YRA racing is comprised of four charter associations, each representing a specific type of racing or types of boats, and the PC Series:
- HDA (Handicap Divisions Association): Bay racing using the PHRF handicapping system.
- ODCA (One Design Class Association): Bay racing for one design fleets
- OYRA (Offshore Yacht Racing Association): Ocean racing using displacement/waterline divisions sailing under PHRF and includes a short-handed division (on request). Courses range from 25 – 88 nautical miles starting in San Francisco Bay.
- WBRA (Wooden Boat Racing Association): Bay racing for the following wooden one design fleets: Bear, Bird, Folkboat, IOD and Knarr.
- PC Series (The Party Circuit Series): YRA's 3 marquee race weekends: The Great Vallejo Race, the 2nd Half Opener & the Season Closer. PHRF, One-Design, Multihull, Non-Spinnaker & Short-Handed Divisions are available.
LATEST NEWS
- Upcoming YRA Events
YRA Series #1 - May 19, 2012 The first race in the 4 part YRA series is this Saturday. Racing happens on the Berkeley Circle and the Sailing Instructions are available HERE. The participant list is HERE. Still need to enter the YRA series? CLICK HERE.
- Latest YRA Race Results
The Great Vallejo Race - 5/5-6/12
Light winds and lots of sun were the order of the day for the 2012 Great Vallejo Race, the annual kick off to the YRA racing season. 230 boats were signed up and 190 boats crossed the finish line off the Vallejo Yacht Club. Results from Saturday's run up to Vallejo are posted HERE. Results from Sunday's race back down the San Rafael Bridge are posted HERE.
WBRA City Front Races - 5/5/12
Results from Saturday's first race are HERE and results from the second race are HERE
- 2012 Master Calendar, PHRF Renewals and Race Sign-ups
The 2012 Racing Season is here! You can renew your certificate, sign up to race, or get a 2012 PHRF Certificate online by clicking HERE. The 2012 Master Calendar with US Coast Guard Permit numbers, is available HERE.
- Reminder! The YRA Office has moved!
After many years in historic Fort Mason, the YRA office is now located across the Bay in Alameda. Our new office is located at 1070 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 202-G. Our email address, phone and fax numbers are the same, only our mailing address/physical location has changed. If you weren't able to attend the year end Trophy Party, you can come check out the new digs and pick up your awards. Just please be sure to email us or call us a head of time so we can make sure we are here to meet you.