The 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series is approaching!
Welcome to the first of many bulletins, where you will find all of the information you need to stay up to date before, during, and after the regatta! As always, feel free to contact StFYC's Race Office (racing@stfyc.com or 415-655-7756) with any questions.
Nadine Franczyk
Rolex Big Boat Series Regatta Chair
St. Francis Yacht Club
UPCOMING DEADLINES
July 31: Last chance to complete registration and payment on Clubspot before the $275 late fee.
August 15: Docking Request Form deadline
*Dockage is limited. Only requests made before August 15th will be accommodated*
September 1: Registration Concludes
ORC Class: Submit Rating Certificates
REGATTA UPDATES
SAIL NUMBERS
Please ensure all sails comply with RRS G1.2.
For RBBS, spinnakers and gennakers must display the sail number on both sides, per the Notice of Race.
ORC CERTIFICATES
All ORC competitors must have a valid 2026 ORC International Certificate from US Sailing.
Apply for an ORC certificate with US Sailing >> CLICK HERE!
If you have any questions contact offshore@ussailing.org.
CREW DINNER
Reservations will open on August 1, 2026, with the StFYC Front Desk (frontdesk@stfyc.com or 415-563-6363).
Crew Dinner is in the Main Dining Room of St. Francis Yacht Club on the evening of Saturday, Sept.19, at 7:30pm.
COMMODORE'S RECEPTION
Every evening will be full of social events for you entire crew, starting with our Commodore’s Reception on Wednesday, September 16, where we will announce the Perpetual Trophies, and which Perpetual Class will be racing for a Rolex watch.
TUNE-UP REGATTA
You are invited to register for the Phyllis Kleinman Swiftsure the weekend of August 29-30, the tune-up regatta for Rolex Big Boat Series.
WHATSAPP GROUP
We will use WhatsApp for quicker communication with competitors. This unofficial channel can be joined by:
Downloading the app: Android or iOS
PLATINUM LEVEL CLEAN REGATTA
Rolex Big Boat Series meets the highest level of recognition from Sailors for the Sea. Visit our Sustainability Partners at Regatta Plaza.
