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This issue is important to anyone who owns gasoline-powered tools, equipment, autos, boats, and off-road vehicles or who may have safety or environmental concerns with the current proposals for increasing the amount of ethanol in the nation's gasoline supply.
The January 6, 2010 …
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Michael and wife Amy are both licensed USCG captains with over 30,000 offshore miles each. They have made two transatlantic crossings, outfitted several boats of their own for offshore cruising and have supervised/ consulted for many others. They currently live aboard a 42 cutter hailing out of Norfolk, VA.
Mike also happens to be a national recording artist whose songs are born from their cruising experiences. Maybe you've seen them speak/perform at the NY, Chicago or Philly boat shows or seen the articles in Chesapeake Bay Magazine and Cruising World, or maybe you've seen Mike on CMT …
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ANDREW L. TURNER, JR.
1/2/1919 12/16/2009
Andrew L. Turner, Jr., 90, better known to club members as Andy, passed away on December 16, 2009 holding the hand of his wife of almost 67 years and surrounded by the six children he raised and loved. He is survived by his beloved wife, Evelyn Turner; his daughters, Sydney Turner of Boston, MA, Leslie Babcock of Roanoke, VA, and Courtney Turner of Arlington, VA and Ankara, Turkey; his sons, Andrew Turner III of Raleigh, NC, Marion Roberts Morrissett of Richmond, VA, and Michael Turner Morrissett of Roanoke, VA; and his 10 grandchildren.
Andy was born in Roanoke, VA. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout when he …
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Raymond E. Toms, Jr., age 85, died at his home in Deltaville, VA from injuries suffered in an auto accident on December 7. Ray is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pat Toms; his three daughters, Sara Spoerri of Capitan, NM, Anne Richardson of Norfolk and Kenney Cobb of Richmond; two sons, Lewis of Charlotte, NC, and Michael of Charlottesville; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Ray was in his first year at Virginia Polytechnic Institute (now known as Virginia Tech) when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was 17 years old at the time and tried to enlist in the Marine Corps but …
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The AP reports:
"Forget Black Friday for bricks and Cyber Monday for clicks -- this year it's all about making it easy for customers to satisfy their shopping fix ... wherever and whenever," said John Long, a retail strategist at Kurt Salmon Associates.
So, the FBYC Store makes sale prices and give-aways available to you at Noel Clinard's home, 6010 York Road, Richmond 23226. This week only from 7:00 to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday, and 12 to 5:00 PM Sunday, November 30 - December 7. While they last:
All items 30% off regular prices, or
Ladies Wear 40% off, or
Zippered and Pull-over Hooded Sweatshirts $20
Crew Neck …
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Congratulations to all of our perpetual trophy winners. Here is a summary and pictures from our Annual Awards dinner November 7th. Photos can be found here.
Matthew Fontaine Maury Bowl FBYCs Highest Award: awarded for outstanding contributions to FBYC John M. Buhl, III
Piankatank Trophy - awarded to the skipper who most exemplifies the principle that "all is not lost until the boat sinks" Eric R. Powers
Hubard Trophy - awarded to the outstanding woman sailor of FBYC Amy L. Miller
Hicks Trophy - awarded to the winner of FBYC's one-design long distance race William C. Spencer, II
Nott Memorial Trophy - awarded to the Flying Scot finishing the greatest number of FBYC sponsored Flying Scot events during the calendar year John …
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The 2010 USODA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS will be hosted by the Fishing Bay Yacht Club in Deltaville, VA as follows
Team Race (July 17-19, 2010)
Girls (July 20, 2010)
Nationals (July 21-24, 2010)
There will be minimal opportunity to check-in the morning of the first day of racing for each event. It is anticipated that a Notices of Race will be available by February 1, 2010.
Registration for these events is now open using the USODA event registration system. US sailors must be members of the …
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Fishing Bay Yacht Club has launched a state-of-the art event website http://optinationals2010.org for the Optimist Nationals. The website was built using modern blogging software and has many features for participants, parents and fans to get information about the event and to follow along as it happens. Be sure to check back often for updates. Most of our regatta information will be posted to or linked from this website.
Features:
News Will be updated periodically before the event. During the event will have several dispatches a day about the schedule, weather, racing, results and evening activities.
Shop Although it is not yet avilable there will be a shopping cart to purchase FBYC and regatta apparel and accessories as well …
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On Saturday, November 21, at 0900, well need as many volunteers as possible to spruce up FBYCs grounds. Well be raking leaves and various other tasks so please bring your rakes and shovels. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the main clubhouse at 0830 to get you started. With sufficient help, we should finish around lunchtime, at which time there will be pizza and beverages.
Please sign up at www.fbyc.net or let Mike Dale know that you plan to be there so that he can order enough pizza. Contact Mike at j27166@aol.com or call his cell phone (804) 347-7409.
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IN MEMORIAM DABNEY OVERTON III 7/30/63 11/9/09
Dabney Overton III, age 46, died on November 9, 2009, in Richmond, VA. He is survived by his sister, Hannah Overton, and nieces, Emma and Lizzie Schmidt, all of Tappahannock; a half-sister, Mallory Overton McKendry, of Jacksonville, FL; and his father, Dabney Overton Jr., of Harrisonburg. Dabney was a graduate of Aylett Country Day School and St. Christophers School. He graduated from Washington & Lee University in 1986.
Dabney became a member of FBYC in 1999 after he and Matt Braun bought a Front Runner, which they campaigned together for two years. By the time he joined FBYC, however, Dabney had spent many years sailing and racing with …
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Added is entertainment from 9:00pm-10:00pm - Music provided by Glory Daze featuring our own Mike Dale and Ed OConnor. Can't Wait!
Please see the revised Flyer at http://www.fbyc.net/Events/2009/11.07.social/Revised%20Flyer
Please remember to register by November 3 - at that the event is NOT at CCV - Westhampton Clubhouse (where we have frequently had our dinners) but instead at
The Country Club of Virginia,
James River Club House
709 South Gaskins Road
Google Map Location
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Dear FBYC Adult Members:
I have been asked by the Tides Inn and RRYC Commodore to forward this opportunity to you, which is self explanatory if you review the message and entry form, and looks like fun for one or more Fishing Bay Boats, either sail or power.
We are trying to arrange to display this Trophy at our Closing Dinner on November 7 a a means of promoting competition on Carters Creek on December 4 and 5. As an intra-club gesture, it would be nice if a boat represented FBYC in the parade.
Noel Clinard Commodore 2009
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Irvingtons Lights on the Creek Christmas boat parade, hosted by the Tides Inn, the …
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Twenty Five Lasers battled some windy conditions at the 2009 Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship. 4 races were sailed Saturday in 13-18. Saturday night all of the sailor's were treated to Alain Vincey's world famous Laser Masters dinner. Sunday, the sailors got in 2 races in 17 knots with gusts to 25.
John Bertrand (Annapolis Yacht Club) won all 6 races to finish 1st overall and 1st Master. Peter Seidenberg (Sail Newport) was 2 points behind and first Great Grand Master. James Jacob (FBYC) was 3rd overall and 2nd Master. Gary Orkney (WYC) was first Grand Master, and Don Hahl (BBYC) was 2nd Grand Master. 1st Apprentice was Ted Morgan (SSA), 2nd Apprentice was Mike Heffernan. First woman …