Archive for the 'Sailing' Category

It’s time for racing season again!

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 [...]

Learn to Sail with the Seattle Sailing Club

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 [...]

Windworks Sailing Center

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 [...]

Enjoy Sailing at the Seattle Sailing Club

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 [...]

Welcome to Sailing the Northwest

Welcome! Sailing in the Northwest hopes to be a resource for the avid and casual sailor, cruiser and racer in the Pacific Northwest.  With coverage ranging from the Puget Sound racing scene to cruising in Desolation Sound, be sure to make Sailing The Northwest your last stop before stepping on to the dock.
Sailing The Northwest [...]