Race / Connect / Celebrate

The Bay Area Multihull Association(BAMA) to host the
2026 Corsair Nationals in San Francisco, California.

Mark your calendar / JULY 17-18, 2026

The Bay Area Multihull Association (BAMA) is pleased to announce that it will organize the 2026 Corsair Nationals, bringing championship trimaran racing to the legendary waters of San Francisco Bay on July 17-19, 2026. This three-day event will showcase elite competition while celebrating the broader trimaran sailing community.

The 2026 Corsair Nationals will feature championship racing with official Corsair Nationals standings, offering multiple race formats that highlight the speed and precision of competitive trimaran sailing. Sailors from across the nation will compete on San Francisco Bay’s renowned waters, with participants having the opportunity to prove themselves against the nation’s best.

This event embodies the spirit of 'Race, Connect, and Celebrate'. The regatta welcomes all sailors, whether competing in the racing fleet or cruising alongside to spectate. With guided Bay exploration during race breaks and front-row viewing of championship starts, non-racers can experience the excitement of elite competition while connecting with passionate trimaran enthusiasts.

Beyond racing, the event will feature daily social activities with members of the racing fleet, championship awards and recognition ceremonies, and opportunities to learn from trimaran experts. This creates a comprehensive sailing program designed to serve participants at all levels of engagement and expertise.

For those visitors looking to extend their time in Northern California, the event offers opportunities to make it part of a larger vacation, with proximity to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and Monterey Bay. Additionally, participants can join other regattas on July 25 for another Golden Gate sailing opportunity.

More information is available at sfbama.org/2026corsairnationals, or by emailing 2026corsairnationals@sfbama.org.

The regatta will feature a three‑day program with a long‑distance race on Friday and multiple buoy races over the weekend, sailed in the south and central Bay in classic July San Francisco conditions. Two primary classes will be offered, scored separately: a Corsair Class for Corsair‑built and legacy Farrier‑designed trimarans, and an Open Class for other multihulls of at least 19 feet LOA holding a valid 2026 BAMA PHRF Rating Certificate. Additional one‑design classes may be created with a minimum of five entries.

Series prizes will be awarded for 1st–3rd in each class, and the Corsair National Championship Perpetual Trophy will go to the Corsair‑built boat with the lowest combined‑class series score.​

2026 Corsair National Championship Organizing Authorities (OAs): Bay Area Multihull Association (BAMA) Encinal Yacht Club (EYC)

BONUS: 180 Marine trimaran training clinic
July 15-16, 2026

Before the RACING BEGINS, 180 Marine is offering a
a TWO-DAY TRAINING CLINIC using the modern Corsair 880 trimarans as our teaching platform. We begin with on-and off-the-water demonstrations of unique trimaran dynamics.  This is a great opportunity to see what owning a Corsair is all about.

6 spots available, $850 per person. No boat needed. 
(might add more Corsairs, who knows?)

Choose a time and date for a 30-minute Zoom call. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks, Richard

Join our Corsair 880 One-Design fleet.
Contact 880 fleet captain Richard Allen and he will be able to answer all your questions. We’re also recruiting skippers and crew to join this fleet.

Choose a time for a brief Zoom call. I'd love to help you with tips and registration. Thanks, Richard