Sloop Tavern Yacht Club upcoming events

Sailfest (29 May 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

SAILFEST (formerly TAKE YOUR TIME FRIDAYS) Fridays in June, July & August

Sailfest is a casual racing event hosted by the Sloop Tavern Yacht Club (STYC), CYC (Corinthian Yacht Club), and Seattle Sailing Club. Previously known as Take Your Time Fridays in June & July, SSC, CYC, and STYC have teamed up to bring the community 3 months of Sailfest!

Sailfest promotes a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. It is designed to be a relaxed and stress-free experience, whether individuals are new to racing and looking to get started or simply want to have fun on the water with other boats. Unlike traditional racing events, the event does not have a formal Race Committee. Instead, teams participating in the event are trusted to adhere to the honor system for the start.

After the on-the-water activities, the event continues ashore with a social gathering where participants can unwind, socialize, and enjoy food and beverages. This aspect of Sailfest further promotes a sense of camaraderie and provides an opportunity for sailors to connect and share their experiences.

What's new for 2026?

After Race Party Location: We will not have a formal after party this year, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to gather at the CYC bar after the race to brag and unwind.
Committee Boat: No committee boat will be on station for the start and finish. The start will be between the white rock on the breakwater and the N mark.

What's the same for 2026?

Radio Comms: We will be using VHF 69 for radio communications for these races.
Cut-off Time: 8:00pm
Course & Start: 6:45pm - one start. The course will be NMBN or NBMN (Start, Meadow Point, Ballard Sails Buoy, Finish - always starting upwind).

Sailing Rules:

All boats must maintain a safe distance of at least one boat length from other boats to avoid collision. This rule ensures the safety of all participants and emphasizes the importance of responsible boating.
This event encourages a positive and respectful environment and prohibits protesting or yelling. This rule fosters sportsmanship and encourages participants to focus on the enjoyment of sailing rather than competitive disputes.

Board Meeting (11 Jun 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Ballard Cup Series II (15 Jun 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Join us for a six pack of Monday night races off Shilshole Marina, using fixed marks for a short course. The cutoff for this series is 9:00 pm. We socialize and hand out awards afterwards at the Sloop Tavern each night. The series awards are handed out on the night after the last race of the series.

When you register, you register for all six races of this series. Remember to register for Ballard Cup III!

Ballard Cup Championship Belt: The Charter of the Belt

Ballard Cup Series II (22 Jun 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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When you register, you register for all six races of this series. Remember to register for Ballard Cup III!

Ballard Cup Championship Belt: The Charter of the Belt

Women at the Helm 1 (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Sloop Tavern Yacht Club is excited to announce our 7th Annual Women at the Helm Race Series. The first in the series is Women at the Helm: Going the Distance, a typical buoy race with the goal of sending racers on a long course to maximize sailing time and fun!

What makes Women at the Helm different from our other races? This series specifically requires a female-identifying or non-binary person to helm through the whole race. This doesn't mean only one person can helm; in fact, we encourage crews with several qualifying helmspeople to rotate through who is at the helm!

Awards will be handed out on the marina plaza after the race!

Bridge Blast at Port Orchard - * Canceled * (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Ballard Cup Series II (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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When you register, you register for all six races of this series. Remember to register for Ballard Cup III!

Ballard Cup Championship Belt: The Charter of the Belt

July 4th at Quartermaster (3 Jul 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

NEW CRUISE !

July 4th at Quatermaster Harbor, Vashon Island.

The July 4th celebration in Quartermaster Harbor on Vashon Island centers around a massive community raft-up in the harbor and a premier professional fireworks display at dusk (around 10:00 PM) launched from a barge near Burton, which traditionally rivals Poulsbo's old display,

Fly your STYC Burgee so the club raft up/s can be spotted. Be prepared to drop you anchor!

We will have a raft-potluck Saturday evening prior to the fireworks. Please prepare dinner items to share across several boats. And please register below so we know how many to account for.

This member has personally seen several Quatermaster fireworks displays there in the past. I am hoping this year's 250th Anniversary will be a truly epic show.

Please feel free to send any of your own cruise photo's to our Social Chair Rachel at: social@styc.org

See you there!

Kristina, STYC Cruising Program

Board Meeting (9 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Ballard Cup Series II (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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When you register, you register for all six races of this series. Remember to register for Ballard Cup III!

Ballard Cup Championship Belt: The Charter of the Belt

Ballard Cup Series III (27 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Join us for a six pack of Monday night races off Shilshole Marina, using fixed marks for a short course. The cutoff for this series is 8:30pm. We socialize and hand out awards afterwards at the Sloop Tavern each night. The series awards are handed out on the night after the last race of the series.

The last date to register for this event (without late fees) is July 17, 2024!!!

When you register, you register for all six races of this series.

Ballard Cup Championship Belt: The Charter of the Belt

Down the Sound (1 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Ballard Cup Series III (3 Aug 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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The last date to register for this event (without late fees) is July 17, 2024!!!

When you register, you register for all six races of this series.

Ballard Cup Championship Belt: The Charter of the Belt

Ballard Cup Series III (10 Aug 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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The last date to register for this event (without late fees) is July 17, 2024!!!

When you register, you register for all six races of this series.

