FBYC's Team will sail half the races, and, hopefully, all of the finals of the NYYC USQS, in the new J/70. The J/70 (22.75 feet) is J/Boats' first ramp-launchable keelboat - designed to fulfill the growing need for an easy-to-own, high performance one-design that is exciting to sail, stable enough sailboat for the family and built to last.
A J/70 is on order by an FBYC member for delivery this summer for the FBYC Team's use. In the last week several sailmakers have sea trialed the J/70 in Narragansett Bay.
To see the photos of the Sailmakers' sea trials of this boat, visit and click on "Gallery": http://www.jboats …
Cruisers, racers, power boaters, juniors and pool fanatics, bring your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready to bring in summer with a bang at Rosegill Farm. FBYC will host an awesome family picnic for all members and guests of the club. We plan to have a great picnic dinner, refreshments, music and lots of fun for juniors. This year we will feature Chris Stanley and Sky Run. This band plays a great mix of music that all should enjoy! So mark your calendars now to come out and enjoy this great event with family and friends at Rosegill Farm!
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Cocktails and Refreshments 6:00 PM-9:00 PM: Music and fun for juniors …
An unprecedented number of young sailors have registered for the Opti Development Team this season. Maxing out at 16 sailors, we've hired a second coach to help ensure a safe and fun summer packed full of practices at FBYC and participation in local regattas.
William "Will" Bomar, a Williamsburg native, has been hired to co-coach the ODT along with FBYC's Ben Buhl. Will is finishing his freshman year at University of Alabama. Following a successful "career" of junior racing at HYC and Walsingham Academy, Will became a sailing instructor at Hampton Yacht Club. He obtained his Level 1 Instructor Certification from US Sailing in 2010. In addition to racing his J-24, Will enjoys surfing …
To Fiddler's Green. "Roger Moorman was my grandfather. Growing up I knew he was a cantankerous old coot and difficult to get along with, but also full of interesting experiences and knowledge. It wasn't until I was in my 20s that I developed a much closer personal relationship with Grandad, coincidentally learning more about him from others. He was respected by many who passed along amazing stories of his sailing, sailboat racing, boat building, and influences on the sport."Andrew Kator - Clifton Forge, VA - Grandson Mar 15, 2012 Roger Moorman, 90, of Gloucester, Williamsburg and recently Richmond, VA, died March 9, 2012. He was a graduate of Christchurch School, Saluda, VA , he served as chief gunnery …
Over 25 members, led by Grounds Chair Ken Odell, participated in Spring Clean-Up Day on a beautiful early morning, Saturday, March 17, to spruce up the Club’s grounds in preparation for an active sailing season. Healthy exercise (think fitness training for sail racing) including raking leaves, spreading mulch, repairing picnic tables, trimming shrubs and enjoying fellowship and camaraderie, made for a delightful day. A delicious pizza and beer lunch served as a fun conclusion! The Spring and Fall Clean-up days offer a great opportunity to build and strengthen member relationships and contribute in a meaningful way to the high quality of our club property.
SBRW wants you! SOUTHERN BAY RACE WEEK 2012 is well on the way, planning and preparing for the best SBRW ever! Racing for PHRF (spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes), One-Design classes, and a special 2-day at a special price Cruising Fleet package are all set. Along with the racing, there will be plenty of party and socializing opportunities, great entertainment, awards and trophies, food and drink, and more. New for 2012 - Breakfast buffet Shark Races in the regatta headquarters HYC dockside lounge.
As in 2010, we are conducting a fund raising campaign to defray the expenses beyond the entry fee and those expenses paid by the individual sailors. Last time, the campaign was supported generously by substantial gifts by FBYC members who were also members of NYYC, by the individual sailing participants and their families, and by several other members who simply wished to support this prestigious endeavor. We hope these and many other members will be generous again this year.
Recent issues of the Log have reported on FBYC’s invitation and decision to participate in the 2012 New York Yacht Club Qualifying Series in September. As Coordinator of the Campaign, I would like to express our gratitude to …
ST. PATRICK'S DAY is this coming SATURDAY, MARCH 17TH. Do it all - wear green, march in a St Paddy's parade, eat green mashed potatoes, and above all, drink green beer!
CBYRA president Karin Masci made the trip down to Hampton to present 2011 CBYRA High Point awards to southern Bay racers yesterday. A complete listing of High Point standings are available at www.cbyra.org .
Twenty-five (25) folks interested in the nitty-gritty of race committee work and how to do it right, spent their Saturday at the US Sailing Race Management Seminar hosted by Rappahannock River Yacht Club in Irvington, Virginia. RRYC volunteers numbered in the double-digits, too, as they provided outstanding hospitality …
It’s that time again. Join us for our annual “Spring Clean-up Day.” We will gather in the main clubhouse for coffee and refreshments from 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. A pizza lunch will be provided around noon at the main clubhouse for all participants.
On the agenda will be mulching, pruning, planting and raking. Online registration is encouraged at www.fbyc.net but you can also contact Ken Odell by email at odellken@aol.com or cell 804-241-6080 if you plan to volunteer.
