Baltimore Area Boardsailing Association (BABA)

Racing with BABA in 2010
scroll down for schedule
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The 2010 schedule is set and we're ready to race. In addition to the BABA and WET course racing events, BABA has established a GPS Speed Quest - see the grey side-bar to the right for links. We also have some ideas for spontaneous wind-driven events - read on.....

Racing is one of the best ways to improve your windsurfing and sailbording skills. Race courses combine upwind, downwind and across the wind sailing around bouys. Tacks and jibes are performed to complete the course.

BABA shares the love with our Novices - the most important class at every racing event. If you've never raced, but are interested, come on out and give it a try. The Novice class is for first time racers, experienced sailors to newbies - the race course is a new challenge for everyone.

Continuing for 2010 is a Hybrid class - bring out those Bic 293 one design boards. Hybrid boards can be rented from East of Maui or Ultimate Watersports. If you have been wanting to race but don't have the ideal light wind machine, set one up for rental on one of our race days and find out how much fun it is chasing people around a course. This board is a great novice platform too.

There are going to be some special, spontaneous events happening under the radar. Folks are always saying "how about a slalom race?" Chances are that there will be a windy day on a weekend when there is no formal event scheduled so we are entertaining the idea that on short notice we could pull off a slalom race or two. It could be at the Gunpowder, Podickery Point Yacht Club or Mayo Beach. If the forecast is looking promising we'll start a mad e-mail blitz (be sure you're registered on More_Downhaul to receive last minute info) along with a headliner on the website and who ever sees it can also call all their friends. Another thing we hear about is a bay crossing, which could be in the making. Annapolis Wind Stu will no doubt be coming up with some crazy fun out of Jackson Creek. I've heard things like the a Chester River crossing on boards, kayaks, SUP's. Speaking of SUP's, East of Maui will be coming up with a stand up paddle event or two. if you haven't been on one yet you're missing a whole other dimension of board fun.

Commodore Tomaso, US919

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2010 BABA & WET
Race Schedule

BABA Racing Coordinator Tom Sargent, US 919
See the gray side bar for directions.

