Rolex sponsors Big Boat Series

by Dana Paxton on 19 Apr 2005 St. Francis Yacht Club has announced Rolex Watch U.S.A. as the title sponsor of the Club’s well-known Perpetual Trophy Series, now to be known as the Rolex Big Boat Series.

The 2005 edition is scheduled on San Francisco Bay for September 15-18 and is expected to draw over 100 boats in 12 one-design and handicap classes including the explosive TP52 class as well as many of the notable entries from July’s Transpac Race.

‘Rolex is especially delighted to be associated with one of the most challenging regattas in the world,’ said Allen Brill, President and CEO, Rolex Watch U.S.A.

‘The Rolex Big Boat Series is recognized by sailors as a formidable test of ability, preparation and tactics and the company takes great pleasure in joining the St. Francis Yacht Club in celebration of this classic West Coast regatta.’

Doug Holm, Commodore StFYC said, ‘with their support, we will be able to guarantee that the Rolex Big Boat Series continues as the premier West Coast regatta.’

Coveted prizes for the fleet are six perpetual trophies – Richard Rheem, St. Francis, City of San Francisco, Atlantic, Keefe-Kilborn Memorial and the Commodore’s Perpetual Trophy. Specially engraved Rolex timepieces also will be awarded to the perpetual trophy winners.

Racing takes place on San Francisco Bay within viewing range of Pier 39 and the Marina District, between Treasure Island and the Golden Gate Bridge, with the finish line set off the St. Francis Yacht Club Race Deck.

For more information: www.stfyc.org.