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
- 2012 Master Calendar, PHRF Renewals and Race Sign-ups
2012 is just around the corner! The 2012 Master Calendar will be out at the first of the year and we will start processing 2012 PHRF Certificates on December 15th. You can renew your certificate, sign up to race in 2012, or get a new 2012 PHRF Certificate online by clicking 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.