Catamaran Association of Biscayne Bay - Florida

The CABB Black Ledge Race for Saturday, April 11 , 2026 is canceled due to the high wind forecast.

CABB: Black Ledge Race and Miami to Key Largo Race coming up

Hi,

1. For April we will be doing a warm up race for the Miami Key Largo Race. The CABB race will be the annual Black Ledge Race, to be held on Saturday April 11, a week before the MKL Race. The coordinates for the Black Ledge race are listed below. We will first go to the Black Ledge Marker and then to the Biscayne Channel Marker #20 and then back to the beach. The crew meeting for this race will be on the Rickenbacker Causeway CABB launch beach at 10:30. Please have your boat all rigged and ready to sail by that time so we can get started on time. The first leg of the Black Ledge is about 10 miles and that will replicate the first 10 miles of the MKL. This will be a good shakedown for you and your boat if you are doing the MKL.

If you need a crew or want to crew let me know, and I will try to match you up for the race. You do not have to have a GPS for this race, but one would help you locate the marks if you are not familiar with their location. If you plan to do this race please let me know so I know how many boats to expect. If there are any last minute changes I will call those who have let me know they plan to attend.

Black Ledge marker N. 25' 35.97, W. 80' 14.19
Biscayne Channel marker #20: N. 25' 39.40, W. 80' 11.10

2. The annual Miami to Key Largo Race is Saturday, April 18th. The return Key Largo to Miami Race will be to following day, Sunday, April 19th. You can do both of these races or either Saturday or Sunday. The easy registration can be found at the link below. Be advised that the less costly early registration ends tomorrow, April 1st at 23:59 hours. The late registration ends April 12 at 23:59 hours. So far there are 41 total boats registered of those 17 are multi hulls. This is the biggest race for beach cats each year. On the website you can see all the boats that are registered. Terry and I are registered. I hope you can make it as well. This will be the 71st running of this race. It is a great experience. I have been doing this race since 1980. It is a blast.

71st Miami Key Largo – 2026

71st Miami Key Largo – 2026
71st Miami Key Largo – 2026 event details.

John McKnight
305 251-7600

The Miami Yacht Club has two upcoming regattas. For beach cats the MYC Annual Regatta will be Sunday, March 29th. The annual Miami to Key Largo and the Key Largo to Miami will be April 18 and 19th. You can look at the registration pages to see who is registered. See links below.

Terry Greene and I are registered for the Miami Key Largo Race. We need a vehicle driver for the Miami Key Largo, Saturday only. Let me know if you would like to be part of Team Tango (my H-20 boat name) There will be much gratitude a regatta T-shirt in it for you. Call, text or email me if you are interested in helping us out and/or want more details.

Click here for info on the MYC Annual regatta: Miami Yacht Club Annual Regatta – 2026
https://theclubspot.com/regatta/q2sC6Resha
Miami Yacht Club Annual Regatta – 2026

Click here for info on the Miami Key Largo races. 71st Miami Key Largo – 2026
https://theclubspot.com/regatta/MDupQFC55t
71st Miami Key Largo – 2026

CABB: Event day, Sunday, March 8th, 2026

Hi,

The CABB event for March will be Sunday, March 8th. It will be our annual Coral Bay Distance Race. The course is a 20 mile triangle circuit which is all within Biscayne Bay. You can do this race without a GPS, but I recommend using a GPS to find these marks if you are not familiar with where they are located. The coordinates for the race marks are listed below. We will be using the launch beach on the Rickenbacker Causeway for the crew meeting. The meeting time will be at 10:30. Please have your boat rigged and ready to sail by that time. If you are planning to do this event please let me know. If there are any last minute changes I will know to notify you of the change. If you need a crew or want to crew let me know. I will try to match you up with a sailing partner. There are now 53 eager crew on the CABB crew list. Let me know if you need an updated copy of that list. Who is planning on enjoying a fun day on the bay.

Coral Bay marker, green #1: N. 25' 39.03, W. 80" 15.77

Marker #20 of Biscayne Channel: N. 25" 39.40, W. 80' 11.10

CABB: Event reminder, Sat. Feb. 28, 2026, two crew available.

Hi, If you need a crew for Saturday I have heard from two sailors who would like to crew.

Joe Geller, call for #. Joe is a very experienced beach cat sailor. He usually sails his own Corsair Sprint 750 Mark II trimaran in races.

