News - FBYC

New US Regulations - Your Chance for Input

George Burke on Tuesday April 5, 2011 10:45AM

Having recently imposed new regulations for the commercial marine industry and boatyards, the Federal EPA is now focusing its attention on recreational boating. As we are learning, the members of the EPA panels responsible for these new regulations are not necessarily knowledgeable about sailors, sailboats, or the seamanship that we practice.

FBYC members have an opportunity for input. What follows is a communication from BOATUS listing links that will enable you to have a voice in this important debate of vital interest to FBYC sailors:

"The U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) is developing future clean boating requirements for all recreational boats in the next few months, and they need to hear from you. During April, they are hosting weekly …

District 11 Championship NOR

Jon Deutsch on Monday April 4, 2011 01:50PM

The Notice of Race for the Laser District 11 Championship & US Sailing Singlehanded Championship Area C Elimination has been posted and online registration is now open. The program will include starts for both Standard Rig boats and Radials. If 5 4.7s register, there will be a start for them too. The top finishing male entrant in the Standard Rig fleet and the top female from the Radial fleet will qualify for the US Sailing Singlehanded Championship in July. There's also 20 ILCA-NA Grand Prix points up for grabs in each of the fleets.

Fishing Bay Yacht Club in Deltaville, Virginia will be hosting the regatta on May 14-15 and has a fantastic program lined up. FBYC is …

#535 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday April 4, 2011 12:13PM

Try sailing - it's NOT easy! - Bill Schanen, SAILING Magazine

PHRF SAYS YOU MUST HAVE A PHRF RATING FOR THE PHRF FLEET IN WHICH YOU PLAN TO RACE. That is to say, if you are racing PHRF Non-Spin, you must have a PHRF Non-Spin rating (a PHRF Spinnaker rating will not do!) If you are racing in a PHRF Spin fleet, you must have a PHRF Spin rating (a PHRF Non-Spin rating will not do!) PHRF is very clear about this. If you do not have the rating you need, call PHRF at (410) 414-3270. Don't be left at the dock - get this straight now, time is a' wasting!

THIS SATURDAY Race …

4/2 Photos from Around the Club

Jon Deutsch on Sunday April 3, 2011 10:37AM

Just some photos from things going on around the club on Saturday, April 2.

Photos by Jon Deutsch

Leukemia Cup Regatta Ad

Jon Deutsch on Monday March 28, 2011 06:22PM

The Leukemia Society has an ad running on page 68 of the April edition of Sailing World Magazine featuring the crew of Wavelength during the 2010 Southern Bay Leukemia Cup at Fishing Bay Yacht Club. Pictured: Anton Webre, Melanie Pelouze Schmidt, Chris Schmidt, Ed Walker, Steve Utley, Rob Whittet, Jon Deutsch, and John Watlington. The ad is also featured in Cruising World.

#534 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday March 28, 2011 01:32PM

Get ready to FLY YOUR SCOT! The Flying Scot Clinic is set for Saturday, April 9th (0900 'til mid-afternoon) at Fishing Bay Yacht Club. The clinic will be conducted by Jerry Latell of Ullman Sails Virginia & Latell Sailmakers and David Neff from the Selby Bay Sailing Center. David is the FS Capitol District Governor. Open to all, there is no charge for the clinic itself. You may sign up for pizza and a drink for lunch for $6, or you can pack and bring your lunch from home. For info contact John Berry at (804) 769-2856. On-line sign up is available at www.fbyc.net

SBRW 2011 Fleet Update: Glenn Doncaster (Raleigh …

We've added Google Calendar Tools to www.fbyc.net

Strother Scott on Thursday March 24, 2011 04:10PM

At the suggestion of Lud Kimbrough, we've added links that enable you to add any FBYC event to your Google Calendar.

To find the tools, go to the top of any of the Events pages that list multiple events - pages like One Design Events. At the top of the page - you'll notice a new row of links, right under "Printable" that says "GoogleCal" - highlighted in RED in the image. Click on GoogleCal and you will see the same list of events, and also a Google Calendar image - like the one pictured here - shows up on the same line as each event.

