Smith Point Race                                                                                           Saturday July 12^th, 2025

Hey Smith Point racers, grab your charts, & weather reports for the Smith point race. 

With an 11:00 hours start, we’ll select the course to work with the forecasted wind speed and aim for a finish before sunset, followed by an ice cream social.

If you and your crew plan to attend the social, please let Bill Kitchens know your count.  Text him at 804-994-7353

Let’s race! See you at the start.

The 3rd Annual Rescue Regatta sets sail July 25–26, and 15 boats are already on board (we expect to exceed 30+ boats from 2024 participation) to raise funds for the Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad.  Well, and have a heck of a good time sailing and Parting!!

Who doesn't like a great regatta (and PARTY)--whether a cruising vessel or racing?  Chesapeake Bay--Racing--Party--Fund Raising?  LET'S GO!!!

Ready to race (and party) for a good cause? [Register here!]  *ONLINE STOREFRONT for Meals etc. vs. Registering your Yacht to Race.  Don't …

This fun, one-day regatta is open to all sailors, members and non-members alike. If you’ve got a boat 25 feet or less at the waterline and a skipper age 60 or older, you’re good to go. Crew can be any age.

We welcome all classes of boats—Flying Scots, Typhoons, Windmills, Mobjacks, Lasers, Front Runners, San Juan 21s, Melges—and especially any Classic boat. The older the better! If you can sail it, we’ll score it.

There are trophies for every fleet with a special Vintage Skipper …

An Invitation from MYC:

Mathews Yacht Club, is having a Mix & Mingle event with live music from 5-7pm on Saturday, July 26th and FBYC is invited.

There will be drinks and appetizers available for purchase.  This is a great opportunity for our club members to meet and connect socially.

370 Yacht Club Road, Hudgins, VA

Please RSVP by email to clubmanager@mathewsyc.org.

If FBYC members would like to come by boat, please have them contact our fleetcaptain@mathewsyc.org

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On Fri, 7/4 please join us for the Annual Cookout to celebrate America’s birthday. We are stepping up our burger game this year with a special “burger bar” with upgraded toppings. MENU: burgers (& veggie burgers), hot dogs, baked beans, pasta salad, green salad, watermelon and brownies.

$8/ adult (price increases after 6/26) Beer and wine available in coolers. Order meal tickets here. Info about event here.

The racing will be a One Design “long distance” race. It’s a fun, casual …

Following a fabulous June week at Fishing Bay where over 175 juniors learned the love of sailing in small boats is one of FBYC’s major invitationals, the 86th Annual One Design Regatta, AOD.

Don’t miss these two days of One Design racing, fun and camaraderie! Join us at FBYC for our 86th AOD Regatta.  Share this fabulous event with your fellow one design sailors.

Register Now! https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/29067
More information on the event -  https://www.fbyc.net/events/2025/250719-onedesign-annual-one-design-regatta/

July 19-20, 2025 

AOD …

Get ready for Groovin’ Cruise 2025, a weekend of sailing fun, sandbar hangs, and live music. Led by John Koedel, this event blends relaxed sailing with good vibes and great company.

Saturday kicks off with a casual sail around the marks near FBYC A (Piankatank 5). It is not an official race, but let’s be honest, if two boats are going the same direction, it kind of is. After the sail, anchor or raft up in Jackson Creek and take your dinghy over to the sandbar. Bring your own …

On Fri, 7/4 please join us for the Annual Cookout to celebrate America’s birthday. We are stepping up our burger game this year with a special “burger bar” with upgraded toppings. MENU: burgers (& veggie burgers), hot dogs, baked beans, pasta salad, green salad, watermelon and brownies.

$8/ adult (price increases after 6/26) Beer and wine available in coolers. Order meal tickets here. Info about event here.

The racing will be a One Design “long distance” race. It’s a fun, casual race – any sailboat under 20 …

Whether you’re new to sailing or have years of experience, this hands-on clinic is a great way to sharpen your skills with personalized, in-boat coaching.

Want to try racing? You’ll have the option to sail with a coach or crew with an experienced skipper in the Sea Breeze Regatta—a relaxed, fun introduction to racing.

The day is tailored to your goals—whether that’s building confidence at the helm, picking up race tactics, or just enjoying time on the water.

Register today and set sail!

Want to be a Mentor to a new member joining the Club?

We need more mentors for the new members joining in 2025. Many thanks to the volunteers who have already agreed to be a mentor to the “Class of 2024” new members.

It’s been said that we are the “friendliest club on the Bay”. What an incredible compliment and let’s keep living up to it!

If you are excited to share your passion for sailing and help a new member get involved with the Club, the Membership …