Branden Nathe, Call for # Branden is a very experienced beach cat sailor. He normally sails his A-Cat in the CABB races.

The weather is looking good for Saturday with a temperature of 81 at start time.

The CABB event for February will be Saturday, Feb. 28th. It will be our annual Coral Bay Distance Race. The course is a 20 mile triangle circuit which is all within Biscayne Bay. You can do this race without a GPS, but I recommend using a GPS to find these marks if you are not familiar with where they are located. The coordinates for the race marks are listed below. We will be using the launch beach on the Rickenbacker Causeway for the crew meeting. The meeting time will be at 10:30. Please have your boat rigged and ready to sail by that time. If you are planning to do this event please let me know. If there are any last minute changes I will know to notify you of the change. If you need a crew or want to crew let me know. I will try to match you up with a sailing partner. There are now 53 eager crew on the CABB crew list. Let me know if you need an updated copy of that list. So far 5 sailors have told me they are available that day. I have heard good intentions from Alfred, Jofre and myself for that day. Who else is planning on enjoying a fun day on the bay.

Coral Bay marker, green #1: N. 25' 39.03, W. 80" 15.77

Marker #20 of Biscayne Channel: N. 25" 39.40, W. 80' 11.10

John McKnight
305 251-7600

The CABB event for February will be Saturday, Feb. 28th. It will be our annual Coral Bay Distance Race. The course is a 20 mile triangle circuit which is all within Biscayne Bay. You can do this race without a GPS, but I recommend using a GPS to find these marks if you are not familiar with where they are located. The coordinates for the race marks are listed below. We will be using the launch beach on the Rickenbacker Causeway for the crew meeting. The meeting time will be at 10:30. Please have your boat rigged and ready to sail by that time. If you are planning to do this event please let me know. If there are any last minute changes I will know to notify you of the change. If you need a crew or want to crew let me know. I will try to match you up with a sailing partner. There are now 53 eager crew on the CABB crew list. Let me know if you need an updated copy of that list. So far 5 sailors have told me they are available that day. I have heard good intentions from Alfred, Jofre and myself for that day. Who else is planning on enjoying a fun day on the bay.

Coral Bay marker, green #1: N. 25' 39.03, W. 80" 15.77

Marker #20 of Biscayne Channel: N. 25" 39.40, W. 80' 11.10

John McKnight, 305 251-7600

Hi,

1. The CABB Coral Bay race scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31 has been canceled. The weather forecast looks poor for sailing. The high temperature will only be in the mid 60s with a 55% chance of rain and very high winds after noon. We will find a better day to do a CABB event.

2. For Sale: 1995 Hobie 20 Catamaran Sailboat. Good condition, complete and race ready. Strong performer in local regattas, many trophies. Recent Smyth square top mainsail. with 2018 trailer, trailer box, beach wheels, and 1 harness. Norm Hansen, (561) 866-7579 voice or text.https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1270348941772505?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ae5f5adef-3a1d-4c2a-8718-ec06c7eb01f1

1. Below is information about an upcoming regatta in Melbourne, FL.
Bluster Regatta : Hobie Division 8

2. Bruce Moreland had five beach cat masts which are in need of a good home. Bruce's cell number is 786 779-5613. He does not answer calls from unknown numbers so you will need to leave a message. He will accept the best offer. If no one contacts him about the masts he will be sawing them up and taking them to the scrap metal recycling center. The masts are located in Miami, FL

A. 28' 3" mast, (maybe from Sol Cat)
B. Hobie 16 - Non anodized, solid, no comptip, 26' 7"
C. Hobie 16 - Non anodized, solid, no comptip, 26" 7"
D. 19' 9'' from unknown boat
C. 19' 5" from unknown boat

3. I have two refurbished stock Hobie rudders that need a good home. I will take a donation to CABB for the rudders. John McKnight, 305 251-7600. They are solid but will need some light sanding. I can send you a picture if you want. These rudders are in Miami, FL

4. Ryan Brown is selling his 2007 Nacra F18. Fiberglass hull, lightly used main and jib, rigging was replaced last year, 2 sets of daggerboards, custom trailer, Cat Tracks. Asking $10,750 OBO. Call Ryan at 305 494-3420 for further details and pictures.

