News - FBYC

Closing Day Regatta

Tom Roberts on Sunday October 20, 2002 09:57PM

Action pictures posted! See Photos

The Closing Day Regatta was started in a brisk cool breeze under clear skies, a typical fall day on the Chesapeake! Eleven boats started and raced in pursuit format (staggered starts) and raced two laps out in the bay with lots of reaching (great for the non-spinnaker and J-105s) and sailed up into Fishing Bay to finish off the club dock.

There were six spinnaker boats and five non-spinnaker. Shamrock took the honors followed by Eagerness, Wavelength and Loose Cannon. Pictures of the starts, a windward mark rounding and some finishes are posted at http://www.fbyc.net/Events/2002/Offshore/1019/photos.

Thanks to Waddy Garret for organizing the 12.9 Mile race course …

CCV Annual Awards Banquet

Strother Scott on Thursday October 17, 2002 03:41PM

Reservations for the CCV dinner are requested by tomorrow. Attched is a reservation form word document or you can just hit read more and print the page.

Forms should go back to Willard Strickland 218 Ross Road Richmond, VA, 23229 home 804-288-4036 Home fax 804-288-4626 - or you can e-mail Willard .

Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet

Friday October 25, 2002

Country Club of Virginia

6031 Saint Andrews Lane

288-2891

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Annual Meeting & Cocktails begin at 6:30

Dinner 7:00

Awards 8:00 9:00

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Coat and Tie Cash Bar

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All reservations & payments must be received by Friday, October 18, 2002.

Name: _________________________________Phone:_________________

Adult @ $40 _______________

Childrens Meal (Children under 12) @ $15 ______________

Total Enclosed: $________________ …

Indian Summer Regatta, October 12-13

David Hazlehurst on Monday October 14, 2002 05:27PM

Indian Summer Results now available.
Some 40 skippers ignored the dire weather forecast and enjoyed good racing Saturday and so-so racing Sunday plus a surfeit of good fellowship after racing on both days. All of the racers were winners and the only losers were those who chose to stay home. Before discussing the event it's appropriate to acknowledge the help that so many gave, and that is so essential for running a regatta. Most of the help was recruited beforehand but there were a good number who agreed to do double duty and some few who were pressed into service and appeared to do this willingly. Those who must be acknowledged, albeit as a group, are the members who …

Halsey Herreshoff to present first Winter Program at SunTrust October 18

Strother Scott on Tuesday October 8, 2002 11:56AM

Halsey Herreshoff will present a lecture and slide show at on Friday Evening October 18. Please RSVP to 804-787-8015 before October 14 if possible and for specific information for the time and location please call 804-780-3271.

In 1976 he purchased RUGOSA (shown at left), winner of the 1928 Bermuda Race, and began a long restoration. In 2001 he sailed her to Cowes to race in the 150th Americas Cup Jubilee, where RUGOSA won first place in the Vintage Yacht Class. His slide presentation will cover the Herreshoff story, the transatlantic trip, and the Americas Cup Jubilee.

The event will be co-sponsored by SunTrust. There will be no specific entry fee, other than a requested voluntary tax-free donation to …

Boating Safety for Women Seminar to be held at Indian Creek Sat Oct 5.

catesby jones on Wednesday October 2, 2002 05:14PM

Indian Creek Yachting Association and Flotilla 33 of the Coast Guard Auxilary invite lady members of FBYC to attend a special seminar on boating safety to be held at Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club 9AM to 1PM on Saturday October 5. It is designed to focus on situations that arise if the primary boater becomes injured or incapacitated.

For more information please contact E-mail to James Wroth, Commodore Indian Creek Yachting Association or by phone at 804-435-0376

Nominations for Annual Awards Needed

Stuart Burnett on Friday September 27, 2002 10:29AM

The Trophy Committee is seeking nominations for the club's perpetual trophies which will be awarded at the Annual Meeting on October 25th. Nominations should be delivered by email, fax, or telephone to Stuart Burnett, Trophy Chairman, by October 7, 2002. Nominations will be accepted for the perpetual trophies described below by clicking on the "Read More..." link below. A detailed description for all the club's perpetual trophies can be found in the Yearbook beginning on page 80.Nominations for the following annual awards should be sent to the Trophy Committee Chairman, Stuart Burnett, by October 7th. Stuart's contact information is listed at the bottom of the article.

