17 FBYC Members and guests in 3 Sailing vessels, one power boat, and several cars celebrated life with old and new friends on the historic grounds of what is now Ditchley Ciderworks. See: https://www.ditchleyciderworks.com/
Cathy Calhoon, Paul Grosklegs,and sister Pam treated the group to a fixed price open bar happy hour, wonderful dinner, and an over the top tour of the manor house that predates the Revolutionary war. Some stayed over and came ashore to enjoy grounds and Brunch before their Sunday departure.
Cathy and Paul recently (in historic terms) acquired this historic property and have chosen preservation over development, as a way of giving back.
Ditchley was once owned by the original Lee family (yes …
ILCA Masters took over Fishing Bay Yacht Club for the 43rd Chesapeake Bay ILCA Masters Championship last weekend. Of the 39 boats – Dave Chapin from Lake Eustis Sailing Club was the top Great Grand Master and took the overall title while Dorian Haldeman from Severn Sailing Association was the 2nd Master and top female for her 6th time. The fleet launched on Saturday to light winds out of the North and a long downwind sail to Godfrey Bay on the Piankatank River. The first race was started shortly after 11 in light wind and was shortened for the second leg when the wind shifted to the east. Top finishers in race 1 were Gavin O’Hare (SSA …
Closing Day Regatta (Winter Series 1) registration is open. If you are sailing in this event, please register. Having a complete registration list for this pursuit race makes building out the start times possible.
"Pop- Up Cruise" organized: FBYC cruise to Urbanna October 12 for the annual Oyster Stroll. Overnight at Urbby Marina. Breakfast at a local restaurant for those interested. Likely to add a night before or afterwards in the Corrotoman River.
Forty boats competed in the 30th Annual Stingray Point Regatta over Labor Day Weekend. A strong turnout in almost every fleet, including Cruising Fleets made for a weekend of great competition. Below are the overall winners, but be sure to click the link and see all the winners from this past weekend!
Dick Cole Memorial Trophy - Excellence in the Cruising Fleet Winner: Dauntless, James Keen and Jody Keen
Class Winners: PHRF A0/Sport Boat: Sitella, Ian Hill, HYC PHRF A1: Orion, Bob and Lisa Fleck, FBYC PHRF A2: Excitation, Mayo Tabb, FBYC PHRF B: GOIN', Dennis Hannick, FBYC PHRF C: Cheeky Monkey, Paul and Julie …
We will be decommissioning the pool next week for the winter. We will start Monday or Tuesday and the full process may take a couple days. The pool will be drained & fences will be locked.
This spectacular evening will be sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, and will feature a traditional Hawaiian menu and drinks. Then, dance the night away to the music of a 7-piece band. You won't want to be the one that missed this party! It is the perfect way to entertain your friends and holiday houseguests and say farewell to summer with a Luau on the Saturday night of Labor Day weekend! Dinner tickets should be purchased by August 26th. After this date, there will be a limited number of tickets available for $30 …
Friday, August 30 - September 1, come race at the Stingray Point Regatta! Not usually a racer? Come join the cruising class and get in on the fun!
The 2024 Stingray Point Regatta will consist of a single Friday mid-distance race for all registered boats, followed by additional racing on Saturday and Sunday on two separate East and West courses. The East Course will be a Windward/Leeward buoy course for PHRF Spinnaker A, B, and C boats. A separate West Course will be a designated triangular course for PHRF CC-NS, CC-Spin, and provisionally handicapped cruising boats.
There will be Burgers and Brew Friday night at 6:30 pm, and a Luau Saturday night beginning at …
This past Saturday, August 17th, 18 sailors, members and non-members, gathered for the third FBYC Day Sailing and Training Day of 2024. The day kicked off at the Clubhouse, where sailors introduced themselves, shared their backgrounds, and discussed their goals for the day. It was a diverse group—some were seeking their first sailing experience, others aimed to build on skills learned in previous clinics or crewing opportunities, and several simply wanted to enjoy a day of with other sailing enthusiasts.
