Schedule of Events

Pre-Race

Time Event Location
1000-1730 Registration StFYC
1000-1730 Inspections for ORC NA Fleet StFYC
1730 Competitors' Briefing StFYC Courtyard
1800-2000 Rolex Commodore’s Reception Rolex Regatta Tent

Race Day 1

Time Event Location
0730 Breakfast - Grab n’ Go items for purchase Regatta Plaza
0900 First Warning, ORC Only
1100 First Warning, all Classes (except Classics and ORC)
1200 First Warning, Classics Only
Post racing Hosted Dock-Side Beer Regatta Plaza
1700 Regatta Social - hosted appetizers Rolex Regatta Tent
1800 Rolex Owners Dinner (Invite Only) StFYC Clubhouse

Race Day 2

Time Event Location
0730 Breakfast - Grab n’ Go items for purchase Regatta Plaza
1100 First Warning, all Classes (except Classics)
1200 First Warning, Classics Only
Post racing Hosted Dock-side Beer Regatta Plaza
1700 Mount Gay Lawn Party hosted cocktails & Food Trucks Rolex Regatta Tent

Race Day 3

Time Event Location
0730 Breakfast - Grab n’ Go items for purchase Regatta Plaza
1100 First Warning, all Classes (except Classics)
1200 First Warning, Classics Only
Post racing Hosted Dock-Side Beer & Snacks Regatta Plaza
1930 StFYC Crew Dinner (no host) - Reservations Required StFYC Dining Room

Race Day 4

Time Event Location
0730 Breakfast - Grab n’ Go items for purchase Regatta Plaza
Pre racing Sailors Salute Flower Ceremony (honoring those lost) A Buoy
1100 First Warning, all classes (except Classics)
1200 First Warning, Classics Only
1400 No Warning After
Post racing Hosted Dock-Side Beer Regatta Plaza
~1600 Rolex Trophy Ceremony – hosted appetizers Rolex Regatta Tent

Social

Events

Docking

Parking

Regatta Plaza

Rolex Big Boat Series Regatta Plaza is located at the top of the docks, between the clubhouse and the waterfront, and features amenities for competitors, StFYC club members and guests.
Grab and Go Breakfast

Grab and Go Breakfast

0700 - 0930 Thursday through Sunday


Pay with cash or use a Member or Guest Card

Post-Race Libations

Post-Race Libations

Enjoy complimentary beer from featured brewery Fort Point Beer Co.

On Site Vendors

On Site Vendors

A variety of marine industry leaders are on site to upgrade your gear, repair sails and finetune your rigging.

Merch

Official Rolex Big Boat Series merchandise is available from Regatta Gear and can be purchased online. During the event, merchandise is for sale inside StFYC Clubhouse from 0800-2000 daily. The StFYC Ketch All ship’s store is also open.

2025 MERCH AVAILABLE

Being Green

Being

Green

SAILORS FOR THE SEA CERTIFICATION

Rolex Big Boat Series is certified with Sailors for the Sea—its highest as a Platinum Level Clean Regatta distinction, meaning it meets certain sustainability and environmental initiatives. Help by bringing your own water bottle to refill at stations in the Clubhouse and the Regatta Plaza. All Club-provided cups, plates and containers will be biodegradable and all food waste will be composted.

LEARN MORE

About

St. Francis Yacht Club

THE CLUB

St. Francis Yacht Club is one of the most esteemed yacht clubs in the world, steeped in tradition and known for innovation. Founded in 1927 with a mission to serve as the inspirational center of boating activities regionally and a leader of yachting internationally, StFYC has hosted many of the most prestigious national and world annually, StFYC is widely regarded as having one of the top racing championships in sailing. With over 40 regattas on its calendar and race management programs in the country. In addition to a worldwide reputation for on-water excellence, StFYC’s clubhouse features outstanding dining, spacious guest docks and panoramic vistas of San Francisco Bay.

In 1964, St. Francis Yacht Club welcomed eight yachts to the inaugural St. Francis Perpetual Trophy Regatta. Four boats came from Southern California: Odyssey, Kialoa, Audacious and Kamalii; and four from Northern California: Athene, Baruna, Ocean Queen IV and Each year, St. Francis Yacht Club rolls out the red carpet for sailors Santana. The regatta was soon nicknamed the “Big Boat Series.” visiting to compete in the Rolex Big Boat Series. This year, we look forward to welcoming you.


GUESTS

Unaccompanied guests, whether participating in the regatta or sponsored by a member, must check in at the Front Desk upon arrival to receive a Guest Card and provide a credit card number for all charges incurred while at the Club. Visiting sailors and unaccompanied guests must have their Guest Cards or Competitor Badges on their person.


DINING

Dining is available in the clubhouse’s Main Dining Room and Clippership Bar. All menus are also available for takeaway and hours are Wednesday-Friday, 12:00pm-8:30pm; Saturday & Sunday 11:00am-8:30pm. Place your orders using the StFYC mobile app if you are a member, or from menus available at the Front Desk. Order food to-go and enjoy it outside the clubhouse or on the docks!