Menu
Log in


broad bay sailing association

Cruising

Link to downloadable Cruise Calendar:  Cruise Sheet

All Upcoming Cruises

    • Friday, June 09, 2023
    • Sunday, June 11, 2023
    • 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



    • Saturday, June 10, 2023
    • Sunday, June 18, 2023
    • 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


    • Sunday, July 02, 2023
    • Tuesday, July 04, 2023
    • Portsmouth, VA


    Sail to Doobie Brothers in Portsmouth July 3

    Short Description:  Get to see the Doobie Brothers on their 50th 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 4th of you wish to stay.

    Marina Contact Information:     

    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.

     


    • Friday, August 11, 2023
    • 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 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:  


    • Friday, August 18, 2023
    • 6:00 PM
    • Sunday, August 20, 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Chesapeake Bay - See www.CCCup.net for details
    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



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

    Tucker Thompson America’s Cup Presentation

    September 11, 2023 at 6:15 pm

    Hampton Air & Space Museum 

    • Tuesday, September 19, 2023
    • 6:00 PM
    • 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.  



Past events

Saturday, May 27, 2023 Cruise Canceled: Memorial Day Weekend
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 BBSA May Membership Meeting
Saturday, May 06, 2023 OPCYC Blessing of the Fleet
Saturday, May 06, 2023 Cruise: Kentucky Derby at Waterside
Friday, April 28, 2023 CANCELED. Cruise: Yorktown Pirate Invasion
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 BBSA April Membership Meeting
Saturday, April 15, 2023 2023 BBSA Sock Burning Party
Saturday, March 25, 2023 BBSA Sailboat Swap Meet
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 BBSA Membership Meeting: Basic Navigation & Rules of the Road Trivia Night
Saturday, March 04, 2023 Sails & Sail Trim by Evolution Sails
Saturday, February 18, 2023 2023 Cruise Planning Meeting
Friday, November 18, 2022 Grand Illumination Cruise
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Cape Charles Cup Awards Social and Membership Meeting
Friday, September 02, 2022 Labor Day Weekend Cruise - "Pirates Beach"
Saturday, August 20, 2022 Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup
Saturday, August 13, 2022 Cruise to Back Creek for Perseid meteor shower
Friday, August 12, 2022 Last Day to Update Shirt Orders for LMW Cape Charles Cup
Friday, July 29, 2022 Cruise to Norfolk Yacht Club
Thursday, July 28, 2022 Sunsets on The River Cruise to The Hermitage Museum
Friday, July 15, 2022 Cruise to Hampton's Mill Creek and Ozzlefinch Brewery
Friday, July 01, 2022 Independence Day Cruise to Cape Charles
Friday, June 17, 2022 Summer Cruise up the Bay
Thursday, June 16, 2022 Summer Sailstice Progressive Dinner Cruise
Friday, June 10, 2022 Cruise to Norfolk Harborfest
Friday, May 27, 2022 Memorial Day Cruise
Saturday, May 07, 2022 Cruise to Waterside - CANCELED due to weather
Saturday, April 23, 2022 CANCELED: Cruise to Yorktown Pirate Invasion
Sunday, March 06, 2022 2022 Cruise Planning Meeting
Saturday, February 26, 2022 Safety at Sea Training
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Cruise Training: One Day Away in the Bay
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Cruising Survey Review and Discussion
Friday, December 31, 2021 Last day for 2022 Cruising Survey
Friday, November 19, 2021 Grand Illumination Cruise
Saturday, October 30, 2021 Last minute Cruise to Cape Charles
Friday, October 22, 2021 Cruise to Mobjack Bay
Thursday, October 14, 2021 Annapolis Boat Show
Saturday, September 04, 2021 Pirates Beach Cruise (Labor Day Weekend Cruise)
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Cruise to Long Island Sound (underway)
Saturday, August 14, 2021 Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup
Monday, August 09, 2021 Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup - last day for skippers to update order
Saturday, August 07, 2021 Star Gazing Anchorage Cruise
