COVID-19 UPDATE
Ahoy Shipmates,For those of you that know me, you can attest that I am rarely speechless. This Pandemic, that has put its clutches on every corner of the globe, has taken the wind from my sails. Like many of you,…
Letter from the Commodore 2020
Welcome Aboard Ladies and Gentlemen! This is your Captain speaking! It is an honor and a privilege to accept this position and take the helm from Keith Carew. As we cruise to the 10th Anniversary of the Cocktail Class Wooden…
Two Weeks to Nationals (August 19)!!
Hail Cocktail Racers! Can you believe we are already on the back side of summer? But as sad as that thought is, it also means that Nationals just around the corner. Peter Urbani and I are race directors this year…
Update From our Grand Poobah
Hail, fellow Cocktail Class racers! Are you getting excited for another season of CCWBRA racing? I sure am, especially since I am finally going to make it to Florida next month for the “Southern Leg” of the race schedule! Even…
Update from our Grand Poobah
Hail, fellow Cocktail Class racers! I am filled with a mix of great excitement and a little trepidation at assuming the role of Commodore. Fortunately, I have had the opportunity to work closely for the past two years with Rich…
Winter is upon us
Hope everyone had a great holiday season. Winter is upon us. As many of us continue to deal with ice and snow, the Smyrna Yacht Club in Florida is gearing up for a fantastic mid-winter race on February 28th. Followed…
Spring is Finally Here!
I can only speak for myself in that I was really looking forward to the Engine Committee’s motor testing event the weekend of April 5th in Arnold, Maryland. There was absolutely no disappointment there! Lucy and Charlie really know how…
Signs of Spring are in the Air
Cocktail Class Racers are restless and our small boats and engines are slowly emerging from a long hibernation in garages, sheds and basements. For many of our members, however, the winter has been an active time with much accomplished. A…
Update from our Grand Poobah
Our 2012 season is drawing to a close and I would like to thank the many individuals who helped plan, host, and race in our regattas and supported our shows and demonstration events. Two individuals in particular deserve special recognition.…