Welcome to Fishing Bay Yacht Club — Where Sailing Meets Community

Nestled on Stove Point in Deltaville, Virginia, Fishing Bay Yacht Club (FBYC) is more than just a sailing club. It’s a vibrant, welcoming community centered around a shared love of life on the water. With access to both Fishing Bay and Jackson Creek, and just a short sail from the Chesapeake Bay, we offer the perfect setting for everything from racing thrills to peaceful cruising.

Whether you're new to sailing or a lifelong sailor, there's something here for you.

Learn to Sail
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to sail, this is the place to do it. Our programs are open to all ages and experience levels, and our instructors are friendly, experienced, and passionate about helping others get on the water.

Race With Us
Our racing scene is exciting, welcoming, and well-organized. We host events throughout the year, including our biggest event, the Stingray Point Regatta held every Labor Day weekend. From small dinghies to larger offshore boats, we have races for every type of sailor.

Cruise With Friends
Looking for something a little more relaxed? Our Cruising Division plans 10 to 15 group cruises each year. These range from casual day trips and dinner destinations to multi-week adventures around the Chesapeake Bay and beyond. It’s a great way to explore new places with good company.

Enjoy the Club
FBYC isn’t just about sailing. Relax by the pool, take in the views from Fannie's House, enjoy our clubhouse right on the water, and join our many social events. We’ve continued to expand and improve our facilities over the years, and there’s always something going on.

 

Why FBYC?
The people. Our members come from Richmond, Charlottesville, Northern Virginia, North Carolina, and beyond. Whether you’re racing, cruising, learning, or just enjoying time by the water, you’ll find a supportive, welcoming group of fellow sailors here.

We have four active divisions that help power all the fun:

• One Design — hosts races throughout the sailing season and conducts the Annual One Design Regatta, which attracts more than 100 boats for a fun weekend of racing and affiliated social events.

• Junior Sailing — In recent years more than 150 children participate annually in our various opportunities for Junior Sailing learning. Instructors are a combination of professional national and international coaches, US Sailing instructors, and experienced volunteers. FBYC juniors consistently place at the top of Chesapeake Bay competitions and go on to become confident, lifelong sailors. Most years since 2007, a Fishing Bay Yacht Club team member has won either the Opti, Laser Radial or 420 division of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association High Points Series.

• Offshore Racing — Has a full program of offshore racing events for larger racing boats. They have spring and fall series events run at the mouth of the Piankitank River and longer distance races that go all over the Chesapeake Bay. Over Labor Day we host the Stingray Point Regatta.

• Cruising — Organizes about 10-15 cruises annually for those who prefer more leisurely sailing and the camaraderie of fellow members. The cruises vary from short trips to a nice raft up or destination for dinner, to multi-week trips around the Chesapeake Bay, the Delmarva Peninsula, or to New England.

We’re proud members of US Sailing and CBYRA, and were founding supporters of the Sailing Hall of Fame. Our club has received national recognition, including the US Sailing One Design Regatta Award, and has sent teams to top invitational events like the New York Yacht Club’s Invitational Cup.

At the heart of it all, we believe in creating a place where sailing thrives, families connect, and friendships grow.

If you’re curious about racing, learning to sail, cruising with others, or just want to be part of a close-knit and enthusiastic sailing community, we invite you to join us at Fishing Bay Yacht Club.

Come see what makes this place so special. Your next great sailing story starts here.