Posts for August 2018

REMINDER MID-YEAR MEETING: Monday, September 3rd (Labor Day), from 10-11 am

Rob Whittemore on

Commodore

Join Commodore Rob Whittemore, Vice Commodore Paul Wash, Rear Commodore Tracy Schwarzschild, Finance Chair Veronica Hinckle, and Secretary and Membership Chair Joe Roos for an informal meeting on Monday, September 3rd (Labor Day), from 10-11 am upstairs in the main Club House.

Our Agenda will include:

• Club Management

• Programs Updates

• Membership Status

• Financial Update

• Fishing Bay Boat Ramp

• Summary / Q&A

Weekly Update

Brian Ankrom on

Club News

Schedule of Upcoming Events:
Fri, Aug 31-Sun, Sep 2 - Stingray Point Regatta & J/70 Chesapeake Championships
Sun, Sep 2 - 2nd Annual YAM Cornhole Tournament
Mon, Sep 3 - LABOR DAY
                   - Annual Mid-Year Membership Meeting  (Main Clubhouse at 10:00)
Fri, Sep 7 - Captain’s Choice Cruise (Dinner)
Sat, Sep 8 - Offshore Wolf Trap Race Distance Series #4
                  - J/70 Fall Regatta
                  - Captain’s Choice Cruise (Depart)
Sun, Sep 9 - One Design Fall Series 1
Sat, Sep 15 - One Design Fall Series 2
Sat, Sep 22 - Offshore Fall Series 1
Sat, Sep 22 - Fall Series 1
Fri, Sep 28 - North Carolina Cruise (Dinner)
Sat, Sep 29 - Indian Summer Regatta (Fall Series 3)
                    - North Carolina Cruise (Depart)
Thu, Oct 4 - Field Trip …

Jere Dennison Legacy Regatta - A Great Success!

Phil Webb on

One Design Racing

DSC_0533.JPG

Clark and Paula Dennison; Ann Murray (Jere's Sister)

Jere's Legacy Regatta was a wonderful event! There was excellent race course management by the race committee under trying conditions of shifty winds.  There were three races and nineteen boats started the first race.  The Regatta consisted of three boat divisions;  Flying Scots (8), Typhoons (3), Portsmouth Class (8).  The weather was perfect for this type of fun racing - and - no protests.

The Regatta social was outstanding.  There was an enjoyable continental breakfast before the race.  In addition to the racing, the after race awards social was a highlight of the event.  There were approximately 70 people in attendance.  Event sailors, family, friends of Jere - all to have fun and pay homage …

Countdown to Reserve Your Seat on the FBYC Annapolis Boat Show Bus!

Karen Soule on

Social Events

The Annapolis Boat Show is the sailing world’s best land-based, gunk-hole gathering.  Where else can you talk to experts about everything sailing, buy anything sailing related at discount prices, and most importantly, step aboard a gazillion number of boats....and either see your dream boat or decide you still like your own boat best?

Come along with your fellow members and friends as we travel to the show’s VIP Day, Thursday, October 4, 2018 by coach bus.  We’ll leave Richmond at 7 am with coffee and bagels on board and arrive in Annapolis in time for the show’s opening at 10 am.  You’ll have the entire day to explore, shop and simply soak up everything …

The YAM Committee Wants You!!!

Blake Kimbrough on

Social Events

Are you in your 20s / 30s / 40s and interested in getting more involved at the club??? 

We Want You

As we approach the close of summer and begin looking ahead to 2019, the YAM Committee is welcoming interested and energetic members to join our crew.  The commitments are relatively lightweight, but the fun we have is off the charts!  Whether you've been a member since birth, joined primarily for your kids to enjoy the junior program, or literally just joined the club and are still figuring out what you are going to enjoy most as a member...we are excited to engage fresh ideas from across our diverse membership.

