How to Sign Up for BCYA Races and Tuesday Night Racing

Updated

The Baltimore City Yacht Association (BCYA) lists sign-up entry points on its homepage at bcya.com for its two named regattas — Race to Baltimore and Baltimore Harbor Cup — under the "Regattas" section, and points to Tuesday Night Racing as a separate program. The site also shows a "Become a Member" link, but the page evidence does not state whether membership is required to register for a race or for Tuesday Night Racing, so treat that as something to confirm on the registration page itself.

What BCYA Organizes

BCYA describes its purpose as organizing, sponsoring, and promoting sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, in and around Baltimore Harbor. Its homepage groups activity into two areas:

Program What the site shows
Regattas Sign-up prompts for Race to Baltimore and Harbor Cup
Tuesday Night Racing A season running April 21 through October 20, 2026

2026 Dates Listed on the Homepage

  • BCYA Ice Breaker — April 18, 2026
  • Race to Baltimore — July 18, 2026
  • Baltimore Harbor Cup — October 17, 2026
  • Tuesday Night Racing season — April 21 through October 20, 2026

These are the dates published on the homepage. Check the individual event pages closer to each date, since schedules can change.

How to Sign Up

  1. Go to bcya.com.
  2. In the Regattas section, choose the event you want — the homepage presents sign-up for Race to Baltimore or Harbor Cup.
  3. Follow the registration link for that event and complete the entry details it asks for.
  4. For Tuesday Night Racing, use the Tuesday Night Racing section of the site; the homepage notes the 2026 season is "coming soon," so registration details may appear closer to the April 21 start.

Before You Register

  • Confirm the event date against the list above and re-check the event page for updates.
  • Check whether the registration page requires BCYA membership or an additional fee — the homepage shows a "Become a Member" link but does not state the relationship between membership and race entry.
  • If you are new to the series, look for any notice, skipper's meeting, or class information on the event page, since these affect which entry category you select.

Common Sticking Points

  • Season not yet open: Tuesday Night Racing registration may not be live until closer to the April 21 start.
  • Membership vs. entry: The site does not spell out on the homepage whether you must join BCYA to race. Resolve this on the registration page before paying for anything.
  • Multiple events, one site: Race to Baltimore and Harbor Cup are separate events with separate dates, so register for each individually if you plan to do both.