We have five cruising/racing events scheduled for the months of June and July, 2004. Plan to join the Cruising Division as we continue to explore the Chesapeake together, and push ourselves a little in racing with two different events. If you have your PHRF rating then join the non-spinnaker group of racers at the Leukemia Cup Regatta, or do a more leisurely sail/race at our Cruising Regatta that will be chaired by George and Lyons Burke. There is something for everyone. Please note the change in venue for the previously scheduled trip to Crisfield, that is now going to St. Mary’s City/Mill Creek on June 25-27 and will be chaired by Charlie and Stella Jones. The format for the one week trip North has also changed slightly, with a Friday night meeting added to finalize our plans.

Please contact the event chair for the cruise you’d like to enjoy as early as possible to allow for proper scheduling, dock rental, catering, etc. Hope to see you on the water.

Tony SakowskiTHIRD ANNUAL INDIAN CREEK CRUISE
JUNE 4-6

The third annual Indian Creek Cruise promises this year to have good weather for tennis, golf, sailing, good friends, food and drink. On Friday, June 4th we will sail to Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club and either anchor in Pitman's Cove or go to the Club's docks. We will have both golf and tennis times for Friday afternoon and again on Saturday. We will have dinner in the main dining room at the Club on Friday, and grill out on the docks on Saturday. The dinning room does not require coat and tie but does request nicer shirt and slacks; the Club does not accept credit cards. I'll need to know several things: 1, Do you wish a slip; 2, Do you want to play golf and or tennis and on which days; 3, Will you be eating in the dinning room with us. We will return on Sunday.

Please notify Sheila and Gordon Nelson of your intentions to participate as early as possible so we can get the Tee and Tennis times we want. In any event no later than May 28th Grnsail@aol.com or 804-462 0095

St. Mary’s River and Mill Creek Cruise
JUNE 25-27, 2004

This three day cruise was initially scheduled to go to Crisfield, but has been changed by our new Event Chairpersons, Charlie and Stella Jones, to include a two day, one night stay at St. Mary’s City, and then an overnight stop at Mill Creek. We plan to leave early on Friday, June 25, and arrive in time to enjoy dinner at the St. Mary’s College cafeteria. We will then enjoy an extended cocktail party on the docks as we watch the sun descend. A self guided tour of the restored area is available on Saturday, or you can just enjoy a swim off your boat, or a good book. Some will bring their bikes, and others will run or walk this interesting area of our nation’s history.

On Saturday at your leisure, we will set sail for Mill Creek. At Mill Creek, plan to raft and bring a hors d’oeuvre for others to share. Saturday night dinner will be on your own.

Sunday morning, we will depart Mill Creek, and plan to arrive in Deltaville that afternoon.

Contact Charlie and Stella Jones for details at 336 273 9158 (home), or on email at stellajone@aol.com.

LEUKEMIA CUP RACE
JULY 9-10

Friday evening will be the reception, and Saturday the racing/party. Come enjoy racing against other cruisers, or in the PHRF non-spinnaker class. Detailed information regarding this event will be published in the LOG as well as on the website, www.fbyc.net . The party on Saturday night is usually exceptional, and it’s all for a very good cause. Don’t miss it!

ONE WEEK CRUISE NORTH
JULY 17-24

This year we're not going to plan on being at a specific place at a specific time as we anticipate enjoying the sailing and go along where the wind takes us. However our basic plan is to do a 7 day cruise to the Rhode and Wye Rivers. Both of these rivers are beautiful and have special anchorages, especially in Dividing Cr. and Granary Cr. off the Wye. Along the way we may stop at Solomens, Annapolis, Oxford (anchor in Tripp Cr.) and who knows, we may get to Crisfield or Tangier. As we get closer, let us know of your interest and we'll get a better idea of number of days at anchor and at dock. This will be a cruise where we will communicate by radio by monitoring VHF 16. We will gather at Tony and Kate’s cottage Friday night to finalize the schedule. Beer and wine will be available from 6-7 PM; plan to have dinner on your own after the meeting.

Please respond to Tony Sakowski at doctorlasik@aol.com, or 285 3347, cell 804 387 3875 no later than Monday July 12.

Co-chairmen: Gordon and Sheila Nelson- Grnsail@aol.com, 804-462 0095 Tony and Kate Sakowski- as above.

CRUISE REGATTA
JULY 31, 2004

Our eighth annual Cruising Regatta promises to deliver another day of "compassionate competition" for the more relaxed racers amongst us. Always a fun filled event, this regatta is a great way for families and first timers to participate with experienced racers in big boat racing in a relaxed and forgiving format. Final racing distance will be determined by the prevailing conditions, but the goal is to complete a long distance day course followed by refreshments, dinner, and awards at the clubhouse.

For details and enrollment forms, contact co-chairs George and Lyons Burke at burkeg@paraccess.com or 804-359-1187. Please contact George no later than July 26 as there is a significant amount of pre-race calculations that have to be performed to make this as “fair” an event as possible.