We successfully completed the WA360 last June and now Team Salish Seasters kindly asks for your continued support as we gear up for the Race to Alaska on June 14, 2026.
What's the Race to Alaska?
The Race to Alaska is a 750-mile boat race up the Inside Passage from Port Townsend, WA to Ketchikan, Alaska. The rules are simple - No motors. No support.
Is that like a sailing thing?
We, a team of four women, will be sailing on our trusty 1978 Santa Cruz 27, equipped with a pedal drive (alternative propulsion), a full set of sails and just enough electronics to power essential instruments. Think of it as “minimalist sailing" through open water, tidal rapids, and shifty narrows. We'll push ourselves personally and physically as we make critical decisions about navigation, sailing through the night, sheltering from approaching gales and so on. Knowing that we have a community of supported behind us will help see us through!
What’s in the team name?
We are four women hailing, based in the Bellingham, Washington area. With deep respect and gratitude, we honor the original caretakers of the Salish Sea. In their honor, we seek to challenge both our physical and mental selves, as the Salish Coastal Tribal peoples have done since time immemorial.
How will your support be used?
Having made an initial investment in a boat your contributions will help us with registration fees, safety equipment, travel logistics, provisions, boat maintenance, etc.
Sponsorship Levels
The Proving Grounds, Supporting Sponsor: up to $499
- Recognition in sponsor thank-you social media posts, from confirmation through race completion
- Brand tagging and link inclusion where applicable
- Warm, fuzzy happy feelings knowing that you are helping us get to Alaska!
Inside Passage, $500 to $999 - All Proving Ground benefits, plus:
- Dedicated sponsor spotlight post highlighting company logo and products or equipment in use
- Inclusion in race finish and completion announcement posts
- Post-race sponsor report summarizing exposure and outcomes
- Salish Seaster participation in sponsor’s community outreach campaign and/or social media
Ketchikan! $1,000 and up - All Inside Passage benefits, plus:
- Multiple sponsor spotlight features
- Sponsor logo displayed on the boat for all to see!
- Post-race sponsor report summarizing exposure and outcomes
Thank you for your interest and support in our team! Please check back, as we will continue to add photos and other cool links.
Team Salish Seasters! - Melanie, Anya, Audrey and Anna
For more information, Ffind us on social media, Facebook or Instagram or contact melconnerlyons@gmail.com
