Bermuda high boosts spirits
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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!
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.
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. Isnt it about time those young-uns got their comeuppance?!
Some may remember an earlier account of Sophie and Mike Massie and me, racing his Rhodes 19 in Nantucket Race Week, including our mishap of misreading the novelty course with its windward mark being the notorious boat Miss China tied to a public mooring in swift current in the center of the harbor. Those amused by that story will find the following link to the latest exploits of Miss China highly entertaining: 
