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09/16/2021Ideal Racing Conditions Greet 79 Boats on Day One of Rolex Big Boat Series
The fog was hanging low but energy was running high at the start of the first day of racing at the 2021 Rolex Big Boat Series. Fortunately, by day’s end the westerlies characteristic of San Francisco Bay were blowing strong and steady through the Golden Gate, powering the 79 competitors to the finish line and leaving sailors raving about “perfect conditions” on the water. The three ORR fleets and the Express 37s raced on the Treasure Island Course, while the North Course was dedicated to J/105s, J/88s and J/70s. All classes finished their second races off the Race Deck, directly in front of the St. Francis Yacht Club, host to this four-day regatta.
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09/15/2021Racing for Rolexes and Perpetual Honors at Rolex Big Boat Series
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—The excitement was palpable as hundreds of sailors gathered this evening on the lawn of St. Francis Yacht Club for a Competitors’ Briefing and Commodore’s Reception, marking the official start of the 56th edition of Rolex Big Boat Series, the West Coast’s premiere regatta. As halyards slapped against rigging and 79 race-ready boats tugged at their docklines, regatta organizers announced which of the eight classes will race for the six perpetual trophies and three Rolex Submariner Date timepieces, to be awarded this Sunday, September 19, following four days of highly competitive racing on San Francisco Bay.
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09/09/2021St. Francis Yacht Club Completes Preparations for COVID-Safe Rolex Big Boat Series
With one week to go until boats jostle for position on the starting line, organizers of the 2021 Rolex Big Boat Series are prepared to safely accommodate the hundreds of skippers, crews and spectators who attend this legendary event, now in its 56th edition. Racing is set to commence on Thursday, September 16, and boats are already docking at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, California, to begin final preparations for the most competitive regatta on the West Coast.
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09/01/2021Mustang Survival and Newfront Insurance Partner with Rolex Big Boat Series for 2021 Regatta
St. Francis Yacht Club today announced Mustang Survival and Newfront Insurance as sponsors for the 2021 Rolex Big Boat Series, to be held September 15-19 in San Francisco, California. The two companies, which share a history of supporting the maritime industry, will jointly host the popular Thursday night social that kicks off the first day of racing at the four-day regatta.
2021 Race News
06/30/2021One Month Left to Register for Rolex Big Boat Series
Plans are underway for a full schedule of high-test racing and entertaining socials at the 2021 Rolex Big Boat Series set for September 15-19 at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco.
2021 Race News
04/08/20212021 Rolex Big Boat Series is on for September
The Notice of Race has been posted and registration is open for the 2021 Rolex Big Boat Series at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, California.
2021 Race News
07/27/2020Rolex Big Boat Series on Hold Until 2021
Due to the ongoing global pandemic, the 2020 Rolex Big Boat Series hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, California, has been canceled.
2020 Race News
03/03/2020Classics Division Seeks to Expand at 2020 Rolex Big Boat Series; Registration Open and NOR Posted
With an eye toward expanding a Classics Division that saw marked interest and exciting race action in its inaugural year, the Rolex Big Boat Series returns to San Francisco Bay, September 17-20, 2020. St. Francis Yacht Club, host of this prestigious event since its inception in 1964, has now posted the Notice of Race, and entries are now being accepted.
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09/15/2019Rolex Big Boat Series 2019 Highlights
2019 was an unforgettable week of light winds and big breeze, classic yachts and high performance race boats, competition and camaraderie.