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• Cruise: Harborfest

  • Start
    Friday, June 09, 2023
  • End
    Sunday, June 11, 2023
  • Location
    Downtown Norfolk/Portsmouth

  Harborfest Cruise - June 9-11

  Hosted by:  
  

  • Robert (Rudy) Eash
  • S/V Brittany
  • (757) 274-2764
  • reash@cox.net

  The BBSA and HYC cruisers will once again make the long trek to Norfolk for the Harborfest weekend, where participants will have the option to anchor together, in the vicinity of R32 off Hospital Point near Tidewater Yacht Marina, or reserve dockage at Waterside Marina directly.  Since the Parade of Sail is Friday morning, I envision that several boats will arrive at Harborfest Thursday night or early Friday AM.  We (S/V Brittany) will be there Thursday afternoon.  We welcome others to join us to get a good spot to see the Parade on Friday morning and fireworks on Saturday night.  Regarding events, other than the shoreside action throughout the weekend, we plan to get together a few times out on the boats in the anchorage. Remember, we will be rafting up, anchoring solo, getting a slip, and/or potentially dinking around a bit. 

  
  

  Friday:   For those that arrive prior to the Parade of Sail (at about noon) BRUNCH aboard Brittany and Serendipity Too.  I will be anchored right next to the parade route.  Please bring a very simple breakfast item to share, if you wish.  Time: 1000

  Saturday:  Plenty to do ashore all day with no cruise events until the evening.  We are checking on the possibility of being able to dock our dinghy’s at Nauticus throughout the weekend.  Waterside Marina does not permit dinghy dockage.  S/V Brittany, with assistance from others, will host an evening cocktail and simple covered dish event aboard our boats from 1800-2000.  Please bring something to share and beverages of your choice.  If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we will develop a Plan B.  I do envision several boats rafted, if possible.  Dinghy pull ups possible.  Stay to watch the fireworks together or take a breather and come back at 9:00.

  Sunday: No cruise events planned as we depart for home ports.

  We hope that you will join us for the Harborfest Cruise. Please RSVP to Robert (Rudy) Eash. Please indicate when you plan to arrive and depart. I will likely send out additional communications or contact you directly to discuss the cruise in more detail as the event gets closer.

  Robert (Rudy) Eash
  S/V Brittany
  (757) 274-2764
  reash@cox.net

  
  

  
  

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• Cruise: Slow Moving Northern Neck V1 - One Week

  • Start
    Saturday, June 10, 2023
  • End
    Sunday, June 18, 2023
  • Location
    Northern Neck

  Slow Moving Northern Neck One Week Cruise V1 10-18 June

  Welcome cruisers to our (Cindy, SparkE, Ginger & I) slow moving journey to the Northern Neck from Saturday June 10 - Sunday June 18.  If you do not desire to cover 50 nautical miles per day and want to stay longer than 23 hours in one spot...this may be the voyage for you?  Join us for the entire cruise or come/go as you please.  I do not anticipate access issues for your vessel at marina's (or anchorage) as we are well before the July 4th window.  Do not stress about BADDDAS'S (Bring A Dam Dish Drink Appetizer to Share) - Cindy refuses to plan more than 12 hours in advance, and she prefers to eat out as much as possible.  The plan is simple - we cruise safely together, enjoy the company of like-minded sailors and create life-long memories along the way!  Please see the float plan.  Let me know when you are joining our group.  If you have any questions, please ask at any time.  We are looking forward to sharing our summer holiday with you. 

  Cindy Lee Hall & Eric Fee
  S/V E
  (757) 876-5148
  efeecat30@yahoo.com

  Tentative Float Plan:

  • 6/10 - Jackson Creek, Piankatank River
    (anchor or Fishing Bay Yacht Club, Deltaville Marina)
  • 6/11 - Jackson Creek
    (explore Deltaville)
  • 6/12 - Indian Creek, Fleets Bay
    (anchor or Indian Creek Yacht Club, Chesapeake Boat Basin)
  • 6/13 -Indian Creek
    (explore Kilmarnock, visit our friend Martin)
  • 6/14 - Pirates Beach (Little Bay), Antipoison Creek, Fleets Bay
    (anchor & dinghy to beach)
  • 6/15 - Broad Creek, Rappahannock River
    (Regatta Point Marina)
  • 6/16 - Broad Creek
    (enjoy pool, club house, BBQ & Deltaville)
  • 6/17 - Willoughby Bay or Home Port
    (anchor; dinghy to Fish House for dinner)
  • 6/18 - Back to Home Port

  
  

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• Cruise: Doobie Brothers in Portsmouth

  • Start
    Sunday, July 02, 2023
  • End
    Tuesday, July 04, 2023
  • Location
    Portsmouth, VA

  
  

  Sail to Doobie Brothers in Portsmouth July 3

  • Cruise Captain:   Rick Ellis

  • Email:    crickellispsych@gmail.com
  • Phone: 757 319 1882
  • Dates of Cruise:   July 2-4

  Short Description:  Get to see the Doobie Brothers on their 50^th anniversary tour. LOL-It cannot be that long ago. Sail to Oceans Yacht Marina or Tidewater Yacht or anchor out at Hospital Point and join us aboard Aspire for pre and post -concert cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. BYOB and bring an hors d’oeuvre or munchy to share. Aspire will be docked at Ocean Yacht Marina starting on the afternoon of July 2. Folks are welcome to hang out on Aspire and listen to the concert. Some people will be attending the concert. Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion is where the band will play and is right next to Ocean Yacht Marina.

