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Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series – Annapolis

May 3-5, 2024  •  Hosted by the Annapolis Yacht Club

Event Information

May 3-5, 2024

Final Results

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Speaker Series – Annapolis – Charlie Enright

Annapolis Yacht Club hosted the Speaker Series with Sailing World ’s Dave Reed and Charlie Enright for a fun and freewheeling conversation about the fulfillment of ocean racing, technology at the top of the sport, and the fundamentals of winning—on and off the water.

Enright, recent recipient of the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year award, led the first American team to win the grueling high-performance Ocean Race while being followed by a global audience of more than 52 billion. Listen first hand to Enright’s story.

Annapolis Social Pass

Social events and fees are separate from entry fees; all sailors, members, and guests are welcome. It is the intent of the OA to host the Sailing World Speaker Series on Thursday, a Happy Hour post racing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the AYC Sailing Center. Regatta Social Passes should be purchased in advance on the event website.

Local Knowledge & Coaching Tips by Quantum Sails

Quantum Sails coaches Dave Gerber and Andrew Waters were on the water with you, taking notes and footage of many interesting situations boat and sail set-ups. Enjoy the replay of this interactive debrief with high level regatta takeaways that will improve your racing in any class! We’ll discuss mark roundings, trim, tune, and boat setup. Get in touch with your questions!

Mount Gay Rum Cocktail Contest

Winning Cocktail: Patriot Punch Winning SWRS Team: Patriot – Dawn Kass, Sam Vineyard, Tyler Raven, Jamie Gilman, Michael Komar and Ray Wulff Ingredients and How to Make coming soon.

Regatta News: Annapolis

Brothers of the Waszp

Brothers Gaetan and Antoine Ismael share their love of the Waszp and the new exciting challenges it brings to them.

Casting Couch Is Top Team at Regatta Series in Annapolis

A full weekend’s racing finds local Cate Muller-Terhune Casting Couch at the top of the J/70 fleet and the Overall Winner.

Pressure Mounts At Regatta Series in Annapolis

Shuffles atop the one-design standings, distance racers sending it across the Chesapeake, and Harbor 20s getting in the action on Saturday at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta in Annapolis.

Regatta Series Brings The Big Fleets to Annapolis

It’s a new season in Annapolis, and the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series is about to kick it off in a big way.

Finishing Strong In Annapolis

It was a high-stress finale for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Annapolis. But these winners kept their cool.

Scoreboard Shuffle At the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Annapolis

The wind was light, the current strong and big changes on the scoreboard resulted. Here’s how the second day of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Annapolis played out.

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Annapolis Yacht Club

Founded as an informal canoe club in 1883, the Annapolis Yacht Club has built a tradition of excellence.  Our mission is to encourage and support a wide range of boating activities, and to provide and maintain a suitable clubhouse and associated facilities for the recreational and social use of its members.

Stories from Annapolis Yacht Club

AYC beginnings were in 1883 as an informal canoe club. A building was constructed two years later on a pile of oyster shells at the foot of Duke of Gloucester Street, which, in 1886, became the Clubhouse for the formally-organized Severn Boat Club. This oyster pile was rented from St. Mary’s Church and was next to a rickety wooden bridge across Spa Creek. In 1897 a new clubhouse was built and was enlarged in 1912.

In 1904, the first records of meetings indicate a membership of 30. In 1910, the first wharfs were built, and the first club manager was hired in 1911 at a salary of $15 a month. Members began to acquire small sail boats and organize club regattas. These were uncomplicated affairs held on Memorial Day and Labor Day. Shell and canoe races started up Spa Creek at Old Woman Cove and ended at the Eastport Bridge. There were also swimming races and diving competitions. The club owned several single and double shells, two four-oared shells, and was given an eight-oared shell in 1911 by the US Naval Academy.

World War I and the depression slowed boating activities until the mid-30s. A hurricane damaged the clubhouse; the wharf was reduced to pilings in 1933 and it was difficult to keep the club’s quota of 100 resident members. By 1936, there seemed to be little interest by members in the club and changes were needed. With renewal in mind, in 1937 the Annapolis Yacht Club was incorporated and the first formal regatta (Annual) was held that year. The Fall Series first year was in 1940 with five boats competing. World War II interrupted organized racing, but in 1946 the Spring Series was started with three classes – 30 Square Meters, Stars and Chesapeake 20s. By 1948, Moths, Comets and Hamptons were also taking part. The Annapolis to Newport Race (Newport to Annapolis back then) started in 1947 and has been run every two years since. A dining room was added to the club in the late 1940s and in 1948, the first Smoking Lamp newsletter appeared as a single page mimeographed sheet. The junior fleet started in 1948, and the first junior trophy was presented in 1953. The first junior boat, Dolphins, were replaced by Penguins, which were next followed by 420s which the junior fleet still races. By 1959, membership had risen to 1000 and a new club building was badly needed. This was opened in 1963, with the first deck left unfinished due to lack of funds. Frostbite and Wednesday Night Racing soon demanded more club social space, and the Skipjack Lounge was finished in 1969.

