Big Sail Hits the Bay on Tuesday at Noon

Cardinal Have Won Last Seven Events Prior to Saturday's Big Game at 7:15 p.m.

	Stanford has won the last seven Big Sails in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Nov. 13, 2011

STANFORD, Calif.-- Prior to football's Big Game, Stanford and Cal Sailing will host its ninth annual Big Sail on the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday in front of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and at the St. Francis Yacht Club.

Stanford and Cal, which hoist up its school colors, and invite both university marching bands to play at the Yacht Club each year, will begin sailing at noon. Racing will consist of a best of three format with each school's current squads, alumni under 30 and alumni over 30 competing.

Stanford has won the last seven Big Sails.

Stanford Sailing is currently ranked No. 10 in coed sailing and No. 8 in women's sailing for fourth year head coach John Vandemoer. Since 2008 the Cardinal have sent all three teams-- coed, women's and team-- to the national championships.