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05/06/2026
Register by May 15 for Discounted Entry in the 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series
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.
Registration Opens for the 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series
Rolex Big Boat Series 2025
Sit back, turn the volume up, and relive why this regatta is one of the very best in America.
61
Years Running
7
Trophies
6
Classes in 2025
775+
Competitors
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 |