The One Design Division ended the season with the frostbite regatta that wasn’t much of a frostbite.  Sailors were treated to temps in the low 70s and winds that reached the double digits.

After waiting about an hour for the sea breeze – it came and gave the 10 ILCA, 3 Flying Scots and 2 Melges 15s 4 nice races.

The Flying Scot fleet saw each boat win a race with Ric and Sharon Bauer winning the tiebreaker race to the dock to win the day.

The ILCA Fleet saw Scott Adam, James Jacob, Mike Moore and Holly Sears mixing it up at the front of the fleet.  James Jacob would win the day, followed by Scott Adam, Peter Ill …

We plan to start as soon as the racers get in roughly 2PM but no later than 3PM.  You MUST register by Thursday 10/26 - see below.

Fabulous End of Season Event you don’t wish to miss.  Reservations and tickets required—last chance to register is this Thursday at midnight 10/26.   Remember that if you are sailing in the event you must register for the race in Regatta Network and purchase your tickets through the storefront here:

Racers: Click here to register on Regatta Network 

Oyster Eaters: Click here to buy tickets 

Bring a Shared Dish to assist in coordination and enter to win Top Billing by Type (feeds 6-8 people) Savories, Chili/Crockpot-type food or Dessert    Click …

2023 Commodore’s Ball Annual Awards and Photos 

Country Club of Virginia (CCV) St. Andrews - Saturday, November 11, 2023

Photos by Paul Almany
Full photo gallery HERE

2023 FISHING BAY YACHT CLUB TROPHY WINNERS

Junior Division

HENRY E. HUTCHESON, Jr. MEMORIAL TROPHY - Henry Latell

L. WOOD BEDELL TROPHY - for Opti - Levi Dalsaso (not present); Laser - Finn McKinster

ROBERTS BOWL - Opti: Sebastian Angus; Laser: William Sutten; 420:  Justinus Petkauskas (not present) & Madeleine Garrett

REID A. DUNN TROPHY- Laser: Noah Wensell, C420: Justinus Petkauskas (not present) & Madeleine Garrett

JUNIOR COMPETITION TROPHY - Opti: Clark Garrett, Laser: Noah Wensell, C420: Bo Angus

CAROLINE COLLINS TROPHY - C420: Madeleine Garrett

YOUNG SALT TROPHY - Wyatt Call (not present)

UP AND COMING TROPHY - Parker Edwards (not …

 (DEADLINE TO BUY DINNER TICKETS IS THURSDAY OCTOBER 26)

Registration is now open. Remember that if you are sailing in the event you must register for the race in Regatta Network and purchase your tickets through the storefront here:

Racers: Click here to register on Regatta Network 

Oyster Eaters: Click here to buy tickets  (DEADLINE TO BUY TICKETS IS THURSDAY OCTOBER 26)

Bring a Shared Dish to assist in coordination and enter to win Top Billing by Type (feeds 6-8 people) Savories, Chili/Crockpot or Dessert    CLICK HERE TO ENTER YOUR SIDE DISH 

We are adding something new this year: A Members-Only Sailboat Stuff Swap Meet.  We have reserved 6 parking places in the Fannies Lot for anyone interested in …

The High Point awards for the Spring Series have been compiled and congratulations to our winners - Len Guenther in the Flying Scot and Justinas Petkauskas in the Melges 15. Both fleets had 6 competitors each that sailed in at least 50% of the races over the 3 race series (a 4th day was canceled due to weather).

Flying Scot

1. Len Guenther
2. Phil Webb
3. Joe Nelson
4. Hal Starke & Rick Peterson
5. Holly Sears
6. Ron Jenkins

Melges 15

1. Justinas Petkauskas & Madeleine Garrett
2. John Hubbard/Mike Miller
3. Caroline Garrett
4. Parker Garrett
5. Lud Kimbrough
6. Paul Almany

Congrats to all who participated!

Chesapeake Bay ILCA Masters Championship Video

On Saturday, September 16th the 2023 running of the Wolf Trap regatta nearly could have started with a bang but in actuality, it was a well-played reaching start in a fresh northwesterly breeze leading to a solid spinnaker leg south to the old lighthouse. The keyword for the windward (etc.) return leg was perseverance; Hats off to the B fleet boats that sailed smartly in the backing, clocking, and vanishing winds to best a foul current and finish within the time limit. It’s always a pleasure to watch skippers and crews work their boats from an RC point of view. 
Full race results HERE.

More Photos HERE.

Check out this aerial tour Fishing Bay Yacht Club thanks to Ned Rennolds.

Hurricane Lee is forecast to remain offshore as it passes Virginia.  But the storm may send higher winds & tides to Deltaville over the next few days.  We will be making a few preparations at the Club.  Please note:

Wind is predicted to reach 25-30, gusting 35 out of the North with an extra foot of tide Thursday & Friday.

- Fishing Bay Road drains have been cleared.

- West Dock power and water may be turned off pending high tides.

- Fishing Bay Dock power may be turned off pending high tides.

- Safety Boat Whaler has been hauled and is unavailable.

- East Floating Dock unfortunately has no vacancies.

- Club Scots will be unavailable Friday 9/15 due to high wind predictions.

Members …

Light rain and approaching thunderstorms limited the 32-boat fleet at the 42nd Chesapeake Bay ILCA Masters Championship at Fishing Bay Yacht Club to just two races on Saturday and no racing on Sunday. James Jacob from Severn Sailing Association won the overall title for his 7th time while Dorian Haldeman from Severn Sailing Association won the women’s title for her 5th time.

