Posts for April 2014

Spring Series 2 was this past Sunday and it proved to be a great day of racing, sunshine, and wind for a total of 3 races. What started out as a potentially blustery morning with winds out of the NE in the high teens and chop to boot, followed the predictions and laid down and warmed up right at 11 AM. With winds in the 8-12 knot range, racing was on.

The Race Committee did a great job organizing fleets to maximize the number of races. 10 PHRF A/B started together. The new J70 fleet appeared for their second debut attracting 5 boats. PHRF C/NS started together for a total of 7 boats. The theme of the day …

Our old lockers on the side of the East Bathhouse go back to the 1960’s and are WELL past retirement age.

As a Club proj

ect 15 members donated from 1 to 3 days in constructing 18 new 4ft X 4ft lockers over a 4 day period last week. The lockers will have a $ 60 rental for the remainder of this year and an annual rental of $120. These lockers are designed to be as water tight as possible and keep out the larger critters such as mice. If you would like to help with finishing the doors, painting & shingles just let me know 804-516-1144. ( do need an airless paint sprayer)

Check out the construction and let Ted Bennett …

The season starts on Saturday! The current forecast is partly sunny – temperature: 74 degrees – wind: 13 mph! Come celebrate the One-Design opening of Fishing Bay’s 75th year. Don’t forget to register.

One Design Opening Day

Sunday's featured another perfect day of sailing with sunny skies, warm temperatures and steady winds out of the south at 10-18 knots.  3 races were sailed.

Results:

Don’t Miss the Boat!

On-line registration for Junior Division events will close on May 15!

There are only a few remaining spaces available for Opti Kids (June 7,8,14 & 15) and Junior Week (June 16-20); and these programs are expected to fill prior to May 15, so register today!

We also have four slots remaining on the Opti Development Team.

Registration will remain open for Fun Sail, Private Lessons, Commonwealth of Virginia (including Green Fleet Clinic) and Annual One-Design. Come out and join in the fun!

Click on http://www.fbyc.net/Juniors/Overview for a detailed description of all Junior Programs, including the registration process.

We had a beautiful Opening Day with nice weather, good racing and a fun time had by all.  The racing was either a 12nm course or a 8nm course out to the entrance of the Rappahannock River and back.

Results:

Following the racing was the blessing of the …

Offshore Fleet:

Please be advised there are multiple amendments posted to both Opening Day and the Spring Series. You will find these amendments on the left side navigation of the specific event page under "Event Documents."

• Opening Day
• Spring Series 1

US Sailing has selected FBYC member Jon Deutsch as their Hobie Polorized Sailor of the Month for April 2014.  Here's what they had to say:

The influence of social media as a common mainstream promotional tool for sports is at an all-time high. Sailors around the world are using social media to capture special moments on the water, from stunning visuals to regatta results. Perhaps, nobody knows the power of social media in the sport of sailing like Jon Deutsch (Richmond, Va.). Jon received the One-Design Award for Leadership at the Sailing Leadership Forum Awards Dinner, sponsored by Old Pulteney and hosted by the San Diego Sports Hall of Fame in February.

For the past nine years, Deutsch …

Photos from the Bermuda High Party.  Thanks again to Paul and Julie Ann Wash for hosting!

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