San Diego, CA (July 23, 2021) There’s nothing quite like the sight of the Dutch Shoe Marathon. Two hundred boats parading in sequence down the San Diego Bay sporting every color of the rainbow. Loud cheering and fists in the air as the Sabots pass under the iconic Coronado Bridge, embarking on their last leg of the longest trek all summer long. That’s what makes the Dutch Shoe Marathon so special: joy, pride, and a little bit of relief.
“Long,” is the way most of the junior sailors describe the Dutch Shoe Marathon. Whether you're from one of the host clubs, San Diego Yacht Club or Coronado Yacht Club, or whether your from Mission Bay, Southwestern, or any of the other local Southern California clubs, it seems like all of the junior sailors could agree on the same thing - this race is long. (Oh, and bring snacks!)
San Diego Yacht Club and Coronado Yacht Club are happy to announce the return of summer’s most traditional Sabot race, the Dutch Shoe Marathon. Each summer, junior sailors and adult sailors alike look forward to the long trek from SDYC, down San Diego Bay and under the iconic Coronado Bridge to Glorietta Bay. Nearly 150 sailors parade the waters, painting a colorful scene for spectators. This year, the 48th running of the event will be sailed on Friday, July 23, 2021.
Thank you to our 2021 Dutch Shoe Marathon sponsors who are contributing prizes towards a raffle to be held at Coronado Yacht Club during the awards presentation. Prizes will be raffled off by Sail # to all those who raced in this year's Dutch Shoe. Must be present at the awards party to win.
NORTH SAILS DOWNWIND MARINE / SAILING SUPPLY EMERALD CITY SURF SHOP WAREHOUSE SOLUTIONS, INC
