Saturday gave us probably the nicest weather we've had in a long time for an opening day for the One Design Division at FBYC. 6 Lasers sailed 5 races in a breeze that built from 8 to 15+ knots under partly cloudy skies. Junior Finn Ciszeweski sailed a standard rig sail for the first time and was very fast downwind and competitive all the way around the course. Dave Tabor joined the club this spring and was sailing his first Laser regatta at the club - welcome to the fleet! Guests …

Registration is open until 5/21/19 midnight.

Choice of GoVino wine or Pilsner Cup included to all registered until supplies last!

Sunflower raft UP: post race/1300-1400.

Leads for raft up will be Diane and Carl Simon, (Happy Place Beneteau 331) & Ann and GG Gray, (Jabberwock Voyage Yacht 42’).  Garrett family will join us in Running Tide.  Jim Raper, PRO, will direct racers towards the raft up.

Water shuttles will be available from FBYC pier to the raft up.  Bring some snacks and join in the fun!

Prize …

Tom Bayliss is the winner on this month’s Webmaster Gold Star award. He tried to reset his password and received a Server Error. He sent in Screen Shots and I was quickly able to duplicate the problem. It turns out a minor website setting change in mid-April had broken the web site’s ability to send emails. As a result, there were no emails confirming registrations or board meeting updates filed for the last month.

I can’t believe that no one noticed the unusual behavior nor pointed out …

Schedule of Upcoming Events:
Fri, May 17-Sun, May 19: Captain's Choice Cruise (Cruising)
Sat, May 18: One Design Spring Series 2 (One-Design)
Sun, May 19: Spring Series 3 (Offshore)
Fri, May 24: Memorial Day Cookout and Movie Night (YAM)
Sat, May 25: Family Regatta and Laser Training (One-Design)
Sun, May 26: Open House Regatta & Party (Offshore)
Mon, May 27: Memorial Day (Holiday)
Fri, May 31-Sun, Jun 2: Southern Bay Race Week (Offshore)
Sat, Jun 1-Sun, Jun 2: Women Skippers Cruising Weekend (Cruising)
Fri, Jun 7: Cruise to Ditchley, Tour …

Still have room for a few more women!

Want to dock a big boat with more confidence?  How about practicing quick stops and MOB drills? Or maybe you need to feel at ease on the radio?  

Then come and spend Saturday, June 1 from 10 am-3 pm, on board S/V Soulemate as we do all the above and more.  Skipper Karen Soule will run her crew through all those everyday tasks to help everyone feel more comfortable and competent on the water.  Soulemate can accommodate FOUR more women.  Email …

We are offering 2 warm-up opportunities prior to Junior Week.  These weekend afternoons will provide a time for junior sailors, who are already registered for Junior Week, to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with an Opti or 420.  Rig a boat and take it out for a spin with our instructors to get ready for a week of fun at Junior Week. 

Sign up for one or both afternoons! Click on the date below to register:

   Saturday, June 8,   1 - 4:00

   Saturday, June 15, 1 - 4:00

To supply …

Schedule of Upcoming Events:
Sat, May 11: One Design Spring Series 1 and Laser Spring Regatta (One-Design)
Sun, May 12: Mother's Day (Holiday)
Fri, May 17-Sun, May 19: Captain's Choice Cruise (Cruising)
Sat, May 18: One Design Spring Series 2 (One-Design)
Sun, May 19: Spring Series 3 (Offshore)
Fri, May 24: Memorial Day Cookout & Movie Night (YAM)
Sat, May 25: Family Regatta and Laser Training (One-Design)
Sun, May 26: Open House Regatta & Party (Offshore)
Mon, May 27: Memorial Day (Holiday)
Fri, May 31-Sun, Jun 2: Southern Bay Race …

Laser Sailors - the season has begun - mark your calendars for these Laser race days:

• Saturday, May 11 - Laser Spring Regatta (in conjunction with OD SS1)
• Saturday, May 25 - Laser Training (new to a Laser - come for tips!)
• Sunday, May 26 - Open House Regatta (progressive start distance race)
• Saturday, July 6 - July 4th Long Distance Race (Portsmouth handicap distance race)
• Saturday, July 20 - Laser Summer Regatta
• August 10-11 - 80th Annual One Design Regatta
• Sunday, August 25 - Laser Summer Regatta II
• Saturday, October 5 - Laser Fall Regatta
• October 12-13 - Chesapeake Bay Laser …

Housing needed: FBYC to host the VA Commonwealth Championships at our annual jr regatta. June 21-23. Clubs from ga, sc, va, md, and de are planning on attending. Please email Kathryn Angus at kangus@angusco.com if your home or spare bedroom is available for sailors or coaches. Or know of someone who is willing to rent or host a family! 

You're invited to attend the 2019 Leukemia Cup Launch Party on Monday, May 6 at 6:00 pm!

You can find more information on the Leukemia Cup or donate by clicking here!