The world has always seen the Rolex brand as a master producer of premium watches, although over the years the perception about this brand has evolved. Over the many decades the Swiss premium watches manufacturer has sponsored a number of sailing events that bring together the top most sailors and a large number of people in a celebration of human achievement. The Rolex Big Boat Series falls among one the several regatta championships that Rolex supports and organizes. Held over the glassy waters of the West Coast in the United States, The Rolex Big Boat Series is also referred to as the ‘Granddaddy’ of all the sailing events that are held in America. Way back from the year 1964 top yachtsmen have boarded their vessels and set sail over the San Francisco Bay in a bid to claim the crown of the champion who was able to masterfully steer his craft to victory.

In its 45^th year now, the Rolex Big Boat Series is a grand-prix regatta championship that draws top sailors and remarkable boats from around the country. The Rolex Big Boat Series features competitive events in one-design and handicap racing classes. In 2009 a new addition to the Rolex Big Boat Series was the inclusion of Rolex US-IRC National Championship, where all participating IRC yachts will be entitled for competing for the title. This event is marked by the superlative talent that comes together in a wager to clasp the title of a champion sailor. Using probably the most innovative ways and means, the sailors try to outperform and outclass each other on a battle over the blue waters. It was in 2005 that Rolex took on the role of becoming the principal partner of the Big Boat Series and from then on till now it has unwaveringly supported the regatta challenge, giving it added luster and increased awareness.

The 2009 edition of the Rolex Big Boat Series is all set to commence on the 9^th of this month over the water of the San Francisco Bay. With barely a week left for the event to kick off, the organizers and partner members like the St. Francis Yacht Club are gearing up to put on a brilliant display of talent. It goes without saying that all Rolex events are followed by an elaborate gala event that brings together all people including the competing members and the organizers as well as the spectators in the combined celebration of human achievement and to revel in the glory of pursuing the greatest forms of endeavor.

Spectators have already begun thronging the shores for a unhindered view of the magnificent yachts and the teams that steer their craft to triumph. The primary focus of the event along with the fact of supporting superlative talent is to also pay homage to the man who is regarded as an ambassador of sailing, Tom Blackaller. This year the likes of Paul Cayard along with several other world champions will participate in the Rolex Big Boat Series.

At the helm of their boast sailors look towards the horizon hazarding a guess on the outcome of the race and the eventual Rolex champion.

Come September and Rolex will once again showcase why it is treated as the name that stands for values that are inherent part of the adventurous sports. One of the most impressive and difficult sports that can get your pulse racing is boat racing. For Rolex it has always been of prime concern to promote and be associated with such events which thrive on the courage and capability of individuals. To ensure the same Rolex has been involved with many a racing event. The boat racing world is inundated with races which have the mark of Rolex. It goes to the credit of Rolex to have successfully supported countless boat racing championships.

One of the jewels in Rolex crown is the Rolex Big Boat Series. Keeping the tradition alive this year the series is going to celebrate 45^th anniversary which speaks volumes of the historic relation that Rolex has with the world of adventure sports. Celebrating this momentous occasion St. Francis Yacht Club’s premier regatta will also serve as the 2009 Rolex US-IRC National Championship. The premier race is scheduled to be held from 10-13 September in the popular San Francisco Bay. Some of the most popular names in the world of racing are going to be a part of the regatta to celebrate the anniversary.

The 2009 Rolex US-IRC National Championship will include different divisions like IRC-rated entries as well as one-design classes. The honor that awaits the winners of the race is an amazing watch from the house of Rolex. All six Perpetual Trophy winners at the St. Francis Yacht Club would become proud owners of specially engraved Rolex watches. For the participants nothing can beat the thrill of participating and winning the race and when you are going to get specially engraved timepieces from Rolex the charm and motivation of participating multiplies many times. In a way Rolex has become one of the more important factors that pull the racers to give in their best and come out victorious.

The core factor behind holding the Rolex US-IRC National Championship at St. Francis Yacht Club is to promote the racing all across US and make sure that as many participants as possible can participate. And in the historic year of 45^th anniversary of Rolex Big Boat Races it seems entirely suitable to host the Rolex US-IRC race in St. Francis Yacht Club. It is going to be more like a home coming for the US-IRC National Championship as it was the Rolex Big Boat Races where in 2004 the prestigious IRC started off in US. This year the competition is expected to be among the fiercest considering the US west coast is witnessing a whole lot of races this season which could lead to higher turnout of racing champions.

The event is going to put six different St. Francis Perpetual Trophies up for grab. The trophies include Richard Rheem, Atlantic, Commodore’s Cup, St. Francis, Keefe-Kilborn Memorial and City of San Francisco. Some of the expected names at the race include Jim Mitchell’s Reichel/Pugh IRC 52 Vincitore and Dan Woolery’s King 40 Soozal. The expected cynosure of all eyes is definitely going to be John McLaunin’s Grand Prix Racer Pendragon VI. The race is going to be a treat for race lovers from all across the world.

Sailing is a formidable sport that draws tens and thousands of sailors who try their hand in manipulating the boat by capturing the fleeting wind and sailing above the bluish depths of the seas. Rolex ,a name that is tantamount with the pursuit of perfection through labor and commitment sponsors many events around the planet that focus on developing and perfecting a particular art or sport. With a rich legacy of several decades in promoting a number of sporting activities including sailing Rolex has forever believed that individuals around the world possess the capacity to attain greatness what they lack is a platform and the right support to showcase and develop their skill. Rolex endorses more than 20 prestigious world class sailing events around the world that attracts a large number of world class sailing teams. The main objective of Rolex has been to develop and advance the sport of sailing and allow the skilled sailors to reach the epitome of human achievement. The Rolex Big Boat Series popularly known as the ‘Granddaddy’ of Grand Prix racing attracts a tremendous amount of talent from across the length and breadth of America. Regarded as one of the most prestigious and premier events in the sailing world the Rolex Big Boat Series is a conglomeration of the best in the business who come to claim the top prize and etch their name in the books of sailing history.

The Big Boat Series tournament was established in 1964 and takes place annually in the blue waters of the San Francisco Bay. This eminent racing event holds tournaments in every category including the one design racing class as well as the handicap racing category. One of the most important sailing events that takes place on the United States West Coast, the Rolex Big Boat Series is fantastic tournament that sees a stunning display if sailing skills each year. In accordance with its policy as well as it’s principal of supporting numerous world renowned sailing around the globe Rolex became the principal partner and sponsor for the Big Boat Series from 2005 onwards. Last year at the Rolex Big Boat Series sailors in their various boats moved past the point ‘A’ and ‘B’, mark that would later serve as the finishing line and threw white roses into the water as a tribute to Olin J. Stephens.

The Rolex Big Boat Series for 2009 will be held between 10th to 13th September at the St. Francis Yacht Club that boasts of a beautiful view of the water front. The St. Francis Yacht Club was founded in 1927 has a tremendous history of hosting sailing regattas. Renowned for its expertise in hosting the national and international regatta championships the St. Francis Yacht Club plays host to more than 40 different regattas each year. The Rolex Big Boat Series commences off at the quaint surroundings of the San Francisco Bay area with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sailors and enthusiasts await the tournament with considerable anticipation and have already started preparations for this world class event.

In September of 2009 Rolex will be back to support the Big Boat Series and provide all possible assistance to make this event an absolute success. Inspiring others to follow suit and master their craft like the sailors at the event Rolex has always wanted to set a precedent that would act as an inspiration to others to strive on in the face of mounting despair and hindrance.