San Diego Bay · 2026 Season

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.

2026 Season

What's on the water

Racing, regattas, fireworks, and private occasions. JADA is available for charter throughout the season — charter nights marked below.

May 2026
May 7–15

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 · SDYC
May 23–24

Spinnaker 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 Racing
May 25–26

Coastal Cup

California Offshore Race Week continues. Hosted by multiple clubs, the Coastal Cup draws offshore racing entries from across Southern California.

Offshore Racing
May 28–30

SoCal 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 · 300mi
June 2026
June 5

JADA'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/person
June 9

Paul 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 Night
June 11–14

San 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 Island
June 21

Bob 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 Night
June 28

Kool & 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 Night
July 2026
July 4

Big 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 Date
July 11

Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge — JADA Concert Night

Rady Shell double bill. JADA charter night from Harbor Island.

JADA Concert Night
Every Thursday
Apr–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 · MBYC
August 2026
August 2

Sarah 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 Night
September 2026
September 11

Buddy Guy at the Rady Shell — JADA Concert Night

Blues legend Buddy Guy at the Rady Shell. JADA charter night on the bay.

JADA Concert Night
September 22

Brandi 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 Available
October 2026
October 17

Bonnie 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 Night
The Community

San 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 →
Private Charter

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.

See All Occasions bookings@sailjada.com
Or call 619-986-7344