• Racer Interest Form

    Fall 2026 to Winter 2027

  • Welcome to the Fall 2026 to Winter 2027 racing season. Whether you're looking to sharpen skills you already have or you're stepping onto a race boat for the very first time, there's a place for you out on the water this season. Our weekend regattas are a great way to learn, connect with other sailors, and grow at your own pace. 

    To help you get started, we've put together a simple path to follow. Begin with the Racer Handbook, which is required reading and your go-to reference for everything racing related. From there, the steps below will walk you through signing up, confirming eligibility, and getting ready to sail.

    1. Review the 2026 Racer Handbook
    2. Submit Racer Interest Forms
      1. Spring/Summer Racer Interest Form, available January (done!)
      2. Fall/Winter Racer Interest Form, available in early July
    3. Eligibility and Certifications:
      1. SSC Membership required for participation
      2. Minimum Certifications: ASA 101 or equivalent
      3. Completion of the Crew-Level or Skipper-Level Quiz, depending on your position onboard
      4. New Racers (fewer than 15 races with SSC), completion of the Crew-Level Racing Clinic. See the Racer Handbook for further info.
    4. Racer Waiver: Sent to participants upon acceptance of invite

  • About You

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Spinnaker Experience

  • Racer Levels:

    Please use this guide to answer the following 'Racer Experience Level' and 'Racer Goal' questions. 

    Crew Levels

    Crew 0 = 0-12 Ballard Cup races or other beer can series

    Crew 1 = 1 season (12+ races) of Ballard Cup

    Crew 2 = 1-2 seasons of Ballard Cup and sub (6+ races) in CYC Sound Wednesdays or other competitive series

    Crew 3 = 3 seasons of Ballard Cup or 1 season (16-20 races) in CYC Sound Wednesdays

    Crew 4 = 4+ seasons of Ballard Cup or 2 seasons of CYC Sound Wed. or 3 coached weekend regattas

    Crew 5 = Swiftsure or Round the County

    Skipper Levels

    Skipper 1 = 1 season skippering a Member Skippered team (BC or CYC) and/or skipper in 1-2 Member Skippered weekend races. 

    Skipper 2 = 2+ seasons skippering Member Skippered team (BC or CYC) and/or 3+ Member Skippered weekend races

    Skipper RYOB = RYOB Skipper in Ballard Cup or Weekend races

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  • Weekend Racing Programs - Coached, Member Skippered, & RYOB

  • Top 25 Racing Programs

    The Top 25 Racing Program offers members a competitive racing experience with a strategic and technical focus. It's a dynamic and challenging experience that introduces racers to long-distance, buoy, and one-design racing in a variety of PNW regattas. Teams will typically have coaches, but experienced Members with a history in our program may occasionally be offered opportunities to run teams.

    Participants from Sound Wednesdays or consistent teams, displaying a focused and fast-paced approach, have priority access to these races. This program is educational and rewarding, transforming dedicated sailors into ocean-racing aficionados. Commitment to all races in a series is highly encouraged. Racers who commit to all races in a multi-day regatta will have priority team placement. Review the Crew requirements for more information on how to participate.

    View pricing here, on page 32.

     

    Foulweather Bluff Info

    PSSC Info (available soon!)

    *Only J/80s will be available for PSSC this year due to J/105 North Americans.

    Grand Prix Regatta info

    Southern Sound Series Info (page is from 2025-2026)

    **Only J/105s will be available for Southern Sound Series due to the race's length and delivery requirements.

    Note: Previously this form included Center Sound Series in March. This will be on the Spring/Summer form this year!

  • Coached Regatta Interest

    Please select the dates you are available for our coached regattas below.
  • Boat Preference (General)
  • Team Preference (General) - Please note that some races might only have coached options. Please inquire via email for RYOB.
  • Foulweather Bluff (Long-Distance) - 10/4
  • Puget Sound Sailing Championships (Mark Racing) Availability*
  • Puget Sound Sailing Championships Boat & Position*
  • Grand Prix Regatta Availability (Mark Racing)
  • Grand Prix Regatta Boat & Position
  • Southern Sound Series (Long Distance)**
  • SSS Deliveries
  • Center Sound Series (Mark Racing) - it will be 3 of these dates but we do not yet know which 3.
  • CSS Boat & Position

  • Development Racing Programs

  • The Development Races Program offers members a supportive and educational environment to learn more about racing and build skills. It is encouraged both for New Racers looking to learn more about sailing and race tactics alike, as well as for experienced racers looking to step into a more independent or advanced role. 

    These races are typically treated as training grounds for Member Skippers to prepare for running a boat in the Spring/Summer season, for newer racers to learn in a lower-stakes environment than the Top 25 Races, or for Members to otherwise move further towards their racing goals. Coaches may be assigned to teams to assist in the learning process, or Members may be encouraged to skipper, depending on experience level and program history. Review the Skipper and Crew requirements for more information on how to participate. 

    View pricing here, on page 32.

     

  • Development Race Interest

    Please select the races you are interested in participating in and what role you'd like to be on the team. Select all that apply.
  • Boat Preference (General)
  • Team Preference (General) - Please note that some races might only have Coached or MS options. Please inquire via email for RYOB.
  • STYC Great Pumpkin Race - 10/31
  • Snowbird Dates
  • Snowbird Boat/Role Preference

  • Signature Races - Round the County

  • Round the County - November 7-8
    Long-Distance Race


    All-Crew Meeting:     October 1st

    Boat Prep Meeting: October 28th

    Boat Prep:     November 4th & 5th

    Delivery to Anacortes: November 6th (optional/recommended)

    Meet at the boat: 6:00 am, November 7th

    First Warning Signal: 8:45 am, November 7th

    Delivery to Shilshole: November 9th (optional/recommended)


    Seattle Sailing Club is sending a coached race team up to the annual Round the County Regatta! The Orcas Island Yacht Club and the Friday Harbor Sailing Club are putting on the Round the County sailboat race. The event will be held in the beautiful and challenging waters of San Juan County Washington. The long-distance race is approximately 76 miles with an overnight stop in Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. Due to the great venue, the better winds of November, and the overnight stop in Roche Harbor, the race has become one of the more popular sailing events in the Pacific Northwest.

    Deliveries:

    We’ll need help delivering the boat to Anacortes (11/6) and back to Shilshole (11/9). Please specify if you’re available to help with these on your Racer Interest Form.

    Crew Requirements

    • Crewed (or currently crewing) in 1 series of CYC Sound Wednesdays
    • Crewed in 3 long-distance races
    • Safety At Sea Training (The Sailing Foundation, Seattle Area) (Vic Maui, Vancouver BC) (recommended)
    • Available to race in both days
    • Purchase all required equipment 
      • Life jacket with a harness
      • Leg Straps
      • Tether
      • Whistle
      • Waterproof light/strobe
    • Book hotel accommodations. Often times, the team will book together (i.e Air BnB or VRBO)
      • Anacortes, November 6th
      • Roche Harbor, November 7th
      • Anacortes, November 8th
    • Reliable transportation to and from Anacortes 
    • Available for pre-racing meetings and practices (TBD)
    • Provision for yourself for the weekend
  • RTC Boat Preference
  • RTC Meetings, Deliveries, and Racing Availability

  • Future Racer Interest Forms

  • By the end of January, the Spring/Summer 2027 Racer Interest Form will go out for the new season, containing evening racing series, weekend regattas from April through September, and the signature races Swiftsure, Whidbey Island Classic, and Race Week Bellingham.

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