Posts for April 2008

A special thanks to all members that have assisted and made recommendations regarding our powerboat fleet. Continuous improvements have been planned and hopefully will be completed. Again, thanks to all.

In accordance with the pricing policy, the Early Registration Pricing for the above three events has been removed. From now on, the pricing has increased $50 to $75 per event, and shown on the On-Line Entry Forms and on http://www.fbyc.net/Juniors/2008/RegistrationTable

From now on, registration is available on a space available basis, and finally, all registration will be closed on May 15.

Many thanks to those who have signed up by the deadline. It certainly eases the planning for these events. As on today, we have 100 children signed up for Junior Week - a record number for this early in the spring.

Travis Weisleder won the Melges 24 Class at Charleston Race Week in Car Loan - and Car Loan was selected as Boat of the Week!

Quoting from the Press Release -- Travis Wiesleder and his all-pro crew on Carloan.com won the coveted Charleston Race Week Cup Perpetual Trophy for winning the most competitive One-Design class – this year, an easy choice for the 27-boat Melges 24 division. Carloan.com started off this morning in a tie with Kristen Lane's Out House, from Marin, California. “We needed one good start today, and we got it,” said Carloan tactician and top OD sailor Scott Nixon. This talent-laden class is always competitive, and at a big event like Charleston, it's doubly so. Even …

FBYC IS ONCE AGAIN HOLDING AN OLD FASHION FLEA MARKET FOR MEMBERS TO SELL, BARTER OR TRADE THEIR BOATING STUFF. BOATING STUFF MAY BE ANY USED OR NEARLY NEW EQUIPMENT, MARINE SUPPLIES, ONE-DESIGN BOATS, OPTIS OR DINGHIES.

See Event page for more information. or email Sarah Carneal - (804) 272-5292, (804) 776-7607 Email: sarahcarneal@hotmail.com

The 10th season of Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup activities begins next month in Deltaville. The fun starts with the Kayak Tour to be held again this year at the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park from 9AM to Noon on Saturday, May 10. The launch site at idyllic Holly Park provides the perfect protected venue on Jackson Creek for this event while allowing convenient access to the big waters of Chesapeake Bay if conditions allow. This tour has become increasingly popular over the past years, and co-sponsor, Bay Trails Outfitters, will provide kayaks for newcomers and those without kayaks if you register early. Otherwise, bring your own kayak and gear.

Equally a fundraising event, kayakers are encouraged to …

The Deltaville Maritime Museum at Holly Point Nature Park announces a major waterfront enhancement project. A substantial 240’ by 8’ pier encircling the shoreline restoration area implanted last year will be constructed through the generosity of seven local benefactors.

Museum officials believe that the new pier will greatly augment the recreational and education missions of the museum. Not only will the pier offer expanded access for watercraft visiting Holly Point facilities through an exponential increase in dockage space but also will allow groups of educators, students, patrons, and visitors to study the shoreline restoration area from a safe and spacious platform enveloping the site.

The seven donors who are making this project possible are: Allen & Frances Krowe, Bob & …

The FBYC Store will be open before and after the Blessing of the Fleet during the Opening Day festivities on Saturday and throughout that evening. The newest offering will be insulated drinking glasses custom made by Tervis Tumblers for FBYC and containing an embroidered insert of the FBYC burgee. These will be available in both short and tall glasses. Get yours while they last! The other offerings will include the usual polos, hats, sweatshirts, belts, ties, scarves, as seen at prior store sessions. The colors of some of these items will be new. All proceeds of sales by the FBYC Store are used to support club programs.

Racers, Cruisers, and Jr’s, everyone is invited and encouraged to bless the fleet and enjoy his great event.

• Blessing of the Fleet 5:00 pm
• Dinner 6:00 pm-8:00 pm by White House Catering
• Music and Dancing  7:00 pm-10:00 pm

Delicious Cocktail Buffet Served Continuously from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm:

• Cajun Shrimp and Cheese Grits
• Mini Cheese Burgers (Cooked to Order)
• Slow Smoked Smithfield BBQ
• Fresh Veggies, Cheese, Fruit and desert
• Cheddar Scallion Scalloped Potatoes
• Classic Garden Salad
• Fried Chicken Fingers, French Fries and Chips
• Refreshments include: mixers, soft drinks, Mount Gay, Beer and Wine

Back by Popular Demand: Music by Tom Goodrich and Rusty Speidel of “Speidel Goodrich Goggins and Lily.” Sample …

The James City County Shaping Our Shores planning commission is looking for comments about the redevelopment of 3 sites along the James River. Help get the county to include sailing in these plans by offering your comments.

Parks and Recreation patrons. We need your participation and support! Shaping Our Shores is the theme for the master planning project of three sites located along James City County waterways - the former Jamestown Beach Campground, Jamestown Yacht Basin and Chickahominy Riverfront Park. Share your thoughts on how these three sites should be developed over the next 20 years. Attend the Shaping Our Shores citizen and community group public input session on Wednesday, April 16, from 6:15-9pm. The meeting will be held at …