The land across the Eastport Bridge where the junior fleet building is now (Holden Property) was purchased in 1969. The junior fleet was established there and a new building for them was completed in 1995. In 1989, women were welcomed as members, and the White Rocks Marina property (now the Harborside Sailing Center) was added in 1990. The club’s first official one-design fleet, the J/22, was started in 1991 with a crane added to Harborside for launching of the boats. The clubhouse again underwent a major renovation in 1995.

Today, AYC is at full membership with very active social, racing, and cruising programs.  Large international events such as the Star Class World Championship, Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship, and many North American championships are hosted every year at AYC. Harborside is filled with one design boats (J/22s, J/24s, Etchells, Stars, Melges 24) while the in-the-water boat slips are in high demand. AYC is known worldwide thanks to the members who are prominent in participating in, promoting, and organizing the sport of sailboat racing, as well as those who opt to leisurely cruise the waters of the Chesapeake and beyond.

Michael R. Krissoff

AYC Foundation President

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Wednesday Night Race Series

Woodwind and Woodwind II will be racing every Wednesday night when there is an Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC) Race. Both boats will start on the AYC starting line at 6:40 pm, and then sail on a set racecourse.

2024 Wednesday Race Nights: April 24- August 28. No racing on July 3.

“Party Like A Sailor!”

Devil’s Backbone from Rosedale, VA is partnering with us to offer you an Orange Smash Cocktail while enjoying a sailboat racing experience.

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Aboard each Woodwind :

• We will be serving Devil’s Backbone Orange Smash cocktail ($7.00 each) along with all of our local craft beers, wine, and bubbly.
• On each boat, one lucky raffle winner will receive a free promotional T-shirt
• After the exciting race, you will receive a Devil’s Backbone free drink voucher to be used at the Boatyard Bar & Grill a few short blocks away when you buy food. You can use it on Devil’s Backbone Beer or Smashes.
• While at the Boatyard Bar & Grill, watch the videos of that night’s racing on the flat screens in the bar and restaurant. Enjoy the camaraderie of all the fellow racers that gather here as the sailor’s place to be ! Plus their food is great, too!

Tickets are $75.25 per person (the same price as our weekly sunset sails), and include a complimentary soft drink or bottled water. Tickets go on sale six days prior to the date you want to go sailing.

  For more information please read our Frequently Asked Questions here.

