Following a fabulous June week at Fishing Bay where over 175 juniors learned the love of sailing in small boats is one of FBYC’s major invitationals, the 86th Annual One Design Regatta, AOD.

Don’t miss these two days of One Design racing, fun and camaraderie! Join us at FBYC for our 86th AOD Regatta.  Share this fabulous event with your fellow one design sailors.

Register Now! https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/29067
More information on the event -  https://www.fbyc.net/events/2025/250719-onedesign-annual-one-design-regatta/

July 19-20, 2025 

AOD - Annual One Design Regatta
at Fishing 
Bay Yacht Club in Deltaville, Virigina



Not a One Design sailor? - We could use your help! The tasks are many and varied. Check the …

Whether you’re new to sailing or have years of experience, this hands-on clinic is a great way to sharpen your skills with personalized, in-boat coaching.

Want to try racing? You’ll have the option to sail with a coach or crew with an experienced skipper in the Sea Breeze Regatta—a relaxed, fun introduction to racing.

The day is tailored to your goals—whether that’s building confidence at the helm, picking up race tactics, or just enjoying time on the water.

Register today and set sail!

Want to be a Mentor to a new member joining the Club?

We need more mentors for the new members joining in 2025. Many thanks to the volunteers who have already agreed to be a mentor to the “Class of 2024” new members.

It’s been said that we are the “friendliest club on the Bay”. What an incredible compliment and let’s keep living up to it!

If you are excited to share your passion for sailing and help a new member get involved with the Club, the Membership Engagement chair would love to hear from you! Whether you have been a member for decades or just a few years and want to help someone get connected to our …

Join us Saturday, June 28 for our Adult Sailing Clinic and Sea Breeze Regatta—your perfect opportunity to experience sailing, sharpen your skills, or try racing in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Enjoy personalized coaching tailored to your interests, from easy cruising to competitive racing. New sailors will gain confidence at the helm, while aspiring racers can team up with experienced skippers for hands-on racing experience.

Don’t miss out—register today and get ready for a fantastic day on the water!

Launch into summer at the 5th Annual Small Boat Festival, a full day of sailing, light racing, and all-around fun on the water. Whether you’re day sailing, cruising, or racing, there’s something for everyone—including in-boat coaching throughout the day.

It’s a great event for both beginners and seasoned sailors, with plenty of opportunities to build skills, meet fellow sailors, and enjoy the camaraderie. Stick around after sailing for a relaxed party with good vibes all around.

To help us plan both on and off the water, please register in advance. We can’t wait to see you out there!

Kick off summer at FBYC with the 5th Annual Small Boat Festival—a full day of sailing, light racing, and all-around fun on the water! Whether you’re a seasoned skipper or brand new to sailing, this event is the perfect way to sharpen your skills, meet other sailors, and just enjoy being out on the water.

We’ll offer in-boat coaching throughout the day, a great opportunity for beginners or anyone looking to tune up their technique in a low-pressure setting

Bring your own boat (under 19 feet)—M15, Flying Scot, ILCA, Sunfish, Hobie, or any fun, traditional small boat—and join a relaxed and welcoming crowd. Boats are available to members through the Club Boat Program.

All sailors …

Please join us in a Celebration of Life Ceremony to Honor Debbie Cycotte

Saturday, April 5th at 3:00PM at Fishing Bay Yacht Club

Please RSVP to Patti Manning
pattimanning24@gmail.com • 919-880-9458

Spring Is Here!

And what better way to celebrate than to burn those old winter socks at Deltaville's Annual Oyster Roast and Sock Burn this Saturday, March 22 from 3:30 PM to 7 PM.  (It'll still be light out!)

This annual event is sponsored by Evolution Sailmakers and those great Deltaville maritime business that help all of us at FBYC sail fast and safe and with joy in our hearts.  Let them know how many oysters to have on hand by registering HERE!  See you there!

On Saturday March 1 at Hampton Yacht Club we will host a workshop for all sailors, sailing organizing authorities (think clubs), and potential funders to collaborate on our efforts to work together to build sailing participation and success in the southern Chesapeake Bay. It will be led by Dawn Riley who was on the original all-women crew of Maiden that took second place in their fleet for the 1989 Whitbread Round the World Race, and now director of Oakcliff Sailing in New York that runs training at all levels to help US sailors achieve success. She is running these workshops throughout the US and we are lucky to host the first for the Chesapeake Bay. The workshop is free and …

Don't miss this opportunity to order your 2024 FBYC Christmas Ornament!  Etched crystal sparkles, commemorating our 85th Anniversary! All orders received by December 1 will be available by December 7th.  Ornaments are $25 each.  Ornaments will be ready for pick up at the Wash Home in Richmond and the Hinckle Home off Fishing Bay Road in Deltaville.  Ornaments can be shipped on request.

To place an order, contact Julie Ann Wash.

