Coming the second week in September is the 23rd annual Sequim Bay Yacht Club Reach for Hospice Regatta.

The sailing race takes place on Sequim Bay, Saturday, Sept. 12, starting at noon, with a skippers’ meeting at 10:30 a.m.

Through this event, Sequim Bay Yacht Club has raised more than $256,000 for Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County.

Sailors from throughout the area are invited to participate and may register online at www.regattanetwork.com/event/10550#.

The public is invited to watch from John Wayne Marina as sailors maneuver their boats for position at the starting line and compete for the lead. Multiple starts for class A racing, class B cruising, and class C for boats 20 feet and under are programmed.

VHOCC provides care aimed at symptom management, education and support for those individuals and families facing the physical and emotional challenges of a terminal illness.

Eight registered nurses and about 150 volunteers provide care and equipment at no cost to those receiving services. Anyone can help support this effort by sending a tax deductible donation to VHOCC at 540 E. Eighth St., Port Angeles, WA 98362.

Mark checks with Reach for Hospice and, if desired, the name of a boat you are supporting.

SBYC’s top fundraiser for many years has been Bob McClinton with his boat Intrepid. At the age of 90 he races his boat regularly throughout the year and is a top competitor in racing as well as fundraising.

SBYC will celebrate with a potluck dinner following the race at John Wayne Marina.

The Fred Tidyman Trophy will be awarded to the fastest boat and crew in each division.

The Mickey McGuffin Sportsmanship Award will be presented by last year’s recipient, Torben Blichfeld, to a club member who has contributed most to the sport and spirit of sailing.