If you're interested in learning more and considering joining us in making 2019 the …

Weekly Update

Brian Ankrom on

Club News

Schedule of Upcoming Events:
Fri, Aug 24 - J/70 Friday Night Series
Sat, Aug 25 - Jere Dennison Legacy Regatta
                    - Wee Dram (Depart)
Sun, Aug 26 - Fall Laser Regatta
                     - Wee Dram (Return)
Fri, Aug 31-Sun, Sep 2 - Stingray Point Regatta & J/70 Chesapeake Championships
Sun, Sep 2 - 2nd Annual YAM Cornhole Tournament
Fri, Sep 7 - Captain’s Choice Cruise (Dinner)
Sat, Sep 8 - Offshore Wolf Trap Race Distance Series #4
                  - J/70 Fall Regatta
                  - Captain’s Choice Cruise (Depart)
Sun, Sep 9 - One Design Fall Series 1
Sat, Sep 15 - One Design Fall Series 2
Sat, Sep 22 - Offshore Fall Series 1
Sat, Sep 22 - Fall Series 1
Fri, Sep 28 - North Carolina Cruise (Dinner)
Sat, Sep 29 - Indian Summer …

Geezers come forth!

Phil Webb on

One Design Racing

LegacyJerePhil.pngThis is your event!  This Saturday! 

Any boat class with three or more participants will be scored as a Fleet. In the 70 and over - Vintage Skipper class, we already have 3 Flying Scots and 2 Cape Dory Typhoons.  One more Cape Dory Typhoon will make a class.  We have one Laser and two more will make a class.

We still have one more Club Owned Flying Scot available for use.  Sign up and attend the Inaugural Jere Dennison Legacy Regatta (previously called Legacy of Sail) on Saturday August 25, 2018.

We encourage all classes of boats to participate--we especially invite the Flying Scot, Typhoon fleet, Windmills, Mobjack, Lasers, San Juan 21--and any classic boat.  The older the better.  You …

Become "FBYC Cornhole Champions"...Register Now for September 2nd!!!

Blake Kimbrough on

Social Events

Come join fellow member-athletes in the funnest dog-gone cornhole tournament of the year!!!  September 2nd is approaching fast and we are sure to have a competition unlike any other on the front lawn of Fishing Bay Yacht Club. Practice up, bring your A-game and these beautiful trophies are yours for the taking...

Cornhole trophies 2018.jpg

The brackets will be set and sacks start flying immediately after Stingray Point Regatta awards...all you have to do is sign up, grab a few cold ones and if you're hungry bring something to toss on the grill.  Register here: https://www.fbyc.net/events/2018/180902-social-yam-2nd-annual-cornhole-tournament/

Wee Dram | Saturday August 25th | Cape Charles

Jim Raper on

Cruising News

What began as an escape is now an FBYC can't miss event!

This Saturday; on your own schedule, following your own course, with your own crew, on your own boat - or not - [thirteen boats currently registered, plenty of time to add more (register here)] will voyage to the Eastern Shore's urban hub of Cape Charles.  We'll overnight at the Cape Charles Harbor docks, socialize until we can't; have dinner when we feel like it; call it a day after last call or before, then on Sunday unwind the course and return to FBYC at our leisure.

Cost of entry is paltry...but participants are encouraged to bring a shared hors d'oeuvres and a bottle of whisky (no 'e').  The contest …

Weekly Update

Brian Ankrom on

Club News

Schedule of Upcoming Events:
Fri, Aug 17 - J/70 Friday Night Series
Sat, Aug 18 - Offshore Smith Point Distance Series #3 - NEW START TIME 10:00 AM
                    - J/70 Summer Regatta
                    - Grandkids Cruise - CANCELLED
Sun, Aug 19 - Smith Point Breakfast
Fri, Aug 24 - J/70 Friday Night Series
Sat, Aug 25 - Jere Dennison Legacy Regatta
                    - Wee Dram (Depart)
Sun, Aug 26 - Fall Laser Regatta
                     - Wee Dram (Return)
Fri, Aug 31-Sun, Sep 2 - Stingray Point Regatta & J/70 Chesapeake Championships
Sun, Sep 2 - 2nd Annual YAM Cornhole Tournament
Sat, Sep 8 - Offshore Wolf Trap Race Distance Series #4
                  - J/70 Fall Regatta
Sun, Sep 9 - One Design Fall Series 1
Sat, Sep 15 - One Design Fall Series 2
Sat, Sep …

YAM Cornhole Tournament is Sunday, September 2nd!

Blake Kimbrough on

Social Events

Come one, come all for this BYO cornhole tournament hosted on the lawn of FBYC! Running in concert with a casual cookout following the Stingray Point Light Regatta, this is always an absolute blast for members young and old to come out, strut their bag-tossing skills, and vie to grab the throne as Cornhole Champions of FBYC!

