Broad Bay Sailing Association upcoming events

LCR Oktoberfest Series Race 4 - RC: Vindr Dreki (Sorensen) (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

LCR Oktoberfest Series: 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 Oktoberfest Series Race 5 (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

LCR Oktoberfest Series: 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.

Submit a nomination for BBSA Executive Committee (Saturday, November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

We are accepting nominations for next year's officers.

Register a nomination here for the 2027 Executive Committee. Please provide the requested information in the registration form. You can register multiple times for additional nominations. Nominations close at the end of the day on Saturday, November 7, 2026. You can also nominate someone in person to any current board member.

Online voting will begin November 9, 2026. The final in-person vote will occur at the November Friendsgiving and BBSA Meeting.

Current List of 2027 BBSA Executive Committee Nominees

We are still accepting nominations.

Commodore
- Tim Holt
Vice Commodore
- Monica Gould
Secretary
- Dorothy Holt
Treasurer
- Jeanine Kasperowski
Training Captain
- Larry Baun
Fleet Captain for Racing
- Randy Goodman
Fleet Captain for Cruising
- Scott Patterson
Fleet Captain for One Design Racing
- Debbie Koelliker
Past Commodore (automatic, not part of election
- Dan Berger

Hot-Buttered Rum Race (Saturday, November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Broad Bay Sailing Association and Willoughby Racers are pleased to announce the 2026 Hot-Buttered Rum Race. All classes will be non-spinnaker (single headsail only). Class splits will be based on the entries. Entry fee is FREE for BBSA Members (a late fee of $10 will be applied if you wait until Friday, November 6th!) All others - $20. See the Notice of Race for details and registration information. REGISTRATION CLOSES FOR EVERYONE AT NOON ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6th.

Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions
Scratch Sheet
Results

1000 hours - Skippers’ Meeting – Front steps of Willoughby Marina

1200 hours - First Flag

1500 hours - End-of-Season Party and Awards

Following the race, hot-buttered rum will be served and war stories exchanged along with refreshments and a Chili Cook-Off at the Willoughby Racers End-of-Season Party at Rebel Marina. Willoughby Racers season trophies will also be handed out.

Info/Questions:
willoughbyracers@broadbaysailing.org

Little Creek Racers Veteran's Day Race (Saturday, November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 14:55:00 GMT

2026 LCR Veterans Day Race -Honoring Those That Are Serving and Have Served:

Join us for the annual Veterans Day Race organized by Little Creek Racers on November 14, 2026 at 9:55 am outside Little Creek Inlet. This race is free to all BBSA members. Non-members can race for $45. Register here.

NOTE: If you join BBSA now as a first-year member for $50, you can race in this race and the Hot Buttered Rum race AND get the full 2027 membership to BBSA. To join BBSA, go to: JOIN

For more details on the race, see the documents below.

Documents:

Notice of Race (NOR)
Sailing Instructions (SI)
Results will be posted on the LCR Results page

Contacts:

Mark Flaherty, Race Coordinator (moflaherty1@cox.net)
Rob Williams, LCR Coordinator (lcr@broadbaysailing.org)

November Membership Meeting/Friendsgiving/Voting (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

You are invited to our annual Friendsgiving and final BBSA membership meeting for 2026 at:

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

6:00–8:30 PM
ODU Sailing Center

PLEASE come early. We have a lot to do!
Registration will open soon.

Tentative Agenda:

Socialize and enjoy potluck dinner (please bring something to share)
Finalize the election of officers
Distribute awards for Veterans Day Race
Friendsgiving gift exchange

VOTE for 2027 Executive Committee:
All positions on the Board are open, but so far we have the following nominees:
We are still accepting nominations.

Commodore

Tim Holt

Vice Commodore

Monica Gould

Secretary

Dorothy Holt

Treasurer

Jeanine Kasperowski

Training Captain

Larry Baun

Fleet Captain for Racing

Randy Goodman

Fleet Captain for Cruising

Scott Patterson

Fleet Captain for One Design Racing

Debbie Koelliker

Past Commodore (automatic, not part of election

Dan Berger

Friendsgiving:

If you would like to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a wrapped gift of a $15 minimum value. More details at our event! Let's see who will bring the most sought after gift this year!

Tim Holt, Commodore
commodore@broadbaysailing.org