Welcome to the 43rd Patos Island Race, taking place March 21 & 22, 2026, hosted by the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club and proudly supported by title sponsor Blackline Marine. This iconic event brings sailors together for a weekend of strategy, endurance, and spectacular racing through the Gulf Islands and the San Juan Islands. 

To see which boats are competing, visit the fleet list here. 

Spectators can follow the action in real time on the live race viewer here. 

Racers please see the Schedule of Events here.

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Meads, Patos Island Race Chair at info@patosislandrace.com.