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Notice of Race (last updated Oct 16, 2023)

Sailing Instructions (last updated Oct 25, 2023)


The Big Easy Halloween Regatta

First sailed in 1953, the AYC Snipe Halloween Regatta is now in it's 70th year!  Wow!  This year we are "Sailing the Big Easy!" - so you can be sure to expect New Orleans-inspired décor, food & live music!

  • Friday Gumbo Fest!
  • Friday Kids' New Orleans-style Bucket Drumming & Trunk-or-Treat!
  • Saturday muffuletta lunch! 
  • Saturday post-racing Sazerac cocktails!
  • Soul Food Saturday dinner!  
  • Saturday night Big Easy dancing and Costume Contest!  Come dressed for a party!
  • Sunday morning Beignet Breakfast Party!
  • Sunday lunch Po Boy Party - *Vegan Options!
  • Sunday Second Line Parade!
  • Souvenir Hurricane Glasses...and Hurricanes!

The Snipe Halloween Regatta is the scene for great sailing as well as fun evening parties and activities.  This event is kid-friendly, so bring the family to AYC for a Big Easy Halloween!

This regatta is open to boats that are properly registered with SCIRA for the 2023 calendar year and registered skippers in good standing for 2023.   Join the Snipe Class.

The base registration fee to sail with us is $60.  Register your boat and also select the meals, Hurricane Glasses, and shirts you would like for skipper, crew and any non-sailing participants.   Sailors get discounted prices for meals and Hurricanes!  The Friday Night Gumbo Fest, and the Saturday post sailing Sazerac cocktails at the Point Viewing Pavilion are included gratis for all sailors thanks to Snipe Fleet 330!   

Please register early!  Orders for shirts and Hurricane glasses must be placed by end of day, Sunday, October 1.  Register for regatta meals by end of day, Monday, October 23.  If you decide you want to come sail with us after October 23, come on!  You can still join us, BUT there is a late registration fee, and you will not be able to order shirts, Hurricane glasses, or meals.  But come sail with us!

Shirts!

Yes, we have shirts!  But now, more styles!  More colors!  In fact, a plethora of styles, colors, and sizes!  Remember to order early as we need to allow for processing time in advance of the regatta.  Orders must be placed on the registration page no later than end of day Sunday, October 1.    

Long Sleeve

MEN'S WHITE LONG SLEEVE (MW)

MEN'S NEON ORANGE LONG SLEEVE (MO)


   

MEN'S NEON YELLOW LONG SLEEVE (MY)

MEN'S CAROLINA BLUE LONG SLEEVE (MB)


   

Women's Long Sleeve

WOMEN'S WHITE LONG SLEEVE (WW)

WOMEN'S HOT CORAL LONG SLEEVE (WC)


   

WOMEN'S FUCHSIA LONG SLEEVE (WF)

WOMEN'S ATOMIC BLUE LONG SLEEVE (WB)


   

Hoodies

WHITE HOODIE (HW)

TEXAS ORANGE HOODIE (HO)


   

T-shirts

MEN'S WHITE T-SHIRT (TW)

MEN'S NEON ORANGE T-SHIRT (TO)


   

MEN'S NEON YELLOW T-SHIRT (TY)

MEN'S CAROLINA BLUE T-SHIRT (TB)


   

Hurricane Glasses

What's a Big Easy Halloween regatta without a Hurricane glass... with a Hurricane?  What's a Hurricane Glass?  Bring your souvenir glass to the party Saturday night so we can fill it with a free Hurricane!  (Non-alcoholic version available.)  Remember to order early as we need to allow for processing time in advance of the regatta.  Orders must be placed on the registration page no later than end of day Sunday, October 1.



Clean Regatta

This year we are planning to start our journey toward a Sailors for the Sea Clean Regatta!  Help us to avoid use of non-recyclable plates, cups, utensils, and other items! 



Schedule of Events

FRIDAY – October 27

6:00 - 9:00 pm
Halloween Regatta Registration at the clubhouse.

6:00 - 8:00 pm  
New Orleans-style Gumbo Fest!  Plenty of gumbo, veggie options, and salad - all complimentary and prepared by Snipe Fleet 330 chefs.

6:30 - 8:00 pm  
Big Easy Kid's Fest including Trunk or Treating, kid's crafts, and New Orleans-style bucket drumming around the fire pit!
                                 


SATURDAY – October 28

8:00 – 8:30am
Junior Halloween Regatta Late Registration - AYC Clubhouse.

8:45 am
Junior Competitor Meeting - at the Signal Barge on Dock #3.

9:00-10:00 am                          
Registration for Halloween Regatta.

9:30 am
Start Sequence for First Junior Race.

11:00 am
Competitors meeting - at the Point Viewing Pavilion. 

11:30 - 12:30 pm
Lunch:  Muffuletta and more!. 

1:30 pm
Warning signal for 1st race of day, 2nd race to follow.

We welcome sailors back from an afternoon of races with Sazerac cocktails!  Take a short walk from the dock to join us at the Point Viewing Pavilion.

6:30 pm
Big Easy Happy Hour!  Hurricanes, complimentary appetizers and live music at the Clubhouse (don't forget to order your souvenir Big Easy Regatta Hurricane glass!).

7:00 pm
Soul Food Saturday Dinner at the Clubhouse.

8:30 - 11:30 pm
Big Easy Costume Contest & dancing!

                              

SUNDAY – October 29

7:30 - 8:30 am
Beignet Breakfast Party with Yay Beignet of Atlanta.  Beignets and Ethiopian coffee made fresh that morning at the Clubhouse!  

9:30 am
Warning Signal for 1st race of day.

12:00 pm 
Lunch, Awards Ceremony, and Second Line Parade!


Questions?  Reach out to Vice-Captain and Regatta Chairman Dave Holland.  

beatinpath@gmail.com

404.819.4053

Previous Halloween Regatta Results

2022 Snipe Halloween Regatta Results

2022 Junior Snipe Halloween Regatta Results

2022 Pictures!

2021 Snipe Halloween Regatta Results

2021 Junior Snipe Halloween Regatta Results

2021 Pictures!

2020 - Boo Covid!  No Regatta! 

2019 Snipe Halloween Regatta Results

2019 Junior Snipe Halloween Regatta Results





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