THANK YOU SAILORS for a Great Regatta.  

Congratulations to all our winners and see you next year! 

Flying Scots:

1st Place:  Paul Newton and Bill Martin

2nd Place: David Nees and Micki Brackett

3rd Place:  Zeke Zeichel and Lily Zechiel

Hamptons:

1st Place:  Ian Twinn and Nicholas Twinn

2nd Place: Philip Raley and Rebakah Raley

Penguins:

1st Place:  Patrick Brooks and Susannah Brooks

2nd Place: William Lawson and Colette Preis

3rd Place:  Jonathan Bartlett and Annie Bartlett 

Lasers:

1st Place:  Steven Adams

2nd Place: Branden Spear

3rd Place:  Michael Stewart

Optimist:

1st Place:  Etta Jenkins

2nd Place: Merrit Wiest

Next Years Regatta is July 12-13, 2025.  Mark your calendars now. 

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Welcome to the Admiral Byrd 2024 Regatta!

We are excited to host this year's regatta and welcome all racers.  This year's regatta will be held during the weekend of July 13 and 14.  

The regatta is open to following one design classes:

- Shields

- Hamptons

- Penguins

- Comets

- Flying Scots

Added Classes:

- Melges 15

- Other (Lasers and Optimists)

[Note:  We are open to expanding the number of classes. If you would like for us to consider a class, please send an email to sailing@cambridgeyachtclub.com. Depending on the level of interest and our ability to support an additional class, we will make a decision by June 1st. An email will be sent out accordingly on any decision made. ]  

We will attempt as many races as possible each day.  The races will be held just outside of the yacht club so families can view the action right from our docks.   

The club has a lift and ample parking available.  We also have a dinghy ramp that can be used for launching the boats. 

Schedule:

April 7:  Early registration opens

May 30:  Hyatt discounted rates expire - use this link to reserve your room now - 

June 1:  Early registration closes. Entry fee increases from $50 to $60

June 20:   Registration increases from $60 to $70

July 12: Registration Closes at NOON

RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

July 12: Check-in open from 4 to 8 pm

July 13:  Check-in open from 8 to 10 am

Skippers Meeting at 9 am in the Gazebo 

First gun at 10:55 am

Regatta Party starting at 4 - Band, Fresh Oysters, Food, drink and more.  Not one to miss. 

July 14:  Racing. 

First gun at 10:55 am

Ceremonies are at 1430 or ASAP after racing completes. 

Parking at CYC: 

Parking area has been blocked off for sailors on the right side as you enter the Yacht Club.  You can park your car and trailer in the designated area. 

The boat lift is accessible from the parking area.  

Launching: 

Boat lift is available at Cambridge Yacht Club next to the parking area on the right as you enter the club. 

A ramp is available on the front side of the club.  Used for launching boats with own dollys, i.e. Lasers and Optis.

Public boat ramps are available within a mile of the club. Launch and park boat in a slip for the weekend.

Lodging: 

Arrangements have been made with the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay for discounted rooms for participants. A limited number of rooms are available, so make your reservations now.  The deadline for the discounted rate is May 30.

To make your reservations, please click here: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHESA/G-CYCM

If you need additional assistance, please contact the Hyatt at 877-803-7534.

Please contact Peter Barclay at sailing@cambridgeyachtclub.com with any questions.