Click on the image on the event you wish to add to your calendar, and it will …

2011 FISHING BAY CHALLENGE BOWL

Mary Spencer on Tuesday March 22, 2011 08:24PM

FISHING BAY CHALLENGE BOWL - 2011

The Fishing Bay Challenge Bowl recipient each year is determined by the Commodore. Commodore David Hinckle has announced that the 2011 Fishing Bay Challenge Bowl will be awarded to the skipper of a FBYC enrolled Front Runner with the best combined scores from the CBYRA-sanctioned events.

FRONT RUNNER SPRING REGATTA - RESCHEDULED FOR 4/9/11

Mary Spencer on Tuesday March 22, 2011 08:20PM

FRONT RUNNER SPRING REGATTA - RESCHEDULED FOR 4/9/11

The fun starts Saturday, April 9, with a Front Runner only race date. Although the FBYC website and Sailing Events Book have conflicting information, the regatta will be held on April 9th. In addition to great buoy racing, there will be an après-race social.

Registration: 1000
Skippers Meeting: 1100
First Warning Signal: 1200
Followed by subsequent races
Followed by social and daily awards

If you have a boat, please come sail it. If you are lacking in boat, skipper or crew, please contact Mark Stephens at Email Address and the aforementioned can likely be arranged. If you would like to crew on a Front Runner for this or other races, please …

Flying Scot Tune-Up Clinic

Mary Spencer on Tuesday March 22, 2011 08:12PM

FLYING SCOT TUNE-UP CLINIC

DATE: Saturday, April 9
MAKE-UP DATE: Sunday, April 10
TIME: 9:00 a.m. til mid-afternoon

DESCRIPTION: Conducted at FBYC by Jerry Latell of Ullman Sails Virginia & Latell Sailmakers, and David Neff from the Selby Bay Sailing Center and FS Capitol District Governor. The primary focus of the clinic is to appeal to the beginning and intermediate Scot sailor, but there will also be discussions of an advanced, higher level nature. The clinic is open to all Scot sailors from around the District.

FEE: There is no fee for this clinic. Pack you own lunch or you may sign up for pizza and drink for a charge of $6.

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: John Beery …

Opening Day - Blessing of the fleet - announced

Jon Moody on Tuesday March 8, 2011 12:11PM

Opening Day and Blessing of the Fleet 2011

Saturday, April 16th

Racers, Cruisers, and Jrs, everyone is invited and encouraged to bless the fleet and enjoy this incredible event. Make Plans to attend!

Blessing of the Fleet 5:00 pm
Dinner 6:00 pm-8:00 pm by White House Catering
Music and Dancing 7:00 pm-10:00 pm

Delicious Cocktail Buffet Served Continuously from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm:

Cajun Shrimp and Cheese Grits
Beef Brisket
Fresh Veggies, Cheese, Fruit and dessert
Cheddar Scallion Scalloped Potatoes
Classic Garden Salad
French Fries and Chips

Refreshments include: soft drinks, Beer and Wine

Back by popular demand from the 2010 4th of July bash is Out on a Limb Everyone …

#531 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday March 7, 2011 03:55PM

Try sailing - it's NOT easy! - Bill Schanen, SAILING Magazine

This coming Sunday, March 13th, DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS (at 0200, 2am)! You give up one hour of sleep so you can spend more waking moments in the daylight!

STREGA, the S2 that Neil Garrett raced for many years prior to his passing in 2010, has a new owner and a new home. Jerry Latell, who is Ullman Sails in Deltaville-Irvington, is Strega's new owner. Sunday a week ago Jerry moved her to her new home in Deltaville. Jerry will be fulfilling racing commitments he has with other boats at larger regattas (including SBRW), but expects to race Strega in various regattas near …

Join the Offshore or One-Design Race Committee Team

Frank Murphy on Saturday March 5, 2011 10:43AM

Are you interested in the satisfaction of a job well done, working as part of a team, playing an important role in an exciting event, spending quality time on the Bay, making new friends and fulfilling a portion of your FBYC volunteer obligation? If your answer to one or more of these questions is yes, then you should consider joining the Race Committee Team this year. You may have thought about volunteering in the past but thought you lacked experience. In reality, little experience is necessary. All that you need is the ability to work with a team, focus on a specific task and follow instructions.