PIANKATANK TROPHY - recognizes the FBYC skipper who has consistently been …

Laser.org recognizes FBYC

Strother Scott on Wednesday September 25, 2002 11:05AM

If you visit The Laser Class Online - Laser.org International Laser Class Association North American Region website you will notice that they have selected "Getting Ready to Sail at the 2002 Ches. Bay Masters" by Jim Lamb - seen to the left - as their Photo Pic of the Week.

Thanks to Randy Alley for pointing this out.

You can also check the progress of Alain Vincey in the Master Class at Hyannis at the The Laser Masters 2002 Worlds. He called in to say it is tough going, he capsized 3 times yesterday in a race in 20 knot winds - plus the course is about 8 miles from the beach - so some exhaustion is setting in.

The new Building is really nice

catesby jones on Friday September 20, 2002 11:06AM

Have messed about in boats around FBYC for many years and must admit was apprehensive about seeing the new club house. Anchored out several times during the progress but did not go in to see the work. Recently decided to have a look and am thrilled to see and feel it is still Fishing Bay Yacht Club! Wow!! A job well done!

The Wildmans - Art and Jo - on Wild Wind

Jim Jacobs wins Laser Masters - 3rd time Champion

David Hazlehurst on Tuesday September 10, 2002 10:30AM

After four great races on Sunday in 14-16 knots James Jacobs ended up as a third time champion, despite being OCS in the next to last race in which he still got a fourth place finish. There were several capsises Sunday the most notable being Mark Sauders who sailed a perfect race though the last windward mark only to turtle just after starting the downwind leg. This moved Mark from first to at least 21st place, showing us all how much harder it is to right a Laser when it's not heading into the wind. Aside from capsizes there were a number of equipment failures, the most novel being Brad Squires tearing the webbing at the top of his …

Laser Masters Preregistrations

David Hazlehurst on Thursday September 5, 2002 11:22AM

We have 30 sailors pre-registered for the Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Regatta this coming weekend, September 7-8. Notable absentees include prior winner Rob Overton of HYC who could be anywhere on his live-aboard boat, Mike Ironmonger who has retired from Laser sailing, Bob Saltmarsh and Joe Van Rossem, staying close to home while preparing for the Laser Masters Worlds at Hyannis in two weeks. In talking with Mike Ironmonger, who travels from St Mary's on a work boat towing whatever, he explained his abscence from the Stingray Regatta this past weekend as follows; the weather forecast persusaded me that a 60 mile tow coming and going would be less than fun. You can't fault this decision!

Registrations to …

Thanks to the Stingray Point Regatta Committee for a well-done event!

Strother Scott on Wednesday September 4, 2002 04:11PM

From the moment 200 sailors on 50 boats arrived at Fishing Bay on Friday night of Labor day weekend 2002, it was obvious that the Regatta Committee had done a great job organizing the Event. Bay Design Group sponsored a pre-registration cocktail party in the upstairs of the new Clubhouse. All sorts of apparel featuring the Regatta Logo was on sale and FBYC for the first time accepted credit cards in payment for entries and attire.

Saturday featured lots of good racing, lots of wind, and lots of RAIN. We all need the rain so there were no complaints. The committee had divided the entries into 2 fleets. Lud Kimbrough ran the smaller boats - 6 J-24s, 6 MORC and 5 …

63rd Annual Regatta a great success - Big Flying Scot turnout!

Strother Scott on Wednesday September 4, 2002 02:55PM

Ninety-three boats and their crews raced on August 10-11 in Fishing Bays very successful 63rd Annual One Design Regatta. Dick Cole was the Event Chair and organized and ran a large one design regatta that was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Thank you Dick!

harrycarpenter On the day prior to the Regatta, Harry Carpenter was invited by John Beery and our Flying Scot fleet to conduct a clinic on Flying Scots. The Flying Scot Fleet must be applauded for getting 25 boats on the line. Harry stayed over for the racing, and after a slow start (5th), he went on to get 5 First Places to win the Flying Scot Fleet for the regatta. David Lee, on Floozies Little …

Stingray entries as of 10PM August 28

catesby jones on Thursday August 29, 2002 09:53AM

As of last night, FBYC had received about 50 entries for the Stingray Point Regatta this coming weekend. You can see the Entry List here

We look forward to seeing you all.

Congratulations to the traveling contingency of Fishing Bay!

catesby jones on Tuesday August 27, 2002 11:20AM

Case Whittemore, Bob Wardwell and Ron Buchanan traveled to North American Championships in August

From Rochester, NY..in the J/29 Fleet Fishing Bays Case Whittemore placed 2nd in the J/29 North Americans, Bob Wardwell finished 4th.

