The last race of the 2017 CCWBRA season was the annual Oktoberfest regatta, held October 21 at Rock Hall Yacht Club. The highlight of the event was a communal dinner hosted by Sue and Todd Steffes and the Urbanis at the Steffes’ home.

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Jack Pettigrew in "Havin' Fun." Photos by Pete Urbani

Now it’s time to start planning for the 2018 season! The fifth annual CCWBRA Mid-Winter Regatta Series will be held in sunny Florida March 3 and 6. The first race takes place at Smyrna Yacht Club in New Smyrna Beach March 3. The second will be on Lake Apthorpe in Lake Placid on March 6, so save the dates now! Information on lodging can be found at ccwbra.com

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Cocktail class boats heading to the race on the buyboat Muriel Eilleen.