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.
The 21st running of a regatta that was started in 1982 by Alain Vincey saw 23 sailors sail seven great races. Peter Seidenberg , the only GGM, got off to a good start with a win in the first race, and held off Mark Bear. Mark finished with five first and one second place finishes after throwing out a third and was first Master. Peter's throw out was a fourth. First Grand Master was John Bentley, first lady Karen Long and first Radial Jane Schmidt. It was Fishing Bay was at it's best, with a steady 20 knots both days primarily from the SW.
Four races on Saturday were clearly enough for all, as were three more on Sunday …
Following a potluck supper on Friday night, the Captains of "Inn-the-Mood", "Obsession", "Nugget", and "Magic" huddled in front of the TV set at the Clubhouse to determine just when the skies would open on Saturday. Joe Schott predicted safe winds and weather in such a convincible manner that all boats decided to brave the elements and sail to The Corrotoman at Noon on Saturday.
Joe was right . . . a great sail up the Rappahannock in time for all boats. We rafted and then boarded Nugget for an early evening cruise to every single tributary on the west branch. No small creek ( even 20 ft wide ) was too small, and no shoal too …
We have canceled this weekends cruise and rescheduled it for Oct. 30-31, Sat.-Sunday.
Unfortunately, everyone but us, was committed to another activity for this weekend, so I thought we might try it again, using a two day format, for Oct. 30-31. It can be beautiful in late October, or it might be a little bit of a challenge. Please RSVP to me at doctorlasik@aol.com and/or sign up on the website. If you have any questions, please call or email me directly.
The format will be the same in that I'll make a decision as to the best location to go, depending on the currents, winds, etc. I'll post the destination on the website and …
All the members should know that I have received numerous thank you notes and compliments for last weekend's event. The notes really need to be shared with the membership as they reflect the good work by many, many people over a long period of time.
Many of the notes and comments are listed below. Others may add comments by clicking Reply at the bottom of Read More.
From the president of USODA - whose wife came with a child
On behalf of the USODA, I want to take this opportunity to thank you, the Flag, and all of
the volunteer members of Fishing Bay YC for producing a fine USODA Championship.
Colette was very impressed by the registration staff when …
FBYC's Jim Covington, aboard Sunrise, grabbed the coveted, first place overall at the annual Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta this past weekend at Yankee Point Marina. No races were held on Saturday due to insufficient wind, so it all boiled down to the staggered start/pursuit race on Sunday. Seven FBYC boats finished in the top 16 out of 95 boats, taking four firsts in class. FBYC finishes in addition to Sunrise: 5th -Trilogy/Wayland Rennie (1st in class), 7th - Allegro/Owen Davidson (1st in class), 8th - Tatiana/Charlie Parrott (2nd in class), 9th - Windblown II/Carol Woodward (2nd in class), 14th - Desperado/Ric&Sharon Bauer, 16th - Avalanche/Brad Ward (1st in class). A moment of silence was held in honor …
The Southern Bay's Racing Future
- There were 164 boats racing this past
weekend at the USODA (Optimists) Atlantic Coast Championships,
a two day event hosted by FBYC. From the southern Bay were the
following: Madeleine Alderman (FBYC), Kathryn Clinard (FBYC), Austin Flowe
(HYC), James Gardner (FBYC), Anderson Granger (NYCC), Alex Jacob (FBYC), Quentin
Jenkins (FBYC), Graham Landy (NYCC), Austin Power (FBYC), Ian Stokes (NYCC), Kav
Stokes (NYCC), Sam Stokes (NYCC), Teddy Stokes (NYCC), Kyle Swenson (FBYC),
Nolan Wiltshire (HYC), William Wirt (FBYC), Gordon Wolcott (NYCC). Racing
in the Green Fleet were: Davis Beveridge (FBYC), Austin Beveridge
(FBYC) Kramer Koedel (FBYC), Frank Hargrove (FBYC), Ben Buhl (FBYC), Alexis
Crittenden (FBYC), Adam Baechler (FBYC), Billy Carwile (FBYC), Christian Halsey
(FBYC …
The UDODA 2004 Atlantic Coast Optimist Championships got of to a great start today with 168 participants at Fishing Bay Yacht Club in Deltaville Virginia. The air was light and Championship fleet got in one race. Meanwhile, the Green Fleet got in all 4 of their scheduled races. Everyone is having a good time, the racing is great and be sure the check out the pictures and results from today's racing.
