The Grand Prix began almost fifty years ago. I’ve been fortunate enough to have competed in several editions of this fall classic, and I checked in with Regan Edwards, regatta chair of the Seattle Yacht Club’s 2023 Grand Prix, to learn more about this year’s regatta.Ĭan you please tell us a bit about the SYC’s Grand Prix, its history, and its culture? When did the event begin, and what kinds of sailors does it tend to attract? Racing is set to unfurl on the waters of Puget Sound, north of Alki Point and south of Point Wells, and the starting area is expected to be located near Shilshole Bay or the area north of Meadow Point. Unlike previous editions of this regatta, which previously functioned as an invitational event, the 2023 regatta is open to any boat that meets the abovementioned criteria and that completes the registration process. And, third, if you’re into racing fast sailboats in a regatta setting, the Seattle Yacht Club’s annual Grand Prix regatta offers some of the area’s best racing.Īccording to the regatta’s NOR, the SYC’s 2023 Grand Prix is open to boats with valid ORC or PHRF-NW certificates, multihulls, and One Design keelboats that measure at least 24’, stem to stern, and that field at least five boats. Second, we have some of the world’s best espresso (trust me, this helps with the grey, dark days). There are a few things you can (more or less) count on in the Pacific Northwest.
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