21314419_10102262966284434_1837786676237947583_n.jpg

 

We will have the gameboards & bags, so all you need is a team mate, smile and some time to hangout. Our intentions are to follow a simple, single elimination ladder model with initial limit on number of teams set at 16 total. You must register via the club's website here: https://www.fbyc.net/events/2018/180902-social-yam-2nd-annual-cornhole-tournament/ 

The beautiful trophies below will …

Weekly Update

Brian Ankrom on

Club News

Schedule of Upcoming Events:
Sat, Aug 11-Sun, Aug 12 - 79th Annual One Design Regatta
Fri, Aug 17 - J/70 Friday Night Series
                  - Grandkids Cruise (Dinner)
Sat, Aug 18 - Distance Series #3 (Smith Point)
                   - Grandkids Cruise (Depart)
                   - J/70 Summer Regatta
Fri, Aug 24 - J/70 Friday Night Series
Sat, Aug 25 - Jere Dennison Legacy Regatta
                   - Wee Dram
Sun, Aug 26 - Fall Laser Regatta
Fri, Aug 31-Sun, Sep 2 - Stingray Point Regatta & J/70 Chesapeake Championships
Sun, Sep 2 - 2nd Annual YAM Cornhole Tournament

This Week’s Update:
- AOD Weekend is finally here! Event Contact – Mike Camp.
- Late registration and check in will be held on Friday Night and Saturday Morning.
- On Saturday the Skipper's meeting will be held at …

Calling all Skippers 60 years old or better!

Phil Webb on

One Design Racing

LegacyJerePhil.png

This is your event !

Sign up and attend the Inaugural Jere Dennison Legacy Regatta (previously called Legacy of Sail) on Saturday August 25, 2018.

We encourage all classes of boats to participate--we especially invite the Flying Scot, Typhoon fleet, Windmills, Mobjack, Lasers, San Juan 21--and any classic boat.  The older the better.  You sail it, we will score it.  Open to members and non members of FBYC.

This is a one design event, open to all boats 25 feet or less waterline, and targeting skippers 60 years plus .  Crew can be any age. Please review the Notice of Race on the FBYC website for details.

Any boat class with three or more participants will be scored as a Fleet.

Classic …

Weekly Update

Brian Ankrom on

Club News

Schedule of Upcoming Events:
Thu, Aug 2 - Yorktown Cruise (Dinner)
Fri, Aug 3 - J/70 Friday Night Series
                - YAM Movie Night
                - Yorktown Cruise (Depart)
                - St. Mary's Gov. Cup (S. Leg Start)
Sat, Aug 4 - Women's Clinic
                 - Summer Sea Breeze (FS/Port)
Sat, Aug 11-Sun, Aug 12 - 79th Annual One Design Regatta
Fri, Aug 17 - J/70 Friday Night Series
                  - Grandkids Cruise (Dinner)
Sat, Aug 18 - Distance Series #3 (Smith Point)
                   - Grandkids Cruise (Depart)
                   - J/70 Summer Regatta
Fri, Aug 24 - J/70 Friday Night Series
Sat, Aug 25 - Jere Dennison Legacy Regatta
                   - Wee Dram
Sun, Aug 26 - Fall Laser Regatta
Fri, Aug 31-Sun, Sep 2 - Stingray Point Regatta & J/70 Chesapeake Championships
Sun, Sep 2 - 2nd Annual YAM Cornhole …

Register Now for the Albemarle Cruise

Charlie Jones on

Cruising News

Sign up by August 20th for the Albemarle Loop Cruise from September 28 – October 10th.

 

Enjoy picturesque scenery and historic destinations as we journey through the Dismal Swamp Canal into North Carolina and visit Elizabeth City, Edenton, Albemarle Plantation, Manteo, and Coinjock on the ICW.

 

For questions about bridge heights or water depths, call Charlie Jones for more details

Fishing Bay Yacht Club
Office Mail: Fishing Bay Yacht Club, 2711 Buford Road #309, Bon Air, 23235,
Clubhouse Address: 1525 Fishing Bay Road, Deltaville, VA 23043 (no mail delivery)

Phone Numbers: Club House 804-776-9636

Contact Webmasters