Coyote Point YC Rings in 2026 With Brrrr Rabbit Race
Coyote Point Yacht Club’s 2026 Saturday Regatta Series opened in true winter style with the Brrrr Rabbit Race — a day that promised much, kept sailors guessing, and delivered the kind of quiet drama that lingers long after the dock lines are tied. Four boats, Surprise!, Svea, Paradigm, and Sweet Grapes, answered the call, with Paradigm taking on rabbit duties and setting the fleet loose into a Bay that looked far more mischievous than it first appeared.
The forecast had been classic winter Bay conditions: a wide spread, hints of gusts, and plenty of reasons to keep an eye on the water and the sky. On race day, the wind ultimately stayed light and variable, but the ebb was anything but subtle. A strong outgoing current shaped the race from start to finish, quietly rewarding those who read it well and exacting a toll from those who did not. It was a day when progress came from patience, angles, and trust in the invisible river beneath the boats.
The opening legs unfolded in spare air, the fleet sliding rather than charging, searching for pressure and relief from the ebb. Near the marks, the breeze teased — just enough to reshuffle positions and keep boats within striking distance. Sweet Grapes and Paradigm traded the lead through the middle of the course, never far apart, while Svea and Surprise! stayed in the hunt, working steadily and refusing to let the front pair sail away.
Between maneuvers, the Bay offered its own quiet spectacle. To the east, rainbows lingered in the distance, improbably persistent, while to the west the coastal range wore a gray curtain of rain. It was one of those days when winter sailing showed its softer side: cold, yes, but generous with beauty if you took the time to look up.
As the race stretched on, the breeze finally steadied enough to allow proper sailing, and the fleet committed to running the full course despite the low tide ahead. In the end, Paradigm emerged first across the line, having navigated the ebb and the shifts with care. Sweet Grapes ended her race abruptly after grounding near the channel entrance, a hard reminder that winter racing always keeps a final card in reserve. Svea and Surprise! pressed on, finishing with the quiet satisfaction that comes from seeing a long, tricky course through to the end. On adjusted time, the order of finish was Paradigm, Svea, and Surprise!
If this opener is any indication, the 2026 Saturday Regatta Series will reward attentiveness, nerve, and a love for the Bay in all its moods. Winter racing is not about spectacle — it’s about presence. And those who showed up for the Brrrr Rabbit Race know exactly why you don’t want to miss what comes next.