William H. Seward Yacht Club

09/27/2026

Alaska Racers Abroad: Episode 2

Last weekend WHSYC racers Liam Mészáros, Matthew Vincent, and Ezequiel Chalbaud travelled to Saint Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco to compete in the Rolex Big Boat Series. They sailed on Express 37 Spindrift V, fighting their way to a podium finish in a fleet of 8 boats. Congrats!

Another great example of Alaska racers bringing the COLD WIND to lower 48 racing. Stay tuned for the next episode - the Red Bra Regatta!

09/22/2026

In this season's first installment of "Alaska Racers Abroad", we have Gary Fung and Peter Knape competing in the E Scow Nationals in Chicago! It was a ferociously competitive fleet with over 90 boats. Way to bring that Resurrection Bay energy to a major lower 48 regatta Peter and Gary!

09/17/2026

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UPDATE: USCG VHF channel 70 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) distress listening watch has been restored.

The Coast Guard does not have a channel 70 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) distress listening watch throughout PWS sound, including: Whittier, Naked Island, Culross Passage, Passage Canal, Hinchinbrook Entrance, Knight Island, Port Fidalgo. Mariners are requested to relay distress calls in these areas to the nearest Coast Guard unit or contact Coast Guard Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic at (866) 396-1361.

08/24/2026

The epic 2026 WHSYC racing season (best ever?) went out like a whisper - light rain and 0-5 kts of wind, for an almost 90 minute lap around the buoys in a single race.

Maniac, Morning Mist, Madrona, and Wild Thing fought for every inch, mustering all the light wind sailing prowess they had. There might have been a bit of paddling. There might have even been a b**r run by crew swimming ashore. There was a spicy protest, and redress awarded to Maniac. Competitors pulled out all the tricks for our final race day on Resurrection Bay.

In the end, Wild Thing came away victorious in the Summer Series - congratulations to Liam, Melanie, and their crew.

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WHSYC has been hosting regattas in Resurrection Bay for decades, and we can barely remember a year like this. Every boat is leagues ahead of their 2025 skill level, and the competition is ferocious.

As our PRO, Gary Fung, would say - whatever it takes to get on the podium. We can't wait to see what 2027 brings.

08/06/2026

Ladies and gentlemen - we officially have the 2026 Alaska Cup in the books! And it might have been the best ever.

With five awesome competitors on the line - Maniac, Mambo, Morning Mist, Madrona, and Wild Thing, WHSYC Members embarked on two days of epic racing in Resurrection Bay.

Competition was fierce, with crowded start lines, penalty turns, and kites flying. Tourists gathered at the Sea Life Center to watch the finish line.

In the end, Wild Thing took the title this year. Congrats to the victorious crew!

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Huge thanks to everyone who made this event happen - and especially all the great skippers and crew. What a weekend!

And it's not over yet! The Summer Series still has one more day. See you there, on August 22.

07/22/2026

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UPDATE: USCG VHF Ch 16 distress listening watch has been restored.

The Coast Guard does not have a Channel 16 distress listening watch in the following areas: Seward, Southwestern PWS, Resurrection Bay, and Blying Sound. Mariners are requested to relay distress calls in these areas to the nearest Coast Guard unit or contact Coast Guard Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic at (866) 396-1361.

07/20/2026

Fabulous showing this weekend at the all-ladies WHSYC Rum Doodle! Marcy Baker reclaimed the title with two bullets at the helm of S/V Tlingit. Check out the standings here: https://halsail-1e484.kxcdn.com/Result/Public/96135

Next stop: the Alaska Cup!

07/01/2026

New hats for WHSYC supporters are available!! Caps are $25. Beanies are $30. Contact Sam Steele at 907-240-9489

06/29/2026

Another great day racing in Resurrection Bay! S/V Morning Mist took the day with 2 bullets and a second place finish, seizing second place in the series. Great racing by all!

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Next up: everyone's favorite race of the year, the all-ladies Rum Doodle! Join us on July 18th!

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06/03/2026

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Due to scheduled maintenance, the Coast Guard will not have a Channel 16 distress listening watch for approximately 48 hours starting June 3, 2026 at 1200 Alaska time in the following areas: Northwestern PWS, Port Wells, Whittier, Naked Island, Northern Culross Passage, and Passage Canal. Hinchinbrook Island and Hinchinbrook Entrance, Orca Bay, and Montague Island. Mariners are requested to relay distress calls in these areas to the nearest Coast Guard unit or contact Coast Guard Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic at (866) 396-1361.