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The Junior Web Pages have been updated to reflect information about the 2003 Programs - including downloadable applications, etc. You will be able to learn more about the three Training/Teaching programs: (1) Opti Kids, (2) Junior Week, and (3) Race Team Extended Program that we will operate this year.
If your parents have a hard time understanding plain English, we also offer versions of the Junior Web Pages for them. Have fun!
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HYC is sponsoring a One Design Regatta on March 22 for Lasers, Vanguard 15s, 420s, and Sailboards. Click Read More
for details or the following links for more info: CBYRA News and Notices and Hampton YC One Design Spring RegattaSchedule: Saturday, March 22
Registration 9:00amBeer Pitchers, soft drinks, and soup available for purchase in the upstairs lounge after sailing.
Governing Rules: Racing will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing, US Sailing Prescriptions, Class Rules, and the Sailing Instructions (available at Registration).
Awards: Awards will be presented to top 3 finishers of each class …
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From February 14-16, St. Petersburg Yacht Club was the host
for the traveling Sailing World NOOD Regatta. Joining new
FBYC member Skipper Hope on the J/24 "Thin Ice" he co-owns
with fellow FBYC member Don Landau, were myself, Wes Marshall,
and Edward Allen. Here's a brief account of our adventures in sunny Florida.
After an all-night haul down to St. Petersburg, we rigged and launched "Thin Ice" Thursday afternoon just in time to miss the last of a dying breeze, and therefore, some valuable pre-regatta practice. 160 boats had registered - 28 of which were J/24's, making it the largest class at the regatta.
The next morning opened the regatta with a steady 8-10 knots. The J …
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No matter how big and ugly one might be, we all need someone to love us. The same is true with the drysail hoist. Not the prettiest piece of sailing equipment I've ever seen but for others, the ones it matters to most, its "their baby." Well, finally, its getting some much needed repair. Also, a preventative maintenance inspection is going to be completed. This should reduce routine failures but it will mean that it will be leaving Fishing Bay for a few weeks for a visit to the shop.It's been interesting, when the notice went out to the drysail members that the beloved hoist was going to be taken down and temporarily removed, perhaps several weeks …
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Greg Fisher will be conducting a hands on workshop about successfully racing Flying Scots. This will be on Sunday, April 6th, at the Rappahannock River Yacht Club, home of Scot fleet #185.
This session will start at 10:00 with a discussion on the principles and practices of making Scots go fast. In the afternoon there will be an on-the-water coaching session. This is open to all …
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Clay Harris - age 9 - and son of 1969 Vice Commodore Bill Harris was selected by Mr. Roberts to christen the new pool. Today, Clay is CDR Clay Harris, Commanding Officer of the USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51). Clay is shown at the left awarding a certificate to one of his crew.Mike Toms submitted the correct answer plus added previously unknown information that he almost won the honor of being first into the pool. For the full answer, plus awesome pictures of the Arleigh Burke, see Riddle of the Month
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FBYC RACE COMMITTEE TRAINING
Indoor And On-The-Water Sessions
The club is stepping up efforts to increase the quality of our race committees through more training, both indoors during the off season and on the water (OTW) once the weather turns favorable. Luckily, this coincides with an increase in new members expressing an interest in serving on race committees. For more information about our planned program and schedules, click Read More....
To accommodate everyone, we are planning repeat sessions for both indoor and on-the-water training. We encourage every person who will be serving on race committees this coming year, either as PRO, Race Chair, or committee member, to attend one of each. The training will encompass three main areas -- general RC …
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World class racer Steve Hunt will conduct the CCV RACING RULES CLINIC - APRIL 1. Steve and his teammate Michael Miller are in the #1 470 spot on the US Sailing Team …
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Case Whittemore, racing his J29, Patriot, earned second place honors in the J29 Class Series at the NOOD Annual Regatta in St. Petersburg this weekend, narrowly missing first place by 3 points in the six race series. Paul Anderson, racing Titillation, also did well, bringing home a fourth place win, followed by Jay McArdle, racing Fast Lane, in 6th place. Thanks to Clark Dennison (see comments below) for pointing out that new member Dr. Skipper Hope also competed in the J24 Class in Thin Ice, assisted by Mark Wensell and Wes Marshall.
