July 4th Cruise to Sarah's Creek led by Kevin and Carol Kibbe and Jean and Jerry Pattenaude.
Sarah’s Creek is located about one (1) mile east of the Coleman Bridge over the York River, about 28 NM from Hampton Yacht Club. Our chosen anchorage, we hope, will be just across the creek from York River Yacht Haven (37°15.407’N • 76°28.610’W). Water depth leading up to anchorage off the main river is between seven (7) and eighteen (18) feet. Anchorage was between 6 and 7 feet. Hedonist and Shangri-La both found good purchase and braved a pretty decent storm on our last stop there.
For those not interested in anchoring, there is York River Yacht Haven (YRYH). As of this writing, they cannot support our whole group, but individuals are welcome to make reservations. They are currently in the process of renewing annual slip holders, so they said things tend to shuffle around a bit.
From the anchorage we can take advantage of all YRYH has to offer. Dinghy dockage costs $20 and gets you a secure place to tie up, use of the laundry and shower facilities. There is a freshwater pool on site, that will cost $30 more dollars to visit…wouldn’t be the first time we swam in the river though! Also on-site is a pretty good bar and restaurant, frequented by many area visitors.
Last year we stopped on our way north for the 4th of July and were amazed at the fireworks shows. WE WERE SURROUNDED by them. It seemed they were on both sides of the York River and everywhere. Our anchorage was far enough away to avoid ash and embers and close enough to enjoy most of the show, unfortunately if you long for the chest crushing percussion of the booms, you may want to move or float on your dinghy nearer the Coleman.
We will plan for Cocktails and pupus onboard Shangri-La at 0530 (kidding)…let’s do 1730 on the 4th. Prior swim engagements encouraged, and there’s been talk of a certain blindfolded dinghy race revival….
Cruise to Cape Charles’ Oyster Farm! BBSA members may recognize the name from such popular events as the Cape Charles Cup. If you can’t wait until August to spend a weekend drinking in Cape Charles or simply crave the delicious food of the Oyster Farm Eatery, then you will love this cruise.
Start: July 11, 2025 Return: July 13, 2025
There is shoaling approaching Kings Creek from the Cape Charles Harbor Channel. It is recommended to keep to the red markers until you reach “6”. Plan accordingly to your draft and tides. At low tide the depth may be 5’.
Organized by: Scott and Stephanie Patterson
Help support the Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup (LWMCCC) and Sail Nauticus by providing a cash or in-kind sponsorship. For more information on LWMCCC check out: LWM Cape Charles Cup or read: CCC What Is It?
You can register your sponsorship here. We value contributions at many levels with varying type of rewards and recognition, described below:
Full-page color ad in the race yearbook. Recognition in the yearbook, advertising, sponsor banners, and BBSA and LWMCCC website. Four tickets/invitations to all LWMCCC social events. All-cash sponsors get a boat slip at a marina in Cape Charles for Sat. night.
The sponsors with the largest contribution in this category will earn their logo on LWMCCC hats or skipper's bag. Top contributor gets first choice.
Full-page color ad in the race yearbook. Recognition in the yearbook, advertising, sponsor banners, and BBSA and LWMCCC website. Two tickets/invitations to all LWMCCC social events. All-cash sponsors get a boat slip in Cape Charles for Sat. night.
Half-page color ad in the race yearbook. Recognition in the yearbook, advertising, sponsor banners, and BBSA and LWMCCC website. Two tickets/invitations to all LWMCCC Social Events.
Half-page black and white ad in the race yearbook. Recognition in the yearbook, advertising, sponsor banners, and BBSA and LWMCCC website.
Your sponsorship will be listed in yearbook, sponsor banners, and BBSA and LWMCCC website.
Your sponsorship will be listed in yearbook, and BBSA and LWMCCC website.
Check out last year's sponsors below:
If you have not registered as a skipper for the LWMCCC, please do so first at:
LWMCCC Registration
Click on the Register button to update your registration to add more regalia, such as shirts, hats, and bags. You can add to your order multiple times, but please contact the webmaster if you need to delete items from your order. Anything ordered after July 14 is not guaranteed but we did order lots of extras.
