News - FBYC

Isabel aftermath

David Hazlehurst on Sunday September 21, 2003 09:27PM

The club came through Isabels rampage with no obvious damage to any of our buildings, but with major damage to the Fishing Bay dock and the East dock on Jackson Creek. As of Saturday the road along Fishing Bay had been cleared of downed trees allowing ready access to the club. Those few who visited the club that day had a taste of what to expect after seeing downed trees on the drive to Deltaville, and the carnage exacted on many of the docks on Fishing Bay. Three large pines near the water tank fell into the Jackson Creek parking lot, and some trees on the Stull property fell over the fence dividing FBYC property from our new neighbor. As …

Storm Photos

catesby jones on Thursday September 18, 2003 09:25PM

This is a link to some photos I took on Thursday during the storm. The PASSWORD is "topgun".http://homepage.mac.com/ddalessandro/PhotoAlbum14.html

Isabel Eye has passed NOAA Bouy #41002

Strother Scott on Thursday September 18, 2003 11:43AM

Bouy #41002 is about 200 miles SE of Hatteras. Looking at the four graphs in Read More which were as of 10AM this morning, you can see that the air pressure dropped dramatically and now is rising again, the wind has shifted from the NE to Westerly.

You can also see the wind gusts have peaked at 65 Knots and the wave height at about 30 feet.

NOAA Weather Bouys off Hatteras

Strother Scott on Wednesday September 17, 2003 09:53AM

NOAA has a number of weather buoys off the east coast. You can check out your choice at http://seaboard.ndbc.noaa.gov/Maps/Southeast.shtml . The pages are very slow to load in your browser.

One of the buoys is #41002 - a bouy anchored about 200 miles SE of Cape Hatteras at 32.27 N 75.42 W (32°16'19"N 75°25'02"W) in a Water depth: 3,785.6 m with a Watch circle radius: 3,100 yards. You can visit the web page for the Buoy at http://seaboard.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.phtml?$station=41002 Once that page loads, you can see the wind speed - wave height at that location - which is still …

Hurricane Isabel Updates

Strother Scott on Tuesday September 16, 2003 08:42AM

The National Hurricane Center now projects the storm track to come through Richmond about midnight on Thursday night, which means the strong winds to the east of the eye would be near Deltaville. For the latest projected track -updated several times a day - please visit this site. or check out the historical movement of the forecast. or click Read More for the 5 AM Tuesday bulletin.

HURRICANE ISABEL ADVISORY NUMBER 41 NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL 5 AM AST TUE SEP 16 2003

...ISABEL CONTINUING NORTHWESTWARD...BECOMING LESS ORGANIZED...

A HURRICANE WATCH MAY BE ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC COAST LATER TODAY. INTERESTS FROM THE CAROLINAS NORTHWARD TO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND...ALONG THE COAST AND INLAND...SHOULD …

#168 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday September 15, 2003 09:20AM

HOSPICE - HOSPICE - HOSPICE - HOSPICE - HOSPICE - HOSPICE - HOSPICE - HOSPICE
This coming Saturday, September 20 - Hospice Regatta IX - The Challenge of Sailing for Others - proceeds from this race go to the support the Hospice of Greater Hampton Roads. The overall winner of this regatta gets to represent Hampton Roads in the National Hospice Invitational Championship Regatta in spring 2004. This is a CBYRA sanctioned event and there is a special Hospice class for sailors who do not normally race. (NOTE: Hospice class entry deadline is tomorrow, Tuesday, Sep 16th, so that provisional ratings may be assigned.) HYC sponsors the race. For info contact: Glenn Giles at (757) 851-9690.

Mark this CHANGE on your CCV Fall Series Racing …

Hurricane On The Way?? --Make Sure Your Property Is Secured

Mark Wensell on Sunday September 14, 2003 09:33PM

Notice to all members who have boats in slips, drysail or the small boat parking area in front of the new clubhouse: With the storm warnings we have all read, seen or heard about comes yet another warning. You are responsible for the security of any boat stored on club property. You would be well advised to insure your docklines can be adjusted from the dock, to remove roller furling head sails, main sails and other items that create windage. For boats on trailers and racks, you would be well advised to remove covers, drop masts and tie your boats down.

Many members have already taken these precautions and others are removing sails, etc. If you plan to take your …

Smith Point NOR

Randy Alley on Thursday September 11, 2003 03:30PM

The correct/revised NOR for the weekend's Smith Point Race (or the real Moonlight Race) is attached, or may be accessed at the events link at the top of the homepage.