The weekend started with hot conditions on Friday as sailors were arriving and many elected to hit the pool to cool off, not something this group is used to needing or doing when the event is in October. Those who elected to go out for practice were treated to an awesome afternoon sea breeze from the SSE …

What started light, turned into a nice day of racing for 6 ILCA and 5 Melges 15s. After a brief postponement on the water the wind started to fill and 4 races were sailed in a breeze that built to 10-12 out of the ESE. The wind shifted, the course moved and 1 more race was sailed from the SE.  Bob & Lisa Fleck, Glenn & Becca Doncaster and Ruthana Jenkins were the race committee.

In the Melges 15 class Rob Whittemore and JT Mason won 4 out of 5 races to take the day. They were followed by Mike Miller with John Hubbard and Justinias Petkauskas.

In the ILCA Fleet - it was Jon Deutsch winning 3 races with Alain …

The FBYC nominating committee is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 FBYC board. This is a great way to support the Club with opportunities to take on leadership roles in Club operations and sailing events. The FBYC bylaws provide a brief description of the various positions and can be found on the FBYC website under the member’s page.  If you are interested, know a member who you think would be a good fit or would like more information, please contact Joe Roos, Nominating Committee Chair.

LAST CALL…..Don’t Miss Out
29th Annual Stingray Regatta Friday, Sept 1 – Sunday, September 3, 2023

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for RACE Registration ends
Friday, August 18 at Midnight

Offshore and Cruising Class Regatta
Best Party All Season---all are Welcome!

Make sure to register to race and/or Enjoy the Fantastic Dinners and Phenomenal Band
Dinners must be ordered online by Midnight August 25

Tidewater Drive 9-Piece Band returns to FBYC by Popular Demand

Register to Race and purchase Dinners, Shirts, Infamous Bottomless Beer Glasses etc.
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Register to join the Party and Dinner options as well as Infamous Bottomless Beer Glasses plus Regatta Shirts Click Here:

Regatta Intel:
Friday is a Medium Distance Race for PHRF A, B …

What a wonderful weekend this past Sat. and Sun. (Aug.12&13) with our annual Women’s Sailing Clinic. We had 16 women participating and sailing! The weather cooperated and the winds were perfect for learning. It is truly amazing to witness the individual growth of sailing skills from two days on the water.

Check out photos from the event: https://photos.jdeutsch.com/Sailing/2023/2023-FBYC-Womens-Clinic/

A shout out to event organizers Caroline Patrick and Jess Deutsch; on the water instructors Josh Bendura, Tracy Schwarzschild, Mike Karn, John Hubbard, Rick Peterson, Caroline Budwell, Andrew Spencer and Mike Milller; the support team of water assists, launchers and riggers, social spread - Joe Roos, Jennifer Velo, Wendy Roos, Ron Jenkins, Josh Bendura, Allen …

The 6th Annual Jere Dennison Legacy Regatta was a Grand Success!  It was a beautiful weather day with 8 to 10 knot winds for the 25 boats registered in four fleets: Flying Scot, Melges 15, Portsmouth, and Portsmouth Classic  Three Very Good races were conducted by a quite capable Race Committee chaired by Clark Dennison!

The after race Social/Party and Awards Ceremony was Outstanding! The Social Committee, chaired by Susan Webb, performed "Yeoman's Duty " in causing Jere's Regatta to culminate in a really fun and successful Event ! 

Phil Webb, Event Chair, is extremely appreciative of all the club volunteer support which caused the regatta and social event to be enjoyed by all who attended!!

Complete race results can …

EVENT WEBSITE | RESULTS

It's time to Sail and Party!!

• Skipper must be 60+ years old (crew can be any age--so grab a family member to help crew--juniors recommended).
• Vintage skipper division (70+ --- you could win two trophies).  Open to all one-design and Classic boats 25 feet or under at the water line.   Bring your Flying Scot, Melges 15, Laser, Front Runner, Typhoon, San Juan, Mobjack, Windmill, etc.
• Three or more like-type boats will be scored as a fleet. Portsmouth Classic boats (3 or more) will also be scored as a fleet.  
• Portsmouth Class (will combine all boat types with less than three like-type boats for a fleet).

The traditional social cookout will be provided by the club for Regatta participants after the race …

Registration is now open for the 42nd Chesapeake Bay ILCA Masters Championship to be held at Fishing Bay Yacht Club on September 9-10.  Get all of the details and sign up online here.

This year the masters event is at a new September date (to make way for US Masters in October on our regular date). In fact - we might even still have the pool open!

And not only is FBYC home to one of the best sailing sites on the Chesapeake Bay - it's also known for one of the best regatta dinners. Chef Alain Vincey has a fabulous planned. Add in the breakfast, plenty of room to rig, easy beach launching, on-site camping or nearby hotels and you’ll …

Sailors from all over – including Seattle, Tampa, and large contingents from North Carolina and Maryland – came to Fishing Bay Yacht Club’s 84th Annual One Design Regatta this past weekend. When all was said and done, 95 boats across nine fleets hit the waters of the Piankatank. The Championship course, with its seven fleets and six starts, set up in Hills Bay and each fleet completed four long races on Saturday. Fishing Bay YC welcomed two multi-hull fleets this year, six Isotope catamarans and nine Weta trimarans, marking respectively, the first ever trimaran fleet and the first catamaran fleet since the early 90’s at this event. Unfortunately, the wind did not hold into Sunday, and only the two Opti …

Thought it would be useful to share some perspectives on how participation for various fleets at the Annual One Design Regatta has ebbed and flowed over the last two decades. The most number of boats was 127 in 2011. 2023 was the first return to over 90 boats since 2016.

The raw data behind this can be found here.