LAST SUNDAY the Melges 15 fleet and the Flying Scot fleet kicked off the One Design sailing season with Spring Series #1. 4 races were sailed in 4-8 knots from the west before the wind did an about face and we had a sea breeze in April.
In the 8-boat Flying Scot fleet it was Len and Barb Guenther who won 3 out of 4 races for the overall win. Hal Starke & Rick Peterson had mostly top 3 finishes to finish in 2nd by 1 point. 3rd was a tie between Rick & Sharon Bauer and Tracy Schwarzschild with the tiebreaker going to the Bauers. Phill Web won the 4th race and finished in 5th.
Event Type: A small boat rendezvous with in boat coaching available for the those new to sailing or just wishing to up their skill levels. This family-oriented event is open to all small boat sailors and sponsored by FBYC Adult Sailing. The event will feature small boat day sailing, destination cruising, critter ID and other fun on and off the water. Sail your boat or take out a FBYC Flying Scot. Custom in boat coaching available for beginning sailors.
Enjoy a relaxed day on the water and ashore at the most beautiful club on the Chesapeake. Learn about our Adult Sailing School, Club Boats, sailing clinics, fun sails and other club opportunities. Come out to sail & meet other sailors …
FBYC offers our Fantastic Race, Sunflower Raft-up and Party Sunday, May 26. Here are the details---sign up to reserve a spot for you, family and friends---our membership is encouraged to bring friends to enjoy all that FBUC has to offer.
FBYC Family and Junior Alumnae Regatta - Saturday, May 25. Upcoming Details can be found here: https://www.fbyc.net/events/2024/240525-onedesign-family-junior-alumni-regatta/
Annual Club Membership Update Monday, May 27 - Main Clubhouse Upstairs 9-10AM Make sure you attend to hear all upcoming FBYC Planning as well as recent activities/successes.
Have you ever wanted to be part of the Race Committee but did not know how/where the on-ramp was to get involved? As a racer, have you ever been puzzled by a Race Committee decision on the course and wondered why they did what they did? Have you ever wondered how races were set up, executed, or what all those people on the Signal Boat and Mark boats were up to?
Now is your chance to find answers to these questions as the Race Management Team will offer a “Race Committee 101” Training workshop... twice!!... to maximize participation.
Monday, May 27, FBYC Clubhouse, 2nd Floor, 12-2 pm
Since two boats is one too many, DIANTHUS, our CS36M is for sale. I would love for someone from the club to buy her. Currently on Middle Dock until we move the J42 down.
Successful racing career, Multiple class firsts and seconds. Raced Three times in the single/double handed Bermuda 1-2 Race
Listed with YAZU of Deltaville. $59,900 Or contact me, Dave Tabor for more details 703.203.6640
See what it's like to drive Mr. Roberts out of the dock and through the Jackson Creek Channel with this 360 video in 8k.
If you are watching in the YouTube app with your phone you can swipe around to see different views or even swing your phone around. On the web you can use your cursor to pan or you could even use a VR headset.
Don't miss out-----reservation portal closes Tuesday night. Also--a great chance to help out and click off some volunteer hours---while making new friends and greeting your sailing clan! Weather looks fantastic!
Our friends in the Southern Bay are inviting FBYC Racers and Cruiser/Racers to head south for their Annual Southern Bay Race Week (SBRW) held May 31 - June 2. Hosting clubs are Hampton Yacht Club, Cruising Club of Virginia and Old Point Comfort Yacht Club. See below for their flyer and head south for a great event! This is a PHRF and Cruising Spin/Non-Spin Event!
Make sure to register for Opening Day at Fishing Bay! We start the day with an Offshore Race around Government markers----come shake out your sails---all PHRF, non-spin and Cruising Classes welcome. Blessing of the Fleet, Social and Dinner open to all.
Register to Race here: https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/27831
Register for just social/dinner here via 'View Online Storefront" https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/27831
The spring sailing season is right here. If you've been to the club recently, you may have noticed that the yard is looking pretty full...and not all of our boats are on the yard yet.
If you are a leaseholder, your renewal included a 2024 sticker. We need you to get that on your boat in the rear starboard corner.
By opening day, less than four weeks from now, we will have reconciled the stickered boats on the yard to the known leaseholders list. Boats without leases, will be moved to the drysail area until leases and proof of insurance can be obtained.
The club policy requires trailers to be in roadworthy condition. As part of the spring yard …
FBYC Regatta Network Tutorial with Scoring Concentration
FBYC is providing a tutorial as well as Q&A on Regatta Network with a concentration on SCORING. This session will be held Tuesday April 2nd at 7PM and hosted by Andrew Spencer.
This session is open to ALL Offshore, One Design, Cruising and very important for all serving on RC. We need to ensure we have plenty of resources for scoring---so sign up and join in!
Please send an email to Andrew SpencerAB@gmail.com if you wish to attend so he can send you the link.
As we approach the start of our season in the spring - a number of FBYC One Design sailors have been traveling and keeping their skills sharp through the winter. Here are a few highlights:
Flying Scot: John Wake with Mike Chesser and Sharon Wake and Tracy Schwarzschild along with Katie Finn have participated in the Greater Richmond Sailing Association Frostbite. John finished atop of the standing in the 4 day series. [RESULTS]
Our Melges 15 sailors have been prowling the winter circuit in Florida:
Winter Series #1 - January 8th [RESULTS]: Mason Chapman Jr. & Walker Angus; Joe Roos & Conrad Roos
Winter Series #2 - Feb 24th [RESULTS]: Joe Roos & Conrad Roos
M15 Midwinters - March 23rd [RESULTS]: Madeleine Garrett & …
Members of the Richmond Model Yacht Club will bring their Dragonflite 95 boats to FBYC for a demonstration on Saturday March 23rd from 1-4pm. Right after our spring clean up day, and before the Evolution Sails Sock Burning, RMYC members will be on campus to demonstrate their boats and answer any questions. Several of our members have been involved in model yacht building and racing, and they will tell you, the competition can be fierce!
Come out and enjoy. No registration required.
Any questions, please contact Mary Almany, 804-405-2379.
Looking for something to do this Saturday? Only a few spots remain for this inaugural event! All members are welcome to join us for a fun evening in Richmond with fellow FBYC members. (Only 13 spots available as of posting this message.)
Wine Tasting & Charcuterie Event
Member-only event
Led by a sommelier from Barrel Thief Wine & Provisions in Richmond
Sat. March 16
7-9pm
Caroline & Ian Patrick's house - 7110 Club Vista Lane, Henrico VA