If you are a racing skipper who has already registered for the Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup, you can add to your regalia order here. Please register here with the same skipper name and boat name, so we can connect your registration to your order. All pre-orders will be delivered in the skipper's bag.
We will also be selling shirts, hats, dinner tickets, etc. at the door. Anyone attending can buy at the door.
NOTE: If you have not registered your boat for the regatta, please go to: Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup
Please thank our 2024 Sponsors:
Scott and Stephanie Patterson will lead a cruise to Solomons, Maryland from 8/11 to 8/15. Please let him know if you want to join the cruise by RSVPing to this event. Please make your own slip reservations.
Mon 8/11: Little Creek to Fleets Bay Anchor one night Fleets Bay Little Bay aka Pirates Beach 37°38.017'N 76°18.931'W Tues 8/12: Fleets Bay to Solomons Stay two nights at Spring Cova Marina 455 Lore Road Solomons, MD 20688 38°20.082'N, 76°27.636'W Rate is ~$100 per night with 30amp Thur 8/14: Solomons to Fleets Bay Anchor one night Fleets Bay Little Bay aka Pirates Beach 37°38.017'N 76°18.931'W Fri 8/15: Fleets Bay to Little Creek
Sponsored and organized by BBSA, the 22nd Annual Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup (LWMCCC) will be held on August 15-17, 2025. This 2-day distance racing event with its overnight destination of Cape Charles is unique to racing in the southern Bay. Both days are part of the Southern Bay Distance Racing Series (SBDRS).
The Saturday leg races from Little Creek to Cape Charles. Enjoy the after-race awards social at a new location: an open space in town, next to the Cape Charles Town Harbor and across from the old Kelley’s. Have dinner and drinks with friends, and sight see or shop in Cape Charles. Dock at Cape Charles Town Harbor, Cape Charles Yachting Center, or Oyster Farm Marina at King’s Creek.
Entry Fee: $135.00 if received by July 14th; $195.00 if received thereafter. New boat owner’s fee is $95.00. Email a photo of your boat to CCCpics@broadbaysailing.org by July 14th to be included in the yearbook and website. Entry fee includes registration, one Cape Charles Cup hat and short sleeve tee shirt, two Saturday dinner tickets, and a Cape Charles Cup skipper’s bag loaded with useful and interesting stuff.
Entries and Deadline: Registration is open now and closes at midnight on August 9th.
Competitors’ Meeting: Social (skipper + 1) @ 1800 hours and Skippers’ Meeting @ 1830 hours on Friday, August 15th at East Beach Bayfront Club. 4550 E. Beach Dr. Norfolk, VA 23518
NEW THIS YEAR: We have moved the LWM Cape Charles Cup Saturday social event, dinner, and awards presentations to downtown Cape Charles using the open grassy area off Mason Ave. between the Cape Charles Town Docks and Gull Hummock Gourmet Market. Thanks to Cape Charles Yacht Center for contributing the lot. Dinner (beef tips and crabcakes) will be provided by Mallard’s at the Wharf from Onancock, VA. Tents will protect participants from rain and sun. The new location provides easy access to Cape Charles harbor, downtown shopping, and Cape Charles Central Park. Register now to reserve your spot.
Info/Questions Contact: Read the Notice of Race (NOR) and find additional information at CCC Documents. For other questions, contact Al Brazzi at 757-407-1657 or CCCup@broadbaysailing.org. Sailing Instructions will be posted by July 11th at CCC Documents and will be included in the Skippers’ Bags.
Please consider sponsoring our event. Check out our sponsors from last year. To sponsor online, go to: Sponsor the LWM Cape Charles Cup
Our 2024 Sponsors include:
Join cruise organizer Al Brazzi for a cruise to the Town Point Wine festival, with events scheduled for two days. Cruise down on Friday or Saturday and participate in the festival as much as you want. Join fellow BBSA and HYC cruisers for dockside socials.
Reserve slips (NOW) at Waterside marina for the nights you choose and notify Al Brazzi so he can arrange with the Marina to have the boats close together. Tables and tasting tickets are available, reservation link included, tickets and tables purchased individually.
Festival is open from 11:00 am -5:00 pm both Days.
"Broad Bay Sailing Association" is a non-profit organization. Virginia Beach, VA 23454