Stingray Pt. Regatta, view from down under

Christian Schaumloffel on Tuesday September 9, 2003 12:17AM

Hospitality sounds like an understatement, we Southerners got more than the full treatment at the Stingray Pt. Regatta. Sure FBYC is not responsible for the weather, even though it was outstanding. Those responsible for water (or liquids) on the boats most likely got an earful on Saturday. Thanks to your swimming pool the heatstroke and dehydration could be treated. No, even us Southerners knew better than to drink from the pool. Enough coolers along the pool side helped to revitalize those dried prunes (formerly brains).

Yes, it is nice to see the Titillation crew perform on the race course, but they are even better on the dance floor (if that is possible). For those who missed it, show up at …

Smith Point Race and Full Moon This Saturday

Randy Alley on Monday September 8, 2003 10:03PM

Since we didn't get it for the Moonlight Regatta, the make-up date for the full moon is the Smith Point Race, this Sat., Sept. 13th. This race is a little more of a challenge than last month's nocturnal fun, but an enjoyable and worthwhile venture.
Some slight additions and changes to the sailing instructions are listed:

Beer and soft drinks will be on ice at the clubhouse starting at 11:30am on Saturday. Bring your own lunch and eat at the clubhouse at Noon with your fellow adventurers before we set out for the first warning at 1400 hours (same as original.)
Dinner will be drop shipped to your boat by helicopter around 1900 hours.
On Sunday morning …

Atlantic Coast Laser Masters

David Hazlehurst on Monday September 8, 2003 04:39PM

From Ted Morgan, Laser District 11 Secretary Fishing Bay Yacht Club hosted the 2003 Master Atlantic Coast Champs this past weekend. 29 boats showed up for 6 races. The ever shifty winds were out of the N/NE at about 8mph the entire weekend. There was just enough wind to make you want to hike out...just not enough to allow you to hike out for more than a couple of seconds.

Martin Willard (Wrightsville Beach, NC) won two races and finished second overall to Bob Tan (Perryville, MD). Tan carded scores of 3,2,13,2,1,3 to take the overall title. Complete Atlantic Coast results are available on the District 11 website http …

RAFT UP RENDEZVOUS

John Koedel on Monday September 8, 2003 12:11PM

FBYC has agreed to be the host Yacht Club for the first annual Virginia Institute of Marine Science raft up. It will take place October 4th begining at 1700 hours including a dinner put on by Toby's followed by a band. On the 5th there will be a breakfast begining at 0800 hours.

You will be able to view VIMS exhibits and talk with their staff about reasearch projects. There is no charge for attendance but a donation to VIMS would be much appreciated. Make reservations through Mimi at VIMS (804) 684-7784 or email: mimi@vims.edu. More details are in the September Log on Page 7. Lets have a good turn out in support of VIMS.

#167 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday September 8, 2003 11:22AM

Southern Bay "Youngsters" Out There Racing: Chris Behm (Hampton Roads Academy/Hampton) finished 6th in the Bemis Nationals and 2nd in 420 North Americans in Canada. William Bomar, who sails with his dad, Alan Bomar, on their J/24, roundabout, struck out on his own and won an inaugural Optimist regatta held at Two Rivers Yacht Club (Governors Land/Willliamsburg) this past weekend. Two Rivers YC hosted their first Summer Junior Program, which was administered by Premier Sailing of Irvington (Phil and Arabella Denvir, owners).

September 11, 2001. This Thursday will mark the second anniversary of that horrific event. Since then most racers sail with a more intense appreciation of the freedom that characterizes …

Titillation Wins Halsey Trophy

catesby jones on Wednesday September 3, 2003 11:09PM

Paul Anderson, sailing his J29 Titillation, won the Stingray Point Regatta Halsey Memorial Trophy on Sunday, August 31. Assisting Paul were crewmembers (shown above from left to right), Diane Reilly, Michelle Garn, Rob Whittemore, Mary Carter, Elizabeth Staas, Morgan Marchant, and Carolyn Grant. The Brent Halsey Memorial Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Stingray Point Regatta. HalseyJrKids

Philip Halsey, Ali Halsey, Christian Halsey, and Brent Halsey, III, accompanied by Commodore Dick Cole presented the award to Paul Anderson.

