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    • 15 Nov 2025
    • 14 Mar 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • Shilshole Bay Marina
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    Join us for once-a-month off season racing in the vicinity of Shilshole Marina, giving opportunity for nearly every mark on our standard mark map, but with a course length maximum of 20 NM.  Each race will have a 5 hour time limit.

    We'll gather at the Sloop Tavern after each race to present awards and socialize with our fellow chilly weather sailors.  Each race will have a sticker awarded to the top 3 positions in each class and a series award at the end of the 5 race series.  

    The last date to register for this event (without late fees) is November 12, 2025!!  When you register, you register for all five races in this series.

    • 12 Feb 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


    • 13 Feb 2026
    • Wenatchee WA
    • 9
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    Deadline approaching..... FAST !!


    Land Cruise….to SKI !!  

    February 13-15

    Sign on to participate in our New February STYC "Land" Cruise to Wenatchee & Mission Ridge. We're gonna test drive this one out. Grab your ski’s, some woolen socks, your urge to chomp on a possible new STYC trend, & definitely a new way to use your Foulies.. We’re going to Wenatchee !   

    Please READ this entire announcement. There is important info below. All participants will need to Register here first:  https://www.styc.org/event-6509153

    THEN you will need to book your Room using the STYC specific link Below bottom.

    Finally, do not forget to get your Lift Ticket, link also below.

    MISSION RIDGE SKI RESORT:

    - 2,250 ft vertical ski drop

    - 6,820 ft at summit

    - 4,570 at lodge base

    - Long runs, fantastic views….and ton’s of sunshine

    - 2,000 acres with trails, bowls and chutes.

    - Night skiing

    AND….the Only ski resort with it’s own WWII B-24 Bomber wreck ON a trail !

    One-day Lift ticket = $145 :  missionridge.com 

    We’re holding 10 hotel rooms in STYC’s name at the Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel for the evenings of Friday Feb 13th & Sat the 14th. The hotel is located in downtown Wenatchee,13 miles (25 min) from the ski area. It includes an indoor/outdoor heated pool, hot tub, continental breakfast, and has ample parking. There is a sports bar, a wine bar, a morning coffee shop & several restaurants located very conveniently across the street, significantly cutting down the need to drive.

    Room Prices will vary depending on room configurations. A basic Queen (bed) room for a couple OR a double Queen for 2 breaks down to:

    $129 + 12.1% tax + $2 per night  =  $146.60 x 2

    *** Hotel CUT-OFF for Reservations is  Thursday, February 5th

    SO BOOK NOW!!

    Please use this dedicated STYC link to Book your room:  CoastSTYCbooking 

    ** CLICK Feb 13 & Feb 15 on the hotel booking calendar to get the 2 nights. Otherwise it will not work.

    ~ Unless otherwise notified, please plan on your own Transportation ~

    Skiing....the next best thing to Sailing…

    Lets make this yet another Be-there, or Wish-like-hell-you-were Event 

    Cheers!

    Kristina Southard, STYC Cruise Chair

    • 28 Feb 2026
    • 1 Mar 2026
    • Poulsbo Marina
    • 7
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    February 28th @ Poulsbo Marina

    Please join us Saturday February 28th for the famous STYC Bacon & Bourbon overnight cruise to Poulsbo. Share all your mama’s priceless family Bacon & Bourbon recipes. We have use of their floating shelter to display & choose the top 3 favorite dishes & celebrate with 2 bottles of bourbon provided by STYC. There will also be a campfire on the floating party dock we have also reserved.

    Please bring a Potluck Bacon and/or Bourbon dish, your own plate/eating utensil, and your fav bourbon mixer. Happy Hour tasing & judging begins at 5 pm. Lights, lanterns, mini-speakers & musical instruments are absolutely welcomed.

    Because we are in a proper town both lunch & dinner are at your own discretion. The Poulsbo Jazz Festival will also be taking place at the same time. Please check & see if there are any tickets still available.

