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    • 1 Nov 2025
    • Shilshole Bay Marina
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    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. 

    • 2 Nov 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Ballard VFW
    • 39
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    STYC is a volunteer run organization and in order to keep putting on the awesome races, we need more volunteers! In an effort to get more Principle Race Officers (PROs) we are having a training seminar to get more racers involved and educated on how our races run. Not only will this give you the opportunity to learn to be a PRO, you will also learn more about the racing rules of sailing…Which will make you a better sailor!

    What does a PRO do? They are the "conductor" of our races. They set the course, run the race, and do the scoring.  In our PRO training you will learn how to do all of this! Sound overwhelming? We promise it's easier than it sounds. On the water you will have race committee volunteers as well as a comprehensive Race Committee Checklist.

    In this training you will learn:

    • Course Selection: How to select a course using the STYC course selection sheet/tool.
    • Postponements: How to delay/postpone a race when necessary. (No wind!)
    • Starting: How to set a start line and start a race - What is included in the start sequence. (classes, flags, horn..)
    • The Racing Rules of Sailing: Generically, as they relate to STYC starts and finishes. (over early, barging, collision with committee boat, general recall, etc)
    • Finishing: How to shorten course if necessary, score boats as they come in, including method for multiple boats, and how to publish results.
    • Protests: Learn what is needed for a racer to make a successful protest and who to contact in the event of a protest.
    • Radio Etiquette: What to say when, to who, and why on the radio.
    • Coast Guard: How and when to contact the coast guard as part of the normal function of racing
    • Emergency Planning: Reviewing the STYC Emergency Plan, discussing how to manage situations, and what emergency services to contact.


    The complete training seminar will include class time and on the water instruction. Time on the water will be on the committee boat during our Snowbird series, typically the weeks following your classroom session. The classroom portion is roughly 1.5 to 2 hours of instruction. On the water time will be assigned after classroom time.

    If this sounds interesting to you....Join us on November 2 at the Ballard VFW.

    If you're registering and aren't a STYC Member, please consider making a donation when you arrive at the event to offset the costs of snacks, beverages, and training materials.


    • 13 Nov 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


    • 15 Nov 2025
    • 21 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.

    • 6 Dec 2025
    • 7 Dec 2025
    • Kingston Marina
    • 15


    Registration to open early November....

    KINGSTON Christmas Lights Cruise

    Port of Kingston Marina

    December 6-7, 2025

    Join us dockside for our annual Kingston Christmas Lights Happy Hour gathering for Dark & Stormy's. STYC will provide the Rum. You bring a *DINNER* Potluck item, your own serving & eating utensils, plates, your own Ice, ginger beer mixers & your other preferred drink choices for the evening.

    Please make sure you first register on our STYC Cruise Registration page. THEN you can call the Marina to reserve & pay for your STYC slip. It is important that we have a head count & slip count for this overnight cruise. This year they are requesting a boat list by Thanksgiving (!!!!). "Anyone after that will be taking a chance on getting in". There will be a Waitlist for this cruise. Please continue to sign-up as there are always cancellations. You Can indeed move up to the Go List.

    Register Here:   https://www.styc.org/event-6416489

    *Request:  If you own a small propane or electrical powered heater please contact me @ 206-999-0607 & perhaps consider bringing it with you. We would greatly welcome the heat in Kingston. Unfortunately, No propane campfires are allowed this year. Thanks!! 

    Also consider bringing your own camp chair, Christmas lights for our little cabana shelter & all lanterns to light our potluck food table.

    Kingston Marina includes: Fuel Dock, Pump out, WiFi, coin-less showers, laundry, & 2 electric carts for groceries. If your interest take you further than the Marina there are several restaurants, bar's & a brewery in town. There will be a local Jazz band at Divine.

    Guest Rate: $1.45 ft   -  includes electric

    VHF channel:    65        Harbormaster ph#:   360-297-3545, #2

    STYC channel:   72

    ***As with any winter PNW crossing, whether calm or in challenging conditions, *Please prepare appropriately* & Check the marine weather forecast.

    Let the Merriment commence. The season is upon us!

    See you there!!

    Kristina, STYC Cruise Director




    • 11 Dec 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


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    Fun cruising time! Exciting Prizes!

    Travel to new and enticing locations including some of our reciprocal moorage partner yacht clubs, challenge yourself and enjoy more time on the water. When you register you will receive a Bingo card, then travel to 4 destinations and at least one Sloop Tavern Yacht Club Cruise or social event. 

    The center square is a wild card - buddy boat with at least one other STYC boat to a destination that is not on any participating buddy boat's bingo card! Alternately, this wildcard can be an STYC cruise that is not on your bingo card.

    Take a photo of yourself and/or your crew and/or your boat(s) at the location and email it to reciprocal@styc.org. If you're really shy a photo or screenshot of your chartplotter is also okay.

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

    If you complete bingo on your card, you can continue to complete additional bingos on the same card or request another card for additional bragging rights, superlatives and prizes.

    Open to all voting Sloop Tavern Yacht Club members, as travel to STYC Reciprocals will be required, but you can complete bingo on someone else's boat.

    • 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 cruises may have additional costs that are optional based on the activity.
    • Update! 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 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


    • 13 Dec 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Nordic Museum
    • 64
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    This years festivities will be held at the Nordic Museum in Ballard, located at 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA  98107.


    Cocktail Hour: 5:30-6:30pm

    Dinner:  7:00pm

    Presentation and Raffle:  Following dinner 


    Tickets:  Members, guests, non-members $65 per ticket through November 13.  Members can register for an unlimited number of guests if paid for at the time of the members registration. 

    Late Registration:  $75 per ticket November 14 through November 30.  


    Tickets must be purchased in advanced.  NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

     

    Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, dinner and desert are included.  Raffle items are always a hit, and rumor has it, unclaimed race prizes will be up for grabs.


    Volunteers are needed for setup, decorating, and clean up. Please email volunteer@styc.org to sign up today and support your club.


    • 26 Dec 2025
    • Shilshole Bay Marina
    • 8 Jan 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


    • 17 Jan 2026
    • Shilshole Bay Marina

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    Iceberg Race is a medium distance race that starts and ends in Shilshole using permanent marks at West Point, the Z buoy near Jefferson Point, and Richmond Beach.  This is a great first race of the season to shake off the rust, and also a good event for cruisers who just want to stretch their wings to Bainbridge Island and back.

    • 24 Jan 2026
    • 25 Jan 2026
    • Blake Island State Park Marina
    • 20


    Registration to open Mid-December......

    BLAKE ISLAND DARK & STORMY

    Save the date !!!

    Jan 24-25, 2026

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


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


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


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


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


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


    • 13 Aug 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Ballard VFW


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


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


    • 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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