Beginning in July, five Milfoil Dodgers take place throughout the Seattle area to introduce novice racers to racing and the format of regattas. Each event is casual, fun filled, and coaching is encouraged. Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club, Seattle Yacht Club, Corinthian Yacht Club, and Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing also participate. The name “Milfoil Dodger” comes from sailors avoiding the widespread milfoil (an invasive aquatic plant) in Seattle’s lakes.

Milfoil Dodgers are fun, casual half-day regattas that are geared towards young sailors with little or no regatta experience and who want a chance to race with other beginners in a familiar environment.They are a terrific first racing event, a great warm up for other events, and a fun way to race against other youth sailors from Seattle!

Location: CYC Clubhouse

Classes: Optimist, Vanguard 15

Age Restriction:  18 years of age or younger.

Date: Saturday, July 29, 2017

Schedule

0900 – 0930 Check in
0930 – 0945 Skipper’s and Coach’s Meeting
1000 First warning signal (no races past 1300)

Social

Directly after, the CYC will host a lunch with food and beverages and an exciting award ceremony! The event will likely conclude around 3:00pm.