Introduction to PNWO & ORC
Sunday, October 26, 2025: 10AM to noon @ Portland Yacht Club (and via Zoom)
Introduction to the Pacific NW Offshore (PNWO) Race & Offshore Racing Congress (ORC)
Come learn more about this epic race! Reconnect with old friends, and meet new ones. Doug Schenk, Eric Hopper, Jeff Stong, and Craig Garrison will introduce the race and answer any questions.
Pacific NW Offshore will be using ORC as the primary scoring method again this year. Although you can still use your PHRF rating for the cruising category, if you want to be scored in the overall category, you will need an ORC rating. This introduction is open to all who are interested in learning more about ORC or are considering making the transition, whether you plan to race in the PNWO or not. Admission is free and open to all. Food/beverages will be available for purchase.
Zoom Link: Coming Soon
Kickoff Party and Registration Deadline
Wednesday, April 29, 2026: 6:00 PM @ Portland Yacht Club (and via Zoom)
Pacific NW Offshore Kickoff Party
This is an open invitation to all PNWO skippers, crews, and race supporters to join us at the Portland Yacht Club for the annual kickoff party. The kitchen and bar will be open. No need to be a member of PYC. It’s an annual ritual and for those of you from out of town see the Zoom link above. Pass the word.
See you in Ilwaco!
Skippers Meeting
The Skippers meeting for the race will be held upstairs at the Salt Restaurant in Ilwaco, Washington at 5:30 on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Because of capacity limitations, only the skipper and one crew member will be permitted to attend.