Opening Day - Blessing of the fleet - announced

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Opening Day and Blessing of the Fleet 2011

Saturday, April 16th

Racers, Cruisers, and Jr’s, 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

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SBR News You Can Use
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

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One Design Racing
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

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bermuda high party 027 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

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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...

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Leukemia Cup
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

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SPRING CLEAN-UP
Saturday, March 19, 2011

It’s 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

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Mark WensellWhen 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

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Offshore Racing
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!

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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.

SAFETY-AT-SEA SEMINAR

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DUE TO GREAT RESPONSE, REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR SAFETY--AT-SEA SEMINAR BECAUSE WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY FOR THE ROOM.

SAFETY-AT-SEA SEMINAR
Virginia Boating Course
March 12, 2011 – FBYC Clubhouse

In 2007, the Virginia General Assembly enacted a law to establish a boating safety education compliance requirement. The operators of any vessel with 10 horsepower or greater will be required to have a boating safety education course completion card on board when operating the vessel. This requirement will be phased in by age through 2016 when everyone must comply. This will include committee boat and chase boats operators as well as any auxiliary powered sailboat operator.

FBYC will be the sponsor of this course presented by Flotilla 66 of the US …

Valentine's Day Apparel Available

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The FBYC Store is offering the ideal gift for the sailor or mate whose heart needs warming. In stock are Mens' and Ladies' Full Zip Fleeces, embroidered with the FBYC Burgee in a variety of colors including Red, Grey, Navy, Black, White, Pink, Light Blue, and Sand, generally in sizes S to 2XL. But, for your special Valentine's Day Fleece, you may prefer a Red or Burgundy in Men's, or a Pink, Light Blue or White in Ladies. The Fleece inventory is here in Richmond for pickup at Noel Clinard's home in the West End off Three Chopt, just north of Grove. Call or email Noel to arrange pick-up. Board Members may palce orders for delivery to …

Save the Date for the Bermuda High Party!

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Save the Date! The 2011 Bermuda High Party will take you to tropical paradise!

Date: February 26, 2011, from 7 until

Place: Island Mania, aka home of George and Lyons Burke, 22 Maxwell Road, Richmond, VA

February slush getting you down? Want to escape to the islands but the airfare has you shaking your head? Then the Bermuda High party is for you! Wander through the islands, sipping signature drinks and nibbling on island flavors. Unwind with friends as you dream of the summer sailing season. The only thing missing will be the sand between your toes . . .

Cost: $15 each member/guest, covers drinks and lots of heavy hors d’oeuvres.

Bring your passport for a trip to paradise!

Register …

Winter Program 2011 - Member highlights!

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The Winter Program, suitable for sailors of all ages, is tomorrow, at Grace Presbyterian Church. The website may not be taking more reservations, but we'd love to see you there anyway - just plan on bringing cash or a check to the church.

Come hear what amazing things fellow members were up to in 2010!

4 -7 pm, Saturday, January 29, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1617 Monument Avenue

Cost: $5 per member adult, or $10 per member family; $7 non-member

WINTER PROGRAM REMINDER

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Winter Program 2011 - Member Highlights!
January 29, 2011 from 4-7 p.m.

From family cruising in a small boat to hard-core racing in Sonars and J-24s against some of the world’s best sailors at New York Yacht Club’s harbor court facility in Newport, Rhode Island, fellow members did some pretty neat stuff in 2010. Come spend an evening with us as we celebrate some of the diverse interests represented in our great club. The Waters family will begin by talking about their 8-month cruising sabbatical to the Bahamas (and south), and after an intermission with light refreshments, the sailors and fans who represented FBYC at the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Qualifying Series will speak. From cruisers …

What in Tarnation is a Geezer Regatta?

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old sailors.jpeg As the boomer generation transitions into its golden years, one cannot deny the competitive cravings of many of our silver-haired FBYC members over age 60. Sure, there are plenty of regattas limited to “classic” yachts but none tailored specifically for “classy” seniors. Of course the Lasers have their Masters regattas, but…get this... you only have to be 35 and up to qualify. Haw-dee-haw. Now FBYC is sponsoring a new regatta in 2011 for truly genuine masters with all those cocky young sea-lions excluded. Isn’t it about time those young-uns got their comeuppance?!

My old friend Perry Guy (a veteran Penquin and Laser skipper) and I thought it would be fun to introduce a new racing event open only …

Lucky Dog Racing at Key West Race Week

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Offshore Racing
Lucky Dog racing will be sailing in Key West Race Week all next week. Skipper Travis Weisleder will have fellow FBYC members Lud Kimbrough, John Wake, Rob Whittemore and Jon Deutsch along. Tal Ozeri from Texas will round out the crew of 6.

Lucky Dog is a J105 and will be sailing against 14 other J105's on the Division 2 Racing Area. Races will run Monday-Friday from mid-morning until mid-afternoon.

Ways to Follow Along:

The General Schedule for the Week:

  • Saturday: Arrival & final …

FBYC WINTER PROGRAM - 2011

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WINTER PROGRAM 2011 - MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS!
January 29, 2011 from 4-7 p.m.

You always knew FBYC was an important part of your summer life, from the sailing to the socializing. Come out to hear some fellow members share their experiences with two very different aspects of sailing – make FBYC a part of your winter months as well. From family cruising in a small boat to hard-core racing in Sonars and J-24s against some of the world’s best sailors at New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court facility in Newport, Rhode Island, fellow members did some pretty neat stuff in 2010. Come spend an evening with us as we celebrate some of the diverse interests represented in our great club …

FBYC MEMORIAM

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IN MEMORIAM
WILLIAM H. STREET, III
7/6/1933 – 9/8/2010

William H. Street, III died on September 8, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sydna R. Street; his children, Laura-Gray Street and Bill Street and his wife, Marge; and grandchildren, Kyle and Sydna Mundy and Ian and Will Street. Bill grew up in Richmond and most of his summers were spent on the Chesapeake Bay or sailing in the Urbanna area. He enrolled at Christchurch School in the 8th grade. Upon his graduation from Christchurch School, he attended UVA. During his work career, he lived in Houston, Annapolis and Sacramento. At the time of his death, Bill was with Joyner Fine Properties and the …

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