The 43rd annual Patos Island Race returns March 21–22, 2026, hosted by the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club and proudly supported by title sponsor Blackline Marine.
The race features three distinct courses designed to challenge skill, strategy, and endurance. The Long Course (~67 NM) and Short Course (~43 NM) are both 24‑hour overnight circumnavigations of Patos Island, made even more exciting by the choice of which direction to round. The Gulf Islands Course (~30 NM) offers a competitive daytime race around fixed marks and islands, targeting a duration of approximately seven hours.
Registration
Registration opens Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Early entry fees apply until February 1, 2026.
- Long Course: $140 CDN early / $175 CDN standard
- Short Course: $110 CDN early / $145 CDN standard
- Gulf Islands Course: $100 CDN early / $135 CDN standard
Registration closes on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 2359 hours.
Schedule of Events 2026
Friday, March 20
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Moorage assistance, SNSYC reciprocal dock
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Skippers Registration, SNSYC clubhouse
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - BBQ Dinner for $20, SNSYC enclosed patio
7:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Weather & Currents Briefing, SNSYC dining room
8:00 pm - Skippers Meeting, SNSYC dining room
Saturday, March 21
7:00 am to 8:00 am - Pancake breakfast for $10, SNSYC enclosed patio
7:00 am to 8:30 am - Bag Lunch pick up for $18, SNSYC bar
10:00 am - Racing starts off the Fish Market pier, Sidney waterfront
6:00 pm & overnight - Clubhouse open for free chili & buns, SNSYC dining room
Sunday, March 22
8:00 am to 11:00 am - Complimentary breakfast, SNSYC dining room
11:00 am - Awards Ceremony & divisional prizes, SNSYC dining room
By 1:00 pm - Visiting boats check out of North Saanich Marina slips
For more information regarding the race please visit the dedicated race website at patosislandrace.com.
Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club