2026 Estuary Extravaganza Is Coming Up on July 26

Estuary Extravaganza: What is it? When is it? And would you like to race it?

Well, it all started in 2020 as part of getting racing back up and running. At that time Encinal Yacht Club (EYC), Island Yacht Club (IYC) and Oakland Yacht Club (OYC) decided to come together and create a Sunday race for those staying over and ready to get back on the water. Later it was paired up so that it is run the Sunday after the Encinal Regatta. It was given the name Estuary Extravaganza, and it has featured fun and challenging races. It has run every year since getting started, and this year is no exception.

Part of the fun, and perhaps some challenge for pulling this together, is that we plan it as a team of race committees and manage it jointly. This year IYC handles the starts, OYC handles the finishes, and EYC is working the mark setting and any other water work that may be needed.

OYC has its Sunday Brunch, and it starts a half-hour early, at 9:30, to accommodate racers who like to have a great meal before another day of racing. For the skippers registered, participation swag is handed out at OYC during brunch. Of course, they can just come, grab the swag, and then head for the boat to rig.

Next it’s time to race: first sequences at noon on July 26. Hopefully the wind is good and two races can be completed before 1530, and then it’s back to EYC for a bit of an after-party.

It’s a nice way to finish up your weekend. If this looks interesting and you want more information, go to EYC’s Estuary Extravaganza for details and documents.