The first mention of a race came in 1924, when PICYA organized a cruise from Berkeley to Vallejo on a Saturday to be followed by a race back on Sunday. This is probably the official origin of the Great Vallejo Race, now reputed to be one of the largest inland regattas in the United States, usually drawing 200+ boats annually. Now under the aegis of the Yacht Racing Association (YRA) and hosted by the Vallejo Yacht Club, the two-day race marks the official opening of the San Francisco Bay racing season.
The Great Vallejo Race
Race Documents
Click on the race date below for SI addendums, start locations, time of first warning, fleet assignments and results for individual races.
Schedule
Start Location
Northwest Berkeley Circle
First Warning
1125 hrs
Fleets
SI Addendum
Results
Start Location
Vallejo Yacht Club
First Warning
1025 hrs
Fleets
SI Addendum
Results
Additional Race Information
It’s almost time for one of the oldest and most storied races of the year! Don’t miss out on the 2026 Great Vallejo Race on May 3rd & 4th!
There are divisions for every type of boat and racer here in San Francisco Bay, and plenty of room at Vallejo Yacht Club to hold everyone for the always fun after-race party.
This year, awesome local brews, live music and great food will be waiting for you post-race after you’ve spent the afternoon racing up to the finish line in the Napa River!
There’s nothing quite like the sight of 100 spinnakers racing up San Pablo Bay and we don’t want you to miss being a part of it! Get your crew lined up and get your boat registered before late fees kick in on April 29th.
CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS ON WHAT TO EXPECT AT VALLEJO YACHT CLUB AFTER THE RACE
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Results Archive
Saturday Results
Sunday Results
Saturday Results
Sunday Results
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