As of May 21, 2026
ANNUAL OPENING
RBSA Opens to the Public Saturday May 23, 2026
(Schedule below is subject to change)
SAILING
Club Series Races
Each monthly series will have at least three weekend days of racing, with 3-4 races every Saturday with one series for Sunfish and one series for Flying Scot/Open fleet. In case of unfavorable conditions, series races may be postponed to the immediately following Sunday. This schedule may be adjusted during the season, and changes will be reflected here. Low point scoring is used (1 = 1st, 2 = 2nd, etc.) with throw-outs used as follows: 6 total races = 1 throw-out, 9 races = 2 throw-outs, 12 races = 3 throw-outs. This schedule may be adjusted during the season, and changes will be reflected here.
Sunfish Fleet Series
| May | Saturday May 23 |
| June | Every Saturday |
| July | Every Saturday |
| August | Every Saturday |
Flying Scot/Open Fleet Series
| May | Every Saturday |
| June | Every Saturday |
| July | Every Saturday (except Independence Cup) |
| August | Every Saturday (except Racine Cup) |
| September | Every Saturday (except during regattas) |
Start times for Club Summer Series
Sunfish: Skippers meeting at 12 noon; first race starts at 1:00 pm.
Flying Scot/Open Fleet: Skippers meeting at 12 noon; first race starts at 1:06 pm. (6 minutes after start of Sunfish race)
For additional information about Sunfish Fleet Series races email Rob Lackey at rlacke01@comcast.net
For additional details about Flying Scot/Open Fleet races email Don Walbrecht at swalbrecht823@yahoo.com
Club Regattas
| McConnell Cup (Sunfish Fleet 200) | Saturday July 4 |
| Independence Cup (Open Fleet) | Saturday July 4 |
| Commodore’s Cup (Sunfish Fleet 200) | Saturday September 5 |
| Dave Racine Cup (Open Fleet) | Saturday September 5 |
NOTES: Club Regattas
Regattas for Sunfish, Flying Scots and Open fleets each have 3-5 races (conditions
permitting). Skippers’ Meeting at noon, first start 1 pm, all boats & all abilities encouraged to
participate. For details about Open Fleet regattas contact Don Walbrecht by email at
hobie106@verizon.net. For details about Sunfish regattas email Rob Lackey by email
at rlacke01@comcast.net. For details about the Hobie regatta email Bill Colgan at
hobie106@verizon.net.
Invitational Regattas
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| Hobie Division 11 FC Regatta
First race Saturday 11:00, Sunday 10:00 |
October 10-11 |
Special Events:
All members are encouraged to participate ….great opportunity for all members to socialize; BYOB.
Sail the Bay (Pursuit Race) Sundays August 2, 16 and 30
This is a casual event that follows 6 or 7 legs across a course that will take sailors to different points from the north end to south end of Rehoboth Bay and back again. The event is open to all types of sailboats and abilities. Boats will be loosely organized into several ‘fleets’ based on their speed rating. Start times for each fleet will be staggered, starting with the slowest boats first and ending with the fastest boats last. The first boat to finish in each ‘fleet’ wins first place for that fleet. Rules will be kept simple and competition will be light hearted. Skippers Meeting starts at 11:00 am.
On Sail the Bay (Pursuit Race) Days the fleet will be sticking around after sailing, firing up the grill for a Bring Your Own Barbeque social. All sailors are welcome to join in. For more details email Bill Colgan at hobie106@verizon.net
Wednesday Night Beer Can / Good Time Races (open to all members) every Wednesday June 4 through August 27: This event is sponsored by Fleet 206 Flying Scots and is open to anyone including those members who would like to try racing. Have some fun and hone your sailing skills as well as the opportunity to meet other members on the water and afterwards for refreshments (BYO). Rules will be kept simple and competition will be light hearted. Skippers’ meeting at 5:00 pm. For details about the Beer Can/Good Times Races contact Bill Colgan at hobie106@verizon.net.