5. The January CABB event will be Saturday, Jan. 31. It will be our annual Coral Bay Distance Race. The course is a 20 mile triangle circuit which is all within Biscayne Bay. You can do this race without a GPS, but I recommend using a GPS to find these marks if you are not familiar with where they are located. The coordinates for the race marks are listed below. We will be using the launch beach on the Rickenbacker Causeway for the crew meeting. The meeting time will be at 10:30. Please have your boat rigged and ready to sail by that time. If you are planning to do this event please let me know. If there are any last minute changes I will know to notify you of the change. If you need a crew or want to crew let me know. I will try to match you up with a sailing partner. There are now 53 eager crew on the CABB crew list. Let me know if you need an updated copy of that list. So far 6 boat owners have told me they are available that day. I have good intensions from Alfred, Branden and myself for that day. Who else is planning on enjoying a fun day on the bay.

Coral Bay marker, green #1: N. 25' 39.03, W. 80" 15.77

Marker #20 of Biscayne Channel: N. 25" 39.40, W. 80' 11.10

Happy New Year. Welcome to a new year of catamaran and trimaran sailing. Last year we held 14 events. I hope you were able to join in these fun sailing events. I look forward to having you enjoy our group sail days again this year.

The January CABB event will be Saturday, Jan. 31. It will be our annual Coral Bay Distance Race. The course is a 20 mile triangle circuit which is all within Biscayne Bay. You can do this race without a GPS, but I recommend using a GPS to find these marks if you are not familiar with where they are located. The coordinates for the race marks are listed below. We will be using the launch beach on the Rickenbacker Causeway for the crew meeting. The meeting time will be at 10:30. Please have your boat rigged and ready to sail by that time. If you are planning to do this event please let me know. If there are any last minute changes I will know to notify you of the change. If you need a crew or want to crew let me know. I will try to match you up with a sailing partner. There are now 53 eager crews on the CABB crew list. Let me know if you need an updated copy of that list.

Coral Bay marker, green #1: N. 25' 39.03, W. 80" 15.77

Marker #20 of Biscayne Channel: N. 25" 39.40, W. 80' 11.10

John McKnight
305 251-7600

CABB: Event Reminder, Saturday, Dec. 20

Hi,

1. For December we will be doing the Biscayne Channel Race. We tried to do this race last month but the winds did not cooperate. The date for the race will be Saturday, December 20th, 2025. The crew meeting will be at the CABB Beach on the Rickenbacker Causeway at 10:30. The race course will have three marks. First we will go to Bay Marker #2 which is just north of the Dinner Key Channel. This is the same marker that is used each year for the Conch Cup. The coordinates for #2 are N .25' 43.20 W. 80' 12:47. We will round this marker to port. The second marker will be Marker #6 of Biscayne Channel. Its coordinates are N. 25' 39:25 W. 80' 08:90. We will round this mark to port. The third mark is back to the first mark, #2. This will be rounded to starboard. The final leg is back to the start line just off the CABB beach. If you are planning on doing this event please let me know. That way if there is a last minute change I will know to call you and let you know. The weather and water have cooled off. A some sort of foul weather gear might be appropriate.

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CABB: Biscayne Channel Race, Sat. Dec. 20 2025

1. For December we will be doing the Biscayne Channel Race. We tried to do this race last month but the winds did not cooperate. The date for the race will be Saturday, December 20th, 2025. The crew meeting will be at the CABB Beach on the Rickenbacker Causeway at 10:30. The race course will have three marks. First we will go to Bay Marker #2 which is just north of the Dinner Key Channel. This is the same marker that is used each year for the Conch Cup. The coordinates for #2 are N .25' 43.20 W. 80' 12:47. We will round this marker to port. The second marker will be Marker #6 of Biscayne Channel. Its coordinates are N. 25' 39:25 W. 80' 08:90. We will round this mark to port. The third mark is back to the first mark, #2. This will be rounded to starboard. The final leg is back to the start line just off the CABB beach. If you are planning on doing this event please let me know. That way if there is a last minute change I will know to call you and let you know. The weather and water have cooled off. A some sort of foul weather gear might be appropriate.

The Sat. Nov. 29th Matheson Race is canceled due to lack interest and a high wind forecast for that day.

If you are interested in doing a CABB event in December please send me your available days if you have not done so already. The weekend days in December are 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28. Please send it by noon on Friday Nov.28.