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.
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 |