The South Sound Sailing Society is the largest sailing organization serving the southern Puget Sound of the Salish Sea. We welcome all sailors to join us in our many activities including club racing, cruising to exotic locations, monthly meetings (Sept to June) with notable speakers and presentations. Our general meetings are held at the Olympia Yacht Club building in Olympia, WA and are open to all sailing enthusiasts, so you can check us out before joining.
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The annual membership is only $70 and includes many benefits, such as reciprocal moorage at hundreds of marinas throughout the world. We are a volunteer organization, so we encourage you to be involved in helping with one of the many tasks and/or activities of the SSSSClub.
Notice of rules changes made to:
2026 PHRF Sailing Instructions – Appendix A (Buoy Races)
1) Wednesday Evening Races – Finish Time Limits,
2) Buoy Race Courses – Triangular course option
General Meeting – May 19: Restoration of the Deschutes Estuary
For longtime residents of Olympia, the question of whether to remove the Fifth Avenue Bridge and restore the historic estuary of the Deschutes River has been the subject of ongoing debate. Many people were reluctant to lose the picturesque reflecting lake, which was a key element of the Capital’s original design. Others, however, were concerned about persistent water quality issues and envisioned the return of a vibrant estuary, providing improved habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. Ultimately, the State of Washington decided to remove the dam and begin restoration of the estuary.
The Department of Ecology, serving as the lead agency for the project, will present detailed plans for removing the dam and constructing a new bridge that will connect Westside and downtown Olympia. The agency will also discuss the design and development of the estuary’s banks and river channels. Additionally, they will share strategies for managing sediment flow into lower Budd Inlet, both in the short and long term, to minimize impacts on the Olympia Yacht Club and marinas near Percival Landing. The presentation will conclude with anticipated improvements to water quality in lower Budd Inlet.
The SSSS General Meeting will take place on May 19 at the Olympia Yacht Club. There will not be any pre-meeting sessions; doors will open at 6:45 PM and the meeting will start promptly at 7:00 PM. Free parking is available in the lot south of the fenced OYC parking area.
All are welcome to attend. Bring your significant other, neighbor, crew, or anyone interested in Olympia’s future to join the discussion.
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Are you ready to join? Click on the link below and fill out the application form. You can pay by one of the methods in PayPal or mail us a check. Otherwise, find us at one of the monthly General Meetings and you can sign up in person.
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The annual membership starts either on September 30th or on May 31st, but you can sign up or renew at any time. If you are a racing skipper, then you need to pay the racing fee of $35 which may be included in your membership payment.
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