Want to go cruising but don't have a boat? There are loads of club members with cruising boats who would welcome you aboard for a day, a weekend or perhaps an even longer trip. Here's how to get started:
Beginning with two Richmond-based "get-togethers," on February 20 and April 2, you'll meet some of these skippers and learn about exploring the Chesapeake Bay. FBYC has numerous captains who are eager to share their time, their sailboats and their expertise with novices and experts alike.
Session 1: Cruising on the Chesapeake Bay Learn where we go sailing, the cruising philosophy, and meet others wanting to learn new skills and make new friends.
Multihulls in Time - From the Stone Age to the Space Age and the “Green Recovery.”
With multihull pioneer Jim Brown
Where: FBYC Clubhouse
When: Saturday February 29 from 2-4, with a reception following the talk
Multihull sailboats have been around for millennia. Jim will discuss multihull sailboats through the ages from the ancient civilizations of the south pacific through the modern era with a peek into the future. Jim has been in the multihull mix for the past 50 years and has seen multihull design go from the early homebuild movement of the 1960’s, to rotomolded daysailors, and through to the present-day hard wing foiling craft that travel at highway speeds.
We were saddened to hear that FBYC has lost a dear friend, Miles Turner. Miles, an active participant on many Race Committees passed away on December 29, 2019. Miles was married to Betsy for 21 years and had two sons, Miles Turner III and Jay Turner.
Miles owned and operated Turner Body Shop on Belt Boulevard in South Richmond until his retirement. Miles was an avid sailor and was one of the founders of Dog Town Yacht Club in 1983. He built several boats including a Dragonfly 16 proa which he raced in DTYC races. In addition to sailing, racing, building and designing boats, Miles enjoyed photography and working on race cars.
Hold the date, March 21, for the annual FBYC Grounds Clean Up. All members are encouraged to pitch in and prepare our lovely grounds for the new season. Lunch will be provided after we are done...so please sign-up online so we know how many of you are coming. (Just check out the upcoming events listing at FBYC.net.)
To find our more about these exciting junior programs, please go to the Junior pages on the FBYC.net site. Information about Junior Week, Opti Kids, our Summer Race teams and other sailing opportunities are being updated as we speak. If you have questions about our programs please email juniors@fbyc.net.
We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Leap Day than holding this year's Winter Program in Deltaville on Saturday, February 29 from 2-4 pm at the FBYC Clubhouse. And there's no better person to start us off than the legendary boat builder Jim Brown of Tidewater, VA. Jim has been one of the world's leading multi-hull designers for over six decades. He's an accomplished teacher and author and member of the Cruising World's Hall of Fame. Along with his wife and children, Jim has traveled to numerous continents aboard his own designs, creating--and telling--a multitude of seafaring stories.
There will be a reception following Jim's presentation and we're suggesting a $10 donation at the door to support the …
FBYC has loads of events in the works--numerous opportunities to increase your skills and start thinking about our upcoming sailing season. So mark your calendar for these programs and look for more details on how to sign-up:
Saturday, February 1, 2020: Junior Program Registration Begins
Thursday, February 20, 2020: First session in our new seminar, "Learn to Cruise the Chesapeake Bay."
Saturday, February 29, 2020 (Leap Day!) : Winter Program with legendary sailor Jim Brown.
We are all looking forward to spring and getting ready for sailing at FBYC. As the weather warms up, activities will begin to pick up, as will members' efforts at getting the Club ready for the season and preparing themselves for exciting socials and great sailing. It is this effort that we all put into the Club that builds on our dynamic environment at FBYC and that helps us all feel more connected and make new friends. The Board is looking at ways to broaden member participation and volunteer opportunities to support the great environment at FBYC.
To further develop and raise awareness of members' opportunities to help with Club activities and events, the Board is looking for someone interested …
Can we burn a few socks and drink some Dark 'n Stormies at your home?
Our Annual Bermuda High Party is the perfect way to cast off winter and plan for the 2020 sailing season. It is traditionally held in the Richmond area where we rekindle friendships and introduce potential new members to FBYC.
We've got the date--Saturday, March 14 2020--but need a "host home." All you need to do is open your door to some happy sailors and we'll do all the rest: Set-up, Food and Drinks, Music and Clean-up.
Can you either offer your home as a location or help with the party details?