.                    ( ) 2000-2024   •   Published on August 22nd, 2024 | by Editor Eight Bells: Maggie Flanigan Published on August 22nd, 2024 by Editor --> Maggie Flanigan, an active member of the Annapolis sailing community, passed away suddenly on August 18, 2024. She was 34 years old. Sailing was in Maggie Flanigan’s blood. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, into a family of sailors and learned to walk on a cruise from Long Island Sound to the Chesapeake Bay. A third-generation female sailor, Maggie continued the legacy started by her grandmother, who founded a community sailing program and raced a Sabre 34 until she was 94 years old. A member of the Quantum Sails loft in Annapolis, she was a strong advocate of getting more and more women out sailing and racing. “She brought laughter, warmth and energy that radiated out from her, regardless of weather or situation,” noted Pete Boland, her frequent skipper on the J/105 London Calling. “She was always first on the team sheet and last to leave the boat after we docked.” Remembering the spirit of J/105 racer Maggie Flanigan, the 2024 J/105 Women’s Regatta will be awarding the Maggie Flanigan Perpetual Trophy to the “Best Dressed Crew” of the regatta on Sunday, September 1. She was a member of 2023 winner of the Best Dressed Crew, a trophy that did not exist until they arrived on the racecourse, to the delight of the race committee, in their bright pink and white attire. A self-proclaimed “Seamstress, Fiber Artist, Costumer, Sailor” the trophy remembers the joy, light, and humor which she brought to her serious pursuits. A celebration of life is planned for August 30 from 11:00am at Kurtz’s Beach, 2070 Kurtz Avenue, Pasadena, MD, 21122. During the Annapolis Yacht Club Wednesday Night Race on August 21, the J/105 Class honored Maggie with a special tribute: Additional details: https://www.peacefulalternatives.com/obituary/maggie-flanigan Tags: Eight Bells , Maggie Flanigan Related Posts Eight Bells: Bruce Tait → A Tribute for Reef Baker → Eight Bells: Mary von Conta → Eight Bells: Tommy Tognarelli → © 2024 Scuttlebutt Sailing News. Inbox Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. made by VSSL Agency . Privacy Statement Advertise With Us Get Your Sailing News Fix! Your download by email. Your Name... Your Email... * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Local News | Second crane arrives at capsized LoveBug yacht… Share this:. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Capital Gazette eNewspaper Local News | Second crane arrives at capsized LoveBug yacht site, salvage expected to begin this week Aug. 20, 2024: A second crane barge, the 250-foot Columbia NY arrived on scene joining the Farrell 256 crane barge to attempt to recover the LoveBug, the 103-foot yacht that capsized at the mouth of the West River on July 27. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo) The Columbia NY, a 250-foot crane barge with 140-foot boom, and the Thomas D Whitte, a coastal towing tug, arrived on Saturday, according to VesselFinder, a marine traffic site. Recovery efforts are expected to begin as early as Wednesday, according to Steven Newes,  senior vice president of Donjon Marine Co., the New Jersey-based firm contracted to salvage the LoveBug and deliver it to underwriters and its owner. The tug boat’s arrival comes three weeks after the LoveBug overturned sailing south on the Chesapeake Bay from Annapolis. The yacht currently rests in about 10 to 12 feet of water on its starboard, or right, side between Beverly Beach and Shady Side. The Farrell 256, a 200-foot crane barge with a 120-foot boom, and the Meagan Ann, a coastal towing tug, were the first vessels to arrive last week. The Farrell 256 will be used to rig the LoveBug with slings, Newes said last week. The Columbia NY will then roll and lift it to an upright position. Water inside the yacht will need to be pumped out. LOVEBUG update Wednesday | PHOTOS The Italian-built yacht, which could be chartered at a weekly rate ranging from $110,000 to $125,000 , was not operating as a charter when it overturned, Hunter Dortenzo, spokesperson for the Maryland Natural Resources Police, said earlier this month. Following a mayday call, the Coast Guard found five people safe when they arrived. Both the Natural Resources Police and the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting separate investigations. When the results will be released is unclear, Dortenzo said. The NTSB’s investigation is underway, according to Keith Holloway, a spokesperson for the board. In the days after the LoveBug capsized, a slight oil sheen was visible on the water around the vessel. Two oil booms were placed around the yacht. No additional pollution has been reported, Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Bokum said on Aug. 9. Capital Gazette reporter Natalie Jones contributed to this article.  More in Local News First day of school in Anne Arundel | PHOTOS Local News | 1 dead and 4 injured, including 3 children, in Towson apartment fire Crime and Public Safety | Maryland cases shed light on how culpable parents are when a minor commits a crime Politics | Former Hogan official launches campaign for Annapolis council seat 499 IMAGES Annapolis Yacht Club Our Club Sailing Annapolis Yacht Club Is Going All-In on ORC Home Annapolis Yacht Club COMMENTS Home Sailing Center: 510 Severn Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403 Activity Center: 314 Sixth St, Annapolis, MD 21403 Clubhouse: (410) 263-9279 Racing & Results The Annapolis Yacht Club has long been associated with excellence in Race Management on and off the water. Racing takes place in one form or another every month on the calendar at AYC, including one design and handicap racing, junior, team & match racing events. ... Sailing Center: 510 Severn Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403. Activity Center: 314 Sixth ... Regattas & Registration Annapolis Yacht Club . Regattas & Registration 2024 Regatta List By Date. 2024 AYC Regatta Calendar (PDF) Date. Regatta. Jan 1: Hangover Bowl: ... Sailing Center: 510 Severn Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403. Activity Center: 314 Sixth St, Annapolis, MD 21403. Clubhouse: (410) 263-9279. Accounting: (410) 263-9147 Annapolis Yacht Club Regattas Annapolis Yacht Club Regattas, Annapolis, Maryland. 990 likes · 6 talking about this · 27 were here. The definitive source for Sailing Regattas hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club Annapolis Yacht Club Annapolis Yacht Club, Annapolis, Maryland. 