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Registration Fees Increase after May 15, 2026, for West Coast’s Premier Regatta & ORC North American Championship

May 15 marks four months until the first starting gun of the West Coast’s most anticipated annual regatta, Rolex Big Boat Series, scheduled for September 16–20, 2026, on San Francisco Bay. May 15 is also the early-entry deadline when skippers can enjoy a great discount on registration. 

Already, 30 teams are signed up to compete in this year’s Rolex Big Boat Series, which will double as the 2026 Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) North American Championship. Early entrants include Rolex Sydney Hobart division winner Bacchanal, and a fully refitted Santa Cruz 52, Rosebud. We caught up with both skippers to learn more about their race preparations.

Sit back, turn the volume up, and relive why this regatta is one of the very best in America.

The 61st Rolex Big Boat Series saw multiple contenders in every class, with the podium secured in the closing moments.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. — With a three-hour-long Bay Tour race as the final test for competitors, the 61st edition of the Rolex Big Boat Series hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club came to a stunning close on Sunday afternoon.

Sixty-five Boats to Race for Six Perpetual Trophies & Two Rolex Submariner Dates

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.—The waters of San Francisco Bay are set to come alive with four action-packed days of racing at the 61st edition of the Rolex Big Boat Series, Thursday, September 11, through Sunday, September 14. The regatta, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club, is renowned for its thrilling competition and beautiful backdrop in one of the sailing world’s most iconic venues.

The 2025 Rolex Big Boat Series is 6 days away!

This is the third bulletin, 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.

We look forward to welcoming you and your crew to a fantastic week of socials and racing!

Nadine Franczyk
Rolex Big Boat Series Regatta Chair
St. Francis Yacht Club

On May 28, 2025, San Francisco’s Recreation and Parks Department completed a hydrographic survey of the West Harbor Marina, including the entrance to and area around St. Francis Yacht Club’s docks and the city-owned marina docks. On September 4, 2025, additional soundings were taken of the harbor entrance, shown above. 

The 2025 Rolex Big Boat Series is two weeks away!

This is the second bulletin, 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

The 2025 Rolex Big Boat Series is under two months away!

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