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The Belvedere Classic Regatta

Celebrating Wooden Boat Heritage on the San Francisco Bay

Reserve Saturday, August 22, 2026

Logo for the Great San Francisco School of Rafting featuring a minimalist outline of a sailing ship and text that reads 'The Great San Francisco School of Rafting, SFYC Est. 1869'.

with The Great San Francisco Schooner Race

A promotional poster for the Belvedere Classic Regatta featuring a sailboat on the water, with event details including date, time, location, and activities.

Since its founding, the San Francisco Yacht Club has fostered a rich tradition of wooden and classic yachts. Each year, the Belvedere Classic Regatta brings together sailors, enthusiasts, and maritime history lovers to honor the craftsmanship and stories behind these extraordinary vessels.

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What is the regatta

A weekend-long celebration of classic yachts, with races, dockside tours, and community gatherings.

Why it matters

We preserve not just boats, but living maritime history.

How to join

Whether you’re a sailor, a volunteer, or a fan of history, we invite you aboard.

Our Host

A triangular flag with red, white, and blue colors and stars, resembling a maritime or nautical signal flag.

Our Sponsors

Oval logo with a yellow and orange background featuring a black sailboat and the text 'Call of the Sea' with slogans 'Sail. Explore. Learn.'

The San Fransisco Yacht Club has hosted this event since 2008 as part of the Bay wide classics series including the Master Mariners Regatta and the St. Francis Yacht Club’s Jessica Cup. Now in its 17th year it is known for camaraderie and celebration.

Take a spin of the SFYC harbor via this interactive photo care of Member Don Wieneke.

 

Meet the Boats

Learn about the yachts that have sailed with us and who will be there this year.

The Fleet

Join the Celebration

Find out all that is happening and how you can join in.

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