Opening Day Regatta and

Blessing of the Fleet 

Saturday, April 23, 2022

We welcome all racers, cruisers, their families, and guests to this family-friendly event to kick-start a great year of sailing.  A great tradition at Fishing Bay Yacht Club, Opening Day begins with an Offshore Regatta.

DESCRIPTION This regatta will consist of one race for PHRF (A, B, C, NON-SPIN, CC) sailboats holding a valid PHRF of the Chesapeake certificate, one-design classes, and cruising class sailboats having a provisional handicap rating assigned by FBYC.

The format for all boats will be one short-distance race around government and drop marks. PHRF NON-SPIN will be sailed allowing only one (1) headsail downwind.

Regatta Schedule: 
0900: Flag Raising & Skippers Meeting
1100: Warning for the first start

Opening Day Social Events

1630: Ric's Place Bar open.
1730: Blessing of the Fleet (Bar will be closed during the Blessing of the Fleet)

Appproximately 1800: Dinner catered by Morrisey's including:

• Pulled pork and chicken BBQ
• Mac & Cheese
• Cole Slaw and Salads
• Dessert

Dinner Tickets;  $15/Adult inc.1 drink ticket.  $5/Age 10 and under

Dinner registration by Monday, April 18th is mandatory.  

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