For the fourth consecutive year, Arts on Fishing Bay will offer a seasonal showing of nautically
related art by members and their families. The scope, variety, and quality of our members’
artistic pursuits, always inspired by their love of the Chesapeake and the sport of sailing, is
amazing, as evidenced by the variety of works and materials from our past contributors, Stella
Jones, Lolly Heyward, Lew Thatcher, Carole Vaughn, Izumi Miller, and Lyons Burke. We have
seen watercolor and oil paintings, collages, intricate pencil renditions, and picture quilts. This
year …

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

Opening Day Regatta and Blessing of the Fleet 

Saturday, April 26, 2025 

Already registered to race? Dropping by just for the social?

Come join us for the Blessing of the Fleet at 5:30 (Bar opens at 5 pm), followed by a fresh surf and turf style menu!

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!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25, to celebrate FBYC's Opening Day Celebration!

We need your help to make the event a success!  Connect with friends as you check them in for dinner at the registration table, sell drink tickets, or work the bar!  The best way to get in your volunteer service for the year is at a party!

Sign up now to volunteer!

Don't forget to register today and race, or buy dinner tickets!  Click here for more information!

Cruiser's Opening Dinner will take place on Friday April 25th in the main clubhouse. Please click here for more info and to register. 

Cruiser Opening Dinner and Party Details and Sign Up HERE

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Save the date for this family-friendly event to kick-start a great year of sailing!  A time-honored tradition at Fishing Bay Yacht Club, Opening Day begins with a Race, followed by a Blessing of the Fleet, and is capped off by dinner and dancing. Stick around Sunday for Offshore Spring Series 1!

Learn more and sign up to attend this event! 

Register to Race Buy dinner tickets

What’s Included:

• Three classroom sessions
• On-the-water practice
• Course handbook with racing schedule for 2025
• Refreshments and social to meet the skippers

Registration Information:

• Fee: $60 (includes course materials, refreshments, and social)
• Who: Open to adult beginners and intermediate sailors who want to learn how to crew on race boats. The course is available to both FBYC members and non-members.
• When:
• Classroom Sessions: Tuesdays, March 25, April 1, and April 8 from 6:30 – 9:00 PM
• Meet the Skippers: Friday, April 11 from 6:30 – 9:00 PM
• On-the-water …

2025 Crew Training at Fishing Bay Yacht Club

We’re excited to announce our Annual Crew Training Sailing Course, perfect for newcomers and those with some sailing experience. Whether you’re eager to start sailing or want to level up your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the thrill of team sailing—a sport you can enjoy for a lifetime!

Starting March 25 Three classroom sessions in Richmond + a practical on-the-water session in Deltaville (just 70 minutes east of Richmond).  Learn from FBYC’s experienced racing skippers …