Cruise led by Al Brazzi on s/v Special K
Point of Contact: Al Brazzi, (757)407-1657 or albrazzi@hotmail.com
Broad Bay Sailing Association presents:
6-8 PM on May 6, 13, 27, 2025Location: Rebel Marina Breezeway 1553 Bayville St, Norfolk, VA 23503
Crew-U is the perfect introduction to sailing for beginners, teaching the essential skills needed to crew on a racing sailboat. The course covers the basics—learning the parts of a sailboat, how it works, and fundamental sailing maneuvers like tacking, jibing, sail trim, basic knots and teamwork. No prior experience is needed, just a willingness to learn! By the end of Crew-U, you'll be ready to step aboard with confidence and contribute as a valuable member of any sailing crew.
COST: $60 (includes seminar training book and refreshments)
Boater's Swap Meet and Little Creek Marina Open House Saturday, May, 10, 2025 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for Buyers Location: Little Creek Marina, 4707 Pretty Lake Ave., Norfolk
You may BUY, SELL and TRADE new or used boat gear, parts and pieces~ have a boat project? doing some spring cleaning? You will find individual sellers, BBSA members, and items from Josh Johnson Marine design, Mike Miller from Salty Dog, Bob's Trailers, possibly Bluewater yachts, Portsmouth boat club, Brownings motor boats, fishing center and more!
For Sellers: Arrive any time after 8:00 AM and plan on staying until 2:00 PM. Pick a spot along the boardwalk or walkway. Bring tarps and drop off your items to sell, then park outside on in the neighborhood on Willben St, 27th Bay Ave, 28th Bay, 29th Bay etc. Please leave lots of room for buyers to park on Pretty Lake Avenue if possible!
For Buyers: Come at 10:00 AM: park on Pretty Lake Avenue, Willben St., 27th Bay, 28th Bay, 29th Bay and walk into the old Cutty Sark marina (now Little Creek marina where you see the first ACCLAIM sign), sellers will be all along the Little Creek Marina Boardwalk / Walkway. Please do not pull your car into ACCLAIM parking lot.
Enjoy open house at Little Creek Marina including tours with Jeremy and Marty, hot dogs and sea stories. Little Creek Marina now has New & Improved Amenities: https://www.thelittlecreekmarina.com/about/
A New Era of Boating Excellence. Our extensive renovations have elevated Little Creek Marina into a premier boating destination. We’ve expanded and modernized our facilities to enhance your experience, whether you’re a seasoned sailor, a weekend cruiser, or a liveaboard looking for a home port.
Annual Memorial Weekend Cruise to Mobjack. Roy and Irene Weisert once again have generously offered the backyard in East River to host a social gathering and potluck. Cruise Captain: Sergio Diehl on s/v Modus Vivendi Contact: 757-635-1848 or sergio.diehl@cox.net
Annual Cruise to Norfolk's 2025 Harborfest. The cruise will be led by Ron and Julie Ruszala on s/v 41 North.
More details to come, but contact Julie for questions at: 757-377-0253 or julie.ruszala@gmail.com
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….
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?
If you have sponsored before, but might consider increasing your level, check out our limited time incentive program offered by local artist Amani Elamin. 2025 CCC Sponsorship Incentive
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:
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:
"Broad Bay Sailing Association" is a non-profit organization. Virginia Beach, VA 23454
