CBYRA Wet Notes

Welcome to CBYRA Wet Notes our weekly newsletter. If you would like your club or fleet news included in this communication send copy to office@cbyra.org by noon on Friday preceeding the issue in which you would like your piece to appear.

We are also looking for feature writers to submit racing recaps, so send articles to office@cbyra.org and include your full name. We hope you find this weekly publication to be a great racing resource.

2011 MEMBERSHIP

CBYRA and US Sailing Member Partner Program

Previously, the "Golden Anchor" program required you to renew with both organizations at the same time, now US Sailing has made it easier for you to renew when you want, but still get a discount by going through CBYRA.

To join through our Member Partner Program, just click here and you will be directed to our Member Partner Program webpage. Once there, just follow the simple steps and within minutes, you will be a US SAILING member. You will receive immediate membership confirmation, be able to take advantage of all of all of your benefits, and receive your US Sailing card and member package within 2-3 weeks.

US Sailing Member Partner Program Rates:

Youth: $20 (normally $25)

Individual: $50 (normally $60)

Family: $75 (normally $90)

Verify you are active with CBYRA by searching the Member List anytime. Membership was due April 1, but online renewal is still available, including joint US Sailing options. Remember a

Green Book is not automatically included with any membership so purchase your copy today.

STAR WARS

Tie Breaker

The Eastport Yacht Club and a fleet of J/80s got off one round of racing this past Saturday, leaving the top competitors hopelessly tied, in the battle for best on the Bay. There were representatives from many classes, including Beneteau 36.7, J/105, J/24, Laser, Multihull, PHRF A & N Region 3SE and PHRF B Region 4. Ray Wulff was on the water to defend his team's win last year, but individual representatives ended up on land to fight for top honors.

The organizers brought the boats in early and ran an impromptu knot tieing and line throwing competition with a twist, of course. Warren Richter was awarded bragging rights after lassoing a shop vac. Although there was not a clear cut champion many thanks go out to the sailors and volunteers.

LASER DISTRICT 11 CHAMPIONSHIP

US Sailing Singlehanded Champs Area C Elimination

The Notice of Race for the Championships and Elimination has been posted and online registration is now open through Fishing Bay Yacht Club. The event will include starts for both Standard Rig boats and Radials. If five or more 4.7s register, there will be a start for them too. The top finishing male entrant in the Standard Rig fleet and the top female from the Radial fleet will qualify for the US Sailing Singlehanded Championship in July. There are also 20 ILCA-NA Grand Prix points up for grabs in each of the fleets.

Fishing Bay Yacht Club in Deltaville, Virginia will host the regatta on Saturday, 14 May and Sunday, 15 May and has a fantastic program lined up. FBYC is famous for it's Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters regatta each fall. For those who haven't reached masters vintage, this is a great opportunity to sail at a beautiful club with a great sailing location on the mouth of the Piankatank River. FBYC has beach launching, plenty of room to rig, and space to tent camp. Or if you are not up for camping, there are motels and nice B&B's a short distance from the club.

Included in the registration for competitors are a Saturday night dinner as well as breakfast both mornings and after race beverages. The first so many registrants will a get a unique and useful regatta souvenir. Supplies are limited, so register early!

NORTH EAST RIVER YACHT CLUB

Training Opportunities

North East River Y/C is hosting US Sailing Level I Instructor training Friday, 27 May through Monday, 30 May. Take advantage of this convenient Maryland venue North of Baltimore and within easy access of I-95. Register online at www.ussailing.org/training/calendar/sb_calendar.asp

North East River Y/C is also excited to announce the Junior Sailing Summer Learn to Sail Program with US Sailing certified instructors starts in the middle of June. The weekly sessions begin Monday, 13 June and run through Monday, 8 August. This program is open to kids, beginners to advanced, 7-18 years of age. Find out more and register at www.neryc.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mark Your Calendar

WRSC Albacore Fleet Race

Saturday 16 April

AYC Spring One Design Regatta

Saturday 16 April

Entries due 14 April, register online at race.annapolisyc.org

OPCYC Saturday Yankee Sation Races

Saturday 16 April

FBYC Spring Series

Saturday 16 April and Sunday 17 April

HdGYC Pink Moon Regatta