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2025 Racing Calendar


Sunday, 3/9/25  --  Island Days Midwinters #5
Sunday, 3/23/25  --  Sadie Hawkins All-Women Skippers
Friday, 4/11/25  --  Island Nights Spring Series #1
Friday, 4/25/25  --  Island Nights Spring Series #2

Friday, 5/9/25  --  Island Nights Spring Series #3
Friday, 5/23/25  --  Island Nights Spring Series #4
Friday, 6/6/25 --  Island Nights Spring Series #5
Friday, 6/20/25  --  Island Nights Spring Series #6
Friday, 6/27/25  --  Island Nights Summer Series #7
Friday, 7/18/25  --  Island Nights Summer Series #8
Sunday, 7/27/25 -- Estuary Extravaganza (3 races)

Friday, 8/1/25  --  Island Nights Summer Series #9
Friday, 8/15/25  --  Island Nights Summer Series #10
Friday, 8/29/25  --  Island Nights Summer Series #11
​Friday, 9/26/25  --  Women's Sailing Seminar
​Saturday, 9/27/25  --  Women's Sailing Seminar
​Sunday, 9/28/25  --  Women's Sailing Seminar

Sunday, TBD --  Jack & Jill + One
Sunday, 11/9/25  --  Island Days Midwinters #1
Sunday, 12/14/25  --  Island Days Midwinters #2

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Island Nights Series
Alternate Fridays @ 1825
​April 11th - August 29th 

​Alameda Estuary sailing at its finest!

Our Spring and Summer series has races every other Friday evening from April through September. Join us for competitive, fun, and very scenic sailing! Every experience level is welcome.

Our start/finish line is between Coast Guard Island and Alameda Marina (see map below at right). 

Dates:
  1. Friday, April 11, 2025
  2. Friday, April 25, 2025
  3. Friday, May 9, 2025
  4. Friday, May 23, 2025 
  5. Friday, June 6, 2025
  6. Friday, June 20, 2025
  7. Friday June 27th, 2025
  8. Friday, July 18, 2025
  9. Friday, August 1, 2025 
  10. Friday, August 15, 2025
  11. Friday, August 29, 2025

First warning: 1825
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After the race, meet at the after-race venue of the day for awards and camaraderie (venue will vary, and will be announced at the race).  Hint: If you’re looking for a crewing opportunity, the after-party is a great way to meet skippers!

Other Races

Besides Island Days and Island Nights, Island Yacht Club also runs the Sadie Hawkins women skippers race, the Women's Sailing Seminar, the Jill + Jack + 1 race, and more. We also encourage members to check out the YRA calendar for other estuary and bay races, there is so much happening! 
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Interested in volunteering for Race Committee?

Previous experience is not required!  If you're interested, please email [email protected] to be added to the sign-up list. Our start line and race committee are usually located at the historic Alameda Marina. ​

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  • HOME
    • Join or Renew
    • History
  • Members area
  • Racing
    • Sail a boat! >
      • Reserve your sail
  • Events
    • Tuna Tuesdays
    • Get out and sail!
    • Cruise-Outs
  • Volunteer
  • In Memoriam
  • Contact
  • Women's Sailing Seminar
    • Linda Newland
  • Tides & Currents on the San Francisco Bay