2026 Schooner Cup Race: Saturday, 18 April 2026
The Bill Of Rights will be sailing again this year in the 38th Annual America’s Schooner Cup Charity Regatta. The regatta is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, on the San Diego Bay. Hosted by the Silver Gate Yacht Club, regatta serves benefits the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). providing financial, educational, and post-combat support to members of the Naval Service and their families.
This year’s race features a special milestone as the 46-foot staysail schooner La Volpe celebrating its 100th anniversary. Spectators can expect to see approximately 15 majestic vessels, ranging from the 30-foot Lively to the 136-foot Bill of Rights—the defending champion from 2025—competing on a course designed for public viewing from the shoreline.
America's Schooner Cup - 2025!
The schooner Bill of Rights had a fantastic crew in the 2025 America’s Schooner Cup Regatta. We had seasoned crew who had sailed tall ships from New England, Great Lakes and Pacific Coast. The wind was was fresh and fail. The BILL OF RIGHTS was in her element and a wonderful sail was had.
For the first time, we one our class and 1st overall (after ratings). What a wonderful day!
We sail for the beauty of schooners at sea, the community of schooner sailors and the charity benefitting the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.
The beautiful schooner BILL OF RIGHTS was built by Captain Joe Davis at the Gamage yard in Bristol Maine. She was launched in 1971 and spent the next decades plying New England waters.
After all these years, the BILL OF RIGHTS is especially honored this year to have aboard Captain Joe Davis, SR, his sons (see picture of Joe & Christian in 1971 ), family, friends and original crew members.
OH WHAT SEA STORIES AND THE JOY OF SAILING WE WILL ENJOY!
