Keelhaulers invited to compete in Rolex Big Boat Series

Rolex Big Boat Series
September 14-17, 2023
St. Francis Yacht Club
San Francisco

Results


VALLEJO, Calif. – Known across the nation as one of the top college programs for the nation, Cal Maritime recently received a coveted invitation to participate in the Rolex Big Boat Series, a four-day event that will now mark the start of the Keelhaulers' 2023-24 season.

Representing CSUM at this event are (in alphabetical order) Charlie Bedford ('24), Cyrus Khaleeli ('24), Django Tomlinson ('25), Ben Louttit ('26), Max Roth ('24), Conner Skewes ('25), Cooper Smith ('24) and Etienne Quille ('25).

Hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, first warning is set each day for 11 a.m.; two races are slated each day.

Considered the most prestigious regatta on the West Coast with a history of legendary competition since 1964, Rolex Big Boat Series draws sailors from around the country, and the world, to compete in one of three categories:

• One-design boats of the J/105, J/88 and Express 37 classes. Other classes with a minimum number of boats can be considered with application to the Organizing Authority.
• Monohulls with an LOA ≥ 30 feet. Boats with a General Purpose Handicap (GPH) of 560 or lower are required to have an Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) International certificate. Boats with a GPH higher than 560 may compete using either an ORC International Certificate or ORC Club Certificate.
• Classic boats built prior to 1955 with an LOA ≥ 48 feet and a current ORRez rating certificate.

For the final day of competition, no race on San Francisco Bay will begin after 2 p.m. Trophy presentations will take place at 4 p.m.