Broad Bay Sailing Association upcoming events

BBSA May Membership Meeting and Cape Henry Cup Awards (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

BBSA Membership Meeting & Cape Henry Cup Awards Social

Join us for our next meeting for a relaxed social evening and the presentation of the Cape Henry Cup Awards.

Come celebrate the skippers and crews who took part in one of BBSA’s signature races, reconnect with fellow sailors, and enjoy an evening of good company, race stories, and club camaraderie.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Bold Mariner Brewing Company.

Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Bold Mariner Brewing Company
Address: 1901 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

LCR Wednesday Race - S2R2 RC - Nick Woods (Jinxy) (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 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.

Annual Down the Bay Race (Thursday, May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Hampton Yacht Club's Annual Down the Bay Race will start Friday, May 22 in Annapolis with the skippers meeting on Thursday, May 21.

For more information go to: Regattas & Registration | Hampton Yacht Club and scroll down to the Down the Bay race.

Willoughby Racers Spring Series Race 7 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for our 2026 Thursday Night Race Series.

The Notice of Race with details on how to register is 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.

Cruise: Memorial Weekend (Saturday, May 23, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Annual Memorial Weekend Cruise to Mobjack, led by Ron and Julie Ruszala.

Roy and Irene Weisert once again have generously offered the backyard in East River to host a social gathering and potluck.

Click on this link for details: 2026Memorial Day Cruise.pdf

Crew-U: BBSA Crew Training (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Dates: Tuesdays, May 5, 12 and 26, 2016
Time: 6-8 PM

Location:
Rebel Marina Breezeway,
1553 Bayville St, Norfolk, VA 23503

Crew-U is an 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 some confidence and may contribute as a valuable member of any sailing crew.

COST: $75

(includes seminar training book and refreshments)

LCR Wednesday Race - S2R3 RC - Larry Lewandowski ( Lew’s Cruise) (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 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 Race - S2R4 RC - Kip Davis (Whisper) (Wednesday, June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 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 Race - S2R5 RC - Mike Brannon (VA Lee) (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 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.

BBSA June Membership Meeting (Tuesday, June 16, 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Details to come.

LCR Wednesday Race - S3R1 RC - Andy Spittler (Creek Water) (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 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.

Sail250 Virginia (Friday, June 19, 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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.

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

Four Days of FREE Public Events in Downtown Norfolk – June 19-23, 2026*

(*all schedules subject to change. Visit sail250virginia.com for the updated information.)

Hours: Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20 – 12 noon to 11 p.m.
Hours: Sunday, June 21 – 12 noon to 8 p.m.; Monday, June 22 – 12 noon to 6 p.m.

10 tall ship docking locations along 5 miles of continuous waterfront access: Waterside Marina, Otter Berth, Town Point Park, Nauticus, USS Wisconsin Basin, Freemason, NOAA, Front Street, US Army Corps of Engineers.
Daily public ship tours* beginning at 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 19; Saturday-Sunday- Monday, June 20-22, 12 noon to 6 p.m. (*individual ship schedules subject to change.)
Interactive Education Center, Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21, 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Nauticus Outdoor Pavilion.
Concerts and live entertainment, Friday, June 19 to Monday, June 22
Fireworks on the Elizabeth River, Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, at 9:30 p.m.
Juneteenth National Holiday celebrations on June 19
50^th annual Norfolk Harborfest festival activities, Friday, June 19 to Monday, June 22
Fleet departs for Baltimore, Tuesday a.m., June 23
All events are FREE and open to the public

BBSA Summer Racing Series Registration (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:55:00 GMT

This is an exciting race series for BBSA members. Non-members are most welcome.

One of the objectives of this series is to have three mid-distance races that are "close to home" for almost all BBSA racers - Little Creek Racers, Willoughby Racers and BBSA members with boats near Hampton Yacht Club (HYC) and Old Point Comfort Yacht Club (OPCYC).

Scratch Sheet
Notice of Series
Sailing Instructions
Series webpage
Results

Additionally, we will include the classes that our members want to use –

PHRF A, B, C & N (1 HS)
PHRF Cruising
ORC Performance Cruiser (spinnaker)
Cruising - for our novice 1st/2nd year racers.

The series schedule

Race 1 Saturday June 20 BBSA Summer Solstice Race
- Start / Finish near Ocean View Pier
- First Signal Time: 0955
Race 2 Saturday July 26 BBSA Mid-Summer Race
- Start / Finish near Ocean View Pier
- First Signal Time: 0955
Race 3 Saturday Oct 10 BBSA End of Summer Race
- Start / Finish near Ocean View Pier
- First Signal Time: 0955

Use 'Register' button to enter the series.