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BABA I
Sunday, April 25, 2010
11th Annual Gerry Brown Memorial Race
for Cancer Research - all race fees and contributions support the Sidney Kimmel Ctr at Johns Hopkins
Notice of Race
Baltimore County Sailing Center
Rocky Point State Park, Essex, MD
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Formula Windsurfing Festival
sponsored by WET, BABA and Kashy Fins
Apr 29 - May 2, 2010
Yorktown, VA
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BABA II
Notice of Race tba
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Mid Atlantic Series Race and Campout
Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area
Chase, MD
(first day of a two-day event)
Notice of Race
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BABA III
Notice of Race TBA
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Mid Atlantic Series Race
Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area
Chase, MD
(second day of two-day event)
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BABA IV
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Mayo Beach Park, Mayo MD
Notice of Race
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BABA V
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area
Chase, MD
Notice of R ace
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BABA VI
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Gunpowder State Park - Hammerman Area
Chase, MD
Notice of Race
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East Coast Championships
BABA VII
Saturday, September 11, 2010
part of US Windsurfing National Race Tour
first day of 2-day event
Mayo Beach Park, Mayo, MD
Notice of Race & Registration Form TBA
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		Racing with BABA in 2010 scroll down for schedule _____________________________________ The 2010 schedule is set and we're ready to race. In addition to the BABA and WET course racing events, BABA has established a GPS Speed Quest - see the grey side-bar to the right for links. We also have some ideas for spontaneous wind-driven events - read on..... Racing is one of the best ways to improve your windsurfing and sailbording skills. Race courses combine upwind, downwind and across the wind sailing around bouys. Tacks and jibes are performed to complete the course. BABA shares the love with our Novices - the most important class at every racing event. If you've never raced, but are interested, come on out and give it a try. The Novice class is for first time racers, experienced sailors to newbies - the race course is a new challenge for everyone. Continuing for 2010 is a Hybrid class - bring out those Bic 293 one design boards. Hybrid boards can be rented from East of Maui or Ultimate Watersports. If you have been wanting to race but don't have the ideal light wind machine, set one up for rental on one of our race days and find out how much fun it is chasing people around a course. This board is a great novice platform too. There are going to be some special, spontaneous events happening under the radar. Folks are always saying "how about a slalom race?" Chances are that there will be a windy day on a weekend when there is no formal event scheduled so we are entertaining the idea that on short notice we could pull off a slalom race or two. It could be at the Gunpowder, Podickery Point Yacht Club or Mayo Beach. If the forecast is looking promising we'll start a mad e-mail blitz (be sure you're registered on More_Downhaul to receive last minute info) along with a headliner on the website and who ever sees it can also call all their friends. Another thing we hear about is a bay crossing, which could be in the making. Annapolis Wind Stu will no doubt be coming up with some crazy fun out of Jackson Creek. I've heard things like the a Chester River crossing on boards, kayaks, SUP's. Speaking of SUP's, East of Maui will be coming up with a stand up paddle event or two. if you haven't been on one yet you're missing a whole other dimension of board fun. Commodore Tomaso, US919 _____________________________________ 2010 BABA & WET Race Schedule BABA Racing Coordinator Tom Sargent, US 919 See the gray side bar for directions. _____________________________________ BABA I Sunday, April 25, 2010 11th Annual Gerry Brown Memorial Race for Cancer Research - all race fees and contributions support the Sidney Kimmel Ctr at Johns Hopkins Notice of Race Baltimore County Sailing Center Rocky Point State Park, Essex, MD _____________________________________ Formula Windsurfing Festival sponsored by WET, BABA and Kashy Fins Apr 29 - May 2, 2010 Yorktown, VA _____________________________________ BABA II Notice of Race tba Saturday, May 22, 2010 Mid Atlantic Series Race and Campout Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area Chase, MD (first day of a two-day event) Notice of Race _____________________________________ BABA III Notice of Race TBA Sunday, May 23, 2010 Mid Atlantic Series Race Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area Chase, MD (second day of two-day event) _____________________________________ BABA IV Sunday, June 6, 2010 Mayo Beach Park, Mayo MD Notice of Race _____________________________________ BABA V Sunday, June 27, 2010 Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area Chase, MD Notice of R ace _____________________________________ BABA VI Sunday, July 18, 2010 Gunpowder State Park - Hammerman Area Chase, MD Notice of Race _____________________________________ East Coast Championships BABA VII Saturday, September 11, 2010 part of US Windsurfing National Race Tour first day of 2-day event Mayo Beach Park, Mayo, MD Notice of Race & Registration Form TBA _____________________________________ East Coast Championships BABA VIII Sunday, September 12, 2010 part of US Windsurfing National Race Tour day 2 of 2-day event Mayo Beach Park, Mayo, MD _____________________________________ Race around Hart Miller Island September 19, 2010 Hosted by the Baltimore County Sailing Center Rocky Point Park, Baltimore MD (not scored as part of the BABA season) _____________________________________ Windsurfing Enthusiasts of Tidewater (WET) Hampton Roads Fall Classic October - TBA Hampton, VA				2010 Race Results BABA 2010 Notice of Race and Rules Junior Olympic Sailing Festival for the Chesapeake Bay Board Sailing included! July 9 - 11, 2010 BABA 2009 NOTICE OF RACE AND SAILING INSTRUCTIONS BABA Speed Quest 2010 Guidelines and Registration Race Volunteers Needed Contact Tom Sargent to sign up for a volunteer spot. _____________________ Get Directions Gunpowder Falls State Park Mayo Beach Park Rocky Point Park _____________________ Other Race Events US Windsurfing National Racing Tour _____________________ Calendar of Events Visit our Calendar page for a thorough listing of windsurfing events in the region. _____________________ View Photos Visit our IMAGES section for a variety of windsurfing photographs. WET 2005 Spring Regatta - Photo Gallery 2003 MAS/Hampton Roads Sailboard Classic Photos _____________________ Race Results Archives 2009 Race Results 2008 RACE RESULTS 2007 Race Results 2006 Race Results 2005 Race Results 2004 Race Results 2003 Race Results 2002 Race Results