Your complete guide to racing Round the County 2026
Round the County is more than just a race – it's a celebration of sailing in one of the world's most beautiful cruising grounds. Our goal is to provide safe, fair, and fun racing for all participants while navigating the spectacular waters of the San Juan Islands.
These Sailing Instructions, along with the Notice of Race, contain all the essential information you need for the race, including courses, safety requirements, scoring procedures, and communication protocols. Please review them carefully with your crew before the skippers' meeting.
The 2026 Sailing Instructions are being finalized. Preliminary reference information is below, and the complete document, PDF, and printable version will be posted here once they are ready. Confirm all details against the published Sailing Instructions before racing.
Note: The values below are carried over from 2025 as a preliminary reference only. They will be confirmed or updated when the 2026 Sailing Instructions are published.
VHF Channel 67
Email: rc@roundthecounty.com
Phone: to be confirmed
To be confirmed
See published SIs for times
To be confirmed
Must contact RC if DNF
To be confirmed
Direction set in published SIs
If you have questions about the Sailing Instructions or need clarification on any procedures, safety requirements, or race rules, please don't hesitate to contact us.