Event Cancellation Announced
It is with great sadness that the decision has been made to cancel Point Roberts Race Week in 2020.
The Race Week Advisory Board has been watching COVID-19 very intently since the onset. But with the most recent developments, there is no choice but to cancel. It was just announced that the border closure between US & Canada will remain in affect for a minimum of 30 more days. Whatcom County just released a directive that all events that attract more than 10 persons will be banned through the summer and of course Point Roberts is part of Whatcom County. Ironically, this is happening the same week that ABC News shared that Point Roberts, WA was the safest place in the USA to be right now (see the Point Roberts Race Week Facebook page for the ABC News clip).
This is especially heartbreaking as so much time, energy and financial resources have already gone into the preparations for the debut of the new venue in Point Roberts this summer. We have the Corsair National Championships, the 6mR North Americans, the Carr Trophy, and an entire new community engaged to host Point Roberts Race Week. To get to this point has been a year's worth of work and cancelling the event due to COVID-19 is especially difficult.
For those who have already registered to race in the 2020 event, the following options are available:
1. Fees paid can be applied to 2021 event registration.
2. Fees paid can be applied to 2020 efforts to help cover costs that have already been incurred.
3. Fees paid can be partially refunded and registrants can decide what % they want refunded and what % they want to give back to Race Week to help cover costs already incurred.
4. Fees paid can be 100% refunded.
5. For those who haven't paid or wish to contribute towards the costs accumulated to date, gifts will be recognized and very much appreciated.
Thank you to the Point Roberts Marina, Whatcom County, Northwest Yachting, Fisheries Supply, Helly Hansen, Prism Graphics, CSR Marine, Jan's Marine Photography, Cori Whitaker Homes, Arntson Marine, Sail Northwest, Seattle Sailing Club and Ullman Sails for their 2020 sponsorship support.
Planning for the 2021 event will begin immediately. PRO John Abel has confirmed his involvement in 2021, as have Paul Evenden and Jared Hickman to round out the race management team. The new dates being considered are July 12-16, July 19-23 and July 26-30 and our hope is to maintain both the Corsairs Nationals and 6mR North Americans, in addition to the coveted Carr Trophy. Sponsor procurement efforts for 2021 will also begin immediately.
Be safe and well. My hope is that we can move through this pandemic and come out stronger on the other side.
Best,
Schelleen Rathkopf, Event Producer
July 13-17, 2020
Welcome to Point Roberts Race Week!
After 37 years on Whidbey Island, Race Week has a new home in Point Roberts, Washington! With a deep water, full-service marina combined with interesting long distance and buoy race course options, on-site customs and a stellar party area - let's RACE! PARTY! PLAY!
Welcome Corsair Nationals and the International Six Metre North Americans to Point Roberts Race Week!
