Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association
By the Numbers
8
Every year: 8 Races in 8 months in 8 ft SKUA
2010
The year that CCWBRA was founded
100+
Active Memberships (includes family members)
33
US states where boats are being built
Welcome to the Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association (CCWBRA)
CCWBRA was founded in 2010 to encourage and organize racing in a Cocktail Class Racer (CCR). The design of these zippy little boats is based on one created in 1939 by Charles MacGregor and published inThe Rudder magazine. He called his boat a “Skua,” and it was made using four eight-foot sheets of plywood.
The CCR is easily constructed requiring only basic woodworking skills. The monetary investment is small, and the boat is a blast to drive. It is ideal for racing at all skill levels and ages; currently, participants’ ages run from 14 to the 80s. It is a true family-friendly sport. Although CCWBRA is a young powerboat-racing organization, it and its one-design CCR have received enthusiastic support from around the world. Boats have been built in 33 states and seven countries. CCR racing will engage your entire family. Join us and be part of the fun!
Build a Skua
There are two ways to build a Cocktail Class Racer (CCR), both use a “stitch-and-glue” construction-fastening method.
Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC) of Annapolis, MD, sells manuals, plans, and kits for the CLC-type CCR. These plans have been adapted with built-in air chambers for floatation and meets the requirements for CCWBRA-sanctioned racing.
For the more adventuresome, a CCR can be built from scratch with plans, entitled “Skua, 8 Foot All Plywood Outboard Skimmer Building Manual, Revised 10/20/22.” This original form of the CCR has five frames, is open under the decks, and uses air bags for floatation. If you are interested in these original CCR plans, email the Secretary for information on how to acquire them.
Race with us!
We are always looking for venues for spring, summer, and fall regattas. Local groups who wish to host CCWBRA-sanctioned races should contact the CCWBRA Fleet Captain regarding potential race dates and locations. The Fleet Captain will also provide assistance with coordinating and holding an event.
Individuals who wish to participate in these races must be a CCWBRA Racing Member in good standing with annual dues current. All race drivers must sign a Racing Release Form on the day of the event, and all boats must hold a Certificate of Racing Eligibility (received when you register your boat through the association). Each boat will be inspected prior to its first race attended during each racing season to ensure conformity to CCWBRA boat-specification requirements and relevant USCG and state safety regulations.
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Get ready to dive into the thrilling world of CCWBRA races! Join us for the excitement and camaraderie, and don’t forget to connect with us on our CCWBRA Facebook page to stay updated on all our adventures!
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Cocktail Class at Sultana Downrigging Festival
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The Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association will display its boats at the Sultana Downrigging Weekend, October October 31 to November 2, 2025.What’s New in the cocktail class?