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BROAD BAY SAILING ASSOCIATION

Willoughby Racers


The events listed below are Willoughby and BBSA racing-related events that have been entered into our calendar.  You can also open the Southern Chesapeake Bay regional race calendar, which includes our BBSA events, in PDF form: 2020 CBYRA Region IV (South).  The Willoughby Race Committee Schedule is shown here.

Upcoming events

    • Thursday, March 21, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Rebel Marine: 1553 Bayville St. Norfolk
    Register

    Crew / Skipper Search March 21, 2024

    Looking for a boat? Have a boat, looking for crew?  Join us.  

    We have opportunities for BBSA racing on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and weekends.   Some cruisers may also be looking for crew on evenings and weekends.  We always need help with Race Committee, so find an opportunity to hop on a boat. 

    Come mingle and meet!

    BBSA Crew / Skipper Search

    Thursday, March 21, 2024

    6:00 to 8:00 PM

    Location at Rebel Marine: 1553 Bayville St. Norfolk


    Beer, wine and water provided.

    When registering, please indicate whether you are:

    • crew looking for boat 
    • skipper looking for crew!

    See you on the water!


    • Tuesday, March 26, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Bold Mariner Brewing Company

    Basic knowledge and fundamentals of marine diesel engine!
    Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF)

    • Speaker:  Derek Peterson, owner of Sea Ya Solutions
    • Time:  6 pm - 8 pm
    • Tuesday, March 26, 2024
    • Bold Mariner Brewing Company

    Please come prepared to ask questions!! If you don’t have questions this will be a short discussion!

    1. Know your marine diesel engine and transmission. 

    2. Marine diesel engine operation, including:
      1. Basic design, 
      2. Different description of basic inspection,
      3. And “checklist” items with which each operator should be familiar. 
    3. Periodic maintenance and winterizing - Basic 
    4. Top maintenance/repair items that diesel mechanics see on the waterfront and how boat owners can DIY!


    • Thursday, April 04, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
    • Willoughby Bay

    Join us for our 2024 Thursday Night Race Series.

    The Notice of Race with details on how to register has been posted on the Documents page. 

    More series information can be found at the Willoughby Racers Homepage and results can be found on the Willoughby Results page.

    To be scored, you need to sign up for a race committee date.  If you don't see your name on the Race Committee Schedule, then you have not signed up, and will not be scored.  Also, make sure you have renewed your PHRF Rating.

    For more information, contact Al Brazzi at willoughbyracers@broadbaysailing.org.

    • Tuesday, April 16, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Bold Mariner Brewing Company
    Register

    We are pleased to present Mitch Brindley, Head Sailing Coach, ODU, our special guest at the April BBSA membership meeting. This is more than just a college coach coming to speak, this is a man who has made a huge impact in our sport and passion.

    • Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 
    • 6:00-8:30 PM. 
    • Bold Mariner Brewing, 1901 E Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, VA 23503 

    Bring a dish to pass, your best college meal, (hahaha, seriously good food).

    Debbie Koelliker
    One Design Race Captain
    onedesign@broadbaysailing.org


    More on Mitch Brindley

    Mitch Brindley, head coach of the ODU sailing team, has been integral in building the Monarchs to a national powerhouse in the world of intercollegiate racing. Entering his 29th season at the helm for the Monarchs in the 2023-24 season. An ICSA Hall of Famer, Brindley is the second longest tenured head coach at Old Dominion. Brindley has been the man that has directed ODU to seven national championships, been a part of another as an assistant coach and two more as a student-athlete. He has coached 70 All-American's, two female Sailors of the Year and an ICSA Sportsmen of the Year.




    • Sunday, April 21, 2024
    • Hampton

    First race of the Southern Bay Distance Racing Series:  CCVR Spring Day Race 3

    • Thursday, May 30, 2024
    • Willoughby Bay


    • Saturday, July 13, 2024
    • Sunday, July 14, 2024
    • Norfolk Yacht and Country Club

    Details to come. Racers will participate in the Dink Vail Regatta while cruisers are invited to sail to NYCC and stay for the weekend.  Cruisers can also volunteer to help with the management of the race.  

    Race registrations will be separate, but cruisers can register here later.  

    • Saturday, September 28, 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    • Chesapeake Bay

    Registration opens in August.  

    BBSA's last race of the season, Neptune's Atlantic Regatta, is affiliated with Virginia Beach's Neptune Festival and is also a CBYRA-sanctioned event.  Starting off Little Creek, racers transit the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, sail down the coast, and finish off 24th street.  After a night of fun at the Festival, participants leave the event's complimentary Rudee Inlet dockage (which is on a first come, first served basis) and return home.  This race is part of the Southern Bay Distance Racing Series (SBDRS).

    Registration fee includes 2 free dinner tickets, 1 skipper's bag, and 2 free t-shirts.

    Skippers' Meeting is Thursday, September 28th at Elizabeth River Boat Landing and Park, 1400 Elizabeth River Way, Chesapeake, VA 23324 Details in the Notice of Race (link below).

    For more information, use the following links:

    2023 documents - these will be updated later in 2024.  


    • Saturday, October 05, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    • Willoughby Bay

    Join us for an October tradition on Willoughby Bay... the Memorial Race.  Racing is for non-spinnaker, single headsail.  This is a staggered-start, pursuit-style race with handicaps taken into consideration at the start.  Each boat will have its own starting time.  There will be a post-race party (approx. 3:30pm) with refreshments at the Rebel Marina Breezeway Cafe.  Race awards will be handed out at the Willoughby End-of-Season Party following the Hot-Buttered Rum Race in November.   Entry fee is FREE for BBSA Members (dues paid).  All others - $10

    2023 documents below.  Will be updated later in 2024.  

    The sailing instructions with course descriptions and starting times will be provided at the Skippers' Meeting.  



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