Official crest of the Flagstata Magata Regatta, 1897Flagstata Magata RegattaEst. 1897
The Grand Ball: an elegant chandelier-lit ballroom filled with black-tie guests
Official crest of the Flagstata Magata Regatta, 1897

The Social Event of the Regatta Season

The 2026 Flagstata Magata
Grand Fundraising Ball

An Evening of Elegance, Tradition, and Unfinished Business.

7:00 PM

The Grand Ballroom, San Jose Maritime Club
San Jose, California

Black Tie · Ceremonial Decorations Encouraged

An Annual Tradition

About the Grand Ball

For generations, the annual Flagstata Magata Grand Fundraising Ball has brought together champions, aristocrats, international delegations, and distinguished supporters for an evening of unparalleled elegance.

The 2026 gathering promises magnificent dining, ceremonial pageantry, and the possibility of a long-awaited championship presentation.

Ceremony & Pageantry

The Evening’s Program

  1. The Commodore’s Annual Address
  2. The Duchess’s Ceremonial Toast
  3. The Grand Procession of International Delegations
  4. A Special Appearance by the Countess
  5. The 2026 Championship Presentation (subject to verification)
  6. The Annual Fundraising Appeal

The Grand Ball Menu

A Five-Course Celebration of International Maritime Cuisine

Featuring

  • Truffle Ravioli
  • Ceremonial Lasagna
  • The Chef’s Controversial Spaghetti Flambé

Dessert will be served at the discretion of the Duchess.

The Organizing Committee wishes to assure guests that all pasta served during the evening is intended exclusively for consumption.

Reservations

Attendance by invitation or committee approval.

Patronage

Supporting the Regatta’s Future

Proceeds from the Grand Ball will support the continued preservation of the Regatta’s traditions, the maintenance of its historic assets, and the fulfillment of certain longstanding obligations.

The Organizing Committee extends its gratitude to those benefactors whose generosity, past and present, has made the continuation of the Regatta possible.

A Matter of Record

Will the 2026 Champion Be Honored?

“The Organizing Committee anticipates appropriate recognition of sporting achievement, subject to the conclusion of outstanding procedural matters.”