
Duwamish Head Race
Part of the Southern Sound Series
Saturday, January 3, 2026​​​
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Welcome
The Southern Sound Series continues with the Duwamish Head race on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026.
The Southern Sound Series is a set of four sailing races hosted by different yacht clubs over a 4-month period. The Duwamish Head Race is the 2nd race of the series and is hosted by Three Tree Point Yacht Club. This race starts at the Des Moines Marina heading north (green), rounding the Duwamish Head marker in Elliot Bay, then west (red) to Blakely Rock, returning south to finish at Des Moines. ​​
Registration​
Please use the Race Links buttons above, or the following links to find the Notice of Race (NoR) for the series, and the series Sailing Instructions (SI). Registration is open now thru Thursday January 1st at 12:00 midnight on the Regatta Network at regattanetwork.com/event/30491.
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Guest Moorage
TTPYC has traditionally arranged guest moorage at the Des Moines Marina for the Friday night before the race. We are working hard to maintain that tradition. However, due to the dock replacement project that will be ongoing during the Duwamish Head Race, there will be very limited guest moorage available on Friday, January 2nd, 2026.
If you plan to participate in the Duwamish Head Race, and need moorage for Friday, please email the following information to the TTPYC Marina Coordinator as soon as possible so we may have time to work on your request with the Des Moines Marina.
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Boat Name​
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Boat LOA/Beam/Draft
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Skipper (Point of Contact)
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Skipper Phone & Email
The slips will be assigned on a first requested - first assigned basis, with limited availability, so please get your request in early.
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At the Dock
If you have requested moorage, and been given a slip assignment, there will be a docking assistance team monitoring VHF 72 from 12:00 PM- 8:00 PM on Friday, January 2nd. Additionally, for both docking support and race communications, you may reach TTPYC at the following phone number: 984-377-6863
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TTPYC will be hosting a free soup and chili supper at Anthony's HomePort at the marina from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM for race volunteers and participants. You will be able to purchase drinks from the Anthony's menu.
Coffee and pastries MAY be provided the morning of the race from 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM. We are still working on the logistics of this. Due to the dock construction it may not be possible. Stay tuned here for an update.
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If you have requested a Friday evening slip at the Des Moines Marina (per the instructions above), we expect to have confirmation from the marina office by Friday, December 19. You will be notified of your request results via email by that time.
Please stay tuned for details of what Duwamish Head Race garb will be for sale on the dock.
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Race Day
For your convenience, we are providing a visual representation of this series' Class Breaks, signal flags and race times for each class. As usual, these times may change on race day. Please be prepared to start at the times listed. And as always, please refer to the Sailing Instructions (SI) for official race information. The source of the SIs can be found on the Southern Sound Series web site.​
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​A note about Southern Resident Orcas
Senate Bill 5371 - 2023-24, which went into effect January 1st, 2025, does not include a requirement for sailing vessels to luff sails when less than 400 yards from Souther Resident Orcas. The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife does "ask that sailors luff sails... and wait for the animal to move away."
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