📰 Race News & Updates

Latest announcements for Round the County 2025

URGENT

⚠️ PHRF Division Changes

The class breaks for PHRF Divisions 1, 2, and 4 have been changed.

This may affect which start your boat is in. Boats with PHRF ratings of 81, 93, and 96 have been reassigned to different divisions.

ACTION REQUIRED:

  1. Download the updated fleet list immediately
  2. Verify your division assignment
  3. Check your start sequence and time
📋 Download Updated Fleet List Now

Questions about your division? Contact the race committee immediately at racedirector@roundthecounty.com

MEETING

Virtual Skippers Meeting - Friday, November 7th at 7:00 PM

Orcas Island Yacht Club will host the Round the County Skippers Meeting via Zoom on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time. All skippers are strongly encouraged to attend.

Meeting Details:

  • Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM Pacific Time
  • Meeting ID: 845 1235 6136
  • Passcode: 071891

Join via Computer or Mobile:

Click here to join the Zoom Meeting

Or join by phone: +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 (Tacoma)

Important: This meeting will cover critical race information, sailing instructions, safety procedures, and Q&A. Please have your questions ready!

UPDATED

Sailing Instructions Revised - Version 1.2 Now Available

The Sailing Instructions have been updated to version 1.2 with important clarifications and amendments. All participants should review the updated document and revision details before the skippers' meeting.

Key Updates in Version 1.2: Visit the Sailing Instructions page to review the list of revisions and download the latest version. It's important to familiarize yourself with all amendments before race day.

View Revisions & Download: Sailing Instructions v1.2 with revision details

ORC Fleet

ORC Fleet Five Band Ratings

If you're entered in an ORC Fleet please review your ORC rating in this table: ORC Ratings. Check your Cert Date for sure!

Errors Found? Contact the race committee at racedirector@roundthecounty.com

IMPORTANT

Registration Now Closed - All Waitlisted Boats Activated

Registration for the 2025 Round the County Race is now officially closed. We're pleased to announce that all boats on the waitlist have been moved to active status. The fleet is set and we're looking forward to seeing everyone at the skippers' meeting on Friday, November 7th.

If you were on the waitlist, you should have received a confirmation email about your active status. Please ensure you've completed all registration requirements including payment and crew waivers.

Questions? Contact the race committee at racedirector@roundthecounty.com

ACTION REQUIRED

Crew Waiver Forms Required - Instructions for Skippers

IMPORTANT: All crew members sailing on your boat MUST complete waiver forms to participate in the Round the County race (NOR 3.6).

This is a race requirement - no exceptions. Please forward these instructions to your entire crew immediately.

What Skippers Need to Do

  1. Forward these instructions to ALL crew members immediately
  2. Confirm each crew member has received their waiver link
  3. Track who has completed their forms before race day

Note: If you registered the boat, you've already completed your waiver. Co-skippers must follow the crew process below.

Instructions for Your Crew

For Adult Crew (18+)

  1. Send an email to events@oiyc.org
  2. Put "crew" in the subject line
  3. Use your own unique email account (do not share accounts)
  4. Make sure your real name is configured in your email settings*

For Crew Under 18

  1. Parent/guardian must send the email from their account
  2. Put "parent" and "crew" in the subject line
  3. Send to events@oiyc.org

You'll receive waiver instructions within minutes. Check your spam folder if you don't see it.

Critical Reminders

✗ DO NOT forward waiver links - Each person must request their own unique link

✗ Crew without completed waivers cannot race - Start this process now to avoid last-minute issues

*Email Name Configuration

Email accounts must show the sender's real name (not just email address). Most accounts already have this configured. If help is needed:

  • Gmail: How to add your name
  • iPhone Mail: Settings → Mail → Accounts → Your Account → Your Email Address → Name
  • Other providers have similar settings in account preferences

Earlier Updates

Registration Now Open for 2025 Race

Registration for the 2025 Round the County Race is now open! Limited to 120 boats. Register your boat here.

2025 Notice of Race Published

The Notice of Race for the 2025 Round the County has been published. View the NOR here.