September 28, 2023
Members of the Modern Sailing community have become a presence in San Francisco Bay yacht racing circles, even in the big world-caliber events like the Rolex Big Boat Series!
As announced in early September, for the first time, Modern Sailing entered J/88 Fly and a hand-selected team of racers to compete in this year's Rolex Big Boat Series. Racers were selected based on their past participation and contributions in the Modern Sailing Racing Program.
The Fly team consisted of:
- Captain Katie Cornetta, Coach/Tactician
- Ron Clark, Bow
- John Erickson, Bow
- Camille Moussette, Jib
- Barbara Briner, Spinnaker
- Tom Richman, Helm and Owner of Fly
- Tim Kordas, Mainsail
Learn more about the team by reading the article that announced their participation: Modern Sailing Team to Race in the 2023 Rolex Big Boat Series
"Participating in the Rolex Big Boat Series was an opportunity to witness firsthand a rare glimpse into elite sailing strategies and tactics. The 20-minute J/88 rig tuning jam session before every race with Katie was a master class in mechanical brilliance and kinetics at an advanced level. Sign up [in racing] for the life experience, self-exploration, self-awareness, to make new connections between mind and body as they intermingle with the wind and water. Many thanks to Modern Sailing, Tom, and Katie for the monumental task of organizing and preparing a boat for such a high-level event." ~ John Erickson
The exciting J/88 Speedster Fly is now available for bareboat charter to Berkeley Premium Sportboat Fleet rated club members!
Also racing this year was Paolo Juvara aboard J/105 Chao Pescao. Paolo is a Modern Sailing student, member, Club Skipper, and owner of Chao Pescao.
Selected by Paolo, Team Chao Pescao consisted of Modern Sailing members:
- Michael Graves, Mainsail
- Nathanial Coghlan, Jib
- Jenny Maybee, Pit/Tactician
- Rebekah Moses, Mast
- Fabrizzio Bulacia Padilla, Bow
- Paolo Juvara, Helm and Owner
J/105 Chao Pescao is also available to bareboat charter for Modern Sailing's Berkeley Gold Fleet Rated club members!
Interested in becoming the proud owner of a yacht in Modern Sailing's professionally-maintained fleet? Check out our Yacht Management Services. You can enjoy all the benefits of ownership while we manage the finer details of your boat's care and berthing!
Modern Sailing instructor Captain Laura Parent is a multi-year alumni of the Rolex BBS, and raced again this year on Express 37 Elan, serving as tactician.
Looks like an incredible experience, doesn't it? Yes, it is - and racing yachts on San Francisco Bay is within your reach too! To learn more about why and how you can learn to race and participate in races, visit our Racing Program page.
Rolex Big Boat Series 2023 Race Results
We heard rumors that a few other Modern sailors were in this year's Rolex BBS, but were unable to confirm in time for publication. If this was you, let us know so we can add you to this page!
