Upcoming Races
Join us as we race our 2020 season in one of the following series or regattas:
Check the series links below for race details, results and schedules.
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Sequoia Yacht Club Racing Program
Sequoia Yacht Club hosts a variety of racing events throughout the year, click on individual race series links below to learn more.
While competitive, the goal of racing at SYC is to foster sportsmanship, friendship and seamanship. There is usually a barbeque or dinner after each race where racers can gather to discuss the wind shifts, bay currents and winning/losing strategies over a beer.
The major series sponsored by Sequoia Yacht Club includes:
- Redwood Cup - Davis King
- Winter Series - Jeff Stine
- Single/ Double-handed Racing - TBA
- Wednesday Night Sunset Race Series - Mark Wommack
- Summer Series - TBA
SYC also sponsors a number of other races, some of which are held in conjunction with PICYA, including:
- Moonlight Marathon - TBA
- Westpoint Regatta - TBA
- Hannig Cup - Ted Hannig/Mark Wommack
- Barth Memorial Regatta - TBA
- South Bay Championship - TBA
- Corkscrew Slough Regatta - Larry Mayne
See the individual racing pages for more details on each of these races. The club extends an invitation to any non-members who wish to join.
Our Racing Venue
Complete NOAA Chart 18651 here
Download marks file for GPS here (save using .gpx extension)
Local Wind Forecast
Local Current Prediction
2019 NOAA Tidal Current Predictions table here
2020 NOAA Tidal Current Predictions table here
Click image for latest current prediction
Racing Education at Sequoia
North U Racing Tactics Seminar (2/9/20)
Racing Rules Seminar (4/1/20)
Sunset Series Kickoff (4/8/20)
New Crew Class 1 (4/27/20)
New Crew Class 2 (5/4/20)
New Crew Class 3 (5/11/20)
New Crew Class 4 (5/18/20)
The Racing Rules of Sailing 2017 - 2020
Racing Strategies for the South Bay