24th Annual Slow Smoke Contest Results
November 12th 7-9 pm
To the Slowest Goes the Victory!
Once again, the Seattle Pipe Club sponsored the UPCA Nortwest Regional Pipe Smoking Contest.
This year, we had a packed house with 15 contestants vying for the title of regional champ. Some were old-timers that had been participating for over 20 years. Others were new to pipe smoking, but was willing to give it a try.
Everyone made it past the 20-minute mark, which is an achievement in itself. Everyone walked home with their own Kaywoodie Berkshire pipe and a prize. As was traditional, the first person to go out won 1,000 matches to practice with.
The winner of the contest was Rick Willoughby, with a time of 50 minutes and 17 seconds. Rick walked away with a trophy, first pick of donated prizes, and $250 for airfare to the 2026 UPCA National Pipe Smoking Contest in Chicago.
Click on the buttons below to see photos and the full results from the contest.
2025 Contest Results
Contest Photos