Menu
Log in
Forgot password
Log in
BBSA Burgee


broad bay sailing association

Willoughby Racers


The events listed below are Willoughby and BBSA racing-related events that have been entered into our calendar.  You can also open the Southern Chesapeake Bay regional race calendar, which includes our BBSA events, in PDF form: 2020 CBYRA Region IV (South).  The Willoughby Race Committee Schedule is shown here.

Upcoming events

  • BBSA Half-day Training: Tides, Currents, and Sail Trim

    • Saturday, February 14, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • ODU Constant Hall
    • 11 registrants
    Register

    BBSA is honored to host two expert presentations scheduled for 

    Saturday, February 14, 2026 at ODUs Constant Hall Auditorium.

    This exciting “two-fer” will include:

    Southern Bay tides and currents

    Jeff Rogers 

    (S/V HALAHA and the expert on tides and currents in the southern Bay and beyond).

    Southern Bay currents routinely challenge all sailors. Jeff will discuss how to recognize current conditions and changes, and how to navigate most effectively whether racing or cruising.

    Understanding your Sails and Sail Trim

    Jerry Latell/Stephanie Sweeney (Evolution Sails)

    Hear from expert sailmakers how to gain the best performance from your sails (and boat) through improved understanding of sail types and trimming them for performance.

    Schedule: 

    Saturday, February 14 at ODU Constant Hall Auditorium, 49th St & Bluestone Ave.

    • 0830 Registration & Refreshments
    • 0845 Tides & Currents
    • 1100 Sails/Sail Trim
    • 1300 Complete

    Fees:

    There will be a $20 registration fee that will include breakfast refreshments, bagels w/fixins, donuts, coffee, soft drinks.  Register/pay in advance.  Free parking is provided in the parking garage directly across 49th St.  from Constant Hall on levels 1 thru 3. (See map).

    Larry Baun, BBSA Training Captain


    Show details

  • Sail250 Virginia: Join the BBSA Fleet by Feb 28

    • Saturday, February 28, 2026
    • Norfolk
    • 4 registrants
    Register

    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 February 28!! 
    Note:  This date may be extended depending on 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:  

    • Feb 28, 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



    Show details

  • BBSA Willoughby Racing Begins

    • Thursday, April 09, 2026
    • 6:00 PM


    Show details

  • 2026 LWM Cape Charles Cup

    • Saturday, August 15, 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • Sunday, August 16, 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Cape Charles

    Date placeholder.  

    Details coming in January.  

    Show details

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

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software