CBYRA is watching Earl's progress closely.  
Racing is scheduled to begin on Friday for the Farr 30 class only.  All other classes begin Saturday.

Annapolis Race Week (ARW) is the premier sailing regatta in the Mid-Atlantic Region. It is a perpetual and annual event that occurs with consistency every year over Labor Day weekend off the shores and in the City of Annapolis. The 3-day event offers a significant and unique opportunity for its sponsors and partners to tap into a broad international and national platform of sailing, yachting, promotional venues and media coverage.

This year, CBYRA is proud to announce that its tent party and regatta headquarters will be held at Annapolis' City Dock in conjunction with the Summers at City Dock Program. This change in venue to the Susan C. Campbell Park will heighten visibility and attendance and by opening it up to the public, create a citywide festival type event.

If you are not familiar with Annapolis Race Week here is some general information about the event:

ARW Participation in 2009

1. CBYRA had 175 boats compete
2. On average there were 7 crew per boat, for a total of about 1225 racers
3. Roughly 450 people attended the post-racing activities each of the three days

1. ARW hosts competitors from all over the country
2. In 2010, ARW will host 2 national events as part of its regatta
   • Cal 25 Nationals
   • Farr 30 North American Championship
   • J/35 North American Championship feeder regatta
   • Farr 40 feeder regatta

1. ARW provides three days of racing on the Chesapeake Bay
2. There are 4 designated fleets with 3 separate racing circles and one long distance course
3. Each fleet has its own race committee
   • Annapolis Yacht Club
   • Eastport Yacht Club
   • Gibson Island Yacht Squadron
   • Naval Academy Sailing Squadron

1. Tent parties include food, bars, retail sales, live music, Harken grinding competition and raffles
2. Daily awards are presented each evening and the final awards ceremony takes place Monday
3. Program and daily publications are provided by SpinSheet with racing highlights and standings
4. T2Productions will provide live broadcasting from the water with commentary and a Daily Video
5. Photographs of each boat competing in the regatta will be available for viewing and sale