Posts for March 2013

CHANGES TO THE 2013 CRUISING DIVISION EVENTS SCHEDULE

As it turns out, the Mathews Yacht Club has moved its opening day to April 27^th instead of the first weekend in May (May 4^th). They are expecting and welcoming the FBYC Cruising Group to their event. To accommodate this change, we are moving the May 4-5^th Mathews Yacht Club cruise to April 27-28^th.. Our April 25-28^th Captain’s Choice cruise is moved to May 2-5^th.. Cruisers, please mark your 2013 Sailing Events Book on pages 70 & 71 to reflect these changes. If you have questions, contact John and Fay Koedel.

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Attention Offshore Fleet:

I hope everyone's year is off to a great start and the excitement for the upcoming 2013 season is building.

FBYC Opening Day is scheduled for April 13th and provisioning/launching time is here. By the way - Opening Day dinner is FREE this year to members. Sign up here: Opening Day.

Don't forget Spring Series 1 starts the very next day - Sunday, April 14th.

Also, be sure to sign up for Spring Clean Up scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd. Come out and help get the club ship shape. Sign up here: Spring Clean Up

 Are you getting ready for the upcoming season? Here are five items that may help...

1. PHRF Certificates. Have …

VERNAL EQUINOX ON MARCH 2O, 11:02 UTC – SPRING BEGIN-ETH!

Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) was previously, and sometimes still is, referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Nine days ago, the Columbia 32 Carbon, Uncontrollable Urge, lost its rudder in the vicinity of San Clemente Island while racing in the 4^th Annual Islands Race.  The crew attempted to set an anchor and attempted to launch a life raft, but ended up abandoning the vessel to swim to shore.  One of the crew, Craig Thomas Williams (36) of San Diego, died in the incident.  Another of the six-man crew,  Ryan Georgianna, has strong southern Bay ties.  He hails from Williamsburg and now resides in …

SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY

Saturday, March 23, 2013

It’s that time again. Join us for our annual “Spring Clean-up Day.” We will gather in the main clubhouse for coffee and refreshments from 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. A pizza lunch will be provided around noon at the main clubhouse for all participants.

On the agenda will be mulching, pruning, planting and raking. Online registration is now available at www.fbyc.net or you can contact Ken Odell by email at odellken@aol.com or cell (804)-241-6080 if you plan to volunteer.

See you on March 23^rd.
Ken Odell, Grounds Chairman

Opening Day 2013 - New format - no cost!

Fishing Bay Yacht Club is excited to announce that the Opening Day evening festivities will be no cost to all members who sign up!

When: Saturday, April 13^th **IMPORTANT: Register online by April 5^th to reserve a spot**

Blessing of the Fleet 5:00 pm

Dinner 6:00 - 8:00 pm (new format!)

Band 7:00 – 10:00 pm -  SGGL, back by popular demand

Where: FBYC Clubhouse

Cost:

• $0 – members
• $30 – non-members
• $5 – non-member’s children, 12 and under

Gourmet food stations including butlered service will serve delicacies such as fried oysters and crab cakes.  Full menu here.  Open bar will be provided.

Welcome …