Know someone curious about sailboat racing—or ready to take their skills to the next level? Invite them to the FBYC Crew Training Program, starting Tuesday, March 24.

Open to beginner and intermediate sailors, members and non-members. The program includes: Classroom sessions, On-the-water training, Instruction from experienced FBYC skippers & crew, with meet the Skippers reception to connect ahead of the 2026 season

It’s the perfect way to experience the excitement, teamwork, and energy of racing at FBYC.

Learn more & register via the Crew Training event page

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Tuesday, February 24th 6-9PM

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Starting to dream about being back on the water? Gather with your friends for a drink and nibbles and hear from FBYC Members Dave Tabor and Carol Vaughn.  They will be sharing their adventures from their Offshore Sailing in 2025 that included Annapolis to Newport, Marion to Bermuda, wrapping up with their Double-Handed return from Bermuda last summer!

Please register before February 19 to ensure a spot! Register Now!

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

2410 Ownby Lane

Richmond, VA 23230

Light hors d'oeuvres will be …

February 24th, from 6-9 pm, FBYC Members Dave Tabor and Carol Vaughn will be presenting their adventures of their Offshore Sailing in 2025 that included Annapolis to Newport, Marion to Bermuda and then.....their Double-Handed return from Bermuda last summer. 

This FBYC Winter Program will surely invigorate you to start prepping for the upcoming sailing season.  Dave and Carol are tenured Ocean Sailors and their story of these amazing adventures will surely keep you on the edge of your seat.  

Please register before February 19 to ensure a spot! Register …

FBYC members have priority registration throughout February before non-members can register.  As we have historically increased the participation year over year--please make sure you register your Juniors as soon as possible. This includes:

Junior Week - OptiKids - Sailing School - Development & Race Teams - M15 Clinic

Our fantastic PRO Coaches are returning to FBYC again for the season and will be supported by College Coaches and many more to ensure Safety, Fun and a Fantastic Sailing Experience.  Don't wait-----sign up NOW!

http://app.campdoc.com/register/fbyc

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The FBYC Christmas ornament is now available for purchase. Ornaments purchased by November 30th will be ready for pick up on December 5th.  Ornaments can be picked up in Richmond or in Deltaville. They can also be shipped for an extra charge.  Order yours today!  If you have questions, please contact ornaments@fbyc.net.

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It promises to be a beautiful fall day on Fishing Bay for the FBYC Closing Day Regatta and Oyster Roast.

Food and Oysters will start flowing  when racers return – roughly 2PM to  3PM.  Register by Thursday 10/23 This is the event you don’t want to miss.

Racers: Register on Regatta Network

Oyster Roast: Cost for entry $7/person and a share dish from your group -  children under 12 free.  Tickets on Regatta Network Storefront

Enter to win Top Billing by Type, enter your shared dish here: Register Shared …

This Saturday: Dock Mixer – we are in need of volunteers between 1-4pm- for food prep and set up on the dock. EVENT DETAILS BELOW.

Please sIgn up here to volunteer. If you can’t volunteer the whole time, please specify what time you can come. Any time is valuable to the success of the event. Thank you to the Burkes, Mary Galloway, the Petersons, and Debbie Ricci for already committing, and notably Tina Mennett co-chair!

Cruisers and Offshore Racers - Please join us for the FBYC Dock Mixer that follows Offshore …

Join us for a fun-filled day on the Bay!  Gather with family and friends at FBYC’s Closing Day Regatta and Oyster Roast, Saturday October 25, 2025. For detail see FBYC Closing Day

Racers: Register on Regatta Network

Oyster Roast: Cost for entry $7/person and a share dish from your group -  children under 12 free.  Tickets on Regatta Network Storefront. Ticket sales close on Thursday, October 23.

To assist with coordination and enter to win Top Billing by Type, enter your shared dish here: Register Shared Dish.

Two hurricanes passing offshore earlier in the week threatened to disrupt the 44th Chesapeake Bay ILCA Masters Championship, but both storms turned north just in time to leave Fishing Bay Yacht Club with a picture-perfect fall weekend- clear skies, mild temperatures, and no sign of tropical weather. Unfortunately, the storms also took the wind with them, leaving sailors to contend with light air both days.

This year’s event introduced separate starts for ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 fleets, drawing 41 competitors from across the region. After some last-minute class …