Last Call for tickets! Luau on Labor Day Weekend

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Make sure you don't have to tell your friends "Yeah, I missed that party".  This is the one you don't want to miss!

Buy your dinner tickets now!

This spectacular evening will be sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, and will feature a traditional Hawaiian menu and drinks. Then, dance the night away to the music of a 7-piece band.  You won't want to be the one that missed this party! It is the perfect way to entertain your friends and holiday houseguests and say farewell to summer with a Luau on the Saturday night of Labor Day weekend! Dinner tickets should be purchased by August 26th. After this date, there will be a limited number of tickets available for $30 …

Come to the Luau on Labor Day Weekend

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Saturday, August 31, 6 pm - 11 pm

 

Say farewell to summer with a Luau Saturday night of Labor Day weekend!  This dreamy evening will be sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, and will feature a traditional Hawaiian menu and drinks. Then, dance the night away to the music of a 7-piece band.  You won't want to be the one that missed this party! Bring your friends and holiday houseguests.  All are welcome!  Dinner tickets should be purchased by August 26th.

Buy your dinner tickets now!

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Buy your dinner tickets now!

 

You can also sign up to volunteer at the event! It is going to be a blast!  Sign up to volunteer now!

 

 

Mar. 16- FBYC Wine Tasting & Charcuterie event in Richmond

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Looking for something to do this Saturday? Only a few spots remain for this inaugural event! All members are welcome to join us for a fun evening in Richmond with fellow FBYC members. (Only 13 spots available as of posting this message.)

Wine Tasting & Charcuterie Event 

Member-only event

Led by a sommelier from Barrel Thief Wine & Provisions in Richmond 

Sat. March 16

7-9pm

Caroline & Ian Patrick's house - 7110 Club Vista Lane, Henrico VA

$20 per person

RSVP and pay via this link

21 and older

 

Questions? Email Caroline Patrick

cgpatrick17 at gmail.com

FBYC Membership Engagement Chair

 

 

Don't Miss FBYC Amazing Winter Program---Your Friends Miss You! Large Group Already Signed Up!

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FBYC Presents a Winter Program

Peter Gibbons-Neff of PGN Ocean Racing 
March 6th, 6:30pm-8:30pm – Presentation starts at 7PM

Join us as Peter Gibbons-Neff from Annapolis recounts his 4050-nautical-mile race solo handed in a 21 foot Classe Mini 6.50. Peter was the only American racer to finish the La Boulangere Mini Transat Race on November 15th.

Hardywood Park Brewing Company --- Barrel Room
2410 Ownby Lane
Richmond, VA 23220

$20 per person
Light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar

Register Here----

 

https://www.fbyc.net/events/2024/240306-social-winter-program-peter-gibbons-neff/

 

 

A few more spaces available - Winter Program - Peter Gibbons-Neff and his 4,050 mile solo race

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Peter Solo

Join us as Peter Gibbons-Neff from Annapolis recounts his 4050-nautical-mile race solo handed in a 21 foot Class Mini 6.50. Peter was the only American racer to finish the La Boulangere Mini Transat Race on November 15th.

Sign up to attend on fbyc.net

March 6th, 6:30pm-8:30pm – Presentation starts at 7PM

Hardywood Park Brewing Company --- Barrel Room

2410 Ownby Lane

Richmond, VA 23220

$20 per person

Light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar

 

For more details please contact the event chair.

 

 

 

Oyster Roast this Saturday October 29

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Time:

start 3pm - 4pm (depends on when race boat finish)

end  6pm - 7pm

 

Music by Mike Dale

 

Don't forget the share dish for your group. Prize for best chili; share dish/appetizer; dessert.

2022 Oyster Roast - October 29th

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Join us on October 29 for Off Shore Racing and the Oyster Roast

 

Cost for the Social is $5.00/person and a share dish for your group.  The share dish can be chili, a savory dish or a dessert. Those present will vote for the best in each category.

 

Prior Registration is required for both  the race and the social.  Last sign up day for the Oyster Roast is Monday October 25th

 

To register for the Oyster Roast:

     Go to FBYC Event page - Closing day

      In Regatta Network

          Choose View Store Front

          Enter number of tickets

           Add to cart

    

Follow Direction on FBYC site for the form to enter your share dish.

 

Racers: volunteers will be available pre-race …

Deadline: This Friday for Stingray Point Regatta Meal Sign-Ups

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Don't delay!

The starting gun for our Labor Day Stingray Point Regatta will sound in ten days, but the deadline to sign-up for a great meal, music and fun is THIS FRIDAY.  You won't be able to register for the dinner on race day so purchase your tickets now at:  

https://www.fbyc.net/events/2022/220902-offshore-stingray-point-regatta/

Fourth of July Weekend Happenings

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There are an abundance of activities happening at FBYC this coming Fourth of July Weekend! Here is the rundown to keep you informed on all of the fun.

July 4th Long Distance Race & Cookout – Sunday, July 3rd – The Annual Long Distance Race and Fourth of July Cookout is coming up! The cookout is for everyone, not just racers, with refreshments, hamburgers, hot dogs, and more! Be sure to bring your own favorite beverages! You need to register in advance to attend, so please do so now here. Volunteers are needed and greatly appreciated, if you can help please sign up here Volunteer.

The Long Distance Race is a handicap race open to any One Design boat 24 …

Commodores Ball DEADLINE is 11/3

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Don't miss out on the social event of the season!!  The Commodores Ball is just around the corner on November 13th and we want to make sure everyone who wants to attend gets a ticket.  We have a registration deadline of Wednesday, November 3rd and we don't have flexibility on this deadline - click here to sign up!    

