Tropical Storm Isias has come and gone without significant damage to the Club.  Please note:

• Fishing Bay Road is currently passable with approximately 4-6 inches of water
• Power has been restored to the Clubhouse & Fannie's House
• Power is unavailable at the Pool, Docks, and in Bathhouse - the Bathhouse is closed
• We are operating the water filtration, treatment, and pump systems with a generator - Please conserve water!
• Safety Boats (Wildcat and Whaler) are available
• Pool will remain closed until power is restored 
• Club Scots will be available for reservation Friday …

Fortunately, Tropical Storm Isias passed over early this morning without significant damage to the Club.  Please note:

• Fishing Bay Road is currently under 10-12 inches of water
• All Docks' water has been restored
• Safety Boats (Wildcat and Whaler) will be unavailable until tomorrow (August 5)
• Pool will remain closed
• Club Scots will be available for reservation Friday
• Event Chairs can provide status updates for this weekend's Cruise, Junior, Offshore, and One-Design events
• Outdoor furnishings are being placed`

I will continue to provide updates throughout the storm here and on the …

Tropical Storm Isias is tracking toward Deltaville.  As such, we have prepared for the storm.  Please note:

• Fishing Bay Road is currently dry and clear
• All Docks' power and water will be turned off today (August 3) by 5:00 PM
• Safety Boats (Wildcat and Whaler) have been hauled and are unavailable
• East Floating Dock has no vacancies
• Pool is closed
• Club Scots are unavailable for reservation
• Event Chairs can provide status updates for this weekend's Cruise, Junior, Offshore, and One-Design events
• Outdoor furnishings have been brought inside

I will …

On Saturday July 25th some of the hardiest sailors at Fishing Bay joined together in the 95 degree heat to battle the forces of nature.  Equipped with gloves, pruners, rakes, and shovels, volunteers participated in the first 2020 Grounds Day event.  Around 25 members and non-members alike attacked areas of need across the FBYC campus. 

The day began with a socially distanced welcome by Steve Montgomery, Grounds Chair.  Steve thanked everyone for attending, briefed them on traditional as well as coronavirus safety issues, then laid out a well devised plan …

The fresh water system has been repaired and is up and running.  The storage tank is filling and water service is being restored across the campus.

Thanks you for your patience.

Joe Roos

Rear Commodore

The FBYC water system is experiencing problems with the feed to the treatment unit and currently cannot produce fresh water. We are running off the storage tank and have shut down water to several places throughout the campus. 

We are asking all members to make every effort to conserve water, essential use only.

We believe we have identified the failed equipment. We have a spare on hand and are currently waiting for the certified technician from our water contractor to conduct repairs.  If there are no other issues, the system …

Mark your calendars! FBYC grounds chair, Steve Montgomery and Katie Yudkin are looking for volunteers to help out with grounds cleanup and beautification.

Grounds work may include: weeding, trimming and pruning in preparation for new mulch and plants in the fall.

Some tools are provided but please bring gloves, clippers, trimmers, lopping shears and rakes if you have them.

The end of July will be hot so bring your reusable water bottles! Food, beer and other beverages are planned for a relaxing end of our day. 

In thinking about future …

Our club has many members and we wish to do everything possible to ensure safety for everyone including their family members. Please continue to keep each other safe by wearing a mask when inside the buildings.  When your are outside---if you can't social distance then please wear a mask.  We have hand sanitizer throughout the campus as well to assist you in your safety measures.

$25/Boat Covid 19 Special

Signup Link @ NOR

https://link.edgepilot.com/s/2625ca52/DsV_f_aH10im573kQj8JKg?u=https://www.fbyc.net/events/2020/200808-onedesign-81st-annual-one-design-regatta/

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Sign Up ASAP for Flying Scot Racing Clinic by  - Tyler & Carrie Andrews (Flying Scot Inc)

Fri. Aug 7, 2020

https://link.edgepilot.com/s/b6556395/m791HJqb5UKjO8v9QiH2hA?u=https://www.fbyc.net/events/2020/200605-training-flying-scot-training-by-flying-scot-builder/

Many of you know Tyler and Carrie as accomplished racers and trainers.   We are indeed honored that they have agreed to join us and share their knowledge.

You can sample some of …

The Stingray Point Regatta is only seven weeks away.  If you have not registered please do so.  If you have registered you can now order Saturday night dinners and t-shirts.  Online ordering is available through Yacht Scoring or you can email me directly at my email address. 

I must stress that T-Shirts and dinners must be pre ordered. We cannot guarantee we will have these items available at the door.

You have multiple choices for dinner:

Baked Spaghetti with salad and bread- $10.00
Manicotti with salad and bread -$11 …