August 20, 2021
On September 11, the shores of Shilshole Bay Marina will be lined with sailboats decked out in pink to participate in a race that goes beyond the sea – the 2021 Pink Boat Regatta. The regatta’s mission is to fuel smart research to develop new paths for breast cancer prevention and a cure. Through sailing, the Pink Boat Regatta turns cancer patients into survivors, buys precious time, and improves lives.
The Pink Boat Story
The Pink Boat Regatta began with a sailor, daughter, and scientist wanting to do more. Ashley Bell had recently fallen in love with sailing when she learned her mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer – for the second time. Inspired by a similar sailing event in San Francisco, Ashley decided to rebrand the event and bring it to Seattle, where she calls home.
Over nine years later, the Pink Boat Regatta has raised over $ 650,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Every year, sailors and supporters don their pink, get their sailboats ready, and begin campaigning as part of an event fueled by a passionate Seattle sailing community dedicated to getting on the water for something greater.
The Seattle Regatta
It’s not too late to register to join the race at Shilshole Bay Marina or support a fundraiser.
Race Information:
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. September 11
- Schedule:
- Skippers meeting: 10:00 a.m. at the Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) Seattle
- First race: 12:00 p.m.
- Registration: The race is open to all boats under sail. Vessels must register in advance and may be required to display a race participation flag which bear the logos of one of more sponsors.
- Moorage: Moorage will be available at Shilshole Bay Marina at the north end of the marina adjacent to the dry storage area. Boats are asked to raft as possible to accommodate others.
- Divisions: Boats shall race in either a handicap or one-design class. One-design classes may be available if there are at least five similar entries. Boats may race in handicap divisions under a flying sails (FS) rating or non-flying sails (NFS) rating. Boats without a current FS or NFS handicap rating will be assigned one by the respective organizing authority delegates.
- Course: The course will start at the Shilshole Bay Marina breakwater. Courses will be determined by 11:00 am on race day and announced at the Skipper’s Meeting. The course for each class will be displayed on the race committee vessel.
- Notices and Instruction: Official race notices and sailing instructions will be posted on the Pink Boat Regatta website and at CYC Seattle.
We hope to see you out on the water or along the shores at Shilshole Bay Marina supporting racers on September 11 for the 2021 Pink Boat Regatta!
*Photo credit: Jan's Marine Photography
