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Winter Program 2011 - Member highlights!

Nica Waters on Friday January 28, 2011 03:20PM

The Winter Program, suitable for sailors of all ages, is tomorrow, at Grace Presbyterian Church. The website may not be taking more reservations, but we'd love to see you there anyway - just plan on bringing cash or a check to the church.

Come hear what amazing things fellow members were up to in 2010!

4 -7 pm, Saturday, January 29, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1617 Monument Avenue

Cost: $5 per member adult, or $10 per member family; $7 non-member

WINTER PROGRAM REMINDER

Mary Spencer on Friday January 21, 2011 07:48PM

Winter Program 2011 - Member Highlights!
January 29, 2011 from 4-7 p.m.

From family cruising in a small boat to hard-core racing in Sonars and J-24s against some of the worlds best sailors at New York Yacht Clubs harbor court facility in Newport, Rhode Island, fellow members did some pretty neat stuff in 2010. Come spend an evening with us as we celebrate some of the diverse interests represented in our great club. The Waters family will begin by talking about their 8-month cruising sabbatical to the Bahamas (and south), and after an intermission with light refreshments, the sailors and fans who represented FBYC at the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Qualifying Series will speak. From cruisers …

What in Tarnation is a Geezer Regatta?

Jere Dennison on Monday January 17, 2011 04:33PM

As the boomer generation transitions into its golden years, one cannot deny the competitive cravings of many of our silver-haired FBYC members over age 60. Sure, there are plenty of regattas limited to classic yachts but none tailored specifically for classy seniors. Of course the Lasers have their Masters regattas, butget this... you only have to be 35 and up to qualify. Haw-dee-haw. Now FBYC is sponsoring a new regatta in 2011 for truly genuine masters with all those cocky young sea-lions excluded. Isnt it about time those young-uns got their comeuppance?!

My old friend Perry Guy (a veteran Penquin and Laser skipper) and I thought it would be fun to introduce a new racing event open only …

Lucky Dog Racing at Key West Race Week

Strother Scott on Saturday January 15, 2011 12:20PM

Lucky Dog racing will be sailing in Key West Race Week all next week. Skipper Travis Weisleder will have fellow FBYC members Lud Kimbrough, John Wake, Rob Whittemore and Jon Deutsch along. Tal Ozeri from Texas will round out the crew of 6.

Lucky Dog is a J105 and will be sailing against 14 other J105's on the Division 2 Racing Area. Races will run Monday-Friday from mid-morning until mid-afternoon.

Ways to Follow Along:

Jon Deutsch Blog
@jondeutsch
Key West Race Week Website (will have links to course blogs and results starting Monday)
Sailing World Key West Race Week Blog
Twitter Search for updates on Key West Race Week

The General Schedule for the Week:

Saturday: Arrival & final …

Nanuq in Ft Lauderdale to Key West Race

Jon Deutsch on Wednesday January 12, 2011 01:54PM

Nanuq, the 42' Sabre from Fishing Bay Yacht Club has started the Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race this week. Owner Glenn Doncaster has a few other FBYC regulars along as crew.

Follow their progress on Race Track here. Scratch Sheet

FBYC WINTER PROGRAM - 2011

Mary Spencer on Wednesday January 5, 2011 10:36AM

WINTER PROGRAM 2011 - MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS!
January 29, 2011 from 4-7 p.m.

You always knew FBYC was an important part of your summer life, from the sailing to the socializing. Come out to hear some fellow members share their experiences with two very different aspects of sailing make FBYC a part of your winter months as well. From family cruising in a small boat to hard-core racing in Sonars and J-24s against some of the worlds best sailors at New York Yacht Clubs Harbour Court facility in Newport, Rhode Island, fellow members did some pretty neat stuff in 2010. Come spend an evening with us as we celebrate some of the diverse interests represented in our great club …

FBYC MEMORIAM

Mary Spencer on Tuesday January 4, 2011 09:31PM

IN MEMORIAM
WILLIAM H. STREET, III
7/6/1933 9/8/2010

William H. Street, III died on September 8, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sydna R. Street; his children, Laura-Gray Street and Bill Street and his wife, Marge; and grandchildren, Kyle and Sydna Mundy and Ian and Will Street. Bill grew up in Richmond and most of his summers were spent on the Chesapeake Bay or sailing in the Urbanna area. He enrolled at Christchurch School in the 8th grade. Upon his graduation from Christchurch School, he attended UVA. During his work career, he lived in Houston, Annapolis and Sacramento. At the time of his death, Bill was with Joyner Fine Properties and the …

Novelty Windward Mark Breaks Free in Nantucket

Noel Clinard on Tuesday January 4, 2011 12:28PM

Some may remember an earlier account of Sophie and Mike Massie and me, racing his Rhodes 19 in Nantucket Race Week, including our mishap of misreading the novelty course with its windward mark being the notorious boat Miss China tied to a public mooring in swift current in the center of the harbor. Those amused by that story will find the following link to the latest exploits of Miss China highly entertaining: http://www.ack.net/misschina122810.html

#522 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday January 3, 2011 12:42PM

FORT LAUDERDALE TO KEY WEST RACE. A week from this Wednesday, on January 12th, three boats with southern Bay and beyond attachments will be racing from Fort Lauderdale to Key West. Christian Schaumloffel (HYC, Virginia Beach), will be taking his Hobie 33, Mirage, and Glenn Doncaster (FBYC, Raleigh, NC) will be racing his Sabre 426, Nanuq. Richard Oland, with southern Bay racer Mark Wheeler in the crew, will race Vela Veloce, a Southern Cross 52, to Key West and will stay over for KWRW (see below). All of the Lauderdale to Key West crews hope and pray for a very fast reach down the coast of Florida without, of course, any "bumps in the night".

KEY …

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