BBSA AND NORTH SAILS WILL PROVIDE A WEBINAR DISCUSSING
"Off the Wind": Modern Advancements in Downwind Sailing.
In this seminar we will look at how downwind sails have evolved. We will discuss the new advancements of downwind sails and how they relate back to the club racer and cruiser. At the end of the seminar we will have a Q&A session pertaining to the topics discussed.
Speaker: Austin Powers, from North Sails
Date of Presentation: Thursday April 2, 2020
Time of Presentation: 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Each person that registers for this webinar will receive email instructions on how to log in to the presentation.
Webinar is open to BBSA members and non-members.
Ed and Aimee Darling are hosting a cruise to Yorktown Riverwalk Landing for the annual Pirate Invasion. There will be many activities in town as well as a happy hour on the dock hosted by Ed and Aimee on Saturday. Don't forget to make marina reservations and let Ed and Aimee know you are planning to come. by registering here.
NOTE: There can be strong currents in the marina area depending on the tide, so plan your entry accordingly. The staff is very helpful with entry advice and getting your boat secured, so Harbormaster Sue has asked that we call 10 minutes ahead of entering the harbor. She and her team will guide boats in one at a time and get them secured to their proper berths. Please do not enter the marina without contacting her first.
Name of Cruise:
Cruise to Yorktown - Pirate Invasion
Cruise Captain(s):
Ed and Aimee Darling
Email:
amjoseph9@gmail.com
Phone:
(757) 535-1909
Date(s) of Cruise:
4/24 - 4/26
Short Description:
Cruise to Yorktown Riverwalk Landing for the annual Pirate Invasion
Marina Name:
Riverwalk Landing Marina
Marina Contact Information:
(757) 890-3370
Sue is the Harbor Master.
Navigation Local Knowledge:
There are strong currents in the marina area so plan your entry accordingly. The staff is very helpful with entry advice and getting your boat secured, so Harbormaster Sue has asked that we call 10 minutes ahead of entering the harbor. She and her team will guide boats in one at a time and get them secured to their proper berths.
Anchoring:
No anchoring nearby.
Social Activities:
Aimee and Ed will be hosting docktails on the dock Saturday evening around 5 pm. They are providing the painkillers! Bring an appetizer to share and your choice of drinks. Bring your own chairs & side tables if you have them.
Other Events:
Step back into the Golden Age of Piracy as Riverwalk Landing and the Watermen's Museum are invaded by seafaring marauders. Landlubbers of all ages are invited to visit the Historic Yorktown waterfront to learn lessons and legends from pirates’ lives in the 17th and 18th centuries. There will be hands-on activities, and a treasure hunt for the kids. Explore our pirate encampment, attend pirate school, and witness a pirate trial! Sing along with sea shanties and don’t miss the exciting cannon demonstrations.
The Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup (LWMCCC) officially begins with the Skippers' Meeting on Friday afternoon. Skippers and one guest may come to the event to pick up registration packets, purchases, and information about event changes (the green sheet). The event provides a friendly meeting of the skippers before the race and serves a light dinner and refreshments.
Registration in the LWMCCC race is required. If you still need to register, go to: LWMCCC Registration
Note the new location for the Skippers' Meeting at the corner of Pretty Lake Ave and Shore Drive.
"Broad Bay Sailing Association" is a non-profit organization. Virginia Beach, VA 23454
