The Tucson Sailing Club Fall Regatta returns to San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico from October 23–25, 2026 for three days of sailing, racing and social events on the Sea of Cortez. The annual regatta features open-water racing around the islands outside San Carlos Bay, with sailors of different experience levels invited to participate.
Whether your boat is made for speed, or padded for comfort, and whether you’re new to racing or an ocean racing veteran, you will have a great time racing with the Club. All are invited to participate.
Watching the Fall Regatta in San Carlos
You don’t need to be racing to enjoy the Tucson Sailing Club Fall Regatta. Spectators can watch for the colorful fleet of sailboats on the waters outside San Carlos Bay beginning around the 11:00am race start on Saturday and Sunday. Playa La Posada offers views across San Carlos Bay, and you can combine the race with lunch or a cold drink at La Palapa Griega, right on the beach. The Marina San Carlos waterfront is another good place to see the participating boats as they head out for the race and return afterward. For a closer look at the action, experienced paddlers can head out by kayak or paddleboard in suitable conditions, while those with their own powerboat or sailboat can watch from farther out in the bay. Boaters and paddlers should stay well outside the race course and give competing sailboats plenty of room. Bring binoculars if you’re watching from shore, and check the course chart below to see where the fleet will be racing.
2026 Tucson Sailing Club Fall Regatta Registration
Early registration deadline: October 3, 2026
- Tucson Sailing Club members: $60 USD
- Non-members: $65 USD
- Late registration, members: $70 USD
- Late registration, non-members: $75 USD
- Registration fee includes race registration only
- Regatta T-shirt and UV hooded shirt order: if you would like a regatta T-shirt or UV hooded cooling shirt be sure and get your order in early.
Register for the 2026 Fall Regatta.
Tucson Sailing Club 2026 Fall Regatta Schedule:
Friday, October 23, 2026
- 8:00am Beach Cleanup by Hotel Playa San Carlos
- 6:00pm – 7:00pm: Outdoor Dock Party – Marina San Carlos, Dock ‘D’.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
- 7:30am – 8:00am: Race Registration and Race Packet pickup – HammerHeads Outdoor Patio, Marina San Carlos
- 8:00am – 9:00 am: Skippers Meeting – HammerHeads Outdoor Patio, Marina San Carlos
- 11:00am – First Flag Shape
- 6:00pm: Past Commodores Party, meet at the Sellyei’s House
Sunday, October 25, 2026
- 11:00am – First Flag Shape
- 6:00pm – Awards Presentation, San Carlos Yacht Club
2026 Fall Regatta Course Chart
More Information
Contact Tucson Sailing Club Fall Regatta Race Chair Brian Dolan at 520-850-2876 or bfddolan@arizona.edu.
And visit Tucson Sailing Club.
Planning a visit? See more things to do in San Carlos and upcoming events in San Carlos and Guaymas.
