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SUMMARY:Washington’s Birthday Regatta
DESCRIPTION:Follow in the footsteps of Commodore Ralph Middleton Munroe\, yacht designer\, Coconut Grove pioneer\, and founder of the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. \nThe Washington’s Birthday Regatta originated at Munroe’s boathouse in 1887. This year’s race is the 29th Annual Sailing of this commemorative regatta. \nThis fun race is open to all vessels of traditional design and rig regardless of construction: Mud Hens\, Sea Pearls\, Bullseyes\, Sharpies\, Bahama Dinghies\, Cat Boats\, Sloops\, Gaff-Rigs etc. Fiberglass boats are permitted. In the spirit of the Commodore’s “shoal-draft” designs\, only boats with a draft of 4 feet or less will be allowed entry to the Regatta. There will be a Mail Run Sail open to more modern\, deeper draft sailboats. \nThe regatta will take place Saturday\, February 22nd\, 2025 on Biscayne Bay just off shore of The Barnacle in Coconut Grove and is organized by The Barnacle Society\, Inc. and The Barnacle Historic State Park. The trophy ceremony\, and the traditional chowder party\, will take place in the evening following the race.
URL:https://catboats.org/event/washingtons-birthday-regatta/
LOCATION:The Barnacle Historic State Park\, 3485 Main Highway\, Miami\, FL\, 33133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Barnacle Society":MAILTO:john@palenchar.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260403T180629
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SUMMARY:The Catboat Rally (of the Lowcountry)
DESCRIPTION:The Catboat Rally (of the Lowcountry) will be held April 24-26\, 2025. On April 24 the fleet of catboats will race 22 miles SW on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)\, in two sequential race segments\, from Beaufort to Hilton Head\, SC\, with dinner at South Carolina Yacht Club. The following day\, the fleet will race back to Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club (BYSC). Big party. On the final day\, The fleet will race north on the ICW about 8 miles\, then race back to BYSC. Awards dinner at BYSC.
URL:https://catboats.org/event/the-catboat-rally-of-the-lowcountry/
LOCATION:Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club\, 30 Yacht Club Drive\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29907\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sam 'Woody' Norwood":MAILTO:SNorwood3@me.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260403T180629
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SUMMARY:Menger Catboat Messabout #3–New Bern\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Spring Catboat sailing in North Carolina\, what could be better? \n\n\n\nThis year the Menger Catboat Messabout will be gathering at Blackbeard Sailing Club in New Bern\, North Carolina. Whether your catboat was built by Bill Menger or another fine builder\, we invite you to come sail with us on the beautiful Neuse River. (Registration Fee of $40 covers group meals and expenses\, see agenda below) \n\n\n\nOur adventure begins where the Upper Broad Creek meets the Neuse. This is the home waters of Blackbeard Sailing Club and our base camp for the weekend. \n\n\n\nAt over one and a half miles wide\, the Neuse offers excellent sailing with no tides and plenty to explore. Five miles upriver is the historic waterfront town of New Bern\, once the state capital\, now a vibrant art destination. Downriver the Neuse opens up into the Pamlico Sound and beyond that\, the outer banks. \n\n\n\nMengerMessabout@gmail.com for Registration\, Payment instructions and Questions \n\n\n\nBlackbeard Sailing Club (BSC) has graciously allowed us the use of their facility for this event.On-site amenities include boat ramp\, parking\, visitor docks\, tent platform\, bathrooms\, showers\,clubhouse\, deck\, picnic shelter\, grills. Please be respectful of any other club activities happeningwhile we are there. \n\n\n\nFriday:arrive at Blackbeard Sailing ClubRig/launch boats. There is a boat ramp at the club.6-7pm cookout at shelter. (Hotdogs & chips provided) bring whatever else you want.8-10pm Campfire\, talk/musicSaturday:8-9am continental breakfast in the clubhouse9-10am prep for sail\, bring a lunch\,10am leave docks destination weather dependent.4-6pm back at docks\, BYOB Party on the deck.6-7pm pulled pork dinner in the clubhouse7-10pm talk/ musicSunday:8-9am continental breakfast in the clubhouse9-10am prep for sail\, bring a lunch10am leave docks destination weather dependent2pm return to club/ BYOB Closing CeremoniesHaul out Sunday afternoon or Monday morning. (All non-members off property by noon Monday) \n\n\n\nFor Registration and Venmo Payment: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe438oHlrhEmxwxyD_eXad1nYsBpOWRX7GvhaU-4q6BxAT4zw/viewform?usp=header  \n\n\n\nQuestions email MengerMessabout@gmail.com
URL:https://catboats.org/event/menger-catboat-messabout-3-all-cats-welcome/
LOCATION:Blackbeards Sailing Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T170000
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CREATED:20250405T145307Z
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SUMMARY:Wickford\, RI Catboat Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:The race typically kicks off at 1:00 PM with boats rounding Hope and the Plumb Beach Lighthouse\, concluding at around 5:00 at the Wickford Yacht Club\, followed by a cookout and awards. Bring your own food to grill\, we supply the drinks. There is a modest entry fee to defray the cost of the open bar. \nWickford is an historic costal village with among the highest concentration of 18th century homes in the Northeast. The colony of Rhode Island began here – RI founder Roger Williams original trading post was in Wickford. Nearby are Smith’s Castle and the homestead and museum of Gilbert Stuart\, known for his iconic portrait of George Washington. The rendezvous is also the same weekend as the long running Wickford Arts Festival. \nCome for the sailing and stay to explore the area’s history and art. \nFor more information email wickfordcatboatassociation@gmail.com
URL:https://catboats.org/event/wickford-ri-catboat-rendezvous-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T133000
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SUMMARY:North of the Cape Annual Regatta
DESCRIPTION:2025 North of the Cape Annual Regatta
URL:https://catboats.org/event/north-of-the-cape-annual-regatta/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Thornton":MAILTO:77sailing21@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Bass River Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:Catboat race and gathering at the West Dennis Yacht Club in West Dennis\, MA.
