Big Boat Racing
At the end of 2025 Hampton Yacht Club and CCVR signed a Memorandum of Understanding designating HYC to be the organizing authority for all CCVR events. The HYC Big Boat Series was crafted to blend some of the most popular HYC and CCVR events throughout the racing season under one entry fee to make it easier for competitors to register. These events are also offered a la carte with a discount to members as well as other events listed at the bottom of this page not included in the series. Competitors may individually register if they wish to compete in select events only.
What is Included
Six events, 8 days of racing, in total are included in the HYC Big Boat Series offering a diverse mix of windward/leeward and mid-distance disciplines. Each event will be scored online through Clubspot, accessible directly or through the club’s website www.hamptonyc.com. Except for night races, HYC will be providing a complimentary social featuring beer, wine, and soft drinks in the HYC Gazebo after each day of racing and some events will include food. Events with daily trophies will be awarded after racing at the social and perpetual awards/ High Point will be awarded at the HYC Annual Awards Night in December.
HYC BIG BOAT SERIES EVENTS
CCVR Spring Series, Moonlight Triangle (Even Years)/Plantation Light (Odd Years), McCarthys’ Sprints, CCVR Founder’s Race, HYC Annual Middleground Light Race, CCVR Fall Series
Big Boat Series Cost
HYC/CCVR Members $480 Non HYC/CCVR Members $600
The following events are NOT included in the Big Boat Series and require your individual registration that can be completed at Hampton Yacht Club website is Regattas and Registration page. (Appropriate Member Discounts Apply) or by scanning the individual event QR Codes on the NORs.
Tune Up, Tom Brady's Doublehanded Race, CCVR Oktoberfest Series, Frostbite Series, Gaboon
Questions can be directed to waterfront@hamptonyc.com
Visiting the club for an upcoming regatta?
Here's what you need to know:
Launching
In 2004, HYC completely renovated the floating docks, hoist launching facilities, and bulkhead. The new hoists accommodate larger vessels and pierside floating docks make launching easier for everyone. Larger dinghies (such as Hamptons and Lightnings) are launched from one of two electric hoists mounted on the bulkhead near the Sailing Center. Other dinghies (505s, Lasers, Vanguards) and junior boats (Optimists, 420s) are launched from the hardtop and floating docks adjacent to the main clubhouse and dock. J-22 and J-24 owners launch from the large electric hoists at the described above.
Racing
The racing venue is in Hampton Roads. The starting area is typically about a 1 1/2 mile sail from the clubhouse in an area known as Hampton Flats, which was the sight of the famous Civil War naval battle between the Monitor and Merrimac on March 9, 1862, also known as the Battle of the Ironclads. Typical race conditions are 6-12 knots from the southwest and currents, generally under 1 1/2 knots.
Parking
Ample parking is available for most regatta events; however, racers should be prepared to follow the instructions of regatta organizers upon arrival. Specific instructions for separating cars and boats, storing trailers after launch, and parking non-member cars will be provided and strictly enforced. Beware of overhead power lines when entering or exiting the parking lots.
Launching Spectator Boats
The club does not have a boat ramp for launching spectator boats. Boats with appropriate lifting harnesses can be launched from one of the two hoists with permission from the club manager. Public boat ramps with easy access to the racing venue include: Sunset Boat Ramp and Anderson Park / Peterson Yacht Basin. Spectators on land may enjoy the view from the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook at Anderson Park, or anywhere along Chesapeake Avenue in Hampton.