Please drop Jerry Latell, our Winter Program Chair, an email at …
Happy New Year to all our members, Deltaville friends and Chesapeake sailors everywhere. While we all take stock of 2019 and plan ahead for this new year, we remain grateful for our relationships forged under sail and for the exquisite bit of beauty we call Fishing Bay Yacht Club.
Looking ahead we can look forward to some new initiatives designed to develop our sailing skills and attract new members:
A new "Learn to Cruise" seminar to better equip those who want to explore both near and far
A "Safety at Sea Day" where we can practice lighting old flares (and get rid of expired ones)
But keep a sharp lookout for our established and successful programs:
For the past nine years, many FBYC members have relied on the folks at Cafe By The Bay for breakfasts, lunches and welcoming smiles. When we learned owners Debbie Wilhelm and Susan Smith were selling their business, many sailors were wondering where we would grab a great sandwich. 7 Eleven perhaps? Well, perhaps no.
But the good news is that new owners will reopen after the first of the year. And the goodwill that Debbie and Susan created all this time will continue. The ladies say thank you to everyone at Fishing Bay, who were first customers and then friends, for supporting their business. Their last day open will be Dec. 20 so if you are in town, be sure …
This Week’s Update: - Fannie's House flooring demolition is underway. Fannie's will be closed until the floors are complete in early January. Please stay tuned for updates. - The Bathhouse is closed for the winter and water is shut off to the docks. The Jackson Creek crane has been locked - please contact me if you need access in advance. All Club power boats are being hauled and all Club sailing boats will be decommissioned. - I will be onsite working limited hours during the off-season but can be available for appointments. You can find my contact information on the website, in the Club registry, and on my office door in the Clubhouse second floor. - Feel free to contact me if you need …
This Week’s Update: - I hope everyone is doing well and has their holiday shopping (almost) done. - Fannie's House will be closed for floor replacement starting December 12. Please stay tuned for updates. - The Bathhouse is closed for the winter and water is shut off to the docks. The Jackson Creek crane has been locked - please contact me if you need access in advance. All Club power boats are being hauled and all Club sailing boats will be decommissioned. - I will be onsite working limited hours during the off-season but can be available for appointments. You can find my contact information on the website, in the Club registry, and on my office door in the Clubhouse second floor. - Feel free …
This Week’s Update: - The 2019 season has come to a close and now we can get into the maintenance & repair projects! - The Bathhouse is closed for the winter and water is shut off to the docks. The Jackson Creek crane has been locked - please contact me if you need access in advance. All Club power boats are being hauled and all Club sailing boats will be decommissioned. Fannie's House will be closed for floor replacement beginning as early as December 9. Please stay tuned for updates. - I will be onsite working limited hours during the off-season but can be available for appointments. You can find my contact information on the website, in the Club registry, and on my …
We are grateful for all our members at Fishing Bay Yacht Club and wish you, your families, friends and neighbors, both in Deltaville and around the world, a peaceful and joyous Thanksgiving. We leave you to enjoy a wonderful holiday with this serene photo of a most favored place for many, taken by our own Nica Waters.
Schedule of Upcoming Events: Thu, Nov 28: Thanksgiving Sat, Nov 30: Winter Series 3 (Offshore)
This Week’s Update: - The 2019 season comes to a close Saturday with the final Offshore Race of the season. Be sure to eat too much & have a great Thanksgiving tomorrow! - Please be advised, we will shut with water off to the docks and closing the Bathhouse for the winter by December 6 unless inclement weather forces us to close winterize the water system sooner. All Club power boats will be hauled and all Club sailing boats will be decommissioned for the winter by December 2. Fannie's House will be closed for floor replacement beginning December 9. Please stay tuned for updates. - I will …
More than 185 members and guests celebrated all that FBYC is at our season's-end Commadore's Ball last Saturday night. Our annual meeting highlighted the strong financial position we've maintained and welcomed our new Flag. The awards presentations showcased the accomplishments of our juniors and "older" racers and cruisers. And everyone enjoyed an awesome night of great food, fantastic live music and the shared love of sailing with dear friends. Our new venue, Richmond's Hippodrome Theater, was superb and many stayed 'til closing time dancing to the Jangling Reinhardts.
A special thank you to Mike and MJ Toms and Brynn Moody for helping at registration and David Hinkle for producing our front entrance poster. And a huge shout-out to Social …
