This west coast event has all the makings of a fun day on the water with friends and family. Some take the race seriously but most do not. It involves a 21-mile tour of San Francisco Bay and is often fraught with changing winds, strong currents and huge crowds. Check out this race wrap up that appeared in Scuttlebutt.
The 2018 Three Bridge Fiasco on January 28 lived up to its name, with a number of adjectives that can be tossed for good measure, such as chaos, anchoring, ripping ebb, light air and determination. This was classic winter sailing on San Francisco Bay.
For many, it was the impromptu voyage out the Gate when the currents overwhelmed hull speed after rounding Blackaller and attempting to cross the river. For others, it was a day of setting the hook and waiting. Either for stronger wind of less current. Or both.
But the one thing this edition will be remembered for is the extremely small percentage of finishers, just four boats out of the 359 registered singlehanded and doublehanded teams managed to get around the course before the 7:00 PM witching hour bell struck.
The 21.67 nm course is defined by the Golden Gate, Richmond, and Bay Bridges, with adjacent marks that the fleet must round, but in any order and direction. Read more.
