Calling All Hands!

Spring 2020 Grounds Clean-up Day March 21

Hold the date, March 21, for the annual FBYC Grounds Clean Up. All members are encouraged to pitch in and prepare our lovely grounds for the new season.  Lunch will be provided after we are done...so please sign-up online so we know how many of you are coming.  (Just check out the upcoming events listing at FBYC.net.)

Questions to Steve Montgomery at monty1221@icloud.com. "

Your club doesn't slow down during the off-season.  Come and see the new ramp after you listen to our speaker.  But first register here:  https://www.fbyc.net/events/2020/200229-social-winter-program-with-jim-brown/

Jim Brown, a local Tidewater, VA resident, has been on the cutting edge of multi-hull design for more than six decades.  He's tested his designs in many oceans, cruising with his family to multiple continents.  An accomplished teacher and author, Jim is also a member of the Cruising World Hall of Fame and a prolific podcaster.

This is …

We had a severe wind storm out of the Southwest last Friday.  This storm damaged the Fishing Bay Dock's structure and framing in three areas.

The ramp is open for use but unfortunately, the dock is CLOSED until it is repaired.  I anticipate repairs will be made by March 1st and will keep everyone posted on the progress.  

Want to go cruising but don't have a boat?  There are loads of club members with cruising boats who would welcome you aboard for a day, a weekend or perhaps an even longer trip.  Here's how to get started:

Beginning with two Richmond-based "get-togethers," on February 20 and April 2, you'll meet some of these skippers and learn about exploring the Chesapeake Bay. FBYC has numerous captains who are eager to share their time, their sailboats and their expertise with novices and experts alike. 

Session 1:  Cruising on the …

Multihulls in Time - From the Stone Age to the Space Age and the “Green Recovery.”

With multihull pioneer Jim Brown

Where: FBYC Clubhouse

When: Saturday February 29 from 2-4, with a reception following the talk

Multihull sailboats have been around for millennia. Jim will discuss multihull sailboats through the ages from the ancient civilizations of the south pacific through the modern era with a peek into the future. Jim has been in the multihull mix for the past 50 years and has seen multihull design go from the early homebuild …

We were saddened to hear that FBYC has lost a dear friend, Miles Turner.  Miles, an active participant on many Race Committees passed away on December 29, 2019.  Miles was married to Betsy for 21 years and had two sons, Miles Turner III and Jay Turner.

Miles owned and operated Turner Body Shop on Belt Boulevard in South Richmond until his retirement. Miles was an avid sailor and was one of the founders of Dog Town Yacht Club in 1983.  He built several boats including a Dragonfly 16 proa which …

Calling All Hands!

Spring 2020 Grounds Clean-up Day March 21

Hold the date, March 21, for the annual FBYC Grounds Clean Up. All members are encouraged to pitch in and prepare our lovely grounds for the new season.  Lunch will be provided after we are done...so please sign-up online so we know how many of you are coming.  (Just check out the upcoming events listing at FBYC.net.)

Questions to Steve Montgomery at monty1221@icloud.com. "

REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1ST!!!

JUNIOR WEEK 2020

June 22nd - 26th

Summer Race Teams

June 13th - August 9th

Opti Kids 

June 13-14, and June 20-21

To find our more about these exciting junior programs, please go to the Junior pages on the FBYC.net site. Information about Junior Week, Opti Kids, our Summer Race teams and other sailing opportunities are being updated as we speak. If you have questions about our programs please email juniors@fbyc.net.

We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Leap Day than holding this year's Winter Program in Deltaville on Saturday, February 29 from 2-4 pm at the FBYC Clubhouse.   And there's no better person to start us off than the legendary boat builder Jim Brown of Tidewater, VA.    Jim has been one of the world's leading multi-hull designers for over six decades.  He's an accomplished teacher and author and member of the Cruising World's Hall of Fame.  Along with his wife and children, Jim has traveled to numerous continents …

FBYC has loads of events in the works--numerous opportunities to increase your skills and start thinking about our upcoming sailing season.  So mark your calendar for these programs and look for more details on how to sign-up:

                                 Saturday, February 1, 2020:  Junior Program Registration Begins

               Thursday, February 20, 2020:  First session in our new seminar, "Learn to Cruise the Chesapeake Bay."

                        Saturday, February 29, 2020 (Leap Day!) :  Winter Program with legendary sailor Jim Brown.