Opening Day

Offshore

Sat, Apr 26 2025

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  • Race Chair: Todd Blekicki

Opening Day Regatta and Blessing of the Fleet 

Saturday, April 26, 2025

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.

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

Opening Day Social Events:
1700: Ric's Place Bar open
1730: Blessing of the Fleet (Bar will be closed during the Blessing of the Fleet)
1800: Dinner and dancing

Dinner tickets are $25 for members, $30 for non-members, and $15 for children under 16

Dinner Menu

Stationary Appetizers
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Gluten Free
Sherried Virginia Crab Dip
Tropical Fruit Display
Assorted Seasonal Fruits and Berries


Slider Station
Bourbon & Brown Sugar Glazed Pork LoinSliced & served with an Apple Relish & Petite Potato Rolls.
Cajun Flower Dusted, Seared Market Fresh Fish with a Lemon Butter Sauce
Southern Style Potato Salad
Roasted Spring Vegetables


Fresh Baked Petite Cookies

Chicken Fingers will be available for child tickets on request!


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Fishing Bay Yacht Club
Office Mail: Fishing Bay Yacht Club, 2711 Buford Road #309, Bon Air, 23235,
Clubhouse Address: 1525 Fishing Bay Road, Deltaville, VA 23043 (no mail delivery)

Phone Numbers: Club House 804-889-2327

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