Posts for June 2025

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On Fri, 7/4 please join us for the Annual Cookout to celebrate America’s birthday. We are stepping up our burger game this year with a special “burger bar” with upgraded toppings. MENU: burgers (& veggie burgers), hot dogs, baked beans, pasta salad, green salad, watermelon and brownies.

$8/ adult (price increases after 6/26) Beer and wine available in coolers. Order meal tickets here. Info about event here.

The racing will be a One Design “long distance” race. It’s a fun, casual race – any sailboat under 20’ long is welcome (no Optis though, due to the heat and distance).  See here for more info and to sign up.

Following a fabulous June week at Fishing Bay where over 175 juniors learned the love of sailing in small boats is one of FBYC’s major invitationals, the 86th Annual One Design Regatta, AOD.

Don’t miss these two days of One Design racing, fun and camaraderie! Join us at FBYC for our 86th AOD Regatta.  Share this fabulous event with your fellow one design sailors.

Register Now! https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/29067
More information on the event -  https://www.fbyc.net/events/2025/250719-onedesign-annual-one-design-regatta/

July 19-20, 2025 

AOD - Annual One Design Regatta
at Fishing 
Bay Yacht Club in Deltaville, Virigina



Not a One Design sailor? - We could use your help! The tasks are many and varied. Check the …

Get ready for Groovin’ Cruise 2025, a weekend of sailing fun, sandbar hangs, and live music. Led by John Koedel, this event blends relaxed sailing with good vibes and great company.

Saturday kicks off with a casual sail around the marks near FBYC A (Piankatank 5). It is not an official race, but let’s be honest, if two boats are going the same direction, it kind of is. After the sail, anchor or raft up in Jackson Creek and take your dinghy over to the sandbar. Bring your own drinks, snacks, floaties, and chill attitude. It is the perfect spot to relax and catch up with friends.

In the late afternoon, dinghy over to the Deltaville Maritime Museum via …

On Fri, 7/4 please join us for the Annual Cookout to celebrate America’s birthday. We are stepping up our burger game this year with a special “burger bar” with upgraded toppings. MENU: burgers (& veggie burgers), hot dogs, baked beans, pasta salad, green salad, watermelon and brownies.

$8/ adult (price increases after 6/26) Beer and wine available in coolers. Order meal tickets here. Info about event here.

The racing will be a One Design “long distance” race. It’s a fun, casual race – any sailboat under 20’ long is welcome (no Optis though, due to the heat and distance).  See here for more info and to sign up.

Whether you’re new to sailing or have years of experience, this hands-on clinic is a great way to sharpen your skills with personalized, in-boat coaching.

Want to try racing? You’ll have the option to sail with a coach or crew with an experienced skipper in the Sea Breeze Regatta—a relaxed, fun introduction to racing.

The day is tailored to your goals—whether that’s building confidence at the helm, picking up race tactics, or just enjoying time on the water.

Register today and set sail!

Want to be a Mentor to a new member joining the Club?

We need more mentors for the new members joining in 2025. Many thanks to the volunteers who have already agreed to be a mentor to the “Class of 2024” new members.

It’s been said that we are the “friendliest club on the Bay”. What an incredible compliment and let’s keep living up to it!

If you are excited to share your passion for sailing and help a new member get involved with the Club, the Membership Engagement chair would love to hear from you! Whether you have been a member for decades or just a few years and want to help someone get connected to our …

On Fri, 7/4 please join us for the Annual Cookout to celebrate America’s birthday. We are stepping up our burger game this year with a special “burger bar” with upgraded toppings. MENU: burgers (& veggie burgers), hot dogs, baked beans, pasta salad, green salad, watermelon and brownies.

$8/ adult (price increases after 6/26) Beer and wine available in coolers. Order meal tickets here. Info about event here.

The racing will be a One Design “long distance” race. It’s a fun, casual race – any sailboat under 20’ long is welcome (no Optis though, due to the heat and distance).  See here for more info and to sign up.

For the 8^th year running, ladies of FBYC, let’s gather and go sailing!

Members (only $10!) and non-members ($175)- choose Beginners Class and Racing Fundamentals Class.

A fun Spritzer social on Saturday afternoon.

As of today, the clinic is over half full. Save your spot today.

https://www.fbyc.net/events/2025/250712-training-womens-clinic/

Join us Saturday, June 28 for our Adult Sailing Clinic and Sea Breeze Regatta—your perfect opportunity to experience sailing, sharpen your skills, or try racing in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Enjoy personalized coaching tailored to your interests, from easy cruising to competitive racing. New sailors will gain confidence at the helm, while aspiring racers can team up with experienced skippers for hands-on racing experience.

Don’t miss out—register today and get ready for a fantastic day on the water!