Bringing Racing to the Upper Bay
The Races
Sailboat racing should be, can be, and is fun. People enjoy the sport for as many reasons as there are participants. Some enjoy the competition, and some gain pleasure from sailing their best in a complex and ever changing environment. Still others like to spend time in a mutually agreeable pursuit with people they enjoy.
The Northern Bay Racing Program occurs on two levels:
Level 1 - CBYRA Sanctioned Events
The Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association (CBYRA) is the governing body for all significant racing on the Bay. They sponsor many races during the year from the Sassafras River to Norfolk. CBYRA membership includes a Greenbook with race entry forms and details of events. Click here for the GRF Racing Calendar for the Havre de Grace Fall regatta, and the NERYC invitational.
Level 2 - Club Races in the Sassafras River
The heart of the club program is typified by our GRF Spring and Fall series. Our club races are open to anyone, whether or not they are members of the GRF. The Series Races include both Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker classes
In addition to the Series Races, the GRF runs a number of Non Series Races, including
- Mid Distance Tune Up Race
- Ladies Day / Man Overboard Race
- Surprise Race
- Bay Jam Races
- Chill Out and Fall Point to Point Races
Non series races start all boats as one class, without spinnakers.
CBYRA Sanctioned Events
The Echo Hill Bay Jam Regatta, as shown in the CBYRA Greenbook, will be run by the GRF in accordance with established CBYRA rules and procedures. All marks are Region 1, Standard Racing Marks as published in the Greenbook.
The start for this race is expected to be near Still Pond. Details for the race and a social at Still Pond will be available when the Green Book is published. Starts will be assigned for PHRF A, B, C, D, non-spinnaker and cruising A, B.
Other CBYRA events are available in the Upper Bay, such as the Havre de Grace Fall Regatta. Also, NERYC is sponsoring an invitational race. Further details may be obtained by contacting NERYC at their web site.