News - FBYC

FBYC Marine Returning to Iraq

Lud Kimbrough on Sunday January 9, 2005 08:49AM

FBYC member Parke Smith, of Weapons Company (3rd Battalian - 4th Marines) has been dispatched for his second deployment in Iraq. Parke has helped out countless times with Race Committee and other FBYC duties, and was sorely missed last summer while he was in Iraq.

We can do two things for Parke's Company, which is dreadfully short on the supplies they need. First, we can help them buy the supplies they need by contributing to SuppliedToSurvive, a Texas organization started by the father of one of the men in Parke's company. Contributions made to Supplied To Survive may be sent via FBYC member Preston Smith or directly to 317 S FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD , TX 775465, Phone: (281) 992-1500, Toll …

#230 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday January 3, 2005 11:50AM

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Race full on into 2005!

Kudos to Southern Bay Junior Programs: Just nice to note that the southern Bay is hosting significant USODA (Opti) events. How about this: The second USODA National Championship in the southern Chesapeake will be hosted this coming July at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. The first was hosted by Hampton Yacht Club when the 1999 Opti Nationals were sailed right off Strawberry Banks. And, Fishing Bay Yacht Club, just this past October, hosted the Atlantic Coast Championships for the Optis. Three major events in 6 years - not bad! Kudos to all those parents, friends and hard working volunteers who are steering our southern Bay …

2005 Draft Sailing Events Schedule Released

Strother Scott on Thursday December 23, 2004 01:26PM

The Sailing Events Committee has been busy working on the 2005 Sailing Schedule and are now preparing the Sailing Instructions to go in the Sailing Events Book. A draft of the 2005 schedule is available to Members in PDF format and I have also added the proposed events to the web site. The Link to Sailing Events now takes you to 2005, and you can see the The Complete Schedule or just your favorite Division: Offshore , One-Design or Junior Division. Please note that some events are marked with a "maybe" and these will be modified as the final decisions are made.

We do not yet have the dates of all the Cruising Events, they are very polite and develop their …

The Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008

David Hazlehurst on Tuesday December 14, 2004 12:46PM

Membership in USSA, the US Sailing Association, offers a choice of a current Rule Book or a copy of Safety Recommendations for Cruising Boats. Details on membership, including the annual cost can be found on www.ussailing.org. Along with a membership card applicants usually receive a credit of $25 or more for purchases at West Marine, and a discount on registration fees at most regattas. Both the December Log and the December 13 issue of Southern Bay Racing News you can use that is posted each week on the club web site contain information on Rules Seminars that are being sponsored by clubs on the Southern Bay early in 2005. You can also buy a Rule Book from US …

#229 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS

Lin Mccarthy on Monday December 13, 2004 11:21AM

The schooner Virginia was launched and christened last week in Norfolk. A heart warming presence among the notables attending was Gary Jobson, one of the special invited guests at the christening. Also, adding special words and thoughts at the christening was Bill Pinkney, former Master of the Amistad America. There were several local racers at the christening Friday, including, but not limited to, Larry Bryant, Don Wade, Ben Cuker, and Thom Thornton. And, of course Governor Mark Warner and his wife, Lisa Collis, who actually christened the Virginia, were top officials in attendance.

Racers' Financial Advisory: Keep in mind that the beginning of the year is when you want to get your 2005 dues and fees …

#228 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday December 6, 2004 08:50AM

Schooner Virginia christening set for this Friday, December 10, 11:45 am, Otter Berth, next to Waterside at downtown Norfolk. The Virginia has been under construction for just over two years, but the progress from dream to vision to reality has taken a lot longer than that. NOW SHE IS REAL. Governor Mark Warner and the State's First Lady Lisa Collis will be in Norfolk along with Gary Jobson and Capt. Bill Pinkney. You need to be at this historic event too. The christening will be a traditional ceremony. There will be exhibits and demonstrations Friday and Saturday. Visit our schooner. For detailed info check the web site at www.schoonervirginia.org or call …

#227 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday November 29, 2004 03:33PM

How are the southern Bay young'uns doing? Preliminary CBYRA High Point Standings for Juniors are posted at www.cbyra.org Among those listed at the top of their fleets are homies Brett Baker and Michael Brown (HYC) - 2nd in 420s; Taylor Gray (HYC) - 8th in 420s; Alex O'Toole (FBYC) - 11th in 420s; Drew Johnson (NYCC) - 1st in Lasers; and, in the top 20 of the Opti Fleet are 5th Sam Stokes (NYCC); 10th Gordon Wolcott (NYCC); 15th Chris Klevan. Kudos to all who qualified for CBYRA High Point competition and to all who raced this summer.