What is your next step? Just select a date (or dates) that fit your …

Bermuda high boosts spirits

George Burke on Thursday March 3, 2011 05:22PM

If the purpose of the annual FBYC Bermuda high party is to boost the spirits of our winter-bound sailors, this year's version provided that boost and more. Hosted by Nica and Jeremy Waters, and held at the home of Lyons and George Burke, the 2011 Bermuda high party delivered a unique party atmosphere amid the glow of tropical print table arrangements, one of a kind photography from the Waters' year in the Bahamas, and signature drinks and food (think Margaritas, PainKillers and more), with the music of the islands in the background. 60 members and guests attended, and they all left cured of the winter doldrums. We're sorry if you missed it. Come next year!

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FBYC MEMORIAM

Mary Spencer on Thursday February 24, 2011 03:13PM

IN MEMORIAM
WALTER S. BOONE, JR.
9/25/1926 2/18/2011

Walter S. Boone, Jr., of Stove Point in Deltaville, passed away on February 18 in Naples, Florida. He was predeceased by his first wife, Rose King Boone, in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; his children, Walter S. Boone, III and wife Caroline, Jamie Wrenn and husband Kevin, and Jennifer Schmitt and husband Mark; stepson, Fred Folson and wife Traci; and eight grandchildren.

Walter was born in Macon, Georgia. He received his B.S. Degree in Electronics from Georgia Tech and later studied technical, financial and management at University of Virginia, George Washington University and American Management Association. Walter founded SCOPE, Incorporated, an electronic research …

Calling all FBYC artists and craftsmen...

Jere Dennison on Thursday February 24, 2011 01:09PM

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is once again holding its annual Art on Fishing Bay Show and Sale on Friday, June 3, 2011 from 6-9 PM at the FBYC clubhouse and, as usual, we want to spotlight our talented FBYC member artists at this event. Unfortunately, space is limited which may mean that we will be unable to accept all who have an interest in exhibiting, but FBYC participants will be given preferential treatment for available space . Please let us know if you would like to participate as soon as possible so that we may confirm a list of exhibitors hopefully by the end of March. The only cost to exhibitors is the donation of one of their works for …

SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY

Mary Spencer on Monday February 21, 2011 11:52AM

SPRING CLEAN-UP
Saturday, March 19, 2011

Its that time again. Join us on the Eve of Spring for our annual Spring Clean-up Day. We will gather in main Clubhouse for coffee and refreshments at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided after clean-up.

On the agenda will be mulching, pruning, planting and raking. Registration can be made at www.fbyc.net . Or you can contact Ken Odell by email at Ken Odell or cell 804-241-6080 if you plan to volunteer.

See you on March 19th.
Ken Odell, Grounds Chairman

Peak 10 hosts the FBYC website

Strother Scott on Monday February 21, 2011 08:51AM

When we started the new Fishing Bay Yacht Club web site around 2001, Mark Wensell, a FBYC member had just founded bayMountain, a new data center in Richmond. Mark offered to help us out by hosting the site and also did the initial set up of the computer, the software, and the database that even today still runs the site.

His company's recent growth was highlighted in a recent article in the Richmond Times Dispatch. See http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/feb/15/tdbiz01-peak-10-expands-data-center-in-henrico-ar-843293/

All that digital information that moves through cyberspace has to live somewhere.

The Peak 10 Inc. data center in Henrico County is one of those places.

Fueled by demand from businesses that need someone …

New PHRF Rating

Mayo Tabb on Saturday February 19, 2011 09:07AM

PHRF last fall adapted a new dual rating system where a boat can have a different Spin and Non-spin (NS) rating. The wording of the rule change was very clear for boats that requested a non-spinnaker rating or provided no spinnaker data that they would be eligible only to race in Non-spin classes. For boats providing spinnaker data and requesting both Sin and Non-spin ratings they would receive two ratings and could compete in Spin classes with the Spin rating and in Non-spin classes with the Non-spin rating. Unfortunately the rule change was silent concerning could a boat with a only a Spin rating compete in a Non-spin class at that rating and simply not use her spinnaker as has …

Bermuda High Party!

Nica Waters on Tuesday February 15, 2011 10:18AM

Registration deadline is Friday to join fellow members on February 26 for Island Mania at the home of George and Lyons Burke. Facebook is all abuzz with tantalizing snippets of the featured food and drink specials. You don't want to miss this special evening!

Register by February 19 on the website.

Opening Day and Blessing of the Fleet 2011

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