The 38th annual Blakely Rock Benefit Race hosted by Sloop Tavern Yacht Club is scheduled for April 7, and registration is open! Last year 117 boats registered and STYC raised a record breaking $18,000 through raffle ticket sales for items donated from area businesses, T shirt sales and registration fees.
This year we are delighted to again be partnered with The Sailing Foundationwhich supports youth sailing programs, scholarships and grants as well as safety at sea seminars. This is one of the largest races in the Puget Sound and always a great time.
The skippers meeting and breakfast will be held downstairs at Corinthian Yacht Club (breakfast at 8am and meeting at 9:30am). The Sailing Foundation will be selling breakfast burritos, donuts and coffee so be sure to pick up some for the whole crew! There will be some raffle items available at breakfast as well as the usual raffles after race at Sloop Tavern.
This year the race is dedicated to the loving memory of Carol Pearl. Carol was an STYC member for 39 years, a two-term past Commodore, a very active board member, our club historian, champion, mentor, and friend and she was involved in organizing the Blakely Rock Benefit Race for as long as anyone can remember. So please join us for this iconic race around the rock since 1980!
Check out www.STYC.org for a list of current donors and raffle items, to register and for the sailing instructions.