Ballard Cup Championship Belt: The Charter of the Belt

Board Meeting (13 Aug 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Single-Handed Race (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Ballard Cup Series III (17 Aug 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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The last date to register for this event (without late fees) is July 17, 2024!!!

When you register, you register for all six races of this series.

Ballard Cup Championship Belt: The Charter of the Belt

J and J (23 Aug 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Ballard Cup Series III (24 Aug 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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The last date to register for this event (without late fees) is July 17, 2024!!!

When you register, you register for all six races of this series.

Ballard Cup Championship Belt: The Charter of the Belt

Ballard Cup Series III (31 Aug 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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The last date to register for this event (without late fees) is July 17, 2024!!!

When you register, you register for all six races of this series.

Ballard Cup Championship Belt: The Charter of the Belt

Board Meeting (10 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Women at the Helm 2 (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Sloop Tavern Yacht Club is excited to announce our 6th Annual Women at the Helm Race Series. The second in the series is the Women at the Helm Regatta, a typical buoy race with the goal of completing up to three short races in the vicinity of West Point and Spring Beach.

What makes Women at the Helm different than our other races? This series specifically requires an eligible person (please see NOR below for details) to helm through the whole race. This doesn't mean only one person can helm; in fact, we encourage crews with several eligible helmspeople to rotate through who is at the helm!

Everyone who races will receive one raffle ticket and additional tickets will be given to those who helmed, if it's your first time helming a race, and if your whole crew consists of qualifying helmspeople! Tickets will be passed out at the awards and after-party on the marina plaza after the race. Thank you to those who have sponsored our event so far, including Maiven Sailing, Ballard Sails, Seattle Marine Canvas, Backstay Logbooks, Rough & Tumble Pub, Fisheries Supply, and CSR Marine! **UPDATE: Join us on the marina plaza at 6:00 PM (the day's racing permitting) for the after-party with snacks and drinks! The awards will be announced at 6:30 PM and we will have the raffle right after awards!**

We are also excited to announce that once again we are planning a pre-race social the night before the race at Rough & Tumble Pub, to coincide with the skippers meeting. Come hang out starting at 5:30 PM and grab some snacks and drinks with your fellow racers prior to the skippers meeting at 7:00 PM! Note, we will still have the virtual skippers meeting running for those unable to attend in person.

Race entry is free for STYC members and $35 for non-members.

Fall Regatta (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Fall Regatta is an annual STYC event that features up to three races in one day, each with a 2.5 hour time limit, during a time of year that the wind commonly allows for some exciting and dynamic courses.

Race Your House (20 Sep 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Join us for the Annual STYC Race Your House event on September 13!

Check the race page for more information! Race Your House

Board Meeting (8 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Great Pumpkin Race (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Calling All Spooky Slooper Troopers!

2025's Great Pumpkin Race is almost upon us. We've made some calls and asked the Great Pumpkin to bring us wind for the now penultimate race in our season. Check out the SI's on the website for more information. We can't wait to see you out there squashing the competition!

Your event coordinators have put together a fun event this year, "an" amount of candy and possibly some additional treats. We hope you can carve out some time to join us.

In case you don't podium in this race, there is an extra chance to satiate your Halloween gourd. We invite crew to join the costume contest with a special prizes going to the boats with:

The Best Boat Crew Costumes
Scariest Costume
"Sloopiest" Slooper for the individual who really squashes the rest of the competition

Please Join us for awards and celebration. Time and location TBD.

Skipper's Meeting will be held on Friday, October 17th at the Fall Membership/Volunteer Appreciation Party held at Salmon Bay Eagles. An online option will be available.

See you all on the water!

Board Meeting (12 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 02:00:00 GMT

2026 Cruising Bingo (5 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Take a photo of yourself and/or your crew and/or your boat(s) at the location and email it to reciprocal@styc.org. Please be aware that photos may be used to promote the Sloop Tavern Yacht club!

If you're shy a photo or screenshot of your chartplotter is also okay.

If you use social media, please post and tag with #STYC

Instructions:

Travel to five destinations in a row/column/diagonal and take photo evidence you were there to make bingo! Remember to take advantage of our excellent reciprocal moorage program.
If you complete a single bingo, you can continue to complete additional bingos on the same card or request a more difficult card for an additional challenge.
Volunteer! STYC is an all volunteer club. Email volunteer@styc.org for great opportunities including:
- PRO
- Party Helper
- Committee Boat
- Appointed Board Position
- Elected Board Member
STYC Social Events include Spring & Fall Membership Parties, Volunteer Appreciation Party

Notes:

All STYC Cruise Registrants and their guests are expected to adhere to STYC Community Guidelines during the event, and follow proper reciprocal etiquette
Many reciprocals require you to fly your club burgee, some require you to present your member card.
Not all bingo locations are suitable for all boats - you are always responsible for safe operation of your vessel
Cruising Bingo is free to participate, but does not include moorage costs, and reciprocal requirements vary.
Some STYC organized cruises may have additional costs that are optional based on the activity.
No need to actually use reciprocal moorage at the locations - we're just highlighting our Reciprocal program. Just be sure and and get to the location and get some evidence.
Travel by boat is expected except to Sloop on land social events like the Volunteer Appreciation party.

Awards will be presented at the Holiday Party after our final cruise of the year, the Kingston Dark & Stormy

Board Meeting (10 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 02:00:00 GMT