South Sound Sailing Society

General Meeting- Mar 17th
2026-03-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Sailing Adventures in the Great Lakes and East Coast + Vendor Pre-sessions
Join your sailing colleagues and friends on March 17 for a presentation by Jeff Reiner on his East Coast sailing adventure. In 2021, Jeff bought a Jeanneau 49DS in Chicago with a plan to sail from the Great Lakes to the Caribbean, then—over four to five years—through the Panama Canal and on to Washington via Hawaii. As he’ll tell you, even the best plans take unexpected turns…
Jeff will share stories from his journey out of the Great Lakes, through more than 100 locks, down the Hudson River to New York City, and “down east” to New England while dodging a hurricane. The following year, he headed south to the Chesapeake, visiting Washington DC, Annapolis, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. In 2026, he hopes to reach Boston for the 250th Independence Day celebrations before continuing north to Maine and Nova Scotia.
Jeff is the President of South Sound Honda Suzuki Polaris, a graduate of Aberdeen High School, and an experienced adventurer.
Before the main meeting, our round‑table discussions will feature local marine vendors offering advice and services to help you prepare for the summer sailing season. Invitations have gone out to diesel mechanics, bottom‑paint specialists, gelcoat and teak refinishers, electrical and electronics experts, canvas installers, and more.
The doors at the Olympia Yacht Club will open at 5:45 PM and the pre-meeting sessions will begin at 6:00 PM. The General Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.

Islands Race
2026-03-14

Dinghy Fleet Spring Meeting
2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Tugboat Annies – View Point Room
To get the year started, we are having a dinghy fleet meeting Wednesday, March 11th at 6pm in the View Point Room at West Bay Marina. We’ll be discussing a wide range of topics including the Harstine GT6.0, the Salish 100, the upcoming racing season and maybe some racing tactic hints to help win more races. Anybody that’s interested in doing most anything in small boats is invited to come. You can get food at Tug Boat Annies upstairs and bring it down and join us.

Skookum Inlet Race
2026-03-07 08:00 - 17:00

Suddenly in Command Seminar
2026-02-21 08:00 - 17:00

General Meeting- Feb 17 - Ferry Boat Adventures
2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:00
Our February SSSS meeting will feature Captain Michael Edwards, who is the Chief Mate on ferries in the Washington State ferry system. He has been asked to share good stories about serving on a ferry boat, including stormy weather, rescuing individuals in the water, navigating when sailboats are in the area, and other stories he tells his family and friends. He also will share the VHF channels ferry boat captains listen to, letting us know ferry horn signals, including five short blasts, and who has the right of way when a sailboat and a ferry boat are on a collision course. Captain Edwards has been with the Washington ferry system for seven years. He also worked for the Western Towboat Company and Edison Chousest Offshore.
In addition, we will have 3-4 pre-meeting skill and knowledge round-table sessions. The topics will be shared with you via email in early February.
Doors at the Olympia Yacht Club (201 Simmons St NW) will open at 5:45 pm and the pre -meeting sessions will begin at 6:00 pm. The General Meeting will commence at 7:00 pm.

Toliva Shoal Race
2026-02-14
This special event, which coincides with Presidents’ Day weekend in February, is part of the Southern Sound Series. It is co-hosted by SSSS and the Olympia Yacht Club.
Toliva Shoal is a full weekend of events, including the race itself. It is our best-attended race and the only one that attracts boats from throughout Puget Sound, commonly drawing 60-100 boats. Many locals who only do one race a year do this one. There is a party the night before that has a reputation in the Puget Sound sailing community as an event all by itself. This is your chance to sample “down Sound” racing without leaving Olympia.
Go To: Southern Sound Series Page

Toliva Shoal Race Dinner
2026-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | OYC Clubhouse

Toliva Shoal Race Kick-Off & Reception
2026-02-13 17:00 - 18:00 | OYC Clubhouse

Henderson Inlet Race
2026-01-24 08:00 - 17:00

Andrew Kerr Racing Seminar
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Tugboat Annies – View Point Room

General Meeting- Jan 20th
2026-01-20 18:00 - 21:00
January 20 SSSS General Meeting
Summer Adventure Cruises and Races
Do you have any summer sailing adventures planned? Are you one that likes to have “stretch” goals to keep you motivated and off the couch? The January 20th SSSS General meeting will feature Jesse Wiegle, NW Maritime’s “Race Boss”, who will share how you and your crew can participate in the races and cruises sponsored by the center, including the “Race to Alaska (R2AK); the Salish 100, which is a seven-day cruise from Olympia to Port Townsend; and the WA360, which is a human and wind-powered race that starts in Port Townsend, goes to Olympia, and returns to Port Townsend. In addition, we will hear about the Harstine Island GT sponsored by SSSS.
In addition, we will have 3-4 pre-meeting skill and knowledge round-table sessions beginning at 6:00 pm. The topics will be shared with you via email in early January.
Meeting Details: Doors at the Olympia Yacht Club (201 Simmons St NW) will open at 5:45 pm and the pre -meeting sessions will begin at 6:00 pm. The General Meeting will commence at 7:00 pm. The meeting is open not only to SSSS members, but also sailors who think they might be interested in joining our group, crew members, significant others, and others who want to have a good time.
Free parking is available in the lot south of the main Olympia Yacht Club parking lot. There is no need to pay, but please do not park in slips that are “Reserved”.

Eld Inlet Race
2026-01-17 08:00 - 17:00

Duwamish Head Race
2026-01-03

General Meeting- Auction and Potluck
2025-12-16 06:00 - 21:00

Hope Island Race
2025-12-13 10:00 - 17:00

Lighted Ships Parade
2025-12-06 17:00

Winter Vashon Race
2025-12-06
