Sailing Race
Race to Alaska 2026 (R2AK)
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Port Townsend Boat Haven
Port Townsend, WA (start) → Ketchikan, AK (finish)
About this event
750 miles. No motor. No support. Human and wind power only, from Port Townsend to Ketchikan, Alaska. One of the most extreme and celebrated amateur offshore races on earth. Stage 1 starts in Port Townsend; teams qualifying advance to the main race start in Victoria, BC. Free to spectate — the Port Townsend start is a must-see spectacle.
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
to Tuesday, June 30, 2026
to Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Venue
Port Townsend Boat Haven
Location
Port Townsend, WA (start) → Ketchikan, AK (finish)
Organizer
Northwest Maritime Center
Event Type
Sailing Race