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• Sail250 Virginia: Join the BBSA Fleet by March 10 (date extended)

  • When
    Tuesday, March 10, 2026
  • Location
    Norfolk
  • Registered
    30 registrants

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  Marking the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, a fleet of international tall ships will sail into the port of Virginia on June 19, 2026.  The 26 nautical mile spectacular parade will feature ships from around the world sailing together into downtown Norfolk. 

  Broad Bay Sailing Association will be participating in the Escort Fleet forming the Parade of Sail. Sign up now to be part of our fleet!  Sail alongside the tall ships!  To be in the BBSA Fleet, you must register with us by March 10!! 
  Note:  This date has been extended due to great response.    

  On Friday, June 19, 2026, The Parade of Sail escorting the international tall ship fleet will depart from the Lynnhaven Anchorage off the Virginia Beach Shore Drive Lesner Bridge area, sail through Hampton Roads, and into the Elizabeth River.
  

  More details can be found on the official website.

  https://sail250virginia.com/boaters

  After signing up to be part of the BBSA Escort Fleet, each BBSA registrant/owner of a participating vessel must also complete a Sail250® Virginia “Escort Fleet” Individual Boater Registration Form (link shown below), to be submitted by April 15, 2026.

  https://sail250virginia.com/application/files/8717/7004/0626/Sail250_Virginia_Escort_Fleet_Registration_for_Yacht_and_Boat_Clubs_-_Fillable_Updated_2-6-26.pdf

  Key Dates:  

  • March 10, 2026 - Last day to register to be part of BBSA fleet
  • Apr 15, 2026 - Last day to submit Escort Fleet form to Sail250
  • Jun 19, 2026 - Day of the Parade

  After the Parade of Sail to Waterside, vessels wishing to stay in the area are strongly recommended to anchor at Hospital Point as early as possible.  Due to the high boat traffic expected in the area all are advised to have appropriate anchor and navigation lights for large boats and also dinghies.  Some boats will simply return to their homeport rather than anchor overnight.  

  More information to follow closer to the event.
  Scott Patterson

  s/v Kobayashi Maru
  
  BBSA Cruising
  https://www.broadbaysailing.org/Cruising

  
  

  
  

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• Annual Cruise Planning Meeting

  • When
    Saturday, March 28, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Hampton Yacht Club
  • Registered
    12 registrants

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  The Annual Cruise Planning meeting is on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, in the Commodore's Dining Room (upstairs) at Hampton Yacht Club.

  At the beginning of each year, the BBSA cruisers gather to discuss potential cruises for the season. During the meeting, called the Cruise Planning Meeting, cruising skippers who want to lead a cruise can suggest cruising destinations, or voyages or volunteer to lead a short weekend cruise. Cruising skippers that want to join a cruise have an opportunity to learn about local cruising, and determine which cruises might be of interest to them.  Sailors interested in cruising vacations, such as bareboat chartering in the Caribbean, are also welcome. Hint... hint... we have some big cruising in the works for this year.

  

  For the past several years, we have partnered with Hampton Yacht Club on joint cruise planning.

  Agenda:

  • 12-12:30 social gathering and late comers
  • 12:30-1:30ish lunch
  • 1:30-3 meeting:

  Meeting Time

  • First 10-15 mins: 
  • • Announcements and cruising welcome. 
    • What are those the large calendars on the wall?
  • Next 20-30 minutes, everyone walks around and writes on the calendars.
  • Last 45 mins, I read aloud what’s on the calendars and authors can give details.

  Lunch - Deli Board Buffet

  • Cost per person:  $25 - pay at the event with cash or card
  • Lunch includes
  • • An assortment of lunch meats and cheeses
    • Selection of bread and rolls
    • House Salad and pasta salad
    • Cash bar

  Please register by March 23 so we can get a head count for HYC.  

  Scott Patterson
  BBSA Cruising Captain

  
  

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• BBSA Crew and Skipper Match

  • When
    Saturday, March 28, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Rebel Marina
  • Registered
    13 registrants

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  Please register here with BBSA for this event.  

  

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• Sail250 Virginia

  • Start
    Friday, June 19, 2026
  • End
    Tuesday, June 23, 2026
  • Location
    Norfolk

  
  

  Marking the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, a fleet of international tall ships will sail into the port of Virginia on June 19, 2026.  The 26 nautical mile spectacular parade will feature ships from around the world sailing together into downtown Norfolk. 

  On Friday, June 19, 2026, The Parade of Sail escorting the international tall ship fleet will depart from the Lynnhaven Anchorage off the Virginia Beach Shore Drive Lesner Bridge area, sail through Hampton Roads, and into the Elizabeth River.
  

  More details can be found on the official website.

  https://sail250virginia.com

  Four Days of FREE Public Events in Downtown Norfolk – June 19-23, 2026*

  (*all schedules subject to change. Visit sail250virginia.com for the updated information.)

  • Hours: Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20 – 12 noon to 11 p.m.
  • Hours: Sunday, June 21 – 12 noon to 8 p.m.; Monday, June 22 – 12 noon to 6 p.m.

  • 10 tall ship docking locations along 5 miles of continuous waterfront access: Waterside Marina, Otter Berth, Town Point Park, Nauticus, USS Wisconsin Basin, Freemason, NOAA, Front Street, US Army Corps of Engineers.
  • Daily public ship tours* beginning at 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 19; Saturday-Sunday- Monday, June 20-22, 12 noon to 6 p.m. (*individual ship schedules subject to change.)
  • Interactive Education Center, Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21, 12 noon to 5 p.m. at  Nauticus Outdoor Pavilion.
  • Concerts and live entertainment, Friday, June 19 to Monday, June 22
  • Fireworks on the Elizabeth River, Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, at 9:30 p.m.
  • Juneteenth National Holiday celebrations on June 19
  • 50^th annual Norfolk Harborfest festival activities, Friday, June 19 to Monday, June 22
  • Fleet departs for Baltimore, Tuesday a.m., June 23
  • All events are FREE and open to the public

  
  

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