Northern California Racing
San Francisco Yacht Club Sails Inaugural “Sprint” Regatta
SFYC hosted its inaugural "sprint" regatta in its fleet of RS21s in the European "sailing league" format, in which teams rotate through boats and have byes.
Island Yacht Club’s Sadie Hawkins Race Interrupted by Rowers
Island Yacht Club hosted the Sadie Hawkins Race, a women's-skipper event that was rudely interrupted by high school rowers.
Coyote Point Yacht Club Wraps Up Winter Series
Coyote Point Yacht Club hosted its sixth and final Winter Sail day, wrapping up a fun midwinter series on the Peninsula.
Rites of Spring 2026: A Record-Breaking Renewal at Oakland Yacht Club
Oakland Yacht Club hosted its Rites of Spring Regatta, kicking off their 2026 racing season.
Mercurys Sail Encinal Spring Series #1
The Northern California Mercury fleet took on the Encinal Spring Series in mid-March, sailing in light wind conditions.
The Very First “Big Sail” Between Cal and Stanford
Berkeley Yacht Club staff commodore Michael Yovino-Young remembers the first editions of "The Big Sail."
A Preview of Beer Can Series and April Regattas
Although some beer can series begin soon after we spring forward for Daylight Saving Time, most Bay Area series begin in April.
Midwinters Roundup: BYC Midwinters See RYC Boats Dominate
Berkeley Yacht Club's midwinter series saw boats from the Richmond Yacht Club just north win eight of the 10 divisions.
Coyote Point Yacht Club Hosts Winter Sail #5
Coyote Point Yacht Club hosted its fifth Winter Race, with 10 boats turning up to the rabbit-start line.
Support and Race the Sailing4Parkinson’s Regatta on April 12
Racing for fun, a cause and a cure. Join the Sailing4Parkinson's Regatta on April 12.
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