Due to an error, our printer recently re-sent the August Log instead of the September Log. The September Log has now been mailed and should arrive soon. You may also view it through this link: https://www.fbyc.net/Club/Log/201609.pdf.
In the meantime, please make note of the following time-sensitive items:
The Stingray Point Regatta starts Friday, September 2nd and goes through Sunday, September 4th.
September 5th, we will have the second of three planned meetings on replacing the East Dock at the Main Clubhouse (upstairs at 10 a.m.)
Hello everyone the Stingray Point Regatta is this weekend. If you haven't heard, well then SURPRISE and where have you been?? We have a great event planned with the party starting Friday night with a Low Country Boil. Then Saturday we have our BBQ dinner - can't wait to have some brisket! Sunday we round everything off with hot dogs and picnic like stuffs after racing.
So first of all - if you are racing in the event - awesome - can't wait to see you. If you are not going to race in the event, then you are invited to join us for the parties and eating - you can get your tickets online at the event page (https …
At its meeting last night, the Middlesex Water Authority (MWA) announced its decision to terminate negotiations with Synor Hydro and the planned water system. It will be refunding subscriber deposits, including the deposit given by FBYC. The MWA expressed concern that project construction costs could significantly exceed estimates and that ongoing maintenance and service costs would exceeed initial projections by as much as $37 per month per residence; the MWA Board determined that these risks made moving forward imprudent. Instead, it will consider other, as-yet unidentified alternatives. The meeting was well attended, and the crowd extremely disappointed with the announcement. The next meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2016.
Would you please inform the Docks Chairman if your slip will be vacant labor day weekend, when you intend to leave and return. We have yachts visiting for Stingray Regatta and this information will help to avoid confusion and assist the task of accommodating our visitors without disruption to our members.
The Middlesex Water Authority will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, August 24th at 6 pm in Saluda. Fishing Bay Yacht Club will be represented by Commodore Bennett. As a reminder, the Club has already submitted subscription documents and is hopeful the project will come to fruition. We encourage individual members and Deltaville home owners to attend and voice support for this very important project. For further information, email Vice Commodore David Lennarz at dlennarz@gmail.com.
On July 31st club members Clark Dennison, Matt Braun, and Hunter Davidson lauched club-owned Easy To Slip, a J-24 donated by club member Cam Cosby. After some miscellaneous repairs, the vessell is ready for club member use. A policy and procedure document is now being drafted; this will include guidelines on qualifications for use, how to reserve the boat, etc. More news to follow soon!
Get your groove on Saturday night with The Slapnation Band www.slapnationband.com, playing at the Deltaville Ballpark from 6-9PM. Bring a beach chair or blanket as well as your best dance shoes. Adult beverages available. Don't miss the chance to find yourself on the infield of this classic baseball venue for a rollicking good evening. Drive into town and turn left on Ballpark Road or park across the street if lots are full.
On Sunday, July 31st, approximately 20 club members gathered upstairs at the club house to view a presentation about a proposed East dock replacement. The proposal is to replace the East dock with a floating dock within 2-3 years time. Commdore Bennett and Vice Commodore Lennarz explained the reasoning behind the proposal, the plan to pay for the replacement, and answered questions about the proposal from those in attendance. The meeting lasted one hour. For those who missed this meeting, the next similar meeting will be held on Monday, September 5th (Labor Day) at 10 am upstairs in the club house. Since part of the financing of the plan includes an increase in all slip fees, all slip-holders …
Our 77th Annual One Design Regatta is just over a week away and our fleets are forming for this summer classic. Be sure to register your boat so your friends and out of town guests can see who's racing and get that early registration discount.
Attention Members! Several guest racing boats from up and down the Chesapeake Bay are planning their trip to the Stingray Point Regatta September 2-4th. One of the biggest hurdles facing visiting race teams is finding a place for the crew to stay. If you are interested in renting your home in the Deltaville area, please contact Julie Ann Wash, julieann.wash@webnext.net. Make sure to let her know price, date available, and number of sleeping berths available. Even if you only have one extra room in your home available, and would be willing to host crew, for free or for a fee, let us know! Sailors love racing at our club for its well run events and beautiful …
Bring your friends, bring your crew. Cocktails by the Bay and a buffet dinner, leading to dancing under the tent to music of the Crain Brothers Band. Can't join us for dinner? You can still kick off your shoes and dance the night away and enjoy the cash bar. All members and their guests are invited to attend! Tickets for dinner must be purchased in advance. Social tickets will be available at the door.
Our 77th Annual One Design Regatta is just over a week away and our fleets are forming for this summer classic. Be sure to register your boat so your friends and out of town guests can see who's racing and get that early registration discount.