San Diego Sailing Calendar
From Etchells World Championships to Big Bay Boom fireworks, San Diego Bay is one of the finest sailing venues in the world. JADA sails at the center of it.
What's on the water
Racing, regattas, fireworks, and private occasions. JADA is available for charter throughout the season — charter nights marked below.
Etchells World Championship
San Diego Yacht Club, Coronado Roads. One of the premier one-design world championships — the Etchells class races on some of the world's top offshore venues, and San Diego is among the finest. Expect a full fleet on the bay.
Racing · SDYCSpinnaker Cup
Part of California Offshore Race Week. San Diego Bay departure — one of the classic Southern California offshore events kicking off the summer race calendar.
Offshore RacingCoastal Cup
California Offshore Race Week continues. Hosted by multiple clubs, the Coastal Cup draws offshore racing entries from across Southern California.
Offshore RacingSoCal 300 — Santa Barbara to San Diego
The flagship event of California Offshore Race Week. A 300-mile offshore race from Santa Barbara finishing in San Diego — boats arriving through the weekend make for excellent spectating from the bay.
Offshore Racing · 300miJADA's 88th Birthday Sail
Private ticketed event aboard JADA. She was built in 1938 — and she does birthdays right. Champagne, oysters, live music, and 28 people on the water. Only 26 spots remaining.
JADA Event · $125/personPaul Simon at the Rady Shell — JADA Concert Night
Experience Paul Simon's Rady Shell performance from the water. JADA departs Harbor Island at dusk — champagne, the skyline, and the music carrying across the bay.
JADA Concert NightSan Diego International Boat Show
150+ yachts on display at Shelter Island. Live demonstrations, manufacturer exhibits, and sailing seminars. One of the largest in-water boat shows on the West Coast.
Boat Show · Shelter IslandBob Dylan at the Rady Shell — JADA Concert Night
Bob Dylan at the Rady Shell. JADA charter night — Harbor Island departure, sunset sail, and the performance from the water.
JADA Concert NightKool & the Gang at the Rady Shell — JADA Concert Night
Kool & the Gang at the Rady Shell. JADA charter night — a summer evening on San Diego Bay with music in the air.
JADA Concert NightBig Bay Boom — San Diego Bay Fireworks
The largest fireworks show on San Diego Bay. Launched from multiple barges across the water, the Big Bay Boom is spectacular from the shoreline — and extraordinary from the deck of a 65-foot sailing yacht. JADA accepts private charters for July 4th.
Prime Charter DateWynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge — JADA Concert Night
Rady Shell double bill. JADA charter night from Harbor Island.
JADA Concert NightApr–Sep
Pau Hana Summer Series
Mission Bay Yacht Club's weekly Thursday evening racing series. One of the most active weekly race programs in San Diego — accessible, competitive, and a good reason to be on the water every Thursday through the season.
Weekly Racing · MBYCSarah McLachlan at the Rady Shell — JADA Concert Night
An evening with Sarah McLachlan at the Rady Shell. JADA charter night — Harbor Island departure at dusk.
JADA Concert NightBuddy Guy at the Rady Shell — JADA Concert Night
Blues legend Buddy Guy at the Rady Shell. JADA charter night on the bay.
JADA Concert NightBrandi Carlile at the Rady Shell — JADA Concert Night
Brandi Carlile at the Rady Shell — one of the most anticipated nights of the season. JADA charter night. Harbor Island departure, open water, and one of the finest voices in American music carrying across the bay.
JADA Concert Night · Tickets AvailableBonnie Raitt at the Rady Shell — JADA Concert Night
Bonnie Raitt at the Rady Shell to close the season. JADA charter night — an October evening on San Diego Bay, a warm night on the water, and a legend on stage.
JADA Concert NightSan Diego Yacht Clubs
San Diego has some of the finest yacht clubs in the country. JADA sails alongside all of them.
San Diego Yacht Club
Harbor Island. Host of the 1987 & 1988 America's Cup. The flagship of San Diego sailing.
sailing.sdyc.org →Mission Bay Yacht Club
Mission Bay. Home of the Pau Hana Summer Series and one of the most active racing programs in SoCal.
mbyc.org →Coronado Yacht Club
Coronado. Racing on the Coronado Roads, prime venue for offshore race finishes and one-design fleets.
coronadoyc.org →Silver Gate Yacht Club
Point Loma. A classic San Diego yacht club with deep roots in offshore and ocean racing.
sgyc.org →Southwestern Yacht Club
Point Loma. Active racing and cruising programs on San Diego Bay and the Southern California coast.
southwesternyc.org →Shelter Island Yacht Club
Shelter Island. Home of the San Diego International Boat Show venue and active member racing.
siyc.com →Charter JADA for Your Event
Big Bay Boom. A racing finish. A concert night. A private occasion with no particular occasion needed. JADA is available throughout the season. Private charter, Harbor Island departure, up to 28 guests.
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