CBYRA MEMBER SERVICES
CBYRA is a completely virtual organization run by volunteers. CBYRA provides services to the extent that people are willing to volunteer their time and services. CBYRA supports our Membership through a variety of programs, services, and publications, for instance; Race Administration, Race Management Seminars, Judge Seminars, Sail Number Assignment, Publications and Appeals.
Race Administration
CBYRA provides race administration services and organization for Member Clubs, Classes, and Racers. These are done through CBYRA sponsored Race Management Seminars, Judges Workshops, and other programs.
CBYRA Race Management Seminars
For over 25 years, CBYRA has sponsored race management seminars to educate and update race committee volunteers on the Bay with subjects ranging from changes in racing rules, on the water practices, and race administration approaches. Running races is a complex process where CBYRA can help by bringing speakers who can make the complexities understandable. In 2020, CBYRA shifted to a virtual winter series covering different topics and speakers. But whether learning from past miscues, new techniques, or spirited discussions; thanks to the efforts of volunteers and participants, the CBYRA Webinars and Race Management Seminars continue to raise the bar on good race management on the Chesapeake Bay.
Judge Seminars
CBYRA supports local protest committees through sponsorship of periodic judges’ seminars. These seminars are intended for those persons already active in judging who desire to discuss issues and approaches faced by the protest committee. The seminar also allows newer judges to get involved in the “give and take” associated with discussions of rules, interpretations, and decisions.
Club Regatta Advertising Benefits
As a Club Member of CBYRA, we support your Regatta advertising objectives! Please click the link below to view instructions and specifications of what we will need from you to create your campaign.
Sail Number Assignment
Over 40 years ago, US SAILING (then the NAYRU) authorized CBYRA to administer (assign and record) sail numbers for US SAILING. As opposed to one-design classes that have a sail number usually associated with a hull number, the US SAILING sail numbers are typically found on Handicap and Cruising One-Design boats.
Publications
Green Book
The Green Book is a digital eBook that contains links to race announcements, notices of regattas, sailing instructions for each sanctioned Cruising One-Design and Handicap Division races or regattas to be held during the season. CBYRA publishes the Green Book once a year in March and provides period updates throughout the season.
Blue Book
The Blue Book is a digital ebook that contains race announcements, notices of regattas, sailing instructions for each sanctioned One Design Class. CBYRA publishes the Blue Book once a year in March and provides period updates throughout the season.
Red Book
The Red Book Junior Sailing Directory is the single reference source of Junior regatta schedules, rules, and other information.
Web Site
CBYRA maintains this web site (www.cbyra.org) and the CBYRA Junior Sailing web site page for members, classes, and the racing community.
Appeals
US Sailing MVP Program
CBYRA has partnered with US Sailing as a premium MVP member. When you renew your US Sailing Membership, you can designate CBYRA as your sailing organization. In return you’ll get a $15 discount on your individual or family membership and CBYRA receives $15 in credit to support our work with US Sailing.
