Duck Dodge

Duck Dodge is a weekly, Tuesday night sailing race series from May through September. Sailers from around the Seattle-area participate in this event held on Lake Union. 

Races are divided into ~4 “heats” based on the speed and performance of the boats participating. These heats include: 1) Fast Boats (PHRF < 127). 2) Half Fast Boats (PHRF < 216), 3) Cruising/Slow Boats (PHRF >= 216), and 4) Dinghies. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners within each heat receive a gold, silver, or bronze duck stickers. Each weekly race has a special theme (i.e; “Tropical Night”, “Toga Night’ etc.) so please dress up! The boat with the best decorations and/or costumes may win an honorary black duck sticker. 

Once all of the sailboat races have finished, boats “raft-up” — anchor and tie up together to celebrate the race (this is completely optional)! At the raft-up, club members can grill food and meet the crew of neighboring boats. Once the raft-up ends, club members sail back to the WAC, and come back next week.

It’s not a club event and people with the relevant rating can participate in the race by reserving the boat on their own accord. All the club rules still apply.