Corsair Trimarans Converge on San Francisco Bay for the Thrills of the 2026 Corsair National Championship

Mark your calendars, sailors, for the 2026 Corsair National Championship is making a splash on San Francisco Bay. Organised by Corsair Marine International along with Encinal Yacht Club and the Bay Area Multihull Association, this premier sailing event is expected to churn the waters between July 17 to 19 in 2026. Encapsulating one of the most vibrant communities of trimaran enthusiasts globally, the championship is a riveting rendezvous point where efficient design, lightweight construction, and performance mesh together for a spectacle of competitive sailing. This year’s edition promises no less, with its iconic venue taking centre stage. San Francisco Bay, with its steady summer breeze, strong tidal currents, and shrewd racecourses across the South and Central Bay, is a sailing arena that calls for excellent preparation, precision, and confident helming. As a highlight, the three-day program will include a long-distance race along with multiple buoy races, all set in classic July Bay conditions. An opportunity stands for everyone in this championship, with separate competitions designated for Corsair-manufactured trimarans, including Farrier-designed models, and non-Corsair multihulls, all of them racing under PHRF or one-design scoring. Yet, the Corsair National Championship is more than a fiery race. It’s a symphony of camaraderie, an intersection of likeminded sailing aficionados - all passionate about harmony between design and performance. The fleet’s diversity, spanning from long-standing Farrier-designed trimarans to the latest Corsair models, echoes years of arduous development centered on sailing efficiency and practical capability. Speaking of the latest models, the championship welcomes Corsair and Farrier-designed trimarans across all classes, flaunting the brand’s evolving performance heritage. Models such as the accessible yet fast Corsair 760, the modern agile Corsair 880 and the versatile Corsair 970, capable of both offshore passages and competitive races, epitomise the spirit of Corsair trimarans - unyielding tenacity and a deep commitment to sailing excellence.