Regattas Articles
In 2026, one of the most esteemed sailing events, the Etchells West Coast Spring Series (WCSS), sails into the San Diego Yacht Club. Featuring one of San Diego’s most active and competitive fleets, the Club gleefully anticipates hosting 40 Etchells teams for the first regatta - the Etchells Bill Bennett Cup. Participants will map their course towards polished racing skills over the four-month series, setting their sights on the Etchells Worlds, slated to be held this May at San Diego Yacht Club. Melanie Aalbers, the WCSS Event Chair, bubbles with excitement at welcoming the top-class competitors, acknowledging the rising momentum as the Worlds draw closer.
In the complex dynamics of the RORC Transatlantic Race, both speed and navigation play vital roles. Spanning over three thousand nautical miles, strategic decisions made before the race are continuously refined as the fleet traverses from the Canary Islands into the trade winds.