Congratulations to our own
Cyane Crump for being selected by Style Magazine for this year's Top 40 under 40.
Cyane is a Partner at Hunton & Williams. Style says: "Between her work with the YMCA and the Virginia Bar Association / Young Lawyers Division Central Virginia Pro Bono Hotline, Cyane Crump reaches those whose needs range from a new backpack full of back-to-school goodies to free legal advice.
At Hunton & Williams, she led a restructure of the pro bono hotline, a free phone service staffed by volunteer lawyers who advise callers on their rights and legal options, expanding it to include all the counties from Petersburg to Richmond and Charlottesville.
This past weekend the College of Charleston hosted both the T.S. Stern Sloop Regatta and the Women's singlhanded and doublehanded Atlantic Coast Championship Qualifiers. The sloop team of Blake Kimbrough, Jose Fuentes, and Patrick Wilson dominated in J-22s while the women qualified handly for both single and doublehanded ACCs.Saturday: Dens fog, postponed till 2:00. Sailed 3 races in a light 5-8 knot southerly.
Sunday: Postponed due to no wind Southerly filled at 2:00. Sailed two races in 5-10 knots.
Thanks to Collin Bentley for running the races.
T.S. Stern Sloop
College of Charleston
Oct. 2-3, '04
3:51 PM 10-3-04
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Congratulations to Ric Bauer and John Hubbard for the excellent job they have done building a temporary ramp on our new land so that our 150+ visiting Optis can get their boats into the water.
Fishing Bay YC officials, hosts of the
Opti Atlantic Coast Championships this coming weekend, say they have
over 150 racers registered already. That's terrific news for our
sport. Kudos to the FBYC'ers for getting the word out on their
event. (804) 285-0299
CCV FALL SERIES RACES #3 and #4 are set for this
coming Sunday, October 10th. This is a two race day.
NOTICE: The first signal will be ONE HOUR EARLIER than the
past two race days - FIRST SIGNAL IS AT 1000. Get your phone tree
working on those sleepyheads in your gang!
CCV FALL SERIES RACE #2 - The wind
changed direction more times than a VDOT project plan, but the race came …
This past weekend the College of Charleston hosted the SAISA District Singlehanded Qualifiers. Of the thirteen boat fleet, the Cougars sailed Jose Fuentes (AYC), Chris Lash, Patrick Wilson (CYA), and Blake Kimbrough.
The Cougars also had a team in Boston at the Hood Tropghy hosted by Tufts on the ever shifty Mystic Lake. Alana O'reilly and Susan Lintern sailed A-Division, while Jesse Combs and Hunter Stunzi sailed B-Division.
The singlehanded qualifiers had variable breeze in the morning between 5 and 12 knts, accompanied by calm seas. At the conclusion of the first four races, Blake Kimbrough of the Cougars had a strong lead by nine points, follwed by Chris Lash and Jose Fuentes.
We are perfecting our new online registration system and it
is now available for your use for most events coming up in October. Please go to www.fbyc.net look in the top right hand corner where we list the next 5-10
events. If you plan to attend the event, please click on the Sign Up Here link next to the event. Most events are free, the registration
serves as your entry and also tells the social chair how many people to expect
for the event. The Annual Awards
Dinner also has on-line registration.