Women’s Sailing Clinics for beginner and intermediate sailors: From 9:30-noon every Wednesday June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 26 and September 2. Every Sunday from 9:30 – noon June 28, July 5, 12, 19, and 26. Details are here.
Sailing School
| Junior Sailing School Opens (Weekdays 9-11:45) | June 15 – August 16 |
| Private and Group Lessons (Weekdays & weekends) | May 23 – September 6 |
For details about Sailing School see web listings for Junior Sailing School and Sailing Lessons or contact Admin@RBSA.org
SOCIAL EVENTS
Dinner Parties the clubhouse
Appetizers at 5:45 pm and Dinner at 6 pm. Close to the date of each event notifications with more information will be emailed to all members along with a notification/flyer posted on the home page of our web site www.rbsa.org.
| Fourth of July | Friday July 3 |
| Annual RBSA Banquet & Awards Dinner | Saturday October 18 5-8 Irish Eyes in Lewes |
NOTE: We are always looking for volunteers to assist with setup, takedown, and other related tasks. Please contact info@rbsa.org if you are interested.
Town Hall Meetings
Meet with RBSA leadership to promote the exchange of ideas and suggestions for various programs and services offered or to be offered by the club. Facility and club equipment improvements will also be discussed. This is also an opportunity to get better acquainted with your fellow club members. Open to all classes of membership.
| Spring Town Hall | |
| Late Summer Town Hall | Sunday September 6 Combined with Annual Member Meeting, following elections |
Meet & Greet Mixers
Opportunity to meet with other members as well a RBSA staff on selected Saturday mornings for about an hour, starting at 10:00 am. These informal gatherings may also include guest speakers to share their expertise on array of topics that may be of interest especially newcomers. Light refreshments provided or bring a mug of you own brew.
| June TBD |
| July TBD |
Open House for Public
Saturday June 28, 10 AM to 3 PM
The general public is invited to visit and learn about RBSA membership, facilities, programs and services. Members will be on hand to answer questions, explain various programs, boat rentals and sailing school as well as various membership options.
Work Parties
Help us keep our facilities in good repair as well as looking good. Join us for a few hours of light work on scheduled Saturdays at 9:00 followed by pizza for lunch. This is a great opportunity to help the club as well as the camaraderie and bad jokes of your fellow members and friends of RBSA.
| Spring Cleanup | Saturday May 2 (9-5)
Saturday May 16 (11-3) focus on club boats |
| Fall Cleanup | Saturday October 17 (9-5) |
GOVERNANCE
Board Meetings 2026
| January | 10:00 am Saturday January 10 |
| March | 10:00 am Saturday March 7 |
| May | 10:00 am Saturday May 9 at 9 am at clubhouse |
| July | 10 am at the Clubhouse |
| September | Sunday September 6 (follows annual member meeting/trustee elections) New Board elects officers. Old Board conducts any other business (so around 9 am) |
| November | 10:00 am Saturday November 7 (New Board Meets) |
Special Board meeting on June 28, 2026 at 1 pm at Schell Brothers
Special Board Meeting On August 22, 2026 at 10 am at RBSA Clubhouse
Annual Member Meeting and Trustee Election: 9:00 AM Sunday September 6
| Call for candidates | August 2 through August 16 |
| Email notice of annual meeting and ballots | August 16 |
| Submit absentee ballots | August 16 through September 6 |
| In person voting (at the Annual Meeting) | September 6at 9 am |
| Announce newly elected Trustees | September 6 |
OTHER EVENTS
| RBSA Opens to the public | Saturday May 23, 2026 |
| RBSA Closes to the public | Labor Day Monday September 6, 2026 at 5 PM |
| Boats removed from beach | November 1, 2026 |
| Masts lowered | November 1, 2026 (all boats stored on RBSA grounds) |
| Summer Storage invoices* | January 2026 |
| Winter Storage invoices* | November 2026 |
| Annual Membership Dues Invoices* | January 2027 |
* Payment due on all invoices 30 days from invoice date. Membership is on an annual basis; dues must be paid no later than May 15th to maintain active membership status unless other arrangements have been made with the RBSA Membership Chairperson