St Patrick's Day Regatta
Saturday, March 15
It's an early start but we'll
see how it goes. The weather may be an issue for this one
so please be sure to get in touch with a member of the race
committee if you're in doubt.
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10:00 am Registration
11:00 am Skippers' Meeting
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Spring Fling Regatta
Sunday, April 13
 The
Spring Fling Regatta is an
open event, all sailors are invited to join us. Weather
could
be cool and will probably be windy. The water will be
quite cold, so be prepared.
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11:00 am Skippers' Meeting
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Luck of the Draw Regatta
Saturday, April 26The idea is to have new
skippers get a little bit of on-the-boat training from some of
the more experienced racers in their fleets. Experienced
skippers' names will be drawn from the hat by the newer folks
and will help crew the boat.
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Rob Roy Regatta
Saturday, May 10
The Rob Roy Regatta will be held by and for the GRSA Thistle
fleet along with all out of town competitors.
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11:00 am Skippers' Meeting
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Memorial Day Regatta
Sunday, May 25The
Memorial Day Regatta should have a good group of sailors. Even if this is
your first race of the season, the weather will be great and
this will be the beginning of a full day of activities at GRSA.
This regatta is open to the public.
As usual, the
GRSA Memorial Day
Social will be held later in the day; always an event to be
remembered.
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11:00 am Skippers' Meeting
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Thistle Central Atlantic
District Championship
Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8
The Thistle District Championship will be held by and for the GRSA Thistle
fleet along with all out of town competitors.
Please contact Rowland Brown
for any questions
rowland.brown2007@comcast.net
(804) 550-3848
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Commodore's Cup Regatta
Sunday, June 15The
GRSA Commodore's Cup Regatta is closed to the public. This
regatta is traditionally popular, with a chance of winning the
prestigious GRSA Commodore's Cup on your mantle for a year.
The winner of the most well-represented class takes the cup!
It's starting to get hot out
there, we'll be ordering up some good wind too. The relief
of the Commodore's reception will be awaiting the race
participants.
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11:00 am Skippers' Meeting
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Junior Sail Camp Regatta
Saturday, June 28
 This regatta is the final event in the GRSA Junior Sail Camp
program and is for sail camp attendees only. The event,
usually held in the "lagoon" close the the club docks, is a
memorable event for the campers and their parents.
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Independence Day Regatta
Friday, July 4
Come one and all! This is the way to spend the 4th of
July! Unfortunately, the weather has been stifling the
past few years but keep an eye out. In spite of the heat,
the die-hards are always racing on the 4th.
Come prepared for heat, and
keep in mind the refreshments waiting after the race. The
Independence Day social following the regatta is always the
biggest event of the year. Don't forget to come prepared
to watch the long-distance fireworks display!
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11:00 am Skippers' Meeting
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New
Racers' Regatta
Saturday, July 12
The New Racers' Regatta is new this year and is intended to
get both the new and old members who haven't done much racing
lately out on the water together.
This regatta is closed
to the public.
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Past & Present Junior Sail Camp Regatta
Saturday, July 19
Ever want a rematch of the sail
camp regatta after you came in third three years ago? Or
maybe the regatta three weeks ago didn't go as well as you
wanted it to.
Match your latest skills against
other graduates, young and old.
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Around the Island Race
Saturday, August 9
This race is unique as we start from the
docks and will race to find the treasure at the other end of
the lake.
Weather may be a factor with a
combination of scorching heat and/or threatening thunderstorms
promising a true survivor experience. Bring plenty of
water!
This event is open to the
public.
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Noon - Race start from the dock |
Labor Day Regatta
Sunday, August 31
The Labor Day Regatta is the last
big event of the GRSA racing season. This event is open to the
public. Bring the kids to make sure they get one more set
of races in before the school year starts again!
As always, the Labor Day Social
follows the race series, along with another fireworks show at
the end of the evening!
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11:00 am Skippers' Meeting
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Swift Creek Cup
Saturday, September 6
The annual Swift Creek Cup is the
official chance for the
Brandermill Sailing
Club and the GRSA to get together for some fun on the water.
This year the race is sponsored by the BSC.
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10 am Registation (at BCS Docks)
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Boathouse Centerboard Regatta
Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21
The regatta is open to all one
design boats that register 3 or more competitors.
Anticipated classes include: Flying Scot, (Capitol District
Championship), Hobie 16, Laser, Day Sailer (this will be a
sanctioned race for Day Sailers) and Albacore. There will
be an open class, scored under the U S Sailing Portsmouth
Handicap System, for 3 or more registered boats not fitting into
a one design class of their own. Please
click here for the general Notice of Race.
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Brandermill Sailing Club
GRSA Race CommitteeSchedule
Friday
Registration
Saturday
8:00 Continental Breakfast
10:00 Skippers Meeting
11:00 Warning First Race
4:30 Happy Hour
6:30 Dinner
Sunday
8:00 Continental Breakfast
11:00 Warning First Race
3:00 Awards/Happy Hour
Sponsored by Brandermill Sailing Club and
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GRSA Fall Series
Columbus Day Regatta - Saturday, October 11
Race 2 - Saturday, October 18
Race 3 - Saturday, October 25
The GRSA Fall Series was new for 2007. Race 1 is held
before the Columbus Day Social to get us off to a good start.
Races 2 and 3 will be held on consecutive Sundays following.
The series will be unique, practically guaranteeing a variety of
weather and sailing conditions for each race.
This is your chance to take advantage of the exciting fall
sailing conditions and enjoy beautiful foliage during the races.
This is the final scheduled regatta in the GRSA racing series. Please be sure you don't miss
the fun!
The race series
is open to the public.
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