6,253 likes · 58 talking about this · 28,108 were here. A full service, year-round premier private yacht club located in the Sailing Capital of the United... 2024 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series at Annapolis Yacht Club The A2N is among the world's most iconic offshore sailing events The Annapolis to Newport Race (A2N) is among the world's most iconic offshore sailing events. Hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club, the 475-nautical mile passage between two historic seaports on the East Coast has tremendous history and tradition. Annapolis Yacht Club Junior Sailing Annapolis Yacht Club Junior Sailing, Annapolis, Maryland. 1,074 likes · 1 talking about this · 353 were here. Welcome to Annapolis Yacht Club Junior Sailing! In the words of our director, "Sail Fast... Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series - Annapolis. May 3-5, 2024 • Hosted by the Annapolis Yacht Club. Official Race Program. Schedule of Events. Regatta Series Shop. Photo Gallery & Shop ... Annapolis Yacht Club Located over Spa Creek on the Eastport side of the bridge, the Annapolis Yacht Club's Sailing Center revitalized the water edge in 2019 side-by-side with the club's Family Activity Center. The form of this building complimented its neighbor buildings fitting with the context timelessly. Its building serves as the primary sailing hub for all ... Annapolis Yacht Club Annapolis Yacht Club. Visit Club Website. Founded as an informal canoe club in 1883, the Annapolis Yacht Club has built a tradition of excellence. Our mission is to encourage and support a wide range of boating activities, and to provide and maintain a suitable clubhouse and associated facilities for the recreational and social use of its members. Annapolis Yacht Club The A2N is among the world's most iconic offshore sailing events Posted on 27 Jun Sailing World Regatta Series at Annapolis by Sarah Renz Knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay and its light, shifty winds paid off for local sailors Posted on 6 May Safety at Sea scheduled for April 2024 Junior Fleet Fall 11:00am - 7:00pm. Winter 9:00am - 5:00pm. Spring 11:00am - 7:00pm. For more information, contact the Junior Office via phone (410) 263-9267 or email [email protected]. Follow us on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM. Race Teams. Annapolis Yacht Club (@annapolis.yachtclub) 3,172 Followers, 58 Following, 152 Posts - Annapolis Yacht Club (@annapolis.yachtclub) on Instagram: "A full service, year-round premier private yacht club located in the Sailing Capital of the United States. @aycracing @aycjrsailing" HOME The Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation was established in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide grants to amateur sailors competing at the national and international levels. Additionally, we provide grants to maritime related 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organizations. The Foundation also provides scholarships to underprivileged youth to participate in ... Annapolis Yacht Club Junior Sailing (@aycjrsailing) 1,594 Followers, 548 Following, 256 Posts - Annapolis Yacht Club Junior Sailing (@aycjrsailing) on Instagram: "" Page couldn't load • Instagram Something went wrong Wednesday Night Sail Race Series on the Schooner Wednesday Night Race Series. Woodwind and Woodwind II will be racing every Wednesday night when there is an Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC) Race. Both boats will start on the AYC starting line at 6:40 pm, and then sail on a set racecourse. 2024 Wednesday Race Nights: April 24- August 28. Yacht Clubs & Associations: Annapolis & the Eastern Shore The Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC) is one of the oldest yacht clubs in the country and is internationally recognized with its long history of sailboat racing and world-class events since it was founded ... Founded in 1974, MRSA is a sailing club open to everyone who is sailing and boating on the Chesapeake Bay. Year-round club activities provide ... Summer Programs Annapolis Yacht Club's JUNIOR SAILING SUMMER PROGRAM . 2024 Kickoff Barbeque FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2024 6:00PM ALL ARE WELCOME! Follow the tips from ClubSpot to make Registration Day a breeze! Setup your user profiles today by clicking on the button below: Important Registration Day Reminders: 2023 AYC Fall Series on Yacht Scoring Annapolis Yacht Club Annapolis, MD, USA September 30 - October 1 & 7 - 8, 2023: Online Registration Form - Closed For Entry, please contact the Event Organizers. ... Sailing Instructions : SI Amendment #1 : SI Amendment #2: Official Notice Board: RC Announcements: Documents & Forms (1 Docs) Race Committee & Volunteers: The Tarnishing of the Annapolis Yacht Club With this, I am afraid to say, the Annapolis Yacht Club has fallen into this category as well, driven directly by the new Commodore, C. Edward Hartman, III. The article below, is from Annapolis Yacht Club's Smoking Lamp, the newsletter which is published and delivered monthly. Eight Bells: Maggie Flanigan >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News: Providing Maggie Flanigan, an active member of the Annapolis sailing community, passed away suddenly on August 18, 2024. She was 34 years old. ... During the Annapolis Yacht Club Wednesday Night Race on ... Facilities The Annapolis Yacht Club properties span three of the four properties surrounding the Spa Creek Bridge in Annapolis. The Club boasts over 75 wet slips and dry dockage for our expanding one design fleets. The Annapolis Yacht Club is a private membership organization with a Sec. 501 (c) (7) Federal tax exemption. Annapolis Yacht Club, 314 6th St, Annapolis, MD 21403, US Get more information for Annapolis Yacht Club in Annapolis, MD. See reviews, map, get the address, and find directions. ... You can't beat the view!! 3 buildings all focused on sailing and fun!" Amy B. Yacht club, membership. Annapolis Yacht Club. 13 "What a great place for an event with amazing staff! The food in both the restaurants and ... Second crane arrives at capsized LoveBug yacht site, salvage expected A second crane arrived recently to begin salvaging the LoveBug, the 103-foot yacht that capsized at the mouth of the West River in July. The Columbia NY, a 250-foot crane barge with 140-foot boom ... Membership Annapolis Yacht Club is seeking qualified candidates for membership who are of good character and reputation and who have actively and demonstrably supported yachting. ... 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