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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Due to the distribution delay regarding the Sailing Events books, we are providing links to the 2014 NORs and Sailing Instructions. We will also provide printed copies as needed Saturday and Sunday. We will post a courtesy announcement to this effect on the official notice board below Fannie's porch. Please spread the word especially to racers who do not originate at club slips and require this information.
The 2014 Sailing Events Book and Year Book, along with the April issue of THE LOG, have been delayed. Expect to see THE LOG in your mail this Wednesday or Thursday. The Sailing Events book and the Year Book (mailed in a wrapper as one) will go in the mail by Friday, and you should receive them by early next week.
We sincerely regret this delay and any inconvenience it may have caused you.
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 …
Change of Date for Spring Clean-Up Day New Date: Saturday, April 5, 2014
Due to the weather forecast for this Saturday, Spring Clean-Up Day has been moved to April 5th. All other times and locations remain the same!
We will gather in the main Clubhouse for coffee and refreshments at 8:30 a.m. and lunch will be provided after clean-up around noon.
On the agenda will be mulching, pruning, planting and raking. We will also be working on the new storage lockers. Registration can be made by clicking here or you can contact Ken Odell by email at odellken@aol.com or cell 804-241-6080 if you plan to volunteer.
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.
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 …
This is our 75th Anniversary! Help us start the year with style, great fun, true fellowship, and camaraderie.
Please, mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12, beginning at 5 PM with the Blessing of the Fleet. We will have food, refreshment, music and some fun historical elements to harken back to earlier times, in celebration of our 75th anniversary.
If you have recently joined the Club, this is a great time to meet fellow sailors. Come with your most impressive yachting blazers and bling, or as you are. Every club member and their guests are not just welcome, but strongly encouraged to come …
Nine intrepid juniors braved the icy-37 degree-water to open the 2014 sailing season at Fishing Bay on March 8th and 9th. The team is coached by professional coach David Tunnicliffe, who drilled the team on starts, mark roundings, boat speed and other racing skills. The team will practice or race through May on most week ends. For more information, contact the Parent Coordinator, Bo Bragg, at bo@braggco.com.
Wake up, sleepyheads! DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME began yesterday!!
PHRF WEBSITE UP AND READY – Register to apply/renew rating, check out the NEW Safety Equipment Requirements (adopted by PHRF of the Chesapeake) and more. Go to the PHRF home page, www.phrfchesbay.org and click on the appropriate topic. You can apply for your rating, get info on the “Equipment Compliance Certificate” (you self-certify as in the past, but the category titles are different and so are the requirements), and you can pay at the site. The new Safety Equipment Requirements have been developed by US Sailing and come as a result of recent tragic accidents that occurred within the past year or two. PHRF of …
Event: Virginia Boater Card Course Location: Fishing Bay Yacht Club, Main Clubhouse, Second Floor Time: 8:30 am until completion of examination Date: Saturday, March 22, 2014 Registration: www.fbyc.net or click here.
This year’s course will again be held at the clubhouse and will be conducted by Flotilla 66 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. As of July 31st of 2014, the Commonwealth of Virginia will mandate that in order to operate a vessel powered by a motor of 10 HP or greater, all operators 45 years of age and younger will be required to have taken and …
