The 2014 KIYC Regatta was another successful and fun CCWBRA event! The weather cooperated: not too hot, not too humid, and especially nice was the relative lack of wind and associated rough water. Lots of action off the course, too, as more…
The WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport was a great success! Thankfully we had a booth right on the waterfront which kept us cool with a breeze everyday. A continual stream of people were interested, the most excited of which was…
It would seem like a tall order to best last year's inaugural Urbanna Cup, but the Town of Urbanna and the Urbanna Creek Cocktail Class Boat Association did just that on Saturday, May 17th when they held the Second Annual…
CCWBRA members attended Washington, NC's Marine Market on 26 April to display and demo Cocktail Class Runabouts. There were three race-ready CCRs present, another CCR with paint and engine (not fully rigged yet), one nearly complete CCR, and one that was…
More than 30 people showed for the motor testing this past weekend, where over a dozen pre-1980 outboards were tested as part of an Engine Technical Committee initiviative. Some of us were lucky enough to get a tour of the…
A beautiful weekend of sunshine and warm weather on Lake Apthorp allowed a few AOF hydroplane racers and our Cocktail Class Racers to have lots of fun on the water amidst sweet-smelling orange groves! Seven CCRs were raced by 10…
Downrigging Weekend was a great time! The weather was fantastic and there were lots of friendly people looking at our boats, asking questions and taking pictures. Five of the seven CCRs there made it into the water, emptying their own…
Thank you Corinthian Yacht Club and Rich Faulkner for hosting and coordinating the event. We had 26 drivers in 5 classes with the 6 HP Classic the biggest ever. Like Rock Hall, we had a mooring field to consider in…
The regatta, held at the Union Lake Sailing & Tennis Club, was thoroughly enjoyed by racers, their supporters, and spectators. The club's excellent facilities were wonderful! All drivers were mindful of the rough water caused by the 18+ mph winds,…
2013 KIYC Regatta The Kent Island Yacht Club, a premier location for Cocktail Class Racers just off the Chesapeake Bay, lured 18 boats and 23 drivers to compete in what has become an annual event. CCR builders and drivers competed…