    Our B&B event will have a Waitlist after the first 20 registrants. As natural attrition typically occurs closer to the event date, waitlisted boats will automatically populate in chronological order to the "Go" list and they will automatically be notified by email. 

    Please RSVP to us prior to Monday, Feb 20th so that we can forward the numbers onto The Port of Poulsbo in time for them to lay out our docking plan.

    To Register:   https://www.styc.org/event-6531152

    You will pay the Port of Poulsbo directly upon arrival for your moorage.

    Poulsbo Marina includes showers, bathrooms, laundry, vessel pump-out, & is walking distance to a theme destination downtown village with a chandlery, bakeries, coffee, galleries, boutiques, multiple bar's, tavern's & restaurants. There is also a fuel dock with competitive pricing. If the rest of us are off wandering the lay of the land, marina staff is there to assist with docking as well.

    STYC on VHF Ch #72.           Poulsbo Marina: 66A  -   ph #360-779-3505

    Liberty Bay Information Net: Saturday Morning's ch: 69A @ 10am

    Poulsbo pricing is as follows:
                     $2.00 ft/day - includes electric
                     4 hr stay/30’+ slips = $15
                     4 hr stay/30’- slips = $10

    ** Look for further Poulsbo UPDATES !!

    Let's surpass the sheer Awesomeness of past Bacon & Bourbon events!!!!

    Kristina Southard, STYC Cruise Director


    • 12 Mar 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


    • 9 Apr 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


    • 11 Apr 2026
    • Shilshole Bay Marina
    • 13 Apr 2026
    • 18 May 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Shilshole Bay Marina


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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 8:30 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 in this series. Remember to register for Ballard Cup II and III!

    Ballard Cup Championship Belt: The Charter of the Belt


    • 2 May 2026
    • 3 May 2026
    • Shilshole Bay Marina to Port Townsend (and back on day 2)
    • 90

    All registered skippers will receive admission to the mandatory pre-race skipper meeting (food AND beer provided), entry wristband(s) to the halfway party in Port Townsend held at the Maritime Center (includes an onsite BBQ experience by Bubba’s Country Cue + hosted beer and wine all with a view!) + moorage in Port Townsend + 2 full days of racing and awards/prizes.

    This race is limited to the first 90 boats, limited spots are subject to change at any time based on availability.

    Additional Halfway Party Admission wristbands- $50

    All registered boats will receive either 1 (single-handed) or 2 (double-handed)
    wristbands for entry to the halfway party included within their registration. Additional
    Halfway Party Admission wristbands are for any additional non-racing crew
    members, friends and family who may want to join in the fun! This wristband allows
    entrance to the Maritime Center where attendees will receive a full BBQ dinner
    including a hosted bar which includes both beer and wine options. Non-
    alcoholic beverage options will also be available.

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    • 14 May 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


    • 1 Jun 2026
    • 13 Jul 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Shilshole Bay Marina


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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

    • 6 Jun 2026
    • Shilshole Bay Marina
    • 11 Jun 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


    • 27 Jun 2026
    • Shilshole Bay Marina
    • 50

    Sloop Tavern Yacht Club is excited to announce our 6th 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! 

    • 9 Jul 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


    • 27 Jul 2026
    • 31 Aug 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Shilshole Bay Marina

    Return to race page

    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
    • 1 Aug 2026
    • 2 Aug 2026
    • Shilshole Bay Marina, Tacoma and back.
    • 125
    • 13 Aug 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


    • 15 Aug 2026
    • Shilshole Bay Marina
    • 23 Aug 2026
    • Shilshole Bay Marina


    • 10 Sep 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


    • 12 Sep 2026
    • Shilshole Bay Marina

    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 SailsSeattle Marine Canvas, Backstay Logbooks, Rough & Tumble PubFisheries 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.

    • 19 Sep 2026
    • Shilshole Bay Marina

    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. 

    • 20 Sep 2026
    • Shilshole Bay Marina

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

    Check the race page for more information! Race Your House

    • 8 Oct 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


    • 31 Oct 2026
    • Shilshole Bay Marina

    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!


    • 12 Nov 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


    • 10 Dec 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


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