Baltimore Area Boardsailing Association (BABA)

Racing with BABA in 2008
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The 2008 schedule is set and we're ready to race. In addition to the BABA and WET course racing events, BABA is starting a GPS Speed Quest - download the guidelines and registration form here.

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.

Racing is by class. The number and types of classes at an event represent the various types of boats and skill levels in the registered fleet. Class Examples include Formula, Sport Formula, Women's Longboard, 7.5 Limited, Open Longboard and Novice.

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.

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2008 BABA & MAS
Race Schedule

BABA Racing Coordinator Tom Sargent, US 919

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Windsurfing Enthusiasts of Tidewater (WET)
Spring Regatta - MidAtlantic Series Race
Notice of Race
April 26 - 27, 2008
Hampton, VA
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BABA I
Sunday, May 18, 2008
9th Annual Gerry Brown Cancer Benefit
Baltimore County Sailing Center
Rocky Point State Park, Essex, MD
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BABA II/MAS
Notice of Race
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Mid Atlantic Series Race and Campout
Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area
Chase, MD
(first day of a two-day event)
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BABA III/MAS
Notice of Race
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Mid Atlantic Series Race
Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area
Chase, MD
(second day of two-day event)
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BABA IV/MAS
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Mid Atlantic Series Race
Mayo Beach Park, Mayo MD
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BABA V
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area
Chase, MD
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Race around Hart Miller Island
TBA
Hosted by the Baltimore County Sailing Association
Rocky Point Park, Baltimore MD
(not scored as part of the BABA season)
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BABA VI - Hot Chili Pepper Regatta
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Gunpowder State Park - Hammerman Area
Chase, MD
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East Coast Championships
BABA VII/MAS
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Mid Atlantic Series Race
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 2008 _____________________________________ The 2008 schedule is set and we're ready to race. In addition to the BABA and WET course racing events, BABA is starting a GPS Speed Quest - download the guidelines and registration form here. 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. Racing is by class. The number and types of classes at an event represent the various types of boats and skill levels in the registered fleet. Class Examples include Formula, Sport Formula, Women's Longboard, 7.5 Limited, Open Longboard and Novice. 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. _____________________________________ 2008 BABA & MAS Race Schedule BABA Racing Coordinator Tom Sargent, US 919 _____________________________________ Windsurfing Enthusiasts of Tidewater (WET) Spring Regatta - MidAtlantic Series Race Notice of Race April 26 - 27, 2008 Hampton, VA _____________________________________ BABA I Sunday, May 18, 2008 9th Annual Gerry Brown Cancer Benefit Baltimore County Sailing Center Rocky Point State Park, Essex, MD _____________________________________ BABA II/MAS Notice of Race Saturday, June 7, 2008 Mid Atlantic Series Race and Campout Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area Chase, MD (first day of a two-day event) _____________________________________ BABA III/MAS Notice of Race Sunday, June 8, 2008 Mid Atlantic Series Race Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area Chase, MD (second day of two-day event) _____________________________________ BABA IV/MAS Sunday, June 22, 2008 Mid Atlantic Series Race Mayo Beach Park, Mayo MD _____________________________________ BABA V Sunday, July 13, 2008 Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area Chase, MD _____________________________________ Race around Hart Miller Island TBA Hosted by the Baltimore County Sailing Association Rocky Point Park, Baltimore MD (not scored as part of the BABA season) _____________________________________ BABA VI - Hot Chili Pepper Regatta Sunday, September 7, 2008 Gunpowder State Park - Hammerman Area Chase, MD _____________________________________ East Coast Championships BABA VII/MAS Saturday, September 27, 2008 Mid Atlantic Series Race 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/MAS Sunday, September 28, 2008 Mid Atlantic Series Race part of US Windsurfing National Race Tour day 2 of 2-day event Mayo Beach Park, Mayo, MD _____________________________________ Windsurfing Enthusiasts of Tidewater (WET) Hampton Roads Fall Classic - MidAtlantic Series Race October - 18 - 19, 2008 Hampton, VA				2008 RACE RESULTS BABA Speed Quest 2008 Guidelines and Registration BABA 2008 NOTICE OF RACE AND SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 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 2007 Race Results 2006 Race Results 2005 Race Results 2004 Race Results 2003 Race Results 2002 Race Results