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09/20/2026Rolexes and ORC North American Champions Awarded at 62nd Rolex Big Boat Series
West Coast’s Premier Regatta Featured Four Days of Dramatic Competition in Classic San Francisco ConditionsAfter four days of thrilling sailing on San Francisco Bay, champions were crowned at the 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series, on September 20, at St. Francis Yacht Club. The top prizes—two Rolex…
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09/20/20262026 Rolex Big Boat Series Regatta Recap Video
Experience the 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series, four days of world-class sailboat racing on San Francisco Bay, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club and featuring the ORC North American Championships. Regatta recap video by Chris Love Productions
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09/16/2026Over 80 Boats and 700 Sailors Ready to Storm the Start at Rolex Big Boat Series 2026
Racing for Rolexes, Perpetual Trophies & ORC Championship Titles at St. Francis Yacht Club, September 16-20, 2026It’s the ORC North American Championship. It’s 81 boats lining up to compete in five classes, with four ORC splits. It’s every 2025 trophy winner returning to defend their…
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09/15/2026Competitor Bulletin #4
With just a few days to go until the 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series, anticipation is at an all-time high both on and off the water.In this final competitor bulletin before racing begins, you'll find important updates, reminders, and key information to help you arrive prepared and make the most of…
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09/08/2026Competitor Bulletin #3
With less than two weeks to go until the 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series, excitement is building both on and off the water.In this third competitor bulletin, you'll find the latest updates and important information to help you prepare for the regatta and stay informed before, during, and after racing.As…
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08/22/2026ORC Sail Inspection and Certificate Compliance
Please review the following important ORC sail inspection and certificate compliance requirements. Competitors are responsible for ensuring full compliance with these requirements throughout the event:
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08/01/2026Competitor Bulletin #2
The 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series is less than two months 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…
2026 Race News
07/23/2026Test Your Best at the 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series
After a long summer of tuning up the boat, solidifying the team and locking in race maneuvers, sailors are now preparing to test their best at Rolex Big Boat Series on September 16-20, 2026.“All the competitors in the Express 37 fleet, they bring their best—the best crew, the best sails,…
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05/22/2026Competitor Bulletin #1
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…