Welcome to CCV-Racing (CCVR)!
The source for information relating to CCVR sailboat racing and related activities.
About
CCV Racing is a southern Chesapeake Bay sailing organization that offers a full season of sailing programs which includes racing, workshops, and social activities. CCV membership is open to any sailing enthusiast who has a genuine interest in the sport and pleasure of sailing in any capacity, be it cruising, racing, crewing, or race committee participant.
New to this area? So you are a sailor new to this area and are looking for race opportunities. There are Wednesday night races out of the Hampton Yacht Club starting in April till October. Go to the dock side and find boat/skipper looking for crew. HYC is located at 4707 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, VA 23669.
New to Sailing? Check out our training opportunities learning to be crew on a racing sailboat and join our community. More info here.
News
CCVR Book Handout Monday March 20th
Rember, this coming Monday March 20th 6pm we have our CCVR race book hand out. This time at the Adult Sailing Center on 525 Bridge street next to HYC.
Sailboat Racing Crew Training in May
Want to learn about sailboat racing, be crew on a racing sailboat and be part of our sailboat racing community? Our beginners class to sailboat racing for crew may be what you are looking for. We offer an introductory course for crew this May with class room courses and on the water experience, exposing you …
CBYRA Webinars
CBYRA organizes a series of webinars this February. Each week they take a deep dive into one of these critical areas from strategic, tactical, technical, and speed-oriented points of view. The content will apply to all types of boats, for skippers and crew. For further information go to there web page.
Membership Info
CCV has three membership categories:
Racing Membership (skippers), Distance Series Membership (skippers) and Club Membership.
All members receive a CCV book which contains the CCV Constitution and Bylaws, Sailing Instructions, racing schedules, racing circular for each race, and the membership listing.
Racing Membership $240, is intended for skippers who race frequently and wish to receive a savings by paying entry fees in advance. Racing Membership covers all the CCV races except the Old Point Race which is a part of the Black Seal Cup and SSOR (Summer Solstice Ocean Race). Except for the entry fees for these two events, no other entry fees are required. The fee also includes two tickets to the end of year awards party.
Additionally, since the Racing Membership form serves as the entry form for all CCV races, entering races could not be easier!
Distance Series Membership $155, is intended for skippers that are participating in the Southern Bay Distance Series. This membership covers the Spring Series Day 2 (Race 3), Moonlight Triangle, Founders and Fall Series Day 2 (Race 3). Similar to the standard Racing Membership, Distance Series Membership includes serves as the entry form for the above races. The fee also includes two tickest to the end of year awards party.
Club Membership ($65) Club Membership is for skippers who wish to pay by the race and for individuals and crew who want to be a part of the action. Fee includes the CCVR racing book and one ticket to the end of year awards party.
You can sign up online HERE .
Contact
CCV Board members are dedicated to providing members with a positive sailing experience; however, they rely on feedback from the membership. If you have comments or suggestions, please send them an email.
Board of Directors email: ccvmail@ccvracing.org or ccvmail@ccvracing.us
Commodore – Benedikt Zihlmann
Vice Commodore –
Secretary – Jean Holt
Treasurer – Carie Curry-Cutter
Publications Director – Greg Cutter
Education Director – Benedikt Zihlmann
Racing Director – Andy Armstrong
Membership Director – Vicki Bristow
Logistics Director – Christina Ritger
Director at Large – Don DeLoatch
Director at Large – Ben Cucker
Past Commodore – Vicki Bristow
Past Commodore – Carie Curry-Cutter
Past Commodore – Bobby Whitehouse
Past Commodore – Dixon W. Wilde