Marking the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, a fleet of international tall ships will sail into the port of Virginia on June 19, 2026. The 26 nautical mile spectacular parade will feature ships from around the world sailing together into downtown Norfolk.
Broad Bay Sailing Association will be participating in the Escort Fleet forming the Parade of Sail. Sign up now to be part of our fleet! Sail alongside the tall ships! To be in the BBSA Fleet, you must register with us by March 10!! Note: This date has been extended due to great response.
On Friday, June 19, 2026, The Parade of Sail escorting the international tall ship fleet will depart from the Lynnhaven Anchorage off the Virginia Beach Shore Drive Lesner Bridge area, sail through Hampton Roads, and into the Elizabeth River.
More details can be found on the official website.
https://sail250virginia.com/boaters
After signing up to be part of the BBSA Escort Fleet, each BBSA registrant/owner of a participating vessel must also complete a Sail250® Virginia “Escort Fleet” Individual Boater Registration Form (link shown below), to be submitted by April 15, 2026.
https://sail250virginia.com/application/files/8717/7004/0626/Sail250_Virginia_Escort_Fleet_Registration_for_Yacht_and_Boat_Clubs_-_Fillable_Updated_2-6-26.pdf
Key Dates:
After the Parade of Sail to Waterside, vessels wishing to stay in the area are strongly recommended to anchor at Hospital Point as early as possible. Due to the high boat traffic expected in the area all are advised to have appropriate anchor and navigation lights for large boats and also dinghies. Some boats will simply return to their homeport rather than anchor overnight.
More information to follow closer to the event.Scott Patterson
s/v Kobayashi Maru BBSA Cruising https://www.broadbaysailing.org/Cruising
The Annual Cruise Planning meeting is on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, in the Commodore's Dining Room (upstairs) at Hampton Yacht Club.
At the beginning of each year, the BBSA cruisers gather to discuss potential cruises for the season. During the meeting, called the Cruise Planning Meeting, cruising skippers who want to lead a cruise can suggest cruising destinations, or voyages or volunteer to lead a short weekend cruise. Cruising skippers that want to join a cruise have an opportunity to learn about local cruising, and determine which cruises might be of interest to them. Sailors interested in cruising vacations, such as bareboat chartering in the Caribbean, are also welcome. Hint... hint... we have some big cruising in the works for this year.
For the past several years, we have partnered with Hampton Yacht Club on joint cruise planning.
Meeting Time
Lunch - Deli Board Buffet
Please register by March 23 so we can get a head count for HYC.
Scott Patterson BBSA Cruising Captain
BUY, SELL and TRADE new or used boat gear, parts and pieces ~ have a boat project? doing some spring cleaning? You will find individual sellers, BBSA members, and items from Josh Johnson Marine design, and more! Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for Buyers Location: Little Creek Marina, 4707 Pretty Lake Ave., Norfolk
For Sellers: Arrive any time after 8:00 AM and plan on staying until 2:00 PM. Pick a spot along the boardwalk or walkway. Bring tarps and drop off your items to sell, then park outside on in the neighborhood on Willben St, 27th Bay Ave, 28th Bay, 29th Bay, etc. Please leave lots of room for buyers to park on Pretty Lake Avenue if possible!
Four Days of FREE Public Events in Downtown Norfolk – June 19-23, 2026*
(*all schedules subject to change. Visit sail250virginia.com for the updated information.)
"Broad Bay Sailing Association" is a non-profit organization. Virginia Beach, VA 23454