Top 5 finishers were 5th Bruce Lockwoods Tomahawk, 4th Bob Wardwells Killshot, 3rd John Lavins Dirty Harry, 2nd Case Whittemores Patriot and 1st John Espositos Hustler.

In the Lighting Fleet Ron Buchanan and Bob Wardwell traveled to North Cape, Michigan to sail the Lightning North Americans. 116 boats registered for the fierce competition. Bob Wardwell sneaked in to the top flight (North Americans) and Ron Buchanan qualified for the 2nd flight (Presidents Cup …

Register Now for the 8th Annual Stingray Point Regatta

catesby jones on Thursday August 22, 2002 09:49PM

Come join us as the Club hosts its premiere offshore regatta of the year at the new clubhouse. This year's event is shaping up to be one of the finest yet. We should have eight classes racing on two courses on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1. The racing will be exciting but you can bet things will be hopping on shore as well. FBYC is hosting dinner and entertainment on Saturday evening for all regatta participants and Fishing Bay Yacht Club members. If you don't plan on racing, we still welcome you to join us Saturday night. Racers should get those completed entry forms in as soon as possible. Non-racers can use the same form to …

FBYC Members travel to Mobjack Nat'ls in Lewes

Tom Roberts on Thursday August 22, 2002 04:15PM

Two Fishing Bay Mobjacks competed in the 43rd Mobjack Nationals in Lewes, Delaware August 16-18. Meg and Tom Roberts placed 6th and Jerry and Cheryl Desvernine placed ninth in the three-day five-race series. Perry and Bev Jones attended as Class Measurer. Meg was earned the Stephanie Anne Ives Memorial Trophy as top Junior skipper and the Top Woman Skipper award. Jerry and Cheryl earned the top husband-wife team award. Results are posted at the Mobjack Web Site (http://mobjack.tripod.com) and the Lewes Yacht Club site (http://www.lewesyc.com). Check out the photo there of the Mobjacks sailing with Delaware's Tall Ship!

Juniors return from Junior Olympic Festival

catesby jones on Friday July 26, 2002 11:55AM

This past Tuesday and Wednesday we traveled to Hampton for the Junior Olympic Festival. We brought Ashton Hudgins, Meg Roberts, Franny Kupersmith and Quentin Jenkins out for this fantastic festival. Highlights included Franny Kupersmith placing second overall in the Byte fleet, only a couple points away from winning the whole regatta! See Results for Bytes. She received a huge cup and an elegant medal. Also, Meg Roberts despite many boat difficulties, managed to place fourth overall in the competitive Byte fleet. See Pictures at HYC Web site.I would like to put out a special thank you to the Hudgins for having us stay with them for the duration of the regatta. Between their big screen TV and swimming pool …

Congratulations to Case Whittemore and Patriot for their First in Class at Screwpile

Strother Scott on Wednesday July 24, 2002 03:32PM

According to the official Screwpile Results Case Whittemore and Patriot received a First in Class among 7 J-29s at Screwpile. He was followed closely by Paul Anderson - 2nd - on Tittilation . Congratualtions to them both.

Patriot will soon be on its way soon to the J-29 North Americans to be held in Rochester, NY on August 16-18. Good Luck!

Fun in the sun

David Hazlehurst on Tuesday July 23, 2002 09:58AM

Some 67 members ranging from grandparents, who never miss an opportunity to be with their off-spring, parents who clearly enjoy their tasks, and kids who just roll with every punch, filled Fishing Bay with joy last Saturday. The event that brought the crowd together was a "Cruise with Kids" event Chaired by Kara and John Koedel, and Carey and Chris Gaenzle. There is little doubt that there will be a demand for a repeat in 2002. The crowd was supplemented on Saturday afternoon by the crews of 5 Flying Scots and 3 Lasers, after racing in the final Summer Seabreeze Regatta, ably managed by Debbie Cycotte and her crew as Race Committee and Brooks Zerkel as Social Chair. Somehow or …

Solomns Race Abandoned After Boats Becalmed

Stuart Burnett on Monday July 22, 2002 03:20PM

After braving a fierce lightning storm to start the race, the Solomons race fleet was becalmed just north of Windmill Point early Friday night. With predictions of light winds through the night, the fleet conferred by VHF, then a spokesman informed the event chair by cell phone that as of 2047 they were starting engines and withdrawing from the race. We wish them all good luck at the Screwpile Lighthouse Regatta and hope for better conditions next year.

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