ONE DAY LEFT TO SIGN-UP FOR OYSTER ROAST

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The Time Has Come the Oysters Said

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You know the drill. 

Crisp air.  Late fall colors.  Closing regatta pursuit race.  AND, oysters, three kinds of chili, hot dogs and drinks.  They are all yours for the taking but only if you sign-up by this Saturday, October 30 at: https://www.fbyc.net/events/2021/211106-offshore-closing-day-regatta/

THANK YOU for helping out your social chairs who will be doing the shopping on SUNDAY 10/31, by signing up by the deadline.

(And while you're at it register for the Commodore's Ball!)

 

Come and see all the boats in the creek and bay heading south while you shuck and eat.  See you there!

Commodores Ball - Register TODAY!

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Commodores Ball

You are cordially invited to join us at the 2021 Commodores Ball

Come join us Saturday, November 13th at the Bon Secours Training Center in Richmond for a very special evening. We will start the night with the FBYC Annual Meeting, and then a cocktail reception followed by an elegant seated dinner and awards. After dinner, tempt your tastebuds at the dessert table, and get your groove on dancing to the Jangling Reinharts.

Register today and take advantage of the Early Bird Pricing.  Don't delay - limited seating is available! 

Registration Deadline is November 3rd - No Exceptions

It's Back and We're Going!

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USSS-2021 . Annapolis boat show

After a two-year hiatus, the Chesapeake's "Fall Rite of Passage" is back on and you're invited!

We've all struggled how to live, sail and stay healthy during this time of Covid.  And there's no better way to keep our "heads-out-of-the-boat" than to visit the Annapolis Boat show next month.  Numerous members have expressed interest in driving up together on FRIDAY,  OCTOBER 15 for a one-day, up and back excursion.

We'll be leaving from the Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 9850 Brook Rd, Glen Allen, VA at 7 AM SHARP and returning to Richmond, planning to arrive back around 10 PM.

Anyone wishing to either join the car caravan or car pool can meet up with others in the store's parking lot …

Sign up Now for the Melges 15 Demo Day

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As previously announced, we are hosting a Melges 15 demo day at FBYC on September 11. East Coast Sailboats will have their demo boat at the club for the day. We will start with a rigging demonstration at 10:00 and plan on sailing starting at 11:00. Demo sails will be slotted for 30 min. each which should allow for both people to sail in the skipper and crew positions. Don’t worry if you don’t have another person, we can match individuals up if needed. Signups will be done via-SignUpGenius. Please see the link below.

Sign Up to Test Drive a Melges 15

We realize that Wolftrap is going on at the same time and plan to …

4th Annual Labor Day Cornhole Tournament

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Sunday, September 5 after the Stingray Point Regatta  (Exact time dependent on the sailing, but likely to begin around 2pm)

Join us for an afternoon of finesse and fierce competition in the 4th Annual YAM Labor Day Cornhole Tournament. Not quite satisfied with how the regatta ended up? You have an opportunity to right the ship. First place in the regatta? Continue your dominance off the boat. Didn’t get a chance to sail this year? Here’s your chance to get in on the competition. Come with a teammate or we’ll find someone for you to play with on the day of the tournament. All are welcome.

The tournament will take place after the sailing finishes and around …

Volunteers NEEDED for 4th of July

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Grill

We hope you and your family and friends will join us for a relaxed family friendly 4th of July party at FBYC.  Of course, we can't offer these fabulous events without a little help from our members - and we are still looking for some help to serve food, tend the grill, and everyone's favorite job - serve up the drinks.  Can you give us 30-60 minutes of your time on Sunday, July 4th to help make this another great FBYC social event?  Volunteering is a great way to meet other members of the club! Sign-up to help by Clicking Here to Volunteer!

Sign-up for the 4th of July Party! Early Bird Deadline 6/30

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Fireworks

We hope you and your family and friends will join us for a relaxed family friendly 4th of July party at FBYC.  Registration for the party is now live on the website - register by the early-bird deadline of 6/30 at 8 p.m. to take advantage of our very reasonable picnic party price of $7 for adults and $5 for kids.  We kindly ask that all attendees pre-register and pre-pay to ensure we have food and fun for all!  Hop on over to our Sign-up page to select your meals and let us know you are attending!

Of course, we can't offer these fabulous events without a little help from our members - can you give us 30-60 minutes of …

YAM Virtual Game Night - This Thursday!

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The YAMs are hosting a Virtual Game Night on Thursday, April 15th. 

Bring your best trivia game face! The overall winner will be awarded a $25.00 gift card to West Marine! 

We will start off the night at 7:50 pm with a Zoom call to gather into teams. At 8:00 pm we will log into the Let’s Roam link to play 5 rounds of fun games and trivia! Video chat and live scoring is embedded in the game so that we can interact with other players and view the scoreboard.

If you are interested in attending please reach out to Mary Catherine McAllister at: Mceb4989@me.com before the event! 

YAM Virtual Game Night - April 15th

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The YAMs are hosting a Virtual Game Night on Thursday, April 215th. 

Bring your best trivia game face! The overall winner will be awarded a $25.00 gift card to West Marine! 

We will start off the night at 750 pm with a Zoom call to gather into teams. At 8:00 pm we will log into the Let’s Roam link to play 5 rounds of fun games and trivia! Video chat and live scoring is embedded in the game so that we can interact with other players and view the scoreboard.

If you are interested in attending please reach out to Mary Catherine McAllister at: Mceb4989@me.com before the event! 

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