ASSA events: September 26-29
The 2024 Albemarle Challenge Cup Sailing Regatta was held at Albemarle Plantation, Hertford, NC, and hosted by the Osprey Yacht Club, September 26-29, 2024. Twenty one boats participated in four tightly grouped classes which produced spirited and close racing. Skippers and crew were challenged by blustery conditions on Friday with the effects from Hurricane Helene, far inland. On Saturday and Sunday, the challenges kept coming with light winds, and sometimes no wind. While six races were planned, only four were completed (1 pursuit chase and 3 round the buoys). Great food and music were enjoyed during evening hospitality events that saw many new boats from other member clubs, including the newly reincarnated Roanoke Island Yacht Club who brought four boats and 15 Skippers and Crew, including a poodle and a six month old.
Colington Yacht Club had two boats representing the club. Chuck Monsees and his crew on Newfi Dancer, an Olson 25, dominated the B class with 4 wins and Greg Florence and his crew on Go With The Flo won the A1 class with 4 wins
Click here to see the press release (thank you Greg Florence)