Over 45 boats sailed in this years regatta representing 5 classes. Presiding over a packed clubhouse, Mike Karn, with Dick Cole and David Hazlehurst, conducted a festive awards ceremony. First place in the J24 Division went to Will Crump. Christian …

DAWN TREADER wins prestigious Northern Ocean Racing Trophy

Allan Heyward on Wednesday September 3, 2003 11:05AM

Larry Cohens Dawn Treader, sailing under the FBYC burgee and with three other Fishing Bay sailors on board, sailed to a second place finish in Stamford Yacht Club's 238 mile Vineyard Race over Labor Day weekend. Sailing in winds that varied from 4 to 22 knots, Dawn Treader completed the race in just under 39 hours, to finish second in the five boat IMS Cruiser/Racer class, in which two of the other competitors were candidates for the Northern Ocean Racing Trophy.

LarryCohen dawntreaderspin The second place finish, coupled with a first in class in the Annapolis-Newport Race and a fourth in class in the Marblehead to Halifax Race, earned Cohen and Dawn Treader the 2003 Northern Ocean Race Trophy …

Lessons Learned - Motor Boats and One-design fleets

David Hazlehurst on Wednesday September 3, 2003 08:36AM

The August 29 issue of Scuttlebutt had a novel item on why it is important to stay in your boat when it's under power. And in today's issue a reader commented on the marksmanship skills of the Greek Coast Guard with the admonition "terrorists beware!" Food for thought.

COACH BOATS
During the Saronikos Gulf regatta in Athens, in early August, the Austrian Tornado coach was tossed out of his boat in high waves while heading to the course area. He did not have the kill switch cord attached to himself, so the boat kept running, directly at the Mistral fleet (approximately 80 boats). So with no one driving, and the boat a threat to the Mistrals, the Greek …

Southern Bay Racing News You Can Use #166

Lin Mccarthy on Monday September 1, 2003 12:06PM

2003 STINGRAY POINT REGATTA OVERALL CHAMPION IS TITILLATION - The red J/29, Paul Andersen's Titillation, with it's [almost] all women crew, has a long history of manhandling it's competition in regattas. The winners of this year's Stingray Point Regatta in Fishing Bay on Labor Day weekend showed their stuff by trouncing B fleet with a four race showing of 2-1-1-1. In so doing, Titillation won the coveted overall best boat and the Brent Halsey, Jr. Memorial Trophy. Scorching temperatures (97 degrees) on Saturday with moderate breezes from the southwest gave sailors two good races on opening day. After a whopper thunderstorm Saturday night, cooling conditions, but no rain, changed Sunday's race course entirely, and brought …

Starry, Starry Night

Randy Alley on Monday August 25, 2003 09:10AM

The best weather of the Summer blessed us Saturday night for the Marslight Regatta. 18 boats were treated to a gorgeous sunset, no moon, but a million stars, and Mars...and oh, yes, there was racing too...First place in PHRF A was taken by Paul Andersen and the Titillation crew, with 2nd going to Strother Scott and his Loose Cannon crew of 1 adult and 5 kids. Loose Cannon topped the J105 fleet. PHRF B was won by Miles Booth and the crew of Shenanigan, while Eric Powers and the crew of Nereid took top honors in the 9 boat Non-Spin class, with the Gaenzle family finishing second in Nutmeg.

Lori Moyer and her race committee crew set great …

#165 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday August 25, 2003 09:08AM

A bee for your bonnet: On October 18, The Mariners' Museum, in Newport News, VA, is presenting an Antique and Classic Boat Show. Plans call for an all day affair on the Museum grounds and a number of runabouts on display on the lake. Efforts are under way to have some small sailboats there too.

2003 HOD NATIONAL CHAMPION is LATANE MONTAGUE: Latane and his crew, Chris Johnson, sailed in the National Championship under the Potomac River Sailing Association banner. As 2003 champion, Latane will name the site for the 2004 event. He may pick any location on the Bay, and several interesting ones will be explored as possible hosts. Finishing second in the 2003 …

Flying Scot Sailboats can sink after all!?!

Strother Scott on Friday August 22, 2003 03:32PM

Sailboat mishap has happy ending - reprinted from the Southside Sentinal

"Copyright Southside Sentinal, used with permission."
Although they dont know the names of the people who helped them when their small sailboat overturned on August 8, Joe Grimes and Eleanor Dunlap of Arlington said they are very thankful that so many people came to their rescue in the Rappahannock River just off Urbanna Creek.

Dunlap said people in four or five boats came to their rescue and helped them right their 19-foot boat. We will probably never know their names, but they will always remain in our hearts, said Dunlap.

Grimes said he and his wife, who are part-time residents of Urbanna, were trying to raise the main sail …

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