17 FBYC Members and guests in 3 Sailing vessels, one power boat, and several cars celebrated life  with old and new friends on the historic grounds of what is now Ditchley Ciderworks.  See:  https://www.ditchleyciderworks.com/

Cathy Calhoon, Paul Grosklegs,and sister Pam treated the group to a fixed price open bar happy hour, wonderful dinner, and an over the top tour of the manor house that predates the Revolutionary war.  Some stayed over and came ashore to enjoy grounds and Brunch before their Sunday departure.

Cathy and Paul …

ILCA Masters took over Fishing Bay Yacht Club for the 43^rd Chesapeake Bay ILCA Masters Championship last weekend. Of the 39 boats – Dave Chapin from Lake Eustis Sailing Club was the top Great Grand Master and took the overall title while Dorian Haldeman from Severn Sailing Association was the 2^nd Master and top female for her 6^th time. The fleet launched on Saturday to light winds out of the North and a long downwind sail to Godfrey Bay on the Piankatank River. The first race was started …

Closing Day Regatta (Winter Series 1)  registration is open. If you are sailing in this event, please register. Having a complete registration list for this pursuit race makes building out the start times possible.

Racers: Click here to register on Regatta Network

Coming to the closing Day Oyster Roast? Enjoy oysters, hot dogs, an array of share dish foods, beer, wine and other beverages.

Oyster Roast: Cost for entry $7/person and a share dish for your group. Click here to buy tickets on Regatta Network Storefront

Racers, you …

"Pop- Up Cruise" organized: FBYC cruise to Urbanna October 12 for the annual Oyster Stroll. Overnight at Urbby Marina. Breakfast at a local restaurant for those interested. Likely to add a night before or afterwards in the Corrotoman River.

Urbanna Oyster & Wine Stroll - FBYC

Forty boats competed in the 30th Annual Stingray Point Regatta over Labor Day Weekend.  A strong turnout in almost every fleet, including Cruising Fleets made for a weekend of great competition.  Below are the overall winners, but be sure to click the link and see all the winners from this past weekend!

Brenton S. Halsey, Jr. Memorial Regatta Trophy
Winner: Cheeky Monkey, Paul and Julie Ann Wash

Dick Cole Memorial Trophy - Excellence in the Cruising Fleet
Winner: Dauntless, James Keen and Jody Keen 

Class Winners:
PHRF A0/Sport Boat: Sitella …

We will be decommissioning the pool next week for the winter.  We will start Monday or Tuesday and the full process may take a couple days.  The pool will be drained & fences will be locked. 

Registration is open for the 43 Chesapeake Bay ILCA Masters Championship.

Get all of the details and register online here.

Sign up now for the Cruise to Ditchley Cider Works - September 28-29, 2024

--Protected Anchorage close to dinghy dock, 5 minute walk to venue

--Charming Hosts provide Farm to table dining: working farm, historic setting

--Sign up/details at : https://www.fbyc.net/events/2024/240907-cruising-ditchley-cidery/

Make sure you don't have to tell your friends "Yeah, I missed that party".  This is the one you don't want to miss!

Buy your dinner tickets now!

This spectacular evening will be sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, and will feature a traditional Hawaiian menu and drinks. Then, dance the night away to the music of a 7-piece band.  You won't want to be the one that missed this party! It is the perfect way to entertain your friends and holiday houseguests and say farewell to summer with a Luau …

Final call to sign up!

Friday, August 30 - September 1, come race at the Stingray Point Regatta! Not usually a racer? Come join the cruising class and get in on the fun!

The 2024 Stingray Point Regatta will consist of a single Friday mid-distance race for all registered boats, followed by additional racing on Saturday and Sunday on two separate East and West courses. The East Course will be a Windward/Leeward buoy course for PHRF Spinnaker A, B, and C boats. A separate West Course will be a designated …