Learn to Race, sharpen your skills, find new Friends, have fun!
Discover the exhilarating world of recreational racing in Seattle with Windworks. Whether you're new to racing or an experienced old-hand looking for like-minded souls, we are here for you!
The best way to achieve that confidence is through fun, inclusive and thoughtful racing instruction, programming and events. Racing is also a great way to meet other sailors who are looking to sharpen their skills and looking for partners.
Racing Lessons
We offer several racing courses to help you build racing confidence.
US Sailing Basic Cruising course
US Sailing Rules of Racing seminar
US Sailing Performance Sailing course
US Sailing Spinnaker Performance Sailing endorsement
Recreational Racing Events
Capri Racing
Compete for the Founders Cup while building muscle memory for wind-angle awareness and downwind sailing. Every Tuesday nights during the summer.
Downtown Sailing Series
Thursday night races at Elliott Bay Marina during the summer season. Introduces members to the vibrant Seattle sailing community in a fun, social environment.
Match Racing
Join one of our two identical Catalina 275 Sport boats - Magic Wind and Wicked Wind - in three head-to-head racing events in October. This is an intro-to-racing event that welcomes all members with or without racing experience.
Dates: Oct 17, Oct 24 and Oct 31.
Snowbird Series
We will be racing Upbeat (C&C 110) in the Snowbird Racing Series. Mandatory Certification Requirements Apply