Twilight Sailing in Ludlow Bay

Evening Races from Ludlow Bay to Benefit Salmon Recovery Efforts

Set your calendars for Thursday, June 18, the first outing of the 2026 Twilight Sailing Series, brought to you by the Port Ludlow Yacht Club (PLYC) and the Port Ludlow Marina. On four Thursday afternoons this summer, sailors and crews will gather to enjoy informal racing, fellowship, and vibrant social gatherings at the Port Ludlow Marina. This event welcomes vessels of all types from the greater Port Ludlow area to traverse a scenic 90-minute course, followed by a festive BBQ “Under the Tent.” Boaters, crews, and guests participate at no cost, and all participating boats are eligible for a drawing to win Swag Bags filled with memorable items. No registration is required; participants are encouraged to just show up and sail. Motor vessels are also encouraged to attend and spectate.

This year’s dates are on Thursdays, June 18, July 9, July 23 and August 13. The sailing will last from 5:00 to 6:30 PM, with post-race festivities from 6:30 – 8 p.m.

The Twilight Sailing Series directly benefits the North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC), a respected non-profit dedicated to salmon habitat restoration on the North Olympic Peninsula. NOSC is one of fourteen Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups in Washington State working with landowners and volunteers to ensure the future of wild salmon populations on the Olympic Peninsula.

The event is modeled in part after the Downtown Sailing Series, a summer tradition hosted by the Elliot Bay Marina in Seattle since 2004, designed to give boaters a venue for casual competition and fun. If you would like to participate as crew on a boat, or are a captain who needs crew, or just have a general question, please contact Derek du Nann at plc18scp@plyc.us.

Sponsors Sought

Organizers from Port Ludlow Associates and PLYC are inviting area companies to support NOSC through monetary or merchandise donations. Sponsors will have logos featured on printed and digital media distributed throughout Jefferson County and will be recognized at event broadcasts, press releases, and on social media. Interested sponsors can contact Bob Pistay at (206) 499-0531 or bobpistay@gmail.com