Sailboat Races Raise Funds for Local Charities

If you’re at the Des Moines Marina and see lots of boats sailing back and forth on Thursday evenings in July and August, know that it’s for a good cause!

The Three Tree Point Yacht Club, The Poverty Bay Power Squadron, and the Des Moines Marina are hosting the fifth annual Mid-Sound Summer Sailing Social to raise funds for Hospitality House and the Des Moines Food Bank.  These casual sailboat races start at 7:00 pm and are followed by food, beverages, prizes and fun after each race.  Any boat finishing by 8:30 will be eligible for prizes.

Each evening will have a different focus and theme.  For example, on July 29, the club will honor local police and fire departments by inviting the officers and firemen and their families to a fun evening of sailing. On August 5, the Poverty Bay Power Squadron members will join in the activities with their power boats.  Local dignitaries will be invited to participate on August 12, the final evening of sailing. 

The goal of the Three Tree Point Yacht Club is to promote affordable family boating for enjoyment, while increasing appreciation for the waters of Puget Sound and awareness of the need to care for those waters. 

For more information about the Mid-Sound Summer Social, please visit our website.

If you would like to make a donation to Hospitality House or the Des Moines Food Bank, both groups will have booths at the evening events and will gratefully accept those donations.