
Summer Cat’s Paw Series – Race 7
Race 7 was scheduled as a "make-up" should we not be able to run six successful races in the regular series to permit a throw-out of each boat's worst performance. This year we had six completed races but had not celebrated the series with a BBQ as tradition dictates. As the RC tends to loiter around the Boat Haven Friday evenings (needs to get a life) we went out for a race. The only ingredient missing was the wind. Occasionally a 2.5 kt breeze would spring up (with gusts to 3) but never from the same direction. So the RC [...]
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.
REMINDER – Fall Nightcap Series This Sunday
The Fall Nightcap Series starts this Sunday (Sept. 20 th.), not next week (27 th.) as shown on the calendar. The start time is 13:00 if the Committee Boat is available or 13:10 if starting from City dock. As Orca have been sighted in Discovery Bay twice this week you are advised to check the last paragraph of the Sailing Instructions. We hope to see everyone out on the water.
Midsummer Regatta, Saturday, June 20th
Spend the longest day the Swedish way, racing on the Bay. Skipper's meeting 9am in the courtyard of the NW Maritime Center First race starts at 11am. 4 or 5 short course windward/ leeward races. Dock party and awards ceremony on the end of A/B dock after the races. Traditional Swedish liquid and culinary treats, and some tasty chow. Entry fee only $25 per boat. .... and a there's a full day to recover on Sunday.
PTSA Summer Catspaw Series Kicks Off Friday the 12th
PTSA's Summer Catspaw Series starts Friday, June 12th. Photo by Craig Wester Come out and join in the fun. First series start is this Friday, June 12th at 6:30 PM.
Don’t Miss Classic Mariners’ Regatta This Weekend
********************************************** CMR The CMR is Jun 5 th, 6th, & 7th. Classic, traditional and historic boats of all description come from all around the region for this event. Unfortunately, On-line Details have been eclipsed on the WBF and NWMC websites by the R2AK and the Wooden Boat Festival. CMR details can be found here: http://nwmaritime.org/events/mariners-regatta/ . There is a rumor, unsubstantiated but worth checking out, that FG T-birds may be allowed to slip in. (though not eligible for awards). In spite of what they say - they have in the past accepted late registrations at the skippers' [...]
Schedule Reminder – “Tour-de-Bay” Distance Race – May 30 th.
Let's get a turnout like this! Only two weeks to the Tour-de-Bay Race. On Saturday May 30 th. we will start at City Dock at 11:45 am. and sail a 13 -15 nm. course back to the dock, depending on the wind. The course rounds almost all of the permanent and temporary marks listed on "Marks and their Labels" at least once, hence the trip around the bay that some have been lobbying for. You should check you have the latest edition of Marks and their Labels and the Mark Location diagram aboard - you can download them [...]