Three J/29s visited Hampton and raced in all or part of the annual Frostbite …

FRONTRUNNER MID-WINTER REGATTA DAVIS ISLAND YC, TAMPA, FL - MARCH 4,5,6, 2005

Matt Braun on Wednesday November 24, 2004 08:40PM

Last year we had excellent participation and with some new blood this year we should do better. As many of you know this is a great venue and with the new facilities nearing completion I am sure this could be one of the best events yet. DIYC in Tampa, Florida, advises that they will be hosting the annual Fireball event, I would like to find out from the Frontrunner Fleet how many will be interested in attending March 4,5, & 6, 2005. As of now there are several that have voiced interest. It is time to get a better idea of who is going so that I can inform Davis Island Yacht Club of our intentions.

DIYC is a …

#226 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday November 22, 2004 11:23AM

IMPORTANT SCHEDULING MEETING FOR 2005 RACES: CBYRA Region 4 (south of Potomac River) yacht clubs and sailing organizations who plan to hold events for handicap fleets (PHRF/MORC, etc.) should have a representative at the Scheduling Meeting set for DECEMBER 15, 2004, 7:00 pm at Hampton Yacht Club, 4707 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, VA.

Each representative should be prepared to present his or her organization's desired schedule for 2005. For info please contact Lin McCarthy, Region 4 Handicap Fleet Scheduler, at (757) 850-4225 or email at mcbear@earthlink.net

PHRF Names 2005 Officers and confirms splits recommendations from southern Bay Region:

Here are your PHRF Region 4 2005 Officials: VP for Region 4 is John …

Leukemia Cup Regatta wins National Award

Judy Buis on Tuesday November 16, 2004 10:41AM

For the second year in a row, at the Leukemia and Lymphoma's National Leadership conference in Denver, Colorado, the Southern Bay Leukemia Cup Regatta, was named as one of the top six regattas in the country.

I was fortunate enough to be attending this conference and accept this award. There are 47 Regattas around the country. The Regattas are put in six regions, and the best Regatta in each region gets the award. We were competing with some very LARGE Yacht clubs!!!

Our regatta grossed $188,000 last year. An amazing amount for a small town and yacht club on the Chesapeake Bay!!!

I was constantly asked at the conference how a small yacht club and town, managed to …

#225 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Sunday November 14, 2004 08:51PM

CCV HIGH POINT CHAMPIONS: PHRF A: SCHERHERAZADE; PHRF B: RUMBLE; PHRF C: KAHUNA; PHRF NON-SPIN: CHECKS IN THE MAIL

The trophies were presented and congratulatory toasts made Friday evening at the annual CCV Awards Party. And, the band played on!!!!!! Here's who took home the silver after an 11 race series that covered the entire season, April to October: PHRF A: 1. Sledd Shelhorse, Scherherazade, Taylor 40; 2.Bumps and David Eberwine, Sea Star, J/36; 3.Sanford Richardson, Kahuna, Farr 395. PHRF B: 1.Ben Weeks, Rumble, J/29; 2.Rusty Burshell, Cool Change, J/30; 3.Bill Chandler, Rhumb Line, J/30. PHRF C: 1.Mike Austin, Movin' On, Beneteau F8; 2 …

#224 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday November 8, 2004 08:04PM

Cruising Club of Virginia AWARDS PARTY AND YEAR END BASH: THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12th AT THE RADISSON HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN HAMPTON ON THE WATERFRONT - Cocktails from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Awards followed by live band. Heavy hors d'oeuvres. Free wine and beer (while it lasts). Cash bar, door prizes. You absolutely, positively need to be at this event! You do not have to be a member of CCV to attend. This is where you get to see the entire racing community with real clothes on! For additional info, reservations, or to let party planners know you are coming and will pay at the door, call Karl Petersen at (757) 440-8772. …

Wanted: Used Sailing Dinghy

catesby jones on Sunday November 7, 2004 06:59PM

I am looking for a used sailing dinghy -- a Laser, a Catalina 14 or Hunter 14 or the equivalent. Please call at 434-996-5645 or email to chris@kokopelliscafe.com

Autumn Race This Sunday, Next to Last Chance

Randy Alley on Wednesday November 3, 2004 09:41PM

Autumn Race This Sunday, Next to Last Chance

#223 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday November 1, 2004 09:14AM

Proposed CHANGES TO PHRF FLEET SPLITS FOR THE SOUTHERN BAY for 2005 SEASON: Current PHRF Southern Bay Region Vice-President Randy Pugh has announced that at last week's meeting of PHRF skippers, the following PHRF Fleet Split CHANGES were approved: A Fleet: Up to 116; B Fleet: 117 to 166; C Fleet: 167 and up. He said the changes will be carried forward as proposals to the Annual PHRF (Bay-wide) Meeting to be held Saturday, November 13, at Annapolis Yacht Club. For information contact Randy at (757) 301-2859.