For questions, contact Randy Goodman at SummerSeries@BroadBaySailing.org .

LCR Wednesday Race - S3R2 RC - Donna Desteph (Restless) (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 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.

BBSA's Broad Bay and NYCC's Wolcott Memorial Regattas (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

BBSA's Broad Bay Regatta will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 followed on Sunday with the NYCC’s Wolcott Memorial Regatta. Each regatta will have separate awards presentations.

Details are listed below:

Broad Bay Regatta Notice of Race (NOR)
Broad Bay Regatta Sailing Instructions (SI)
NYCC Wolcott Memorial Regatta
NYCC Overview diagram of facility, parking, and docking
NYCC Parking
NYCC Overflow Parking
Results

For questions not covered in the NORs, contact:
Debbie Koelliker at 414/412-0907 or onedesign@broadbaysailing.org

LCR Wednesday Race - S3R3 RC - Larry Baun (Baserunner) (Wednesday, July 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 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.

Cruise: July 4th to Sarah Creek (Friday, July 03, 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Join BBSA and HYC for the July 3-5 Cruise to Sarah's Creek, off the York River and led by Scott and Stephanie Patterson on s/v Kobayashi Maru.

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 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 between 6 and 7 feet.

For those not interested in anchoring, there is York River Yacht Haven (YRYH). Individuals are welcome to make reservations. Dockwa or https://yorkriveryachthaven.com

From the anchorage we can take advantage of all YRYH has to offer. Dinghy dockage cost $20 last year 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 extra to visit. On-site has a pretty good bar and restaurant, frequented by many area visitors. The restaurant is very popular in the area, so plan to get in line early, especially if you have a large group. They don't take reservations, but for a larger group, you might try calling ahead.

Last year we were amazed at the fireworks shows. WE WERE SURROUNDED by them. It seemed they were on both sides of the York River.

Contact: Cruising@broadbaysailing.org

LCR Wednesday Race - S3R4 RC - Bob Radam (Grey Area) (Wednesday, July 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 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 Race - S3R5 RC sign up (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 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.

Sponsor the LWM Cape Charles Cup (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

BECOME A SPONSOR: 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?

Register your sponsorship here: REGISTER
We value contributions at many levels with varying type of rewards and recognition, described below. Also check out our Incentive Program for those willing to upgrade from last year's sponsorship level to the next higher level.
2026CCCSponsorshipIncentive.pdf

Check out last year's sponsors below:

LCR Wednesday Race - S4R1 RC sign up (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 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 Race - S4R2 RC sign up (Wednesday, July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 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 Race - S4R3 RC - Johnathan Muhlendorf (Livin the Dream) (Wednesday, August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 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.

Order Extra Cape Charles Cup Shirts, etc. (Friday, August 07, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

If you have not registered as a skipper for the LWMCCC, please do so first at:

LWMCCC Registration

If you have already registered, continue below:

Registration Order Update Form (to add regalia orders)

Click on the Register button 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 17 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

Thanks to our 2025 Sponsors

LCR Wednesday Race - S4R4 RC Hank Giffin (Coeur D’Alene) (Wednesday, August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 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.

Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup (Friday, August 14, 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Sponsored and organized by BBSA, the 23rd Annual Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup (LWMCCC) will be held on August 14-16, 2026. 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 our new location: an open space in town, next to the Cape Charles Town Harbor and across from Gull Hummock Gourmet Market. 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 17th; $195.00 if received thereafter. New boat owner’s fee is $95.00. Once you are registered, email a photo of your boat to CCCpics@broadbaysailing.org by July 17th 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.

NOTE: After registering, you can add shirts, hats, bags, and tickets to your order by going to: Order Extra Cape Charles Cup Shirts, etc.

Entries and Deadline:
Registration is open now and closes at midnight on Friday, August 7th.

Competitors’ Meeting: Social (skipper + 1) @ 1800 hours and Skippers’ Meeting @ 1830 hours on Friday, August 14th at East Beach Bayfront Club. 4550 E. Beach Dr. Norfolk, VA 23518

Again 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 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, including the Sailing Instructions and Scratch Sheet, at CCC Documents. For other questions, contact Al Brazzi at 757-407-1657 or CCCup@broadbaysailing.org.

Please consider sponsoring our event. Check out our sponsors from last year. To sponsor online, go to: Sponsor the LWM Cape Charles Cup

Our 2025 Sponsors include:

BBSA August Membership Meeting (Tuesday, August 18, 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Details to come.

LCR Wednesday Race - S4R5 RC - Selo Qejvani - Bad Habit (Wednesday, August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

LCR Wednesday night race. First warning at 6:25 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.