Broad Bay Sailing Association upcoming events

Sponsor the LWM Cape Charles Cup (Friday, July 31, 2026)

Fri, 31 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.

Check out last year's sponsors below:

Hobie Fleet 32 Monthly Meeting (Tuesday, August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Please join your fellow sailors for the monthly membership meeting Hobie Fleet 32 at CP Shuckers, 3232 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA
at 7 pm on the second Tuesday of every month.

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).

NOTE: Cape Charles Town Docks and Cape Charles Yacht Center are full. Oyster Farm still has space.

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.

All Documents

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.

Sunsets and Summer Nights Cruise (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Don't forget about this unique cruise. Check Your Schedule and Make Reservations.

Sunsets on the River | The Hermitage Museum & Gardens and Island Night at NYCC

Join the Sunsets and Summer Nights Cruise at NYCC

Cruise Captain: Lee and Abby Anderson, 757-753-0075
When: Thursday, August 20 - Saturday August 22, 2027
Where: Norfolk Yacht and Country Club (NYCC),
Contact 757-423-4500 to reserve a slip,

or anchor out in the Lafayette River and dinghy into the NYCC dinghy dock.

Event Details:

Cruise to NYCC for two evenings of great music, food, and friends. We’ll relax and enjoy craft beer, wine, dinner, and sunsets on the river all while listening to great local music.

Thursday 1800-Until: Sunsets on The River at the Hermitage Museum, Music by Last Fair Deal, a Grateful Dead Tribute Band
Friday 1730-2030: Summer Nights Poolside Entertainment at NYCC, Island Night, Poolside Steel Drum Music by Ricky Micou

The Plan

The cruise begins with a Thursday morning sail, at your leisure, to NYCC to enjoy the pool, lunch, and cocktails. At 1630 Thursday and Friday, before the music starts, we’ll meet at the Dock “C” T-Head and get reacquainted and reorganized over dock tails.

On Thursday with everyone gathered, we’ll walk to the Hermitage, about a 5-minute walk from NYCC. Doors open at 1730. Music starts at 1800. Guests may bring lawn chairs, blankets, and food. Cash and credit are welcome. Concert admission is $15 online up to 4 days in advance (Sunsets Tickets), or $20 at the door. Food Trucks are available or we can return to NYCC for a late dinner or dessert. NYCC serves dinner until 2100.

On Friday we’ll repeat, gather everyone at 1630 at the Dock “C” T-Head, and stroll to the pool for music and dancing. We’ll decide then if dinner is poolside or in the club house.

Contact the Cruise Captain or see these websites for additional information: Sunsets on the River | The Hermitage Museum & Gardens NYCC Summer_poolside_entertainment_2026

Hope you all can sail over for some lively entertainment and summer fun.

Willoughby Racers Fall Series Race 2 (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 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.

DELMARVA Circumnavigation (Saturday, August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Join BBSA sailors for a DELMARVA circumnavigation. The 9 days – 8 nights (Aug 22 thru Aug 30) schedule allows for extra time if needed. We will transit the coastal Atlantic waters, Delaware Bay, C&D Canal, and Chesapeake Bay either clockwise or counterclockwise, weather and current dependent. Additionally, a full moon is forecast for Aug 28.

The itinerary will include an overnight coastal passage from Little Creek, VA to Lewes, MD. This could be at the start of the week or the end. Overnight passages are more spectacular with or near a full moon. Overnight stops will give opportunities for marina stays and anchorages with visits ashore. The direction of the circumnavigation will be set as the cruise date approaches.

Sail Plan:

Sat-Sun 8/22-23:
Little Creek to Lewes, DE just inside Delaware Bay. This will be an overnight coastal passage. Anchorage just inside Delaware Bay. 137nm

Mon 8/24:
Lewes to Chesapeake City, MD Boaters | Chesapeake City, MD on the C&D canal. Good place for dinner and anchor or free slips at town docks 1st come 1st serve. 65nm

Tues 8/25:
Chesapeake City, MD to Rock Hall, MD – marina available on Dockwa.com or anchor in Swan Creek. 36nm

Wed8/26:
Rock Hall to Solomons, MD - marina or anchor. 57nm

Thur 8/27:
Solomons, MD to Onancock, VA – anchor in the harbor or tie up at the town dock (dockwa.com). Mallards is a good places to eat overlooking the harbor. 55nm

Fri 8/28:
Onancock, VA to Little Creek 60nm

Sat 8/29: Buffer day

Sun 8/30: Buffer Day

If you are interested in the cruise, please provide your preferred dates, stops and contact information.

Led by:

Mike Gould m-mgould@att.net (757) 387-9345
Mike Brannon mbrannon52@cox.net (757) 646-7099

LCR Wednesday Race - S5R1 RC - Andy Spittler (Creekwater) (Wednesday, August 26, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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 Race - S5R2 RC - Rob Williams (Set Free) (Wednesday, September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Hobie Fleet 32 Version 2.25/Chesapeake Challenge Regatta (Saturday, September 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The year's Chesapeake Challenge is scheduled for September 5-6, 2026

Location: On the beach in vicinity of 17th Bay St East Ocean View

Cost: $30 for single-handed; $40 for double-handed

Notice of Race (NOR)
Sailing Instructions (SI)

Registration opening soon

Hobie Fleet 32 Monthly Meeting (Tuesday, September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Please join your fellow sailors for the monthly membership meeting Hobie Fleet 32 at CP Shuckers, 3232 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA
at 7 pm on the second Tuesday of every month.

LCR Wednesday Race - S5R3 RC - Larry Lewandowski (Lew’s Cruise) (Wednesday, September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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 Race - S5R4 RC - Hank Giffin (Coeur D’Alene) (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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 Race - S5R5 RC - Guy Sorensen (Vindr Dreki) (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Hobie Fleet 32 Monthly Meeting (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Please join your fellow sailors for the monthly membership meeting Hobie Fleet 32 at CP Shuckers, 3232 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA
at 7 pm on the second Tuesday of every month.