North American Marine Events — 2026
From the January opener at Key West to fall classic regattas and end-of-season boat shows, North America's 2026 marine events calendar spans every coast, the Great Lakes, and the Gulf. This is the full view — see our dedicated 2026 Regatta Guide for racing-specific breakdowns by region.
Listings of public events. Master Mariner Directory is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or involved in organizing any of the events listed below. Information is compiled from publicly available sources; confirm dates and entry details with each event's organizer directly.
January 2026
| Event | Location | Type |
|---|
| Key West Race Week | Key West, FL | Regatta |
| Miami International Boat Show | Miami, FL | Boat Show |
| New Year's Day Cruises | Various | Club Event |
February 2026
| Event | Location | Type |
|---|
| Chicago Boat Show | Chicago, IL | Boat Show |
| Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show | New York, NY | Boat Show |
| Long Beach Boat Show | Long Beach, CA | Boat Show |
| Quantum Key West Race Week (alt. years) | Key West, FL | Regatta |
March 2026
| Event | Location | Type |
|---|
| St. Petersburg NOOD Regatta | St. Petersburg, FL | Regatta |
| Seattle Boat Show | Seattle, WA | Boat Show |
| Vancouver International Boat Show | Vancouver, BC | Boat Show |
| Strictly Sail Chicago | Chicago, IL | Sailing Expo |
| San Diego Crew Classic | Mission Bay, San Diego, CA | Rowing |
| SRAA Spring Opener | Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA | Rowing — High School |
April 2026
| Event | Location | Type |
|---|
| Charleston Race Week | Charleston, SC | Regatta |
| Ensenada Race | Newport Beach, CA → Ensenada, MX | Offshore Race |
| Newport Beach Boat Show | Newport Beach, CA | Boat Show |
| Annapolis Spring Boat Show | Annapolis, MD | Boat Show |
| Princeton Chase Regatta | Princeton, NJ | Rowing — High School |
| Pac-12 Rowing Championships | Sacramento, CA | Rowing — University |
| Eastern Sprints (EARC) | Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, MA | Rowing — University |
| ACC Rowing Championships | Oak Ridge, TN | Rowing — University |
May 2026
| Event | Location | Type |
|---|
| Master Mariners Regatta (Memorial Weekend) | San Francisco Bay, CA | Classic Regatta |
| Swiftsure International Yacht Race | Victoria, BC | Offshore Race |
| Pensacola Race Week | Pensacola, FL | Regatta |
| Sail Newport Spring Regatta | Newport, RI | Regatta |
| Santa Barbara to King Harbor Race | Santa Barbara, CA | Offshore Race |
| Stotesbury Cup — World's largest HS regatta | Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA | Rowing — High School |
| Dad Vail Regatta — Largest collegiate regatta in NA | Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA | Rowing — University |
| Big Ten Rowing Championships | Indianapolis, IN | Rowing — University |
| SRAA National Scholastic Rowing Championships | Camden, NJ | Rowing — High School |
| IRA National Championship Regatta | Camden, NJ | Rowing — University |
| NCAA Division I Rowing Championships | Sacramento, CA | Rowing — University |
June 2026
| Event | Location | Type |
|---|
| Newport Bermuda Race | Newport, RI → Bermuda | Offshore Race |
| Annapolis-Newport Race | Annapolis, MD | Offshore Race |
| Block Island Race Week | Block Island, RI | Regatta |
| Race to Alaska (R2AK) | Port Townsend, WA → Ketchikan, AK | Offshore Race |
| Cleveland Race Week | Cleveland, OH | Regatta |
| Wooden Boat Show, Corinthian YC | Tiburon, CA | Boat Show |
July 2026
| Event | Location | Type |
|---|
| Chicago-Mackinac Race | Chicago → Mackinac Island, MI | Offshore Race |
| Port Huron-Mackinac Race | Port Huron, MI | Offshore Race |
| Pacific Cup (biennial) | San Francisco, CA → Hawaii | Offshore Race |
| Marblehead Race Week | Marblehead, MA | Regatta |
| Portland Race Week | Portland, ME | Regatta |
August 2026
| Event | Location | Type |
|---|
| Stamford-Vineyard Race | Stamford, CT | Offshore Race |
| Eggemoggin Reach Regatta | Brooklin, ME | Classic/Wooden Boat |
| Lake Ontario 300 | Lake Ontario, ON/NY | Offshore Race |
| San Francisco Bay Wooden Boat Festival | San Francisco, CA | Festival |
September 2026
| Event | Location | Type |
|---|
| Wooden Boat Festival Port Townsend | Port Townsend, WA | Festival / Regatta |
| Gloucester Schooner Festival & Race | Gloucester, MA | Classic Race |
| Annapolis Fall Sailing Week | Annapolis, MD | Regatta |
| Sail for Pride Regatta (various cities) | Various | Regatta |
October 2026
| Event | Location | Type |
|---|
| Jessica Cup Regatta | San Francisco Bay, CA | Classic / Gaff-Rig Race |
| Annapolis United States Sailboat Show | Annapolis, MD | Boat Show |
| Annapolis United States Powerboat Show | Annapolis, MD | Boat Show |
| Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Boat Show |
| Drake's Bay Cruise | San Francisco Bay, CA | Club Cruise |
| Head of the Charles Regatta — World's largest rowing event | Boston, MA | Rowing — All levels |
| Head of the Schuylkill Regatta | Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA | Rowing — All levels |
| Head of the Ohio | Pittsburgh, PA | Rowing — All levels |
November–December 2026
| Event | Location | Type |
|---|
| Los Angeles Boat Show | Los Angeles, CA | Boat Show |
| Miami Boat Show Preview / Planning | Miami, FL | Industry |
| Annual Club Meetings & Holiday Gatherings | Various | Club Events |
| Frostbite Regatta #1 | Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA | Rowing — Club / Masters |
| Frostbite Regatta #2 | Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA | Rowing — Club / Masters |
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