Offshore Spring Series 3
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My sincere apologies to all Power Boat Owners. In the work last year to transfer the member database to an online format, and the subsequent programming for the Yearbook documents, we made a little boo-boo, which caused all the Power Yachts to be omitted from the Yearbook. Simply because we had the code "start=query_start" in a place where it should not have been. Beats me!!
But we have now fixed it -- You can see the Power Boat Register at http://www.fbyc.net/Access/AAYachtRegister-power, the entire Yacht Register, including Power Boats, at http://www.fbyc.net/Access/AAYachtRegister and in fact, the entire Membership Roster and Yacht Register at http://www.fbyc.net/Access/AAYBYearbook …
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Spring Series 2 was this past Sunday and it proved to be a great day of racing, sunshine, and wind for a total of 3 races. What started out as a potentially blustery morning with winds out of the NE in the high teens and chop to boot, followed the predictions and laid down and warmed up right at 11 AM. With winds in the 8-12 knot range, racing was on.
The Race Committee did a great job organizing fleets to maximize the number of races. 10 PHRF A/B started together. The new J70 fleet appeared for their second debut attracting 5 boats. PHRF C/NS started together for a total of 7 boats. The theme of the day …
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Our old lockers on the side of the East Bathhouse go back to the 1960’s and are WELL past retirement age.
As a Club proj
ect 15 members donated from 1 to 3 days in constructing 18 new 4ft X 4ft lockers over a 4 day period last week. The lockers will have a $ 60 rental for the remainder of this year and an annual rental of $120. These lockers are designed to be as water tight as possible and keep out the larger critters such as mice. If you would like to help with finishing the doors, painting & shingles just let me know 804-516-1144. ( do need an airless paint sprayer)
Check out the construction and let Ted Bennett …
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The season starts on Saturday! The current forecast is partly sunny – temperature: 74 degrees – wind: 13 mph! Come celebrate the One-Design opening of Fishing Bay’s 75th year. Don’t forget to register.
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Sunday's featured another perfect day of sailing with sunny skies, warm temperatures and steady winds out of the south at 10-18 knots. 3 races were sailed.
PHRF-A (5 boats)
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PHRF-B (5 boats)
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PHRF-C (4 boats)
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J/70 (3 boats)
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Don’t Miss the Boat!
On-line registration for Junior Division events will close on May 15!
There are only a few remaining spaces available for Opti Kids (June 7,8,14 & 15) and Junior Week (June 16-20); and these programs are expected to fill prior to May 15, so register today!
We also have four slots remaining on the Opti Development Team.
Registration will remain open for Fun Sail, Private Lessons, Commonwealth of Virginia (including Green Fleet Clinic) and Annual One-Design. Come out and join in the fun!
Click on http://www.fbyc.net/Juniors/Overview for a detailed description of all Junior Programs, including the registration process.
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We had a beautiful Opening Day with nice weather, good racing and a fun time had by all. The racing was either a 12nm course or a 8nm course out to the entrance of the Rappahannock River and back.
PHRF-A (5 boats)
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PHRF-B (5 boats)
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PHRF-C (5 boats)
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PHRF-Non-Spinnaker (3 boats)
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J/70 (3 boats)
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Following the racing was the blessing of the …
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Offshore Fleet:
Please be advised there are multiple amendments posted to both Opening Day and the Spring Series. You will find these amendments on the left side navigation of the specific event page under "Event Documents."
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US Sailing has selected FBYC member Jon Deutsch as their Hobie Polorized Sailor of the Month for April 2014. Here's what they had to say:
The influence of social media as a common mainstream promotional tool for sports is at an all-time high. Sailors around the world are using social media to capture special moments on the water, from stunning visuals to regatta results. Perhaps, nobody knows the power of social media in the sport of sailing like Jon Deutsch (Richmond, Va.). Jon received the One-Design Award for Leadership at the Sailing Leadership Forum Awards Dinner, sponsored by Old Pulteney and hosted by the San Diego Sports Hall of Fame in February.
For the past nine years, Deutsch …
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This weekend is the final weekend of the J/70 Winter Series at Davis Island Yacht Club. FBYC boats Loonatictu (Noel Clinard) and Nostalgia (Blake/Lud Kimbrough) have been competitng there this winter. Loonatictu is currently in 4th in the Corinthian fleet going into this weekend.
From the J/Newsletter:
Quantum J/70 Winter Series- Act III Preview
(Tampa, FL)- This coming weekend, the third and final act of the popular 2014 Quantum J/70 Winter Series takes place on Tampa Bay, hosted by the “sailingest yacht club in the south”- Davis Island YC. From March 28th to 30th, the grand finale for forty-one J/70s determines not only the regatta winner, but the winner of the …
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Come visit Virginia at Fishing Bay Harbor Marina and tour this historic recreation of the last all-sail vessel used by the Virginia Pilot Association.
Free Public Deck Tours
Evening Sunset Sail April 26, 6pm - 8pm
Afternoon Sail April 27, 3pm - 5pm
Sail Tickets: $50 per person www.schoonervirginia.org
Virginia Port Visit Schedule at http://www.schoonervirginia.org/schooner-virginia-port-schedule/
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Welcome all cruisers AND all “Wannabe” cruisers to our opening social event!
There is a cocktail party with heavy hors d’oeuvres on Sunday April 6, from 6 to 9 PM, at the home of Ted & Myra Bennett – 1787 South Dover Pointe Rd. , Richmond VA 23238. All food with wine, beer and soft drinks provided – All you need to do is register by Tue April 2.
We will be covering the up coming cruising season and enjoying the company of new and established cruising sailors. Call Ted Bennett (804) 516-1144 if you have any questions.
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This article on FBYC's programs for kids this summer was featured in the March 2014 edition of Spinsheet Magazine.
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Welcome to the 2014 FBYC Offshore Season! With the Spring Equinox (March 20th) just around the corner and Opening Day in a month, it’s high time we sent out information highlighting important items of note. First, I wanted to introduce your 2014 Offshore Leaders and their respective responsibilities.
Bob Fleck (Offshore Div. Lt. Cmdr.): Bob is responsible specifying how scores should be collected, checking accuracy of scores, and uploading those scores for all to view on the FBYC website.
Bonnie Black (Offshore Div. Race Chair): Responsible for staffing PROs and Race Committees for our offshore club events.
Gregory Watt (Spinnaker Fleet Captain): Acts as a representative and advocate of the spinnaker fleet. Acts as spinnaker fleet safety officer. Generates …
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