URL:https://catboats.org/event/bass-river-rendezvous/
LOCATION:West Dennis Yacht Club\, 259 Loring Ave.\, West Dennis\, MA\, 02670\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Cheryl and Peter Wildermuth":MAILTO:wildermuth101@msn.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTSTAMP:20260403T180629
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SUMMARY:The 6th Annual Spray Beach Yacht Club Catboat Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:Sixth Annual Catboat Rendezvous
URL:https://catboats.org/event/the-6th-annual-spray-beach-yacht-club-catboat-rendezvous-2/
LOCATION:Spray Beach Yacht Club\, 2300 Long Beach Blvd\, Spray Beach\, NJ\, 08008
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Caro":MAILTO:thomasdcaro@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260403T180629
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SUMMARY:Great South Bay Catboat Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:Sayville Yacht Club hosts The Great South Bay Catboat Rendezvous off Blue Point on Long Island South Shore.  The event usually gathers a dozen catboats\, or more\, in four different classes.
URL:https://catboats.org/event/great-south-bay-catboat-rendezvous-2/
LOCATION:Sayville Yacht Club\, Sayville\, New York\, 11782
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlie Huberman":MAILTO:cehuberman@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260403T180629
CREATED:20241031T132616Z
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SUMMARY:Mid Atlantic Small Craft Festival
DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will host the Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival XLII on Friday-Sunday\, Oct. 3-5\, welcoming one of the nation’s largest gatherings of small boat enthusiasts and unique watercraft back to its waterfront campus. \nHundreds of amateur and professional boatbuilders and enthusiasts will come from all over the region to display their one-of-a-kind Catboats\, kayaks\, canoes\, and other traditional small craft at the 42nd edition of the annual festival. \n 
URL:https://catboats.org/event/mid-atlantic-small-craft-festival/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum\, St. Michaels\, MD\, 21663
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T130000
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SUMMARY:Welcome to The CBA's 64th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:About UsThe Catboat Association StoryOrganizationCatboat Qu0026AEventsAnnual MeetingRendezvous u0026 Race CalendarGalleryHistoric Catboat ImagesPhoto GalleryVideo GalleryCats 4 SaleDonateShopMember Login\n							\n						\n					\n				\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 64th Catboat Association Annual Meeting (2026) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 7\, 2025 – January 9\, 2026January 17\, 2026 – January 22\, 2026Adult Ticket – $100.00Adult Ticket – $125.00Child Ticket – $15.00Child Ticket – $15.00\n\n\n\nThis extraordinary meeting includes:\n\n\n\nWelcoming reception at Newport Harbor Island Resort (Friday eve) with goodies & CashBar\n\n\n\nAccess to all Seminars\, Workshops & Sideshows\n\n\n\nAdmission to the All-Catboat Vendor Boat & Resources Show\n\n\n\nCBA Bookstore\, CBA Gift Shop\n\n\n\nGuaranteed seating for Feature Presentation:\n\nWhirlwind II: The story from inception to racing thisre-creation of the Gilbert Smith Great South Bay Catboat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCBA Event Coordinator
URL:https://catboats.org/event/the-catboat-associations-64th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Newport Harbor Island Resort  1 Goat Island Road\, Newport\, RI 02840\, 1 Goat Island Road\, Newport\, Rhode Island\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T205113Z
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SUMMARY:Washington’s Birthday Regatta at The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove\, Florida
DESCRIPTION:The Ralph Middleton Munroe Chapter of the Traditional Small Craft Association is hosting the Washington’s Birthday Regatta at The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove\, Florida—home of the famous Sharpie sailboat designer\, “Commodore” Ralph Middleton Munroe. \nThe weekend event includes: \nSaturday\, Feb. 21st\nThe Regatta and The Mail Run on Biscayne Bay\nThe Regatta will consist of three round-the-buoys races for boats less than 30 feet LOA and less than 4-foot draft\, while The Mail Run will be a multi-point race\, for larger “modern” boats\, to bring back the mail! \nSaturday Night\, Feb. 21st\nChowder Party & Awards- location to be determined. \nSunday\, Feb. 22nd\nRendezvous Fun Sail on Biscayne Bay for all boats.\nSince this is a reenactment of the first Regatta organized on Biscayne Bay in the winter of 1887\, small sailing craft (LIKE CATBOATS) of “traditional” rig are encouraged to participate! \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://catboats.org/event/washingtons-birthday-regatta-at-the-barnacle-historic-state-park-in-coconut-grove-florida/
CATEGORIES:Annual
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Champney":MAILTO:thchamp@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T235959
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SUMMARY:Menger Messabout #4 Postponed until Fall '26
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Annual Menger Messabout returns to The Blackbeard Sailing Club on Upper Broad Creek of the Neuse River in eastern North Carolina. All Catboats (and traditionally rigged small craft) are welcome to participate. The event is free\, but we share the expense of our group meals. RSVP (to mengermessabout@gmail.com) is required for meal planning. Blackbeard offers primitive on-site camping and plenty of space for trailers. On Friday (4-17)\, we gather\, rig\, and launch with casual sailing.  On Saturday\, we sail as a group for New Bern and lunch on the historic waterfront (winds willing) or Messabout on the Neuse River\, and its tributaries.  On Sunday\, we continue to messabout in the morning\, haul\, and head home.
URL:https://catboats.org/event/menger-messabout-4/
LOCATION:Blackbeards Sailing Club
CATEGORIES:Annual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Dill":MAILTO:mengermessabout@gmail.com
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