Click Read More for more details.
Now in its 16th year, the Sailing World NOOD series is a nine-event racing circuit organized by Sailing World magazine of Newport …
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On Tuesday, February 11 the FBYC Board approved a Clubhouse Use policy supporting private use of the clubhouse. Click Read More... for the complete text of the resolution.
NEW CLUBHOUSE USAGE
It is our plan, however, to make the club available to members for private functions, provided these do not unreasonably interfere with members …
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As with the mythical diamond in Field of Dreams, they came to the new clubhouse in Deltaville for the annual FBYC Bermuda High party in large numbers. Last Sunday, February 9th, over 100 members and guests attended what all agreed was a "world" class brunch prepared and served by Alain and Nancy Vincey. With a sunlit Fishing Bay sparkling in the background, festivities began upstairs with Bloody Marys and Mimosa Champagne. An excellent video of single-handled round the world sailing was there for entertainment, but many just enjoyed the chance to catch up with old friends. Eggs benedict, sliced tenderloin, and salmon preceded the coup de graceAlain's French silk pie. Everyone agreed they knew Alain was good, but …on
Following is the schedule for ESPN2's America's Cup 2003 programs.
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PHRF Spinnaker Fleets splits for 2003 for Region
4 (southern Bay): PHRF A: Up to 109; PHRF B: 110 to 160;
PHRF C: 161 and above. These are different
from 2002. And, remember to get your PHRF valid rating for 2003
early. Most clubs now require a copy …
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HUNT-MILLER TAKE 2nd AT ROLEX MIAMI OCR - Four
days on the water and 10 races later, southern Chesapeake Bay homies
Steve
Hunt and Michael Miller took Olympic silver medalist Paul Foerster
and Kevin Burnham to the wire, finishing one scant point (24, 25) behind
the old dogs. All this leads up to …
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Come to Bailey's Smokehouse and Tavern, 7502 West Broad next Saturday, February 15 between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Watch the America's Cup Races on Wide Screen TVs, and enjoy FBYC & sailing fellowship. The racing starts at 7:00 PM. As we all know, much of the America's Cup excitement occurs at the start where most of the races are won or lost; so you want to be there early. Club members will be responsible for buying their own beverages and food. on
A full page tribute to the 2002 Volvo Leukemia Cup, top individual fundraisers is featured in the current, February issue of Sailing World. Congrats, and thank you, to FBYC member Carolyn Norton Schmalenberger, who finished tied for 5th in the country with $30,000 raised. Way to go Carolyn!!on
The Cruising Club of Virginia and the Hampton Yacht Club will hold a Race Management Seminar on Saturday, March 15 from 9:30 am1:30 pm at the Hampton Public Library, Main Branch, Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, Virginia. Click Read More... for more details and to download the PDF flyer with this article. For additional information and to pre-register, contact John McCarthy at (757) 850-4225, or email to mcbear@earthlink.net.Topics covered will include: Signal Boat Operations, Course Selection and Considerations, Mark Boat Operations, Flags and Signals, Starting Situations, RC Options During the Race, Finishing, Scoring, Paperwork, Publicity, Handling Protests, Grand Finale Flag and Signal Demo. Each participant will receive a 2003 Race Committee Manual. This seminar is open …
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Ruthanna Jenkins and the Junior Program Staff put on an entertaining and informative program Sunday, February 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Scott home on St. Andrews Lane for a strong turnout. Juniors and their parents met this year's Club Volunteer StaffMelanie Crittenden-Race Chairperson, Kelly O'Toole-Social Chairperson, and Noel Clinard- Information Officer.
Ruthanna also introduced this year's two outstanding coachesMelanie Clore, Head Coach in charge of the 2003 program and Dan Herlihy, 420 Race Coach.
Melanie, who graduates this year with a Masters in English from UR has taught sailing at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, in Marblehead, MA, Mission Bay Yacht Club in San Diego, and at Sail …