This weekend is the final weekend of the J/70 Winter Series at Davis Island Yacht Club. FBYC boats Loonatictu (Noel Clinard) and Nostalgia (Blake/Lud Kimbrough) have been competitng there this winter. Loonatictu is currently in 4th in the Corinthian fleet going into this weekend.
From the J/Newsletter:
Quantum J/70 Winter Series- Act III Preview (Tampa, FL)- This coming weekend, the third and final act of the popular 2014 Quantum J/70 Winter Series takes place on Tampa Bay, hosted by the “sailingest yacht club in the south”- Davis Island YC. From March 28th to 30th, the grand finale for forty-one J/70s determines not only the regatta winner, but the winner of the …
Change of Date for Spring Clean-Up Day New Date: Saturday, April 5, 2014
Due to the weather forecast for this Saturday, Spring Clean-Up Day has been moved to April 5th. All other times and locations remain the same!
We will gather in the main Clubhouse for coffee and refreshments at 8:30 a.m. and lunch will be provided after clean-up around noon.
On the agenda will be mulching, pruning, planting and raking. We will also be working on the new storage lockers. Registration can be made by clicking here or you can contact Ken Odell by email at odellken@aol.com or cell 804-241-6080 if you plan to volunteer.
Welcome all cruisers AND all “Wannabe” cruisers to our opening social event!
There is a cocktail party with heavy hors d’oeuvres on Sunday April 6, from 6 to 9 PM, at the home of Ted & Myra Bennett – 1787 South Dover Pointe Rd. , Richmond VA 23238. All food with wine, beer and soft drinks provided – All you need to do is register by Tue April 2.
We will be covering the up coming cruising season and enjoying the company of new and established cruising sailors. Call Ted Bennett (804) 516-1144 if you have any questions.
Welcome to the 2014 FBYC Offshore Season! With the Spring Equinox (March 20th) just around the corner and Opening Day in a month, it’s high time we sent out information highlighting important items of note. First, I wanted to introduce your 2014 Offshore Leaders and their respective responsibilities.
Bob Fleck (Offshore Div. Lt. Cmdr.): Bob is responsible specifying how scores should be collected, checking accuracy of scores, and uploading those scores for all to view on the FBYC website.
Bonnie Black (Offshore Div. Race Chair): Responsible for staffing PROs and Race Committees for our offshore club events.
Gregory Watt (Spinnaker Fleet Captain): Acts as a representative and advocate of the spinnaker fleet. Acts as spinnaker fleet safety officer. Generates …
This is our 75th Anniversary! Help us start the year with style, great fun, true fellowship, and camaraderie.
Please, mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12, beginning at 5 PM with the Blessing of the Fleet. We will have food, refreshment, music and some fun historical elements to harken back to earlier times, in celebration of our 75th anniversary.
If you have recently joined the Club, this is a great time to meet fellow sailors. Come with your most impressive yachting blazers and bling, or as you are. Every club member and their guests are not just welcome, but strongly encouraged to come …
Nine intrepid juniors braved the icy-37 degree-water to open the 2014 sailing season at Fishing Bay on March 8th and 9th. The team is coached by professional coach David Tunnicliffe, who drilled the team on starts, mark roundings, boat speed and other racing skills. The team will practice or race through May on most week ends. For more information, contact the Parent Coordinator, Bo Bragg, at bo@braggco.com.
Wake up, sleepyheads! DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME began yesterday!!
PHRF WEBSITE UP AND READY – Register to apply/renew rating, check out the NEW Safety Equipment Requirements (adopted by PHRF of the Chesapeake) and more. Go to the PHRF home page, www.phrfchesbay.org and click on the appropriate topic. You can apply for your rating, get info on the “Equipment Compliance Certificate” (you self-certify as in the past, but the category titles are different and so are the requirements), and you can pay at the site. The new Safety Equipment Requirements have been developed by US Sailing and come as a result of recent tragic accidents that occurred within the past year or two. PHRF of …
Event: Virginia Boater Card Course Location: Fishing Bay Yacht Club, Main Clubhouse, Second Floor Time: 8:30 am until completion of examination Date: Saturday, March 22, 2014 Registration: www.fbyc.net or click here.
This year’s course will again be held at the clubhouse and will be conducted by Flotilla 66 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. As of July 31st of 2014, the Commonwealth of Virginia will mandate that in order to operate a vessel powered by a motor of 10 HP or greater, all operators 45 years of age and younger will be required to have taken and …
Leukemia Cup to Host Gary Jobson in Richmond on March 16. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society kicks off its 2014 Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta season in March with a Richmond appearance by world-class sailor and ESPN commentator, Gary Jobson.Jobson will present his candid behind-the-scenes commentary on the spectacular America’s Cup comeback by Team Oracle over Team New Zealand in the Cup races held last September on San FranciscoBay. As National Chairman of the Leukemia Cup Regattas and himself a Leukemia survivor, Jobson will also offer some valuable fundraising tips for area sailors planning to participate in the upcoming 16th Annual Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta in Deltaville in July. The program is free and open to …
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society kicks off its 2014 Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta season in March with a Richmond appearance by world-class sailor and ESPN commentator, Gary Jobson. The program is free and open to the public. It will be held at St. Catherine's School, 6001 Grove Avenue, Richmond, on Sunday afternoon, March 16, 3-5 pm. Voluntary donations of any amount will be appreciated to help the LLS defray expenses of the event.
Space is limited and reservations are strongly advised by emailing Debbie Bridwell, LLS Senior Campaign Manager, at Debbie.Bridwell@lls.org or telephone 804-673-5690. Please don't delay making your reservations if you plan on attending this event as demand is very likely to …
Fishing Bay Yacht Club will be the host of the Laser Masters Atlantic Coast Championship this October 18-19. For 33 years FBYC has hosted the Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship which has served as numerous Mastes Atlantic Coast Championships and once as the Masters US Championship.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (February 12, 2014) – Last Thursday night at the Sailing Leadership Forum Awards Dinner, sponsored by Old Pulteney and hosted by the San Diego Sports Hall of Fame, US Sailing, along with Leadership Forum attendees recognized the outstanding individual and organizational achievements in training, community and one-design sailing, including the presentation of the Old Pulteney Maritime Heroes Award.
Leadership Award - Jon Deutsch (Richmond, Va.) For the past nine years, Deutsch has been the …
During our 75th anniversary year, it is only fitting to open our club to the entire sailing community for a fun, all-hands-on-deck party. This year we are planning a new event which invites all members and guests to come experience our warm hospitality. This event will feature a fun, handicap race around government marks near the Fishing Bay clubhouse, followed by a a raft up and catered picnic-style social with live entertainment. Offshore, cruising, juniors and one-design sailors are encouraged to participate, and introduce someone new to our club and the wonderful access to the the water we provide.
Save the date: May 24, 2014 All boats and members are invited to race (see …
Perhaps many members are unaware that one of our members has been on an ambitious adventure that includes sailing from San Francisco down the coast of California and Mexico into Central America. Currently Briana Moseley and boyfriend David are in Costa Rica preparing to embark on a voyage to the Galapagos and eventually to Australia aboard Tusitala, a 47-foot wooden sloop designed and built by Briana’s grandfather during the 1950s. Tusitala, as some will remember, was formerly a fixture at FBYC when owned by Briana’s Dad, Jack Moseley.
Now it is possible for anyone to live vicariously through this adventuresome couple by virtue of their internet blog entitled Tusitala Sailing located at tusitalasailing.com. The blog is filled …
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