Experienced instructors paired up with sailors who requested in-boat coaching, and soon everyone headed to the Fishing Bay Dock, where the Flying Scots were ready and waiting. After a quick orientation and a review of basic sailing skills, the …
Friday, August 30 - September 1, come race at the Stingray Point Regatta! Not usually a racer? Come join the cruising class and get in on the fun!
The 2024 Stingray Point Regatta will consist of a single Friday mid-distance race for all registered boats, followed by additional racing on Saturday and Sunday on two separate East and West courses. The East Course will be a Windward/Leeward buoy course for PHRF Spinnaker A, B, and C boats. A separate West Course will be a designated triangular course for PHRF CC-NS, CC-Spin, and provisionally handicapped cruising boats.
There will be Burgers and Brew Friday night at 6:30 pm, and a Luau Saturday night beginning at 6 pm, so visit the …
Say farewell to summer with a Luau Saturday night of Labor Day weekend! This dreamy evening will be sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, and will feature a traditional Hawaiian menu and drinks. Then, dance the night away to the music of a 7-piece band. You won't want to be the one that missed this party! Bring your friends and holiday houseguests. All are welcome! Dinner tickets should be purchased by August 26th.
Calling all small boat and one-design sailors! Join us at FBYC on Saturday, August 17th, for a day of sailing followed by a social gathering with fellow sailors. Enjoy a leisurely day sailing on the Piankatank River or participate in a sailing clinic to sharpen your skills.
We will meet in the Clubhouse at 10:00 AM to review the day's plans before heading out on the water. For those looking to gain more experience or take their first step into sailing, register for in-boat coaching. We have a few spots remaining and will provide both the coach and the boat and get you out on the water.
We are preparing the facility in the event of a strong Tropical Storm Debby should it make her way to Deltaville. We are expecting a storm surge, much rain, elevated wind, and flooded roads.
We recommend anyone with a boat on-site to double-check their dock lines and security of dinghies to trailers or racks.
Art exhibit featuring the work of Izumi Miller on Sunday, August 11, between 3pm and 6 pm on the second floor of the main clubhouse and that the exhibit will be up until October 31.
“Best sailing clinic on the bay!” (overheard at the Women’s Sailing Clinic this past weekend)
It was a fantastic weekend to have 18 women – both members and non-members, experienced and beginners, and several returning participants - come together for two beautiful days on the water. Coaches Holly Sears and Anne-Kinsey Wash started Saturday morning off with chalk talks for the Racing Fundamentals class and the Sailing Basics class respectively, then both groups got on the water, in eight Flying-Scots, two ILCAs, and one Melges.
In 5-8 knots of breeze, the beginners took off two to a boat, each with an on-the-water instructor and a student in the driver’s seat; they covered the points of sail, sail trim, boat speed …
As of Tuesday (yesterday), 3 spots left for the Women's Sailing Clinic this Saturday / Sunday. Come join in on the sailing instruction and fun, as well as the Ladies' spritzer social on Saturday, not to be missed!
** NEW ** this year, a Door Prize to all registrants of the clinic: Chance to win a 1/2 Day lesson with FBYC's adult sailing program, kindly donated by club member, Marc Konesco, a fan of FBYC's Adult Sailing Program. **
Another fantastic AOD is just around the corner - Sat/Sun July 20-21!
It takes a full team effort to pull this event off each year! Its also a great way to meet new people - all participants, guests and club members are invited to help make this year's AOD another club success!
Please volunteer for via our SignUp Genius links at:
Back by popular demand for Fishing Bay females and non-members alike! A two day sailing/ racing clinic for women of all degrees of experience and age, with a combination of classroom learning and on-the-water time.
Enjoy two days of sailing instruction and a Saturday afternoon Spritzer Social!