  RSVP:    YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE YOUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE MARINA. Oceans has limited transient slips, but Tidewater Yacht says that they have plenty. Please send me an email if you plan to join this exciting cruise.

  Destination(s):  Oceans Yacht Marina and Tidewater yacht Marina or Hospital Point anchorage. Some boats may want to leave the marina on July 4 and anchor out in Willoughby or Little Creek areas to watch multiple fireworks displays from their boats.

  Anchoring: Anchoring is available at Hospital Point, across from Norfolk Waterside. Dinghies can come ashore at Tidewater Yacht or Oceans Yacht. I would definitely frown upon swimming or paddle-boarding at the anchorage because of the water quality.

  Social Activities:                pre-and post-concert docktails on Aspire

  What time will cruisers be getting together?  Stop by Aspire any time. More organized plans to come.

  There will be fireworks and entertainment at Waterside/ Norfolk waterfront on the 4^th of you wish to stay.

  Marina Contact Information:     

  • Ocean Yacht Marina 757 321 7432 
  • Tidewater Yacht Marina (757) 393-2525

  Reservation Block Cutoff Date:  please contact Marina directly

  Let the marina know when you are coming and approximately how many boats are expected.

  Cruisers: Mention you are with the BBSA when you make your reservations. If possible, we’ll try to get adjacent slips. You are responsible for making and/or canceling any reservations made in your name.

  Tidewater Yacht has a pool.  There are many restaurants nearby.

   

  
  

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• Last Day to Update Shirt Orders for LMW Cape Charles Cup

  • When
    Friday, August 11, 2023
  •  
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Chesapeake Bay - See www.CCCup.net for details

  Register

  BBSA is proud to organize and present the
  20th Annual Leo Wardrup Memorial
  Cape Charles Cup Regatta (LWMCCC)

  If you have not registered as a skipper for the LWMCCC, please do so first at:

  LWMCCC Registration 

  If you have already registered, continue below:  

  Registration Order Update Form (to add regalia orders or change class)

  Click on the Register button to update your registration to add more regalia, such as shirts, hats, and bags.   You can add to your order multiple times, but please contact the webmaster if you need to delete items from your order.   Anything ordered after June 14 is not guaranteed but we did order lots of extras.  

  If you are a racing skipper who has already registered for the Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup, you can add to your regalia order here.  Please register here with the same skipper name and boat name, so we can connect your registration to your order.  All pre-orders will be delivered in the skipper's bag. 

  We will also be selling shirts, hats, dinner tickets, etc. at the door.  Anyone attending can buy at the door.  

  NOTE: If you have not registered your boat for the regatta, please go to:
  Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup
  

  Please thank our 2022 Sponsors:  

  
  

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• Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup

  • Start
    Friday, August 18, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    Sunday, August 20, 2023
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Chesapeake Bay - See www.CCCup.net for details
  • Registered
    14 registrants

  Register

  BBSA is proud to organize and present the
  20th Anniversary of the Annual 
  Leo Wardrup Memorial

  Cape Charles Cup Regatta (LWMCCC)
  August 18-20, 2023

  The LWMCCC starts with the Skippers' Meeting on Friday August 18.  
  The racing happens on Sat-Sun, August 19-20, 2023.   
  Registration includes 1 skipper's bag, 1 short-sleeve regatta T-shirt, 1 regatta hat, and 2 Saturday night dinner tickets.  

  • Notice of Race (NOR)
  • • Saturday's race will start off Little Creek / Ocean View and finish in Cape Charles
    • Sunday's race will start at Cape Charles and finish near Fort Monroe
  • Sailing Instructions (SI) 
    To be posted in July

  For more details and regular updates, go to: LWMCCC 
  At this site, you can find all documents, the schedules, the photos of all competitor boats, and more.  

    

  2022 Leo Wardrup Memorial
  Cape Charles Cup Sponsors

  
  

  
  

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• Tucker Thompson America’s Cup Presentation

  • When
    Monday, September 11, 2023
  •  
    6:15 PM
  • Location
    Hampton Air and Space Museam

  Tucker Thompson America’s Cup Presentation

  September 11, 2023 at 6:15 pm

  Hampton Air & Space Museum 

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• Post-race Social for the Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup

  • When
    Tuesday, September 19, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    AJ Gators East Beach

  

  Skippers, crew, and BBSA members are invited to the post-race social and awards ceremony at AJ Gators East Beach on September 19, 2023 starting at 6:00 pm.

  More details to come.  

  
  

  
  

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