See you on March 17th. Ken Odell, Grounds Chairman
St Petersburg NOOD: Six southern Bay boats went to St Petersburg to race in the National Offshore One Design Regatta this past weekend. Two finished in the money. Noel Clinard (Fishing Bay Yacht Club, Deltaville) was 3rd in the 10 boat Sonar class. Prophet had a two day string of 5-6-3-3. The was no racing in St Pete on Saturday - no wind. Mike Evans (Blackbeard Sailing Club, New Bern) placed 2nd in the 12 boat San Juan 21 fleet. Mike's Second Joyride had a 3rd and a 2nd in the two races his class completed. Also racing in the San Juan 21 class were: BillMcClure (FBYC) Thistledowne 4th (4-7); Mike Chesser (FBYC), Scuba Kat, 6th (10-4 …
Join us to launch the cruising season, renew friendships and share sailing stories! (including a special presentation by Glenn and Paula Richardson about their circumnavigation experiences)
Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres Hosted by Mike Camp / Sydney Fleischer 6 pm Saturday, March 24, 2012 200 Overlook Road - (driveway is on Ridge Road; additional parking available on Overlook Road
RSVP on FBYC’s website at WWW.FBYC.NET by 3/18/2012 (For additional information contact Sydney at 804-514-4163)
REMEMBER - Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - Ullman Sails: Unlocking the Racecourse - OPEN TO ALL - hosted by FISHING BAY YACHT CLUB at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel at the Richmond Airport (Richmond) Cocktails at 5:30pm, program at 6:30pm. Cost includes light hors d'ouvres, coffee, tea, soft drinks (there will be a cash bar) - $30 adults, $20 juniors. Panelist are Dave Ullman, Greg Koski, Erik Shampain, and Chuck Skewes - wonderful racers all. The Ullman team will cover every stage of a typical race day, key strategies, racing positions, etc. all applicable to "big" boats, dinghies, PHRF and one-design. Register on-line at www.fbyc.net.
FBYC is pleased to announce that it has hired Ben Buhl to coach the FBYC Opti Development Team in 2012. He will be one of two coaches to instruct this growing team (more about the second coach soon!)
Ben first participated in junior sailing at FBYC in 1997, and was a member of the Opti and Laser Race Teams from 2005 to 2011.
In addition to numerous top finishes in the Chesapeake Bay and elsewhere in the U.S. and Canada, Ben has also received a number of awards from FBYC.
In 2007 he was was awarded the Hutcheson Jr. Memorial Trophy, an annual award given to the junior sailor with the highest standing determined by giving equal weight to …
Registrations for the Safety-at-Sea Seminar scheduled for March 10, 2012 have reached the limit. If you would like to be put on a waiting list in case of cancellations, contact Andy Soyars at asoyars@verizon.net.
FBYC is pleased to announce that it has hired Edgar Diminich to coach the FBYC Opti Race Team in 2012. Edgar is currently a full-time professional coach at the Upper Keys Sailing Club in Key Largo, Florida. In addition to working as a full time coach, he has also been a guest coach and coached clinics at the Coral Reef Yacht Club, the Lauderdale Yacht Club, and the Annapolis Yacht Club.
Edgar was the South American Opti champion in Chile in 2004; he placed third in the Opti Worlds in Uruguay in 2006; he was the Laser Radial Cressy Champion in Florida in 2008 and the Laser National Champion in Ecuador in 2009; he won the Sunfish Bolivarian Games in …
FBYC is pleased to announce that it has hired Gabriel Moran to coach the FBYC Laser Race Team in 2012. Gabriel hails from Salinas Yacht Club in Ecuador, where his sailing began at the age of 9. Coached by past FBYC coaches Alejandro Cloos of Argentina and Juan Carlos Romero of Ecuador, Gabriel quickly excelled at the sport. He was named National Champion in Optis in Ecuador and placed 4th at the South Americans. Moving into Lasers and Sunfish several years later, Gabriel placed 4th at the Sunfish South Americans and finished in the youth Laser Gold Fleet at the Laser Worlds in Fortaleza, Brazil. His sailing continued in Lasers under the guidance of Julio Alsogaray (top 5 in the …
To Fiddler's Green
Over 25 members, led by Grounds Chair Ken Odell, participated in Spring Clean-Up Day on a beautiful early morning, Saturday, March 17, to spruce up the Club’s grounds in preparation for an active sailing season. Healthy exercise (think fitness training for sail racing) including raking leaves, spreading mulch, repairing picnic tables, trimming shrubs and enjoying fellowship and camaraderie, made for a delightful day. A delicious pizza and beer lunch served as a fun conclusion! The Spring and Fall Clean-up days offer a great opportunity to build and strengthen member relationships and contribute in a meaningful way to the high quality of our club property.
FBYC is pleased to announce that it has hired Ben Buhl to coach the FBYC Opti Development Team in 2012. He will be one of two coaches to instruct this growing team (more about the second coach soon!)
FBYC is pleased to announce that it has hired Edgar Diminich to coach the FBYC Opti Race Team in 2012. Edgar is currently a full-time professional coach at the Upper Keys Sailing Club in Key Largo, Florida. In addition to working as a full time coach, he has also been a guest coach and coached clinics at the Coral Reef Yacht Club, the Lauderdale Yacht Club, and the Annapolis Yacht Club.
FBYC is pleased to announce that it has hired Gabriel Moran to coach the FBYC Laser Race Team in 2012. Gabriel hails from Salinas Yacht Club in Ecuador, where his sailing began at the age of 9. Coached by past FBYC coaches Alejandro Cloos of Argentina and Juan Carlos Romero of Ecuador, Gabriel quickly excelled at the sport. He was named National Champion in Optis in Ecuador and placed 4th at the South Americans. Moving into Lasers and Sunfish several years later, Gabriel placed 4th at the Sunfish South Americans and finished in the youth Laser Gold Fleet at the Laser Worlds in Fortaleza, Brazil. His sailing continued in Lasers under the guidance of Julio Alsogaray (top 5 in the …