P.O. Box 331492     *      Miami, FL 33233-1492     *     (305) 667-SAIL

The purpose of BBYRA is to coordinate sailboat races on Biscayne Bay.

Member Clubs:
Biscayne Bay Yacht Club   -   Coconut Grove Sailing Club
Coral Reef Yacht Club
Key Biscayne Yacht Club -   Miami Yacht Club

Notices below last updated Monday October 26, 2009

The next BBYRA BOARD meeting will be November 3, 2009.  If you have something you wish to submit for this meeting please prepare it in writing and mail to  BBYRA P. O. Box 331492, Miami, Florida 33233-1492.  OR you can email your document to info@bbyra.net .  It must be received the Friday before.  Thank you for your input.

DOWNLOAD a copy of the 2009 BBYRA SI's & Courses
NEED TO REGISTER YOUR BOAT FOR 2009? 
Are you looking for the CREW LIST?
If you are not on either of these scratch sheets then you are NOT registered   ... PHRF ... One Design

Posted 14Jul09 - AMENDMENT to the Sailing Instructions ...please Page Down for details ... please see updated Scratch Sheets for new class assignments and pennant descriptions.  If you are currently registered in another fleet ... you do not have to register again .. just send me an email requesting the transfer.

You ready for the October 31st Full Moon and Hughes Cup Invitational?  It's going to be different ... and starting a bit earlier too .  We want to make sure you are safely back before the GOONIES come out .... HA  HA  HA  HA

November 6th-7th       NOR for the Coral Reef Yacht Club Annual Regatta

CGSC to Host Melges 20 Miami Winter Series Coconut Grove Sailing Club will host a three-regatta winter series for the new Melges 20 Class.  Ten to 20 boats are expected to compete for the Series.   The regatta dates are December 11-13 (racing on Saturday and Sunday), February 19-21 (again, racing on Saturday and Sunday and March 10-13 (racing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday).  The Melges 20 is a brand new class, with first delivery of boats to customers only occurring this past May.  It is a high performance racing boat, like their very successful Melges 24 and Melges 32 Classes.  The 20's have lifting keels, asymmetrical spinnakers and are fully "tricked out".  For more information go to www.melges.com or www.melges20.com.

US SAILING Advanced Race Management Seminar - Davis Island Yacht Club -November 14-15, 2009
this is the closest this seminar is going to get to you in the near future.

Miami team of Augie Diaz, Barr Batzer, and Michele Sumpton finish 4th in 2009 Championship of Champions sailed in Lightnings on Lake Carlyle, near St. Louis. http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_regatta_results.php?regatta_id=2287

KBYC Round the Island Race scheduled for October 24th  HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOR A FUTURE DATE, POSSIBLY IN NOVEMBER .... More details will follow when date has been determined.

The Villagers', a local historic preservation organization, is looking for a wooden dinghy to complete a restoration project at the Lighthouse in Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.    This 9 to 11 foot shallow draft vessel - such as a Bahamian Dinghy - will be on permanent display outside the lighthouse keeper's cottage.    Please contact Eileen Hoffman 305-665-0221 or eileenhoffman98@bellsouth.net or Park Manager Robert.Yero@dep.state.fl.us if you have any information about a wooden dinghy for purchase or donation.

Posted 02Sep09
Here is the NORs for the Orange Bowl Regatta from CGSC.

2009-10 Super Sailmakers Boat of the Year Series Basically here is how it works:

1. Race in at least three of seven area regattas.
2. Earn points equal to your finishing position.
3. The boat with the fewest points wins

For more details go to the official website: http://www.supersailmakers.com/booty

Are you interested in doing the Sarasota to Havana Regatta in May?  Here a link for more information.  How about from Gulfstream Sailing club? Here's a preliminary NOR

I will post any stories you care to write about YOUR fleet. Chris Lanza does a wonderful joy with the Etchells fleet.
This is a recap of the Sunburn Regatta and Coconut Grove Annual Thank you Chris

The UM sailing team has been having a great season and are trying to raise funds for post season travel to Boston and for next year's support. Make your tax deductable donation today.  Thanks in advance  The UM Sailing team.

COMMUNITY. . .COMPETITION . . . WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACING @ SHAKE-A-LEG MIAMI!!!  
SEASON OPENS: MARCH 18, 2009 TIME: 5:15 – DOCK OPENS, 6:30 – 1^ST RACE 
BOAT CHARTERS AVAILABLE: You can charter a SALM Freedom or dinghy or bring your own boat! The race committee will work out organizing one-designs & PHRF handicaps    Boats are on a “first come first serve” basis so make sure to ARRIVE ON TIME!!!    CREW POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Don’t know how to sail?    That’s okay…jump on as crew!      SKIPPERS contact Meredith prior to Wednesday if you're planning to come out!      QUESTIONS??? (305) 858-5550 x 109/ watersports@shakealegmiami.org.

Posted 14Jul09 - AMENDMENT to the Sailing Instructions (Page Down)
Amendment to the General Conditions and Sailing Instructions for 2009
CR4. CLASS PENNANTS, is amended as follows:
ADD;
Cruiser/Racer      Lime Green

THE ADDITION OF A FOURTH FLEET: “CRUISING/RACING”, FOR 2009.
1.  Active members of BBYRA may ELECT TO join this fleet by application to and approval of the BBYRA Board.  No additional registration fees will be required for this lateral transfer in year 2009. 
2.  This fleet will become active for the BBYRA Fall Series 2009. The creation of this fleet is consistent with the trend at most regattas to provide a venue for boats primarily designed as cruisers with the potential for family racing. BBYRA race committees may offer separate race courses for this class.   
3.  Boats electing to join this Fleet in 2009 will forfeit those points accrued during the Spring Series towards the 2009 BBYRA Annual Championship.
4.  Characteristics governing selection to this fleet by the BBYRA Board may include but are not limited to:
a. Boat is “wet” sailed.
b. Inboard power with permanent propeller installation.
c. Functioning marine head with holding tank.
d. Overlapping head sails.
e. Spinnaker pole with symmetric spinnaker.

If you want to be posted on our crew list please remember to update it periodically or it will be deleted after 6 months.  We want to provide our skippers with the most current and useful information as possible.  You are welcomed to fill out a crew application located on our Go Sailing page.

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