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Racing at the Berkeley Yacht Club
Berkeley Yacht Club is excited to present one of the most active racing programs in Bay Area sailing. We welcome boats looking for crew and crew looking for boats, especially for the free-to-enter Friday Night Beercan and Sunday Chowder races.
New to sailing? Learn for free by attending weekly races.
Friday Beercan Racing
Every Friday evening from March 13 – Sept 25 2026
Fun every Friday!!
Club membership is not required to race and no entry fees; all racers and crew are invited to a post-race BBQ at the Berkeley Yacht Club
Committee:
beercan(at)berkeleyyc.org
Club Racing Mailing List:
berkeleyyc-beercan-racers@googlegroups.com
Sunday Chowder Racing
Sunday afternoons from Sep 27 2026 – Mar 28 2027
Except: 11/15, 12/13, 1/10, 2/14 (Midwinters info here)
Club membership is not required to race and no entry fees; all racers and crew are invited to warm-up with a post-race meal at the Berkeley Yacht Club
Notice of Race (coming soon)09/01/24
Sailing Instructions (coming soon)09/08/24
Course Map (coming soon)09/08/24
2026 Courses UPDATED (pdf)02/23/2026
One-Time Race Entry Form
Race Results here
Committee:
beercan(at)berkeleyyc.org
Club Racing Mailing List:
berkeleyyc-beercan-racers@googlegroups.com
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