ASSA Regattas and Registration Forms

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The ASSA Albemarle Challenge Regatta is organized by members of the Albemarle Sound Sailing Association. Members are Colington Yacht Club, Edenton Yacht Club, Osprey Yacht Club, Pasquotank River Yacht Club, and Roanoke Island Yacht Club. The regatta is open to all ASSA keel boats with a valid PHRF rating.  Visiting race boats will be allowed to dock their boats free of charge at the Albemarle Plantation Marina (if slips are available) on the Sunday before the regatta and must depart the Sat following the regatta.  Boats given slips must register with the Dockmaster and show proof of insurance.  An anchorage exists close to the marina, and the Dockmaster will make a launch service available.  

 The 2024 Albemarle Challenge Cup Sailing Regatta was held at Albemarle Plantation, Hertford, NC, September 26-29, 2024, and hosted by the Osprey Yacht Club and Albemarle Plantation Marina.

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 effects from Hurricane Helene, far inland. On Saturday and Sunday, the challenges kept coming with light winds, and sometimes no wind. One pursuit chase race and three “around the buoy” races were completed, and great food and music were enjoyed during evening hospitality events.

Results PHRF A class (5 boats): Ken Attkisson, Lift Ticket (J 27) Edenton Yacht Club; David Fynn, Big Juan (San Juan 34) Pasquotank River Yacht Club; Scott Vickery, Knot So Fast (Baltic 39), Pasquotank River Yacht Club.

Results from PHRF A1 class (5 boats): 1. Greg Florence, Go With The Flo (Bristol 38.8), Colington Yacht Club; 2. Tim Askew, Our Time (Catalina 387), Pasquotank River Yacht Club; Louis Ruggeri, Too Many Captains (Hunter 356), Pasquotank River Yacht Club.

Results from PHRF B class (5 boats) Chuck Monsees, Newfie Dancer (Olson 25), Colington Yacht Club; 2. Dion Viventi, Feather (San Juan 25) Saturday Sailing Society; 3. Michael Burke, Time Machine (Beneteau 34) Edenton Yacht Club.

Results from PHRF C class, (6 boats): 1. Ryan Thompson, Pelican (Hinkley 35), Roanoke Island Yacht Club; 2. Jarad Temple, Willett (Cape Dorey 24), Roanoke Island Yacht Club; 3. John Sams, Ember (Ranger 22), Edenton Yacht Club.

Since 1985, the Albemarle Challenge Cup has been awarded to the club with the best four overall finishes. This year, the Cup was won by the Pasquotank River Yacht Club in Elizabeth City, NC. Race Committee Chair, Greg Florence; PRO, John Pynn.

  Colington Yacht Club,  Edenton Yacht Club, Osprey Yacht Club, Pasquotank River Yacht Club 

Notice of Race; Entry Form; PHRF Handicaps; Results; Gallery 

Osprey Challenge 2018 video

Osprey Challenge 2015 video

 Albemarle Plantation
128 Lakeside Drive
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-4037
Dockmaster@AlbemarlePlantation.com
www.APMarina.us
www.albemarleplantation.com
Phone (252) 426-4037 or call on VHF channel 16 for slip assignment and docking assistance.