You can pay via credit card and it is an easy way to make your presence
known before the late fee kicks …
Last Saturday was Fall Series #3 and it looked like it
was a fantastic day for sailing. I had to work so I
didn't get to the club until after the races were
over. We had 8 Flying Scots on the line. John
Hubbard took top honors for the day. John Beery with
his daughter Katie finished in second. Top
husband-wife team, Ric and Sharon Bauer were third and
vistors Mike & Mike came in fourth. Thanks to Allene
Cahill for doing the social after the races. Results
are listed below.
This Saturday is the last day of the One Design Fall Series. The early weather report sounds perfect -- dry and warm with winds from the South 5-10 possibly increasing to 15. Come on out for a fun day of racing and stick around for supper of Chili, cornbread, and salad (nominal charge for supper).
FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS CRUISE
OCT.15-17, 2004
We will cruise to Onancock or the Corrotoman River (or other areas) depending on the wind and weather forecast. . For those who can leave on Friday, we will plan to raft up or meet on the dock for a 6 PM cocktail party. Those who will leave on Saturday can catch up with us that afternoon. Please bring a hors d oeuvre to share with the group. I will have wine and beer for the group on Friday night; bring other refreshments if you need something different. Dinner will be on board unless there is a restaurant in the area that you would like to enjoy. Onancock will be our prime …
Alise Hilbert invited the FBYC cruising group to her lovely home on Dymer Creek for the weekend of Sept. 11-12, 2004. The weather was very cooperative, as were the winds. We enjoyed a nice cocktail party on the patio overlooking the creek and pool. Some of us went swimming, although most watched! Dinner was highlighted by Joe and Carolyn Schotts charcoal grilled steaks. Alise opened her home to FBYC, and we all enjoyed the hospitality; thanks Alise!
Those in attendance included: Bill and Alicia Archer, Alan and Alta Bower, Mike and Marcia Plenninger, Vic and Jane Denunzio, Ed and Diane OConner, Rip and Doris Radcliff, Tony and Kate Sakowski, Joe and Carolyn …
TURKEY ALERT!!
One of the best special regattas on the Bay is just around the corner - THE 9th
ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOT HOSPICE REGATTA FOR CLASSIC SAILBOATS. All
set for October 8-9-10, the Turkey Shoot is a member of the
National Hospice Alliance and the overall winner earns a berth in the National
Hospice Championship Regatta to be held in Spring 2005 in Annapolis. Over
the most recent years, this event has drawn over 100 boats annually and has
become the second largest Hospice regatta in the nation. The only
entry requirement is that the boat's design be at least 25 years old; for
example, Catalina 30s are now classic designs. Festivities begin Friday,
October 8th …
The 21st running of a regatta that was started in 1982 by Alain Vincey saw 23 sailors sail seven great races. Peter Seidenberg , the only GGM, got off to a good start with a win in the first race, and held off Mark Bear. Mark finished with five first and one second place finishes after throwing out a third and was first Master. Peter's throw out was a fourth. First Grand Master was John Bentley, first lady Karen Long and first Radial Jane Schmidt. It was Fishing Bay was at it's best, with a steady 20 knots both days primarily from the SW.
FBYC's Jim Covington, aboard Sunrise, grabbed the coveted, first place overall at the annual Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta this past weekend at Yankee Point Marina. No races were held on Saturday due to insufficient wind, so it all boiled down to the staggered start/pursuit race on Sunday. Seven FBYC boats finished in the top 16 out of 95 boats, taking four firsts in class. FBYC finishes in addition to Sunrise: 5th -Trilogy/Wayland Rennie (1st in class), 7th - Allegro/Owen Davidson (1st in class), 8th - Tatiana/Charlie Parrott (2nd in class), 9th - Windblown II/Carol Woodward (2nd in class), 14th - Desperado/Ric&Sharon Bauer, 16th - Avalanche/Brad Ward (1st in class). A moment of silence was held in honor …
Congratulations to our own
Thanks Ivan, for not doing this to us!
Dymer Creek CRUISE September, 11-12, 2004
