BROAD BAY SAILING ASSOCIATION
Marking the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, a fleet of international tall ships will sail into the port of Virginia on June 19, 2026. The 26 nautical mile spectacular parade will feature ships from around the world sailing together into downtown Norfolk.
Broad Bay Sailing Association will be participating in the Escort Fleet forming the Parade of Sail. Sign up now to be part of our fleet! Sail alongside the tall ships! To be in the BBSA Fleet, you must register with us by March 10!! Note: This date has been extended due to great response.
On Friday, June 19, 2026, The Parade of Sail escorting the international tall ship fleet will depart from the Lynnhaven Anchorage off the Virginia Beach Shore Drive Lesner Bridge area, sail through Hampton Roads, and into the Elizabeth River.
More details can be found on the official website.
https://sail250virginia.com/boaters
After signing up to be part of the BBSA Escort Fleet, each BBSA registrant/owner of a participating vessel must also complete a Sail250® Virginia “Escort Fleet” Individual Boater Registration Form (link shown below), to be submitted by April 15, 2026.
https://sail250virginia.com/application/files/8717/7004/0626/Sail250_Virginia_Escort_Fleet_Registration_for_Yacht_and_Boat_Clubs_-_Fillable_Updated_2-6-26.pdf
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After the Parade of Sail to Waterside, vessels wishing to stay in the area are strongly recommended to anchor at Hospital Point as early as possible. Due to the high boat traffic expected in the area all are advised to have appropriate anchor and navigation lights for large boats and also dinghies. Some boats will simply return to their homeport rather than anchor overnight.
More information to follow closer to the event.Scott Patterson
s/v Kobayashi Maru BBSA Cruising https://www.broadbaysailing.org/Cruising
Join us for the BBSA Crew and Skipper Match sponsored by SpinSheet Crew Finder
This will be a great opportunity to meet new and experienced crew, skippers and cruisers looking for crew, and volunteers who support BBSA events. Open to racers, cruisers, race committee volunteers and more. Join us!
Sign up early (by 3/1/2026) to be submitted for a chance to win a Mustang Inflatable Life Vest!
https://mailchi.mp/spinsheet.com/see-your-ad-in-januarys-proptalk-8755541
BBSA Crew Skipper Match
Ahoy, Little Creek Racers! The 2026 racing season is approaching fast, with our first race set for April 8, 2026!
The LCR Season Kick Off and Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday March 29th from 4-6 PM. The ceremony will be held at the Bay Point Condo Association Club. Please register, so we have an idea how much food and drinks to purchase. LCR will purchase fried chicken and drinks; please bring a side dish to complement the fried chicken.
Please take a moment to renew your membership with both Broad Bay Sailing Association (BBSA) and LCR as soon as possible. Join/Renew
Mark Flaherty and I must verify all boats are qualified to race so please don’t wait. Your membership helps us coordinate and prepare for another great season of competitive racing. Additionally, make sure your PHRF Chesapeake handicap certificate is up to date and valid for the full season. The Notice of Race will be published this week, so stay tuned for all the details!
This year, I will use text as primary means of notifying skippers when a race is cancelled. Skippers should respond with "OK & Boat Name;" that helps me know which boats I need to call to ensure they received the cancellation. Skippers are responsible for passing the cancellation on to their crew members.
Let’s make 2026 another great season of racing
Rob Williams LCR Fleet Captain
LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 5:55 pm
Skippers should sign up for RC duty by registering here or for another night that is open. After registration, allow 24 hours to see the title line updated.
LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 pm
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Details coming in January.
"Broad Bay Sailing Association" is a non-profit organization. Virginia Beach, VA 23454
