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Greetings!
Welcome to our weekly newsletter. We hope you find this weekly publication to be a great racing resource, so let us know what else you want to see here. If you would like your news or racing recaps included send copy to office@cbyra.org. |
2011 MEMBERSHIP | |
CBYRA and US Sailing Member Partner Program
US Sailing allows you to renew when you want, but still get up to a 20% discount, by just clicking here.
Verify you are active with CBYRA by searching the Member List anytime. If you are not listed, renew online before you begin racing. Remember a Green Book is not automatically included with any membership so purchase your copy today. |
COAST GUARD FOUNDATION CUP | |
Hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club
The first annual Coast Guard Foundation Cup will be held this Saturday, 14 May 2011. The event is an overnight distance race, highlighted by a fun-filled weekend of events. A Coast Guard Foundation Cup skipper's social will be held at AYC on Friday, 13 May. Awards will be presented to skippers and crew at AYC on Sunday 15 May.
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THREE RACES & A PARTY | |
SCC/GIYS Spring Race
On Saturday 21 May the Sailing Club of the Chesapeake/Gibson Island Yacht Squadron Spring Race starts near Hacketts Point and finishes near the mouth of the Magothy River. Enter the Spring Race at http://gibsonisland.com/yachtsquadron/. Enjoy a great party at Gibson Island and spend the night.
On Sunday 22 May race in the Magothy River Sailing Association Spring Classic. |
LEUKEMIA CUP REGATTA | |
Annapolis Events
The sailing weekend begins on Friday 10 June, 6-10pm, with the SunTrust Sailor's Launch Party hosted at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. The public is invited to attend - the admission is $35 per person. Complimentary beer and wine, hors d'oeuvres and exciting live and silent auctions will highlight the evening.
The following day, Saturday 11 June, the regatta itself will be held on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, off the shores of historic Annapolis. This year will feature the second annual J/80 Fun Race and Launch Lunch.
After the regatta, all are invited to the All Hands Crew Party, held at the Eastport Yacht Club and featuring delectable food, libations (including Wes' Rum Punch), live dance music by the Mid Life Crisis. Tickets for the party are $35 per person.
For more information contact Jon Rosa at 410-891-1999 or visit www.leukemiacup.org/md for all of the latest information on this year's events. Register at www.sailregattas.com/EYC. |
LASER/LASER RADIAL SAILING PROGRAM | |
West River Sailing Club
WRSA welcomes a new Laser/Laser Radial coach with extensive racing experience dedicated to the junior sailing program. Learn the fundamentals of sailing and rigging a Laser/Laser Radial, boat handling, competitive racing skills, sportsmanship, and water safety. All sessions will include a Laser sailing program.
Session I: June 20 - July 1
Session II: July 6 - July 15
Session III: July 18 - July 29
Session IV: August 1 - August 5
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ages: 13 years and up with minimum weight of 110 lbs.
All Laser sailors must provide their own boat.
Contact: Nan Irey 301-261-9631 or ireys@comcast.net or go to westriversc.org for additional information.
*Opti and 420 programs - Nan Irey 301-261-9631 or ireys@comcast.net
*Adult Lean to Sail - Sue Zeisler 240-344-5211 or s_zeisler@verizon.net
*Membership Information - Jack Lahr 202-531-3841 or jlahr@thomaspointassociates.com |
SPRING CLEANING IDEA | |
UsedBoatEquipment.com
Now there is a dedicated online marketplace specially designed for sailors: UsedBoatEquipment.com. The site was created around helping sell items such as; anchors, engines and sails. The service is FREE for a limited time so get your gear listed today! Tell all your friends about this FREE introductory offer! |
UPCOMING EVENTS | |
Mark Your Calendar
NERYC Spring Series
Saturdays 14, 21 May & 4, 18 June AYC Coast Guard Foundation Cup NOR
Saturday 14 May (entries due 10 May by 1900)
BBSA Cape Henry Cup
Saturday 14 May
YPRCC Spring Regatta
Saturday 14 May
EYC Spring One-Design Classic NOR
Saturday 14 May (entries due 11 May by 1900)
TAYC Spring Fling Regatta NOR
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 May (entries due 13 May by 1600)
HYC Spring J/24 Regatta
Sunday 15 May
WRSC Chesapeake 20 Spring Series
Sunday 15 May
GSA Tune Up
Saturday 21 May
RRYC Spring Regatta
Saturday 21 May
SCC/GIYS Annual Regatta Spring Race
Saturday 21 May
FBYC Spring Series
NERYC Junior Spring Fun Regatta
Sunday 22 May
MRSA Region 2 Spring Classic
Sunday 22 May
WRSC Chesapeake 20 Spring Series
Sunday 22 May
HYC Bay Open and USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival
Friday 1 July, Saturday 2 July & Sunday 3 July
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Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association
612 Third Street, 4A
Annapolis, MD 21403
410.990.9393
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