22nd ANNUAL LEO WARDRUP MEMORIAL CAPE CHARLES CUPRaces: August 16-17, 2025. Skippers meeting: Friday August 15, 2025 |
General InformationSponsored and organized by BBSA, the Leo Wardrup Memorial Cape Charles Cup (LWMCCC) will be held on August 15-17, 2025. 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). NEW THIS YEAR: We have moved the LWM Cape Charles Cup Saturday social event, dinner, and awards presentations to downtown Cape Charles using the open grassy area off Mason Ave. between the Cape Charles Town Docks and Gull Hummock Gourmet Market. Thanks to Cape Charles Yacht Center for contributing the lot. Dinner (beef tips and crabcakes) will be provided by Mallard’s at the Wharf from Onancock, VA. Tents will protect participants from rain and sun. The new location provides easy access to Cape Charles harbor, downtown shopping, and Cape Charles Central Park. Register now to reserve your spot. From the proceeds of the last twelve regattas, over $65,000 has been donated to Sail Nauticus Academy, a great training endeavor for underserved youth in our local community. Most of that was matched by other donors increasing our impact. “Through a partnership with Norfolk Public Schools, students are given the opportunity to participate in a program that promotes STEM activities, career development opportunities and life skills through the sport of sailing.” Read more... This race attracts racers from up and down the bay and offers multiple divisions including:
It is the cruising event for serious racers and the racing event for serious cruisers. There is truly something for everyone. For critical documents and support, go to: DocumentsRace Registration
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For details on an event listed above, click on the event title. For more information about all events, go to the CCC Calendar page. | Event BackgroundThe 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. After racing across the Bay, the overnight in Cape Charles includes a fantastic social event, 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. Crew-Skipper MatchingTo add your name to the Crew-Skipper Matching Board, VolunteersThe 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. To see who plans this event, go to the Volunteers page. Prizes and AwardsDaily 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 ORC Performance Cruiser classes (10 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. |
SponsorsWe thank our many sponsors for making this race happen. Visit our Sponsors page for more information about sponsorship, which are available at different levels, depending on the amount of support. 2024 sponsors included:
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