Competitor Communications

Competitor Communications

Competitor Bulletin #3
Competitor Communications
09/04/2025

Competitor Bulletin #3

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


Competitor Bulletin #2
Competitor Communications
08/28/2025

Competitor Bulletin #2

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


Competitor Bulletin #1
Competitor Communications
08/07/2025

Competitor Bulletin #1

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


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

EVENT

MANAGEMENT

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Nadine Franczyk
Regatta Chair
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Dave MacEwen
Executive Race Committee
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Ken Glidewell
Regatta Vice Chair
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Meg Ruxton
Sustainability Chair

Waterfront

Staff

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Felix Weidling
StFYC Race Director
415-820-3710
racedirector@stfyc.com
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Macy Deam
StFYC Race Coordinator
415-655-7756
racecoordinator@stfyc.com
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Anthony Cirillo
StFYC Dock Master
415-820-3727
docks@stfyc.com

COURSE

RACE OFFICERS

Jury