Sailfest June & July!

Sailfest is a casual racing event hosted by Sloop Tavern Yacht Club (STYC) in June and the CYC (Corinthian Yacht Club) in July!

August Sailfest is hosted by SSC and is FREE. June and July Sailfest have a small registration fee for non-members.

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.

Meet-up: 6:00pm, all crew/teams will meet at the boat. Spinnakers (if available), sheets, keys, and PFDs will be onboard. Note: Any day-of event changes to your availability must be communicated to your crew.

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Race Information

Course & Start: There will be one start at 6:45pm, and the course will be NMBN and NBMN (Always starting upwind).

Cut-off Time: 8:00pm

Time Submission: If your team would like to record times, skippers can take their own finish time, and submit it to the website for scoring.

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.

Spinnaker Requests / Policy:

• We have a limited supply of spinnakers available for Sailfest. Available on a first-come, first-serve and minimum met basis.
• J/80: minimum 2+ crew with the Spinnaker Rating or currently racing in evening series
• J/105: minimum 3+ crew with Spinnaker Rating or currently racing in evening series
• Spinnakers are prohibited in conditions gusting 15+ kts

Registration

• Choose the boat you’d like to sail on
• Register as crew or skipper. Please keep in mind, if a skipper doesn’t sign up, the crew will need to choose the skipper based on the crew’s experience and certifications.
  • Skippers: Choose spinnaker or no spinnaker. If your team has enough spinnaker experience, a spinnaker will be on your boat for the evening.

LOCATION for Post-Racing Shoreside Event (8pm):

June hosted by Corinthian Yacht Club July hosted by Sloop Tavern Yacht Club August hosted by Seattle Sailing Club

We're bringing Sailfest back to it's original location! All post-racing shoreside events will be held at Corinthian Yacht Club - June - August. CYC is located just north of SSC in the floating building at the end of Shilshole Bay Marina (near dock V - X). We look forward to seeing you there!

Corinthian Yacht Club - Club House 7755 Seaview Ave NW Seattle 98117