2023 Round the County Multihull Rae on an F25C, Makika
Written Nov 16, 2023, by Nige After some 50 kt winds blew through as forecast on Friday night, Nov 10, we left Friday Harbor for the 10 mile sail to … Read more
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Labor Day Weekend 2023 Rendevous & “Race”
Jeff invited the club out to his cabin on Vashon for Labor Day Weekend. Jeff and his family hosted Joe and Sue, who came out on Presto, Ginnie Jo, her … Read more
Impromptu Gathering & Race @ Shilshole
Pretty great turn out for a one day notice invite via the club’s Google Group email distro. Here are some picks from a fun evening, July 20, 2023, of racing … Read more
Port Ludlow Rendezvous & Race
Written Apr 25, 2023 Good times had by all! Saturday we had a spin run all the way to Port Ludlow (from Shilshole). I’m still getting comfortable with that sail … Read more
PHRF rating – How to get one?
NWMA members are active in the local racing scene. One of the questions that has been asked is how does one go about getting a Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) … Read more
Undaunted Round the County
Skip if you’re a serious racer looking for any info on winds and air pressure over specific islands because this is a “people report.” In fact, here’s a direct link … Read more
Ruf Duck’s Human Propelled Ducted Pedal Drive
Jeff Oaklief, captain of Ruf Duck and club member, and childhood friend Mike Hummels share their experiences as the PL (propulsion lab) as they work though iterations of a ducted … Read more
Insight & Experience Sailing The Race to Alaska (R2AK) – featuring NWMA member, Jeff Oaklief
Insight & Experience Sailing The Race To Alaska (R2AK) THE MORNING MUSTER SAILING PODCASET – EPISODE 18 Guests Katy Stewart, Jeff Oaklief, and Jake Beattie have lots of sailing experience, … Read more