CCV AWARDS PARTY AND YEAR END BASH: NOVEMBER 12 (FRIDAY) AT THE RADISSON HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN HAMPTON ON THE WATERFRONT. Great food …

New Board Elected and new Committee Chairs appointed

Strother Scott on Monday October 25, 2004 05:22PM

At the annual meeting, the following were elected or appointed to run the club this coming year. Congratulations to each of them, and with this list, FBYC is in good hands!

2005 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

COMMODORE John M. Buhl, III

VICE COMMODORE Lud H. Kimbrough, III

REAR COMMODORE Allan M. Heyward, Jr.

SECRETARY C. Stephenson Gillispie, Jr.

TREASURER Paul W. Howle, III

FLEET CAPTAIN Elizabeth P. Staas

OFFSHORE DIV. CDR. Eric R. Powers

ONE DESIGN DIV. CDR. Sharon H. Bauer

CRUISING DIV. CDR. Anthony D. Sakowski, Jr.

JUNIOR DIV. CDR. R. Noel Clinard

LOG STREAMER Victor G. DeNunzio

HOUSE CHAIRMAN John G. Koedel, Jr.

DOCKS CHAIRMAN Richard A. Bauer, Jr.

GROUNDS CHAIRMAN Charles E …

#222 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday October 25, 2004 05:04PM

VERY IMPORTANT REGION 4 PHRF MEMBERS MEETING: This Thursday, October 28th, HYC Junior Shack, 7:00 pm. Randy Pugh says topics for discussion will include proposed changes to PHRF Region 4 fleet splits, and other PHRF issues that may be discussed at the Annual PHRF Meeting in November in Annapolis. (HYC, 4707 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, VA, (757) 722-0711).

Dream jobs available ! With Schooner Virginia nearing her first season (christening is December 10th at Norfolk's Waterside), a crew recruitment notice has been posted. Virginia will sail with a professional crew of 12: a Captain, First mate, Bosun, and 8 Deckhands. MAIL your sailing resume to The Virginia Maritime Heritage Foundation, 5000 World Trade Center …

Cruising Division Season Ending Dinner and Awards Nov. 12, 2004

Tony Sakowski on Saturday October 23, 2004 11:03AM

Cocktails at 6:30 PM, and dinner at 7:30 PM at our home in Deltaville (76 Sunrise Point). We will have special cruising awards and good fellowship to end our sailing year. I will provide steaks or salmon cooked on the grill; attendees will be asked to bring a salad, vegetable or potato dish for others to share. Wine, beer and soda will be provided. Dress is Fishing Bay casual. Cost is $6.00 per person, adult or child.

Deadline for reservations will be Nov. 9. Ill need to know whether youd like steak or salmon when you register, as well as what dish you would like to bring. Contact Tony Sakowski for information and reservations at …

Annual Awards Sold Out

Strother Scott on Friday October 22, 2004 12:20PM

Please do not register on line any more for the party tomorrow night. Said another way, if you try to register, you will have pay the money, but there might not be a place to sit - or even worse - no food or refund. I might make the link to all registration disappear, but I want to avaoid that as we still welcome registrations for the Staggered Start Race - 3 new ones in the last 2 days!

Staggered Start Skippers meeting Sat at 9:30am

Strother Scott on Thursday October 21, 2004 04:54PM

This is a heads up to what will be announced at the skipper's meeting at 0930 Saturday morning. For the Closing Day Regatta we will have a Staggered Start Pursuit type race. The lowest rated boat so far registered is Wrinkled Sheets at 195. I will assume as last year, that Pelican Cay at 243 is the slowest rated boat, so I have scheduled the starting times around her. At the Skipper's meeting, I will hand out this spreadsheet which defines the starting times for each boat - all depending on the Course Length. The sheet has 2 pages - one works if we start on time, the other is needed if we are delayed.

I have preplanned many courses …

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