Saturday, July 24, 2021 Cruise to York River Yacht Haven
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 MEMBERSHIP MEETING and POTLUCK
Saturday, July 17, 2021 Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup - Last day for early registration
Monday, July 05, 2021 Marina/Restaurant/Pool Cruise - Spittler
Friday, July 02, 2021 Cape Charles Independence Day Cruise
Friday, June 18, 2021 CANCELED: Summer Sailstice Cruise
Friday, June 11, 2021 Norfolk Harborfest
Friday, May 28, 2021 Memorial Weekend Cruise - Mojack's East River
Saturday, May 22, 2021 Impromptu Cruise to Hampton Docks
Saturday, May 15, 2021 Cruise to Smithfield Station
Friday, April 23, 2021 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing - Pirates Invasion
Friday, April 09, 2021 Second Cruise Planning Meeting
Monday, March 15, 2021 BBSA Training Session: HRBT Expansion Project - Impact on Boating
Saturday, March 06, 2021 2021 Cruise Planning Meeting
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 BBSA Training Session 02: Exploring the BBSA Website
Wednesday, February 03, 2021 BBSA Training Session 1: Safety and Racing Topics
Thursday, January 21, 2021 Cruise Planning "Pre-Meeting" on Zoom
Friday, November 20, 2020 Grand Illumination Parade
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Zoom meeting with Jet Ski Brian
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Zoom Meeting: Carolyn Shearlock of The BOAT GALLEY
Friday, September 04, 2020 Labor Day Cruise to Pirates Beach
Friday, August 14, 2020 LWM Cape Charles Cup - Skippers' Meeting(s) - 2 shifts
Sunday, August 09, 2020 Online Auction supporting the Cape Charles Cup
Friday, July 31, 2020 Shuck & Suck Cape Charles
Sunday, July 19, 2020 Last day of regular registration for the Cape Charles Cup
Sunday, July 12, 2020 Easton Plein Air Fest
Sunday, July 05, 2020 Wind-Blown Cruise
Friday, July 03, 2020 Independence Day Cruise to Cape Charles
Friday, June 19, 2020 Canceled: Kiptopeke State Park Cruise
Saturday, June 13, 2020 CANCELED: Cruise to Mobjack Bay
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Overview of the Flight Risk's Trip to the Exumas
Friday, April 24, 2020 ** CANCELED ** Yorktown Riverwalk Landing Cruise - Pirate Invasion
Thursday, April 02, 2020 Live Webinar - "Off the Wind": Modern Advancements in Downwind Sailing
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Tides and Currents for Sailing Presentation
Wednesday, March 04, 2020 Lola Howard Remembrance Sunset Get Together
Sunday, February 23, 2020 BBSA Cruisers 2020 Cruise Planning Meeting
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Training: Winter Maintenance and Repair Seminar
Friday, November 22, 2019 Grand Illumination Cruise
Saturday, October 05, 2019 Chisman Creek Anchoring Weekend - now Hospital Point
Friday, August 30, 2019 Labor Day Cruise - Fleets Bay/Pirates Beach
Saturday, August 03, 2019 Norfolk Tides Baseball Game - Hospital Point Anchorage
Friday, August 02, 2019 Cape Charles Shuck & Suck BBSA/HYC Joint Cruise
Friday, July 26, 2019 Norfolk Yacht Club Seafood Buffet
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 July Membership Meeting - Preparing for Offshore Voyages and Races
Wednesday, July 03, 2019 4th of July Cruise - Cape Charles
Monday, June 24, 2019 Cruise up the Wye River
Thursday, June 20, 2019 Summer Cruise III - Marina Cruise Chesapeake Bay
Thursday, June 20, 2019 Summer Cruise II - Chesapeake Bay
Thursday, June 20, 2019 Summer Sailstice Cruise - Fleets Bay
Saturday, June 15, 2019 Summer Cruise I -Sooper Looper NC Cruise
Friday, June 07, 2019 York River Yacht Haven Cruise - CANCELED!!
Friday, June 07, 2019 HarborFest - Downtown Norfolk
Saturday, May 25, 2019 Memorial Day Cruise - Mobjack Bay
Saturday, May 18, 2019 Spring into Sailing - Cruise to Waterside
Saturday, May 11, 2019 Sailing Uma Meet-Up
Friday, April 26, 2019 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing Cruise - Pirate Invasion
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Last Day to Sign Up for Harborfest Parade & Official Events
Saturday, February 02, 2019 Cruise Planning Meeting

"Broad Bay Sailing Association" is a non-profit organization. Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software