2026 Events and Experiences

We hope you'll find the following events and experiences fun and educational. We'll continue to update and add new experiences as they become available. If you have a particular need or have a specific question, don't hesitate to reach out. info@180marine.com

APRIL 11, 2026 / BAMA Double Handed Farallones
The course has racers starting in the early morning off Baker Beach, rounding the Farallones in either direction and then finishing off the Golden Gate Yacht Club race deck. Covering a total distance of 54nm, the conditions for the DHF can be challenging, testing a double-handed crew’s stamina and seamanship. The race requires that participating boats meet the NCORC’s offshore safety requirements and that participating sailors study offshore safety topics and practice person overboard recovery before the race.
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APRIL 24, 2026 / 78th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race
125 Nautical miles of iconic ocean racing to the party of the year! Join sailors for the 78th Annual Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race — a storied offshore classic full of strategy, adventure, and camaraderie.
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JULY 10, 2026 Chicago to Mackinac Race
The 2026 Mackinac racing season features two major events: the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac (CYC RTM) starts July 10, 2026, with Cruising Division Skipper's Meeting on the 10th.

Registration: For the Chicago race, registration opened in December 2025.
Safety: The 2026 CYC Race to Mackinac will mandate AIS transponders. 

JULY 18, 2026 / Bayview Mackinac Race (BMOR) starts July 18, 2026, with both races culminating at Mackinac Island, continuing a long tradition of freshwater sailing. Registration for the Chicago race opened in late 2025, and the event will require AIS transponders for safety. 

For the most current details, check the official Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac website (cycracetomackinac.com) and the Bayview Mackinac Race site (bycmack.com) as the dates approach. 

HISTORY
The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust is the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world. Starting in Chicago, the race spans 333 statute miles up Lake Michigan, finishing at the scenic Mackinac Island, Michigan. Widely recognized as one of the most prestigious yacht races in the world, the Mac Race is considered a bucket-list event for sailors across the United States and beyond, attracting participants from as far away as Europe, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and Australia.

The race's unpredictable weather and shifting winds on Lake Michigan make it a supreme test of sailing skill, rivaling many offshore ocean races. What first began in 1898 with just five boats has now evolved into a world-class sporting event.

JULY 17-19, 2026 / Corsair Nationals / San Francisco Bay
Mark your calendar, prep your trimaran, and get ready for three days of championship racing on the legendary waters of San Francisco Bay. Join the racing fleet or cruise alongside – all sailors welcome to experience, spectate, and celebrate trimaran excellence. Learn more >>

BAMA is the primary organization supporting multihull racing, cruising and safety in Northern California.  As well as organizing multihull racing and cruising events, BAMA is the official source of Multihull PHRF Rating Certificates in Northern California. To race in Norther California regattas open to multihulls, your need a rating certificate issued by BAMA.

For its members BAMA sponsors SF Bay multihull specific regattas and series, including the Whales Chase Multihull Regatta, the BAMA Cup, and the Fast Cat Cup. The club also hosts events open to all, including safety seminars, club socials, and organized cruising outings.

Membership Membership to BAMA is open to all. The annual membership fee is $50. By joining the BAMA community as a member you will support our efforts at organizing multihull sailing in the San Francisco Bay Area, while enjoying a fantasic community of people who love sailing the best boats in the world. To Join BAMA, the "Join BAMA" link below will take you to our membership signup page where you can pay for your membership and provide us with your member information.

SEPTEMBER 13-14, 2026 / 2026 CATALINA ISLAND SERIES
Long Beach Yacht Club SERIES DATES
May 16-17: Spring Long Point / Jun 13-14: Emerald Bay / Aug 7-9: Isthmus Cove Sep 12-13: Fall Long Point / Sep 30: Trophy Night

September 17-20, 2026 / NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Come see and demo a DF28 Performance and a DF36 you’ll be glad you did. DF28 Performance demo sails during the show, and DF36 demo sails available one to two days following the show. Please contact Richard Allen Founder of 180 Marine if you are interested in attending.

Newport is one of the largest and most prestigious boat shows in the Northeast, spans over seventeen acres with multiple interconnected show sites in historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island.

OCTOBER 3-4, 2026 / 180 MARINE AND TRAINING DEMO WEEKEND
LOCATION: Long Beach, California
We sail out of "San Pedro Bay" – the body of water just outside Long Beach Harbor and Alamitos Bay. Once you're outside the breakwater we will be sailing offshore in the open Pacific. See Details >>

OCTOBER 15-18, 2026  / ANNAPOLIS SAILBOAT SHOW
This annual celebration of sailing features floating docks lined with sailboats from manufacturers around the world. Multihulls, monohulls, cruisers, racers, sailing dinghies and more. Show tents line the shore, stocked with the latest in nautical gear and accessories, electronics, communication equipment, sails, rigging, education, charter companies, clubs and more.

Schedule a private appointment with Richard Allen 180 Marine, Founder to see the DF36 moored close by for demos during the show, as well as demo sails for two days following the event.

Experience a new Corsair 880 Sport on the water in Southern California!
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