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Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup

18TH ANNUAL LEO WARDRUP MEMORIAL CAPE CHARLES CUP

Races: August 14-15, 2021. Skippers meeting: Friday August 13, 2021

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Registration for 2021 is closed

Sponsored and organized by BBSA, the Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup will be held on August 13-15, 2021. This 2-day distance racing event with its overnight destination of Cape Charles is unique to racing in the southern Bay. Both days are part of the Southern Bay Distance Racing Series (SBDRS). This race attracts racers from up and down the bay and has PHRF, CRCA, and cruising classes.

It is the cruising event for serious racers and the racing event for serious cruisers. There is truly something for everyone.

Critical Documents for 2021

Notice of Race - last update 4/25/2021
Scratch Sheet
Sailing Instructions - Released 7/27/2021.
Change to SI - Yellow Information Sheet
Protest Form
Schedule of Events

For more relevant documents go to: Documents

Race Registration

First year price: $50
Early price: $115 through July 16
Late price: $165 until 1200 Aug 9

Registration is now closed

Important Dates

No upcoming events

For details on an event listed above, click on the event title. For more information about all events, go to the CCC Calendar page.

Background

The event also enables BBSA to make a contribution to Sail Nauticus, to support the sport of sailing and the development of young sailors.

It is the cruising event for serious racers and the racing event for serious cruisers. There is truly something for everyone.

We plan to head to Cape Charles as usual. The overnight in Cape Charles includes a fantastic party (this may be slimmed down depending on the pandemic guidelines) at the Oyster Farm Marina at King's Creek, including great food, music, dancing, first day awards, and camaraderie with fellow racers. Plus get ready for another day of exciting racing back to Buckroe Beach on Sunday. There are daily and overall winners, so anyone can win. There are many raffles and silent auctions going on during the festivities to give you a chance to win prizes and support our donation.

Volunteers

The race doesn't happen by magic. If you want to help with the race, volunteers are welcomed. Go to our Volunteers page and you can post your availability to the Forum or you can send a private email to the CCC Contacts.

The planning committee.

Photo Gallery

Click on a link below to see photos for each event. For the best viewing experience, use a PC or tablet and use slideshow mode by pressing the arrow circled in the image below:
Cape Charles Cup 2021

Skippers Meeting - Photos by Eric Brinsfield
Day 1 Race - Photos by Stephanie DeMarco
Day 1 Race - Photos by Eric Brinsfield
Saturday night awards and party - Photos by Eric Brinsfield
Day 2 Race - abandoned due to lack of wind

Cape Charles Cup 2020

Skippers Meeting photos by Eric Brinsfield
Race Day 1
Day 2 Cruising, CRCA, Multihull photos by Donna DeSteph
Day 2 PHRF Fleets photos by Charity Gavaza
CCC Awards Party photos by Stephanie DeMarco

Cape Charles Cup 2019 - photos by Eric Brinsfield
- Skippers Meeting 2019
- Race Day 1
- Saturday at Oyster Farm Marina
- Race Day 2
- Awards Party - held on Sept. 17 at A.J. Gators
Cape Charles Cup 2018
Cape Charles Cup 2017
OnTheH2OPhotography (2016)
PhotoBoat (from past events)
Facebook Albums

Crew-Skipper Matching

To add your name to the Crew-Skipper Matching Board,
sign up here: Crew-Skipper Matching

Prizes and Awards

Daily class awards are based on the number of entries in your class. There are also Cape Charles Cups for the best total corrected time in PHRF, Cruising, CMA/Multihull, and CRCA classes (13 boat minimum). Keeper trophies are traditional big brass Weems and Plath yacht lamps. Winning boats earn their names on the perpetual trophy awarded at the final party at the September BBSA meeting.