In the Tucson Sailing Club Spring Regatta, you can sail the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez and party with other sailors.
The Tucson Sailing Club in conjunction with the San Carlos Yacht Club presents the 45th Annual International Cup Regatta in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico May 22 – 24, 2026.
The annual regatta is a multi-day sailing event and includes a number of festivities. See the events schedule below.
Racing a single distance race each day of a two day competition around a course of islands and marks.
The early (before Thursday, April 30) registration fee is $60 USD for members and $65 for nonmembers. After Thursday, April 30, the fee is $70 / $75 USD. Fee includes race registration only.
For more information (i.e., Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions), visit the Tucson Sailing Club‘s website or contact Brian Dolan, Race Chair: 520-850-2876 or bfddolan@arizona.edu.
Regatta registration here. All sailors are invited to enter the race.
Tucson Sailing Club Spring Regatta – 2026 Events Schedule:
Friday, May 22, 2026
8:00am: Beach Clean Up. Park on the east side of Hotel Playa San Carlos (The Old Fiesta Hotel) and meet at the beach.
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Welcome Outdoor Dock Party – Marina San Carlos, Dock ‘D’.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
7:30am – 8:00am: Race Registration and Race Packet pickup – HammerHeads Patio, Marina San Carlos
8am – 9am: Skippers Meeting – HammerHeads Patio, Marina San Carlos
11am – First Flag
6pm: Commodore’s Party. Meet at the Sellyei’s House.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
11am – First Flag
6:00pm: Awards Presentation at La Palapa Griega.
Visitors to San Carlos
For information on slip rentals, mast setup, launching, etc, contact Marina San Carlos at 011-52-622-226-1061.
If you’re visiting San Carlos for the event, check out local hotels, condos, and vacation rentals.
Sailing Club Spring Regatta Course Chart:
