Three Races, One Big Weekend

This three-race weekend actually occurs over the course of seven days, which means there are plenty of opportunities to earn your volunteer t-shirt! We’ll have volunteer t-shirts for R2AK, SEVENTY48, and CMR. Sign up for two shifts and receive one applicable t-shirt, sign up for three or more shifts and pick up two shirts!

All volunteers are required to attend the Volunteer Orientation on May 20th upstairs at the Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water Street, Port Townsend. Arrive at 5:30 PM to pick up your t-shirt (if applicable) or make any shift changes. Orientation starts at 6:00. You will meet with your captain to get up to date on your duties and receive training if necessary. If you cannot make this training, please email Angela at volunteer@nwmaritime.org for further instructions.

Oh, and we’ll have pizza and beer.

Make sure you’ve completed your 2019 Volunteer Application. Those who volunteered last year can skip the application and just sign our 2019 release waiver. Then select your shifts below.

Volunteer in Tacoma at the SEVENTY48 Pre-Funk (May 31).

Volunteer in Port Townsend for the Classic Mariners’ Regatta (May 31-June 2), at the SEVENTY48 Finish Line Clubhouse and Bar (June 1-2), and/or at the Ruckus (June 2).

Volunteer in Victoria June 3-6. Catch lines at the docks, sell R2AK swag, and/or help out at the R2AK Racer Party on June 4.

Learn About the Events

Learn all there is to know about the Classic Mariners’ Regatta, SEVENTY48, and Race to Alaska.

R2AK Volunteer Safety Corps

The Safety Corps will be inspecting race boats, helping train racers in SPOT trackers and helping run the Race Operations Center the day of the race. If you want to be part of the Safety Corps or if you have a suitable boat and want to help, please contact Race Boss Daniel Evans at raceboss@racetoalaska.com.