Master Mariners Memorial Day Regatta
The Master Mariners Regatta is our crowning event that takes place every year on Memorial Day weekend. The Regatta consists of a full-day of racing on the bay of classic wooden sailing vessels in over a dozen different classes.
The regatta start is in front of the St. Francis Yacht Club, and all boats finish near Clipper Cove behind Treasure Island after traversing the bay according to class courses. Many boats fly the house flag of a local sponsor who is also honored at a formal luncheon the week before at the St. Francis Yacht Club. A post-regatta raft-up, party, and dinner with music and dancing takes place at the Encinal Yacht Club in Alameda. Many boats spend the night and sail home the following day after a pot-luck breakfast.
2026 Regatta Results
Saturday, May 23, 2026 · San Francisco Bay
Thank you, Master Mariners, for another classic day on the Bay. The day was led off by an excellent turnout of five Bears — the venerable single-class San Francisco Bay classic — taking the first gun at 12:15. From there the rest of the Master Mariner fleet rolled out in 5-minute handicapped division starts, and the staggered clock did its work all afternoon, producing one tight class finish after another.
Two moments stood out. In Gaff 1, Brigadoon turned in an elapsed time of 1:55:38 — believed to be the fastest ever sailed in the division. And in Gaff 2, Black Witch crossed the line just three seconds ahead of Makani Kai: the kind of finish only a pursuit race can produce, where staggered starts and well-set handicaps converge to put two boats side-by-side at the line after sailing essentially even races. Makani Kai posted the faster elapsed time and took the Kermit Parker.
On behalf of the Master Mariners Benevolent Association, our Race Committee, and every volunteer afloat and ashore:
Thank you for making the 2026 Master Mariners Regatta a day to remember.
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Perpetual Trophies
| Trophy | Awarded For | Vessel | Skipper / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerry O’Grady | First to Finish – Bear | Magic | Timothy Maloney |
| Farallone Clipper | First to Finish – Ocean II | VIP | Don Taylor |
| Homeward Bound | Fastest Elapsed – Marconi III | Asolare | Karnell Hillscan |
| Lyle Galloway | Fastest Elapsed ≤ 30 ft | Kaze | Liz Diaz |
| J. Everett Hansen | First to Finish – Bird | Cuckoo | Bill Claussen |
| Longest Distance | Farthest travel to start | Briar Rose | Jack Sloan |
| Kermit Parker | Fastest Elapsed – Gaff II | Makani Kai | Ken Inouye |
| Billiken | Fastest Elapsed > 30 ft – Gaff | Brigadoon | Lindsey Klaus |
| Dead Eye | Fastest Elapsed > 30 ft | Hurrica V | Mark Sanders |
| Aloha | Fastest Elapsed – Marconi II | Eventide | Greg Milano |
Complete Results
Bear (One-Design) — Gerry O’Grady Trophy
| Pl. | Vessel | Skipper / Owner | Start | Finish | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magic | Timothy Maloney | 12:15:00 | 14:23:41 | 2:08:41 |
| 2 | Kodiak | Joshua Ott | 12:15:00 | 14:26:57 | 2:11:57 |
| 3 | Sugarfoot | Nicholas Kolaitis | 12:15:00 | 14:28:31 | 2:13:31 |
| 4 | Chance | KC Crowell | 12:15:00 | 14:29:20 | 2:14:20 |
| 5 | Velerosa | Hans Hansen | 12:15:00 | 14:29:46 | 2:14:46 |
| — | Puff | Steve Pool | 12:15:00 | — | DNC |
Ocean II (Farallone Clippers) — Farallone Clipper Trophy
| Pl. | Vessel | Skipper / Owner | Start | Finish | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neja | James Borger | 12:20:00 | 15:07:55 | 2:47:55 |
| 2 | VIP | Don Taylor | 12:20:00 | 15:09:07 | 2:49:07 |
| 3 | Hana | Brian Boyd | 12:20:00 | 15:12:48 | 2:52:48 |
| 4 | Ouessant | Jennifer Hinkel | 12:20:00 | 15:36:40 | 3:16:40 |
Marconi III (M-3) — Homeward Bound Trophy
| Pl. | Vessel | Skipper / Owner | Start | Finish | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asolare | Karnell Hillscan | 12:25:00 | 15:23:54 | 2:58:54 |
| — | Auroral | Don Ketman | 12:40:00 | — | DNF |
| — | Flotsam | Wesley Nunez | 12:55:00 | — | DNC |
Marconi IV (M-4) — Lyle Galloway Trophy
| Pl. | Vessel | Skipper / Owner | Start | Finish | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaze | Liz Diaz | 12:30:00 | 14:41:57 | 2:11:57 |
| — | Polaris | Michael Burton | 12:25:00 | — | DNC |
Bird (One-Design) — J. Everett Hansen Trophy
| Pl. | Vessel | Skipper / Owner | Start | Finish | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuckoo | Bill Claussen | 12:30:00 | 15:07:19 | 2:37:19 |
| 2 | Hummingbird | Will Campbell | 12:30:00 | 15:08:27 | 2:38:27 |
Gaff 2 (G-2) — Kermit Parker Trophy & Longest Distance
| Pl. | Vessel | Skipper / Owner | Start | Finish | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Witch | Sandee Swanson | 12:35:00 | 15:01:46 | 2:26:46 |
