The St. Francis Yacht Club will be hosting the 42nd annual St. Francis Perpetual Trophy Regatta, known as the Rolex Big Boat Series, on September 14 - 17. Six different classes will compete for trophies as well as specially engraved Rolex timepieces that have been donated by the race sponsor, Rolex Watch, USA. Two races are scheduled for Thursday through Saturday with the featured Bay-Tour Race scheduled for Sunday at 11 a.m.
DESDEMONA Class J120 Skipper: John S. Wimer Owner: John S Wimer Sail # 28486 Rolex Big Boat Series 2006 Photo Courtesy of Rolex /Daniel Forster
By Joel Williams
Published: September, 2007
Widely recognized as one of the most important sailing events on the West Coast, world-caliber sailors from across the country converge upon the Bay Area to compete in this prestigious grand-prix sailing event.
Founded in 1927, the St. Francis Yacht Club is steeped in over 75 years of Yachting and racing traditions. Part of the attraction of racing at St. Francis Yacht Club are the excellent and challenging racing conditions unique to San Francisco Bay. Both physically beautiful and naturally demanding, the Bay provides racers with the ultimate in wind, current and weather conditions for truly competitive and exciting sailing. With the skyline of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Angel Islands as a backdrop, the spectacle of the big boats competing on the Bay should dazzle spectators and visitors alike as the competition is guaranteed to be fierce and intense as the sailors race for the champion’s title.
J105 Fleet at finish line off St. Francis Yacht Club. Rolex Big Boat Series 2006 Photo courtesy of Rolex /Daniel Forster
