Posts for September 2004

Sorry, Grenada, to learn that Ivan did this to you.

Thanks to Scutlebutt Photos for the picture. For a close up see the bigger picture

We are perfecting our new online registration system and it is now available for your use for most events coming up in October.  Please go to www.fbyc.net  look in the top right hand corner where we list the next 5-10 events. If you plan to attend the event, please click on the Sign Up Here link next to the event.  Most events are free, the registration serves as your entry and also tells the social chair how many people to expect for the event.  The Annual Awards Dinner also has on-line registration.  You can pay via credit card and it is an easy way to make your presence known before the late fee kicks …

Race results
skipper/crew       sail#   #1   #2   #3   #4   Total

John Hubbard        3339    1    1    1    4     7
Mike Miller

John …

“FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS” CRUISE OCT.15-17, 2004

We will cruise to Onancock or the Corrotoman River (or other areas) depending on the wind and weather forecast. . For those who can leave on Friday, we will plan to raft up or meet on the dock for a 6 PM cocktail party. Those who will leave on Saturday can catch up with us that afternoon. Please bring a hors d’ oeuvre to share with the group. I will have wine and beer for the group on Friday night; bring other refreshments if you need something different. Dinner will be on board unless there is a restaurant in the area that you would like to enjoy. Onancock will be our prime …

Alise Hilbert invited the FBYC cruising group to her lovely home on Dymer Creek for the weekend of Sept. 11-12, 2004. The weather was very cooperative, as were the winds. We enjoyed a nice cocktail party on the patio overlooking the creek and pool. Some of us went swimming, although most watched! Dinner was highlighted by Joe and Carolyn Schott’s charcoal grilled steaks. Alise opened her home to FBYC, and we all enjoyed the hospitality; thanks Alise!

Those in attendance included: Bill and Alicia Archer, Alan and Alta Bower, Mike and Marcia Plenninger, Vic and Jane Denunzio, Ed and Diane O’Conner, Rip and Doris Radcliff, Tony and Kate Sakowski, Joe and Carolyn …

The following trophies are up for your nominations to FBYC sailors: Piankatank Trophy, Matthew Fontaine Maury Bowl, Competition Trophy, Allen B. Fine Trophy, The Hubard Trophy, Sportsmanship Trophy, and the Annual Race Committee Trophy.

Please contact Debbie Cycotte - Trophy Chairman - BY OCTOBER 1st with your nominations. dcycotte@yahoo.comPIANKATANK TROPHY - recognizes the FBYC skipper who most exemplifies the principle that "all is not lost until the boat sinks".

MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY BOWL - recognizes a member of FBYC for an outstanding contribution to sailing at Fishing Bay Yacht Club.

COMPETITION TROPHY - recognizes …

She was invited to participate in the event based on her application to participate. Her crew includes Sonya Smith from Falmouth, MA; Tammy Ouellette from Annapolis, MD; Sara Lynch from Newport, RI. Click here to see all the participants.

We'll be following the results - and good luck - Marie!

It does not appear we will be adversely effected by Ivan or Jeanne, but conditions may be a little uncomfortable. Please, be attentive to communication from this events' RC, Brooks Zerkel, including feedback to Mr. Roberts in the event of any problems and/or any individual abandonment of the race. The RC crew are responsible for the fleet's whereabouts and safety, as well as, it goes without saying we need to look out for each other. If the Y flag is flying, all crew must be wearing life jackets, period! And it …

The complete results and some Pictures taken by Tom Roberts - Scot sailor for the weekend, can be found on the FBYC web site.Half of the boats racing were from our fleet, although two boats were borrowed by some of the Mobjack sailors.

The level of competition was very high. The new District Champion, David Neff from Fleet #42, finished 4th earlier this summer at the NAC …

Gusts of over 65 knots of wind were measured at the time of the incident. While there were no injuries, technical teams are currently evaluating the boat damage and assessing the situation. It appears …

The Sunday racing was very exciting as many variations were used for spinnaker takedowns, including several which occurred semi-voluntarily immediately upon launching the chutes (for example La Maga), others following the jibe when the chute was completely wrapped around the headstay (ala Loose Cannon) and others which required the competitor to …

John Dodge sends the following message:

To the sailors of FBYC,
This time of year is always special for me as my thoughts drift to Fishing Bay, the regatta Jim Rogers and I founded in memory of Brent Halsey, Jr., and the pride I felt in chairing that event from its beginning in 1995 through 1999. The explosion of popularity of the event, growing from 24 boats it's first year to a record 100 in '99, was a tribute to the entire FBYC community and I thank everyone for making it such a successful event …

The Junior Divison Staff has put a lot of effort into making this a memorable event. Please plan to attend. This will give you something to do while the old dogs sail in their One Design Race and lick their wounds from the Stingray Point Regatta.

The Junior Program conducted the first of two Dog Days Series Sunday, August 22. We had excellent participation on the first day with numerous Optis and three 420s. A highlight of the day was the appearance of an unidentified “canine” Race Committee. The Committee Chair was so furry and ferocious that he has been sentenced to two …