| 2 | Makani Kai | Ken Inouye | 12:45:00 | 15:01:49 | 2:16:49 |
| 3 | Briar Rose | Jack Sloan | 12:40:00 | 15:05:37 | 2:25:37 |
| 4 | Sequestor | Hans List | 12:40:00 | 15:06:38 | 2:26:38 |
| — | Freda | Matt Zarem | 12:50:00 | — | DNF |
| — | Sea Lover | Christopher Jannini | 12:30:00 | — | DNC |
Marconi II (M-2) — Aloha Trophy
| Pl. | Vessel | Skipper / Owner | Start | Finish | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salute | Greg Booth | 12:35:00 | 15:07:37 | 2:32:37 |
| 2 | Nautigal | John Robinson | 12:40:00 | 15:09:40 | 2:29:40 |
| 3 | Eventide | Greg Milano | 12:55:00 | 15:13:16 | 2:18:16 |
| 4 | Lydia | James Clark-Moore | 12:40:00 | 15:53:23 | 3:13:23 |
| — | Farida | Mike Proudfoot | 12:30:00 | — | DNF |
Marconi I (M-1) — Dead Eye Trophy
| Pl. | Vessel | Skipper / Owner | Start | Finish | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean Queen | John Vandemoer | 12:45:00 | 14:47:23 | 2:02:23 |
| 2 | Hurrica V | Mark Sanders | 12:50:00 | 14:50:34 | 2:00:34 |
| 3 | Gold Star | Jim Cullen | 12:25:00 | 14:53:05 | 2:28:05 |
| 4 | Pegasus | Robert Kingston | 12:35:00 | 14:57:13 | 2:22:13 |
| 5 | Kay of Göteborg | Neil Gibbs | 12:55:00 | 15:02:21 | 2:07:21 |
| 6 | Fairwyn | Richard Leland | 12:45:00 | 15:03:08 | 2:18:08 |
| 7 | Water Witch | John Egelston | 12:55:00 | 15:03:44 | 2:08:44 |
| 8 | Bounty | Dan Spradling | 12:45:00 | 15:07:32 | 2:22:32 |
| 9 | Wiletie | Kennett Wadsworth | 12:30:00 | 15:34:43 | 3:04:43 |
Gaff 1 (G-1) — Billiken Trophy
| Pl. | Vessel | Skipper / Owner | Start | Finish | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigadoon | Lindsey Klaus | 12:50:00 | 14:45:38 | 1:55:38 |
| 2 | Aida | Andy Flick | 12:35:00 | 14:51:00 | 2:16:00 |
| 3 | Freda B | Paul Dines | 12:45:00 | 14:56:33 | 2:11:33 |
| 4 | Roxy | John Reynolds | 12:25:00 | 15:13:06 | 2:48:06 |
Parade
| Pl. | Vessel | Skipper / Owner | Start | Finish | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Judy J | Cory Lancaster | 13:00:00 | — | DNC |
2026 Notice of Race
Master Mariners Regatta
San Francisco Bay, Saturday, May 23, 2026
Organizing Authority:Master Mariners Benevolent Association and Sausalito Yacht Club
1. Rules: This regatta shall be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the Sailing Instructions, and this Notice of Race.
2. Classifications: Handicap ratings and start times will be determined by the race committee. This is a pursuit race—slower boats start first, faster boats later. Finish positions are based on order of arrival (first to finish wins).
3. Eligibility and Entry: Open to all MMBA member yachts. Entry requires payment and submission of a Regatta Application form, at: www.sfmastermariners.org
4. Race Fee: $110.00 per yacht.
5. Schedule:
• Friday, May 8, 2026: Registration Deadline – entries received no later than this date.
• Friday, May 15, 2026: Skippers and Sponsors Luncheon at the St. Francis Yacht Club at 12:00 p.m. – registration includes one Luncheon ticket; additional tickets availability limited, purchase online.
• Saturday, May 23, 2026: Regatta Race Day – first warning signal at 12:05 p.m, with first start at 12:15 p.m. Regatta Awards Ceremony and Dinner at Encinal Yacht Club starting at 5 p.m.
6. Race Venue: San Francisco Bay, with courses starting on the San Francisco city front and finishing east of Treasure Island, using fixed buoys and inflatable marks.
7. Sailing Instructions: Available online at www.sfmastermariners.org by Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Results will be posted online and announced post-race.
8. Handicap: The MMBA handicapping system applies.
9. Advertising: Yachts may be required to display advertising (flags) provided by the organizing authority. Only official sponsor advertising (flags) are permitted.
10. Prizes and Festivities: Awards will be presented for first through third place in each division. Post-race festivities at Encinal Yacht Club include an awards ceremony, dinner, drinks, and live music. Please submit the EYC Berthing Reservation form if attending. Dinner requires ticket purchases. No host bar.
Questions & Contact:
Regatta Chair: Gena Egelston, Commodore
gena.egelston@sfmastermariners.org
Assistant Regatta Chair: Neil Gibbs, Vice Commodore
neil.gibbs@sfmastermariners.org
Regatta Secretary: Hans Hansen, Rear Commodore
hans.hansen@sfmastermariners.org
2026 Regatta Sponsors
We extend our deepest gratitude to the businesses and individuals listed below. Your generosity keeps the Master Mariners Regatta sailing and helps preserve the tradition of classic boats on San Francisco Bay. When you can, please support the people who support us.
