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Issue 21August 9, 2011
Greetings!

No matter what you race, this Labor Day weekend has something for you and your family.  Check out the four events highlighted below for what best suits you and yours.  There are also a couple Junior events listed in the Kid Corner to round out your choices.

 

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CEDAR POINT RACE
Gibson Island Yacht Squadron

First run in 1929, this event will return to its original date on the Friday of Labor Day weekend.  It will be an inter-regional distance event on Friday 2 September combining a Region 2 start with Region 3 marks. GIYS invites PHRF A, B, C/D, N and Corinthian boats to compete.  Double points are awarded toward class trophies and handicap divisions for Annapolis Race Week to those who also complete the Cedar Point Race.  

 

View the NOR and enter at gibsonisland.com/yachtsquadron/ by 27 August.

STINGRAY POINT REGATTA
Fishing Bay Yacht Club

FBYC has planned an enhanced sailing event September 2, 3 & 4 that promises to be a fun weekend for all.  Classes invited are PHRF Spin, PHRF Non Spin, J105, and Cruising with daily awards Friday and Saturday.  On Sunday the class awards will be given along with the Brent Halsey Jr. Memorial Trophy and the Potts Southern Bay Challenge Cup.  For all the details go to stingraypointregatta.org.

 

Social events include a poolside cocktail party Friday night, a buffet dinner and live entertainment.  On Saturday racers will be served table side under the tent before daily awards and then enjoy a great band and dancing.  On Sunday, delight in an old fashion Labor Day Cookout and final awards ceremony.

82nd ANNUAL BILL HEINTZ MEMORIAL REGATTA
West River Sailing Club

One Design racers are invited to race in the 82nd Annual Bill Heintz Memorial Regatta in Galesville, MD on Saturday 3 September and Sunday 4 September. WRSC looks forward to hosting competitors with small-town culture and sharing their beautiful club grounds.

 

Online registration is preferred and due by 30 August.
 

Contact Regatta Chair, Al Lohman, at allohman@aol.com.

45th ANNUAL ANNAPOLIS RACE WEEK
Family Friendly Festival

CBYRA will host ARW on Saturday through Monday, 3-5 September downtown again this year.  ARW is registered as a Clean Regatta with Sailors for the Sea and WasteStrategies is on board to help meet the goal of a Bronze level certification.  There is no need to stress about recycling, but if you feel tense Elements Therapeutic Massage will be on site to soothe sore muscles.

  

Go to cbyra.org/arw for all the Annapolis Race Week details.

 

Twenty boats signed up last week to race and the J/35 Class has already reached the 5 boat minimum for a start and only need 2 more for a 2nd Place award.  Enter early to make sure there are enough awards and your boat name is features on the official shirt!

Register online at cbyra.org/regatta by Saturday 27 August.   

KID CORNER
Junior Racing Schedule
TAYC Annual Junior Regatta
Tuesday 9 August
 
FBYC Annual Regatta
Saturday 13 August & Sunday 14 August

TAYC Oxford Regatta

Saturday 13 August & Sunday 14 August
View the NOR online at www.tayc.com

SSA End of Summer Regatta
Saturday 20 August & Sunday 21 August

 

NERYC Junior End of Summer Fun Regatta

Sunday 21 August

 

HYC End of Summer Regatta 

Saturday 27 August 

 

NYCC Annual Labor Day Regatta

Saturday 3 September

 

WRSC Labor Day Regatta

Saturday 3 September & Sunday 4 September

 

Go to the CBYRA Junior Sailing site for all the details.

 UPCOMING EVENTS

Mark Your Calendar 

HYC Plantation Light (overnight)

Friday 12 August

 

TAYC Race to Oxford

Friday 12 August

Register at www.tayc.com by 10 August

 

TAYC Robson Memorial Round-the-Buoys Races

Saturday 13 August

Register at www.tayc.com by 10 August

 

FBYC Smith Point Race

Saturday 20 August

 

NERYC Fall Series - Day 1

Saturday 20 August 

 

BBSA Cape Charles Cup

Saturday 20 August & Sunday 21 August

 

EYC Boatyard Bar & Grill Regatta

Saturday 27 August

Register at race.eastportyc.org by 23 August

 

NERYC Fall Series - Day 2

Saturday 27 August 

 

GIYS Cedar Point Race

Friday 2 September

Register at gibsonisland.com/yachtsquadron by 27 August

 

FBYC Stingray Point Regatta

Friday 2 (optional), Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 September

More details at stingraypointregatta.org.

 

WRSC 82nd Annual Bill Heintz Memorial Regatta

Saturday 3 September & Sunday 4 September

Register online by 30 August

 

CBYRA Annapolis Race Week

Saturday 3, Sunday 4 & Monday 5 September

Register at cbyra.org/regatta by 27 August

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