The weather was perfect for the FBYC Closing Day Oyster Roast, held against the beautiful  backdrop of Fishing Bay. Once the racers returned to shore, over 200 members, sailors, and guests gathered in the  Clubhouse to celebrate with food, drinks, and friends.

Throughout the afternoon, fresh oysters—raw, steamed, and grilled—were served at tables outside the clubhouse. Inside, tables overflowed with a variety of appetizers, stews, gumbos, chilis, desserts, burgers, and hot dogs. Thanks to the Cruising Division, we also enjoyed a full Taco Bar, ensuring there was something for everyone. Many attendees went back for seconds, and votes were cast for the best share dishes.

The share dish competition has become a highlight of the event, showcasing an …

Remember to bring your Share Dish!

Gather with friends old and new and enjoy what promises to be a gorgeous day at FBYC eating oysters, chili and other delights. 

Festivities start as soon as the racers get in roughly 2PM but no later than 3PM.  Register by Thursday 10/24 This is the event you don’t want to miss.

Oyster Roast: Click here to buy tickets

Racers: Click here to register on Regatta Network 

Bring a Shared Dish and enter in win best in class  Register Share dish

If you are sailing in the event you must register for the race in Regatta Network and purchase your tickets through the storefront.

Register now for the Closing Day Regatta and Oyster Roast.

Racers: Register on Regatta Network

Oyster Roast: Cost for entry $7/person and a share dish for your group. Click here to buy tickets on Regatta Network Storefront. Ticket sales close on Thursday, October 24.

To assist with coordination and enter to win Top Billing by Type, enter your shared dish here: Register Shared Dish

Closing Day Regatta (Winter Series 1)  registration is open. If you are sailing in this event, please register. Having a complete registration list for this pursuit race makes building out the start times possible.

Racers: Click here to register on Regatta Network

Coming to the closing Day Oyster Roast? Enjoy oysters, hot dogs, an array of share dish foods, beer, wine and other beverages.

Oyster Roast: Cost for entry $7/person and a share dish for your group. Click here to buy tickets on Regatta Network Storefront

Racers, you will need to register for both the race and the oyster roast.

Don’t forget a share dish for your group. To assist with coordination and enter to win Top …

Sign up now for the Cruise to Ditchley Cider Works - September 28-29, 2024

--Protected Anchorage close to dinghy dock, 5 minute walk to venue

--Charming Hosts provide Farm to table dining: working farm, historic setting

--Sign up/details at : https://www.fbyc.net/events/2024/240907-cruising-ditchley-cidery/

Calling all small boat and one-design sailors! Join us at FBYC on Saturday, August 17th, for a day of sailing followed by a social gathering with fellow sailors. Enjoy a leisurely day sailing on the Piankatank River or participate in a sailing clinic to sharpen your skills.

We will meet in the Clubhouse at 10:00 AM to review the day's plans before heading out on the water. For those looking to gain more experience or take their first step into sailing, register for in-boat coaching. We have a few spots remaining and will provide both the coach and the boat and get you out on the water.

For more information and to register, please visit the Adult Sail Training …

“Best sailing clinic on the bay!” (overheard at the Women’s Sailing Clinic this past weekend)

It was a fantastic weekend to have 18 women – both members and non-members, experienced and beginners, and several returning participants - come together for two beautiful days on the water. Coaches Holly Sears and Anne-Kinsey Wash started Saturday morning off with chalk talks for the Racing Fundamentals class and the Sailing Basics class respectively, then both groups got on the water, in eight Flying-Scots, two ILCAs, and one Melges.

In 5-8 knots of breeze, the beginners took off two to a boat, each with an on-the-water instructor and a student in the driver’s seat; they covered the points of sail, sail trim, boat speed …

As of Tuesday (yesterday), 3 spots left for the Women's Sailing Clinic this Saturday / Sunday. Come join in on the sailing instruction and fun, as well as the Ladies' spritzer social on Saturday, not to be missed!

** NEW ** this year, a Door Prize to all registrants of the clinic: Chance to win a 1/2 Day lesson with FBYC's adult sailing program, kindly donated by club member, Marc Konesco, a fan of FBYC's Adult Sailing Program. **

More info and to Sign up

Women's Sailing Clinic July 27-28, 2024

Back by popular demand for Fishing Bay females and non-members alike!  A two day sailing/ racing clinic for women of all degrees of experience and age, with a combination of classroom learning and on-the-water time. 

Enjoy two days of sailing instruction and a Saturday afternoon Spritzer Social!

July 27-28, 2024

Vist the Event Page Here 

We want to learn about what type of events YOU most want to participate in, as well as receive ideas for future events. The deadline is July 1st

The survey can be found here:
  https://forms.gle/Mr7HWktzmzY24Jdf9

Questions? email us:
membershipchair@fbyc.net