In a recent Press Release, the Middlesex Water Authority reported on their vote to continue negotiations with contractor Sydnor Hyrdo for deployment of a water system in Deltaville. According to Carlton Revere, Chairman of the Middlesex Water Authority, "a suitable and sustainable water system should be achievable." The public-private partnership was unsuccessful recently in achieving its goal of 190 additional subscribers. Only 42 new subscriptions were added during the last incentivized connection period which ended June 3rd.
However, perhaps more importantly the Water Authority has been offered an initial funding package from the Virginia Department of Health's Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund consisting of a low interest loan in the amount of $10.2 million …
Hi everyone! If you have not registered for the July 4th event, please register now and purchase tickets so we can ensure there is enough food for everyone. We are looking forward to a great day and hope to see everyone there!
I am pleased to announce that the Dry Sail Hoist has been repaired and is now back in working order. My thanks to Mayo Tabb and Dixon Cole for their assistance.
The Day Sail Hoist cannot be used due to the failure of an electrical component. Every effort is being made to locate and replace the faulty part as soon as possible.
Gary Jobson, pre-eminent ambassador for sailing in the U.S., will present 2 short films at the Mathews Film Society event this Wednesday 6/15/16 at 7 p.m. in the Mathews High School Auditorium. The films are "The Magic & Mystery of Sable Island" and "Ted Turner's Greatest Race." For more information about Gary, the event, and the films, check out the Mathews Film Society website: http://mathewsfilmsociety.wix.com/film#!specialevents/c24vq Admission is free, but donations are always welcome.
There's still time to sign-up for Junior Week's Sailing Seminars....for the ADULTS. Learn how to troubleshoot problems with a diesel engine; the latest in IPAD navigation; how to anchor in our neck of the bay; and docking made easy!
Two instructors from the Annapolis Seamanship School will be running these workshops in the Jackson Creek Bathhouse porch. All members are encouraged to sign up; not just Junior parents! Although these may appear just for large boat sailors, everyone from Flying Scot racers to 15-ton cruisers can learn something new. Sign-up now for one or more sessions at http://www.signupgenius.com/?go=s.signup&urlid=20f044baba923a1fb6-junior
Over 90 people attended our reception at the Deltaville Maritime Museum on Saturday evening of Memorial Day weekend. The reception inaugurated FBYC’s permanent exhibit and was a gesture of gratitude to the Museum and its Board Members for allowing us to highlight our historic role in the Deltaville community. For those who were not able to be there for the reception, a visit there is highly recommended to explore everything that the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park have to offer. And for the price of admission, you can choose a membership option instead.
We are donating a major portion of the funds generated by the admission charge to the Museum in support of their mission in the …
This year’s Fireworks Cruise to Urbanna, VA will take place Friday, July 1st through Sunday, July 3rd. The fireworks show will be held on Saturday, July 2nd over Urbanna Creek.
Friday:
Fun Cruising Race from FBYC to Urbanna
Dockside at Town Marina and Flip-flop Dining in Downtown Urbanna
Saturday:
Coffee Shop Fog-Lifter Walk
Mai Tai Social at Town Marina
Fireworks Extravaganza
Sunday:
Transit from Urbanna to FBYC
Slip availability is extremely tight this year because of the recent fire. However, a few spots have been reserved at Town Marina. Sailors can opt for a 1 or 2 night stay. For reservations, please contact John Cabell no later than June 17th at john.cabell@embarqmail.com, or by cell at …
The skies might have been cloudy this weekend but there were bright smiles among the racing and rafting boats and party goers at the Open House Regatta & Party this weekend. The day started with a 6.7nm race out of Fishing Bay to where the Piankatank meets the Chesapeake and back again. Winds ranged from a few knots to into the low teens and there was close racing among the boats ranging from 12-43'.
Using a progressive start - each boat had their own starting time based on their handicap with the faster boats starting last. First boat over the line wins it - and it would be a race to the very end with Mad Hatter and …
Fishing Bay Yacht Club is going to be well represented at the 2016 Southern Bay Race Week at Hampton Yacht Club this Friday-Sunday. Among the 14 FBYC boats for SBRW are a number of boats who sailed the 67th Down the Bay Race over memorial day weekend to get there. Including: Afterthought, Nanuq, Blew By You, Schiehallion, & rhapsody.
The summer edition of the Virginia Sportsman, published this week, features both an article about our junior sailing program and an article about club member Jerry Latell, of Ullman Sails of Virginia. The junior article features a full description of our camps and is illustrated with many recent photos of sailing and camp life-including action shots on Fishing Bay and fun at the pool. The article about Jerry highlights his sail loft in Deltaville, and the fact that he is currently making sails for the USCGC Eagle, the Coast Guard sail training barque.
The magazine also has plans for a feature length article about our junior racing program in an upcoming edition. You can …
This is a reminder that the registration for the Open House Regatta and Party will close Wednesday, May 25th at 4 PM. If you have not registered, please do so ASAP to avoid missing out on dinner. We are unable sell dinner tickets at the door. Even if you are not eating dinner, we still need to know if you are coming either racing, rafting, socially, all or one! Register now.
Also, we are looking for volunteers for the event. This includes ticket sales, tending bar, and cleaning up. The shifts are short and fun - a great way to meet people! We are using sign up genius - so please browse the openings. Sign up with your crew or by …
This Saturday the Laser fleet is hosting a training day. This is a day of training and practice in Lasers, open to experienced or inexperienced Laser sailors. Sailors wanting to try this kind of boat are welcome as well. Jon Deutsch, Mike Toms, and other experienced fleet members will be around to lead a day of learning and practice. More details and how to register on the club website.
Calling all Junior parents--or grandparents for that matter!
Junior Week is great fun for our kids, but can involve a lot of "down time" for the adults. This year, we’re offering all adults the opportunity to increase their sailing skills with some custom-tailored sessions held right at the club. (We especially hope our female sailors will attend to increase their confidence out on the water.)
Two instructors from the Annapolis Seamanship School will be running these workshops. One especially unique opportunity is the "Hands-on Diesel Mechanics" session with a portable diesel engine. You’ll be able to see, hear and touch a diesel in action—and learn how to do some basic trouble shooting. There's …
The One Design Spring Series #3 & Laser Spring Regatta for Saturday, May 20 has been cancelled. After consultation with fleet leaders, PRO and registered participants - all agreed the combination of the impending rain for most of the day and higher winds would severely jeopardize the fun factor for our racers.
The next and final race of the Spring Series will be Spring Series #4 for Flying Scots and Front Runners on June 18.
And don't forget about the Open House a week from this Sunday - great opportunity to sail a fun short distance race followed by a great party with your fellow members - be sure to sign up ASAP so that we can assign start times for …
One amendment has been posted to the One Design General Notice of Race. This had largely been the practice in past years and we only just realized it had not been included in the actual NOR. We appologize for any confusion this has caused.
Section 2.7 has been added:
2.7 Separate starts will be offered to fleets of 3 or more like boats. Minimum 3 boats are required for the event to qualify for series scoring. Classes with fewer than 3 boats participatipating in any race day will be started and scored together as a Portsmouth class.
Posted 5/17 2300 Jon Deutsch One Design Division Commander
This is a reminder that the registration for the 
