In case you did not know yet, there is some serious racing going on in West Sound between Port Orchard and Poulsbo/Port Madison. For details, please consult the Website of WSSA, the West Sound Sailing Association.
2008 WSSA TROPHY SERIES
RACE SCHEDULE
SPONSORING YC RACE DATE
Port Madison West: Sound Invitational — February 23
Port Orchard: Spring Shakedown — March [...]
US SAILING’s Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC) recognized a local sailor today - Ben Glass - as Developmental Coach of the Year. He is one of three outstanding sailing coach recipients for the 2007 Coaches of the Year Awards. The awards are a part of the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) Coach Recognition Program, which highlights the accomplishments [...]
For many years, the stereotype persisted that sailing was primarily the province of young, hearty men with large, tattooed biceps. However, in recent years, the demographic of who enjoys sailing has become much more diverse.
Sailing is becoming an increasingly popular recreational activity for families, and with good reason. On a sailboat that requires someone steering [...]
Is yours on this list? If so, you’re in good company. BoatUS released it’s top 10 boat names for 2007 last month. While not scientific in any way, the list is compiled based on the number of requests BoatUS gets through its Graphics and Lettering services.
Gone from the list are such previously-popular names as Obsession, [...]
It’s time once again to meet up with hundreds of your fellow boaters to at the 48° North Boater’s Swap Meet on Saturday, April 12th. Empty out your garage and come on down to trade that stuff you’ve been storing for years for something you might actually use!
But get there early! The swapping starts at [...]
As the days are getting longer, it’s a reminder that the racing season is once again upon us. Here are the links you need to know for the local seattle race organizers:
Seattle Yacht Club
SYC Race Information and Schedule
SYC Online Registration Form
SYC Race Book
2008 Race Events
April 19th - Smith Island (Tri-Island #1)
April 26th - SYC Jack [...]
The Seattle Sailing Club makes it easy to learn to sail with a wide range of sailing lessons. They are the oldest sailing school in the Northwest, providing sailing lessons since 1968. The Sailing Club is certified by the American Sailing Association, which means your lessons will also provide ASA certification, which is certainly helpful [...]
Located on Puget Sound at Shilshole Bay Marina, Windworks Sailing Center is one of Seattle’s Premier Sailing Clubs and Sailing Schools since 1992. Shilshole Bay has always been a favorite location of mine for both daysailing and weekend cruising, given the large variety of great cruising destinations to the North, South, and West. You can [...]
Boat ownership can be an expensive proposition. Monthly moorage, regular upkeep of your boat, the unexpected repair bills for the engine, insurance, and the general worries everytime the weather kicks up. And for what? Most boat owners spend less than 14 days a year actually enjoying their investment of time and effort.
Sailing Clubs are a [...]
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