42ND Annual Foulweather Bluff Race
Saturday, October 1st, 2022
KINGSTON VENUE AGAIN IN 2022!
We are thrilled to announce that we will again locate the start/finish and overnight moorage in Kingston for 2022.
The Port of Kingston is reserving all of their guest dock for us on Friday and Saturday nights, , but you must call to make your own reservation and let them know you are participating in the race. The Kingston Cove Yacht Club is hosting us on Friday and Saturday nights at their nearby clubhouse and supporting the race. Downtown Kingston is a short walk away, with a variety of restaurants and bars. The Edmonds-Kingston ferry terminal is right next to the marina.
the race
This is a mid-distance race with multiple course options that include some or all of the following: start/finish at Apple Cove Point at Kingston, the Foulweather Bluff buoy, the Scatchet Head buoy on the south end of Whidbey Island, and a temporary mark at Edmonds north of the ferry terminal.
The first division starts at 10:00 AM with a reverse starting sequence and multi-hulls in the last start. Yachts are divided into "long" and "short" course boats based on whether their PHRF-NW rating is 180 or lower, or 181 or above, respectively. Scoring is Time on Time. You must have a current PHRF-NW membership or an ORC certificate to be scored in this race.
MOORAGE
Contact the Port of Kingston directly at (360) 297-3545 to moor in Kingston. Make sure to let them know you are a Foulweather Bluff racer
FOULWEATHER BLUFF RACE IS NOW A PUGET SOUND TOP 25 QUALIFYING RACE.
Trophies include 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each division, plus first overall long and short course, and the perpetual Bill Heston Performance trophy is awarded to the first place overall monohull winner.
This race is also a team event. The Grand Perpetual Foulweather Bluff team trophy is awarded to the yacht club with the best four boats combined finishes.
Weather and currents play big roles in this race. As usual, Bruce Hedrick will write about both for this race beforehand. Tune into Bruce's Briefs on Friday.
Friday Night Welcoming Event
All racers and their families are invited to the Friday night welcoming event at Kingston Cove Yacht Club. There will be a no-host bar and hamburger meals will be available for purchase for $10 ($5 for kids under 12) Purchase at the event.
Awards Party
Come back to Kingston Cove Yacht Club after the event and join us in our all-ages awards party. We will have a no-host bar and Pizza slices available for $3 a piece. There will be room on the visitor dock for you in the non-reserved spaces at no charge.
Foulweather Bluff Store
DEADLINES
The early-bird deadline for 2022 registration is September 12, and regular registration closes September 29th. Late registration is available afterwards, up to the race day itself, October 1.
SHIRTS
Foulweather Bluff T-shirts can be pre-purchased during registration for $22 at the Foulweather Bluff Store until September 12th. A limited number of shirts will be available for purchase onsite during race weekend for $28 by card.
FOULWEATHER BLUFF RACE IS A PUGET SOUND TOP 25 QUALIFYING RACE.
THANK YOU TO THE BOATS WHO RACED WITH US IN 2021 - HERE ARE THE 2021 RACE RESULTS.
