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Our friends in the Southern Bay are inviting FBYC Racers and Cruiser/Racers to head south for their Annual Southern Bay Race Week (SBRW) held May 31 - June 2. Hosting clubs are Hampton Yacht Club, Cruising Club of Virginia and Old Point Comfort Yacht Club. See below for their flyer and head south for a great event! This is a PHRF and Cruising Spin/Non-Spin Event!
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Make sure to register for Opening Day at Fishing Bay! We start the day with an Offshore Race around Government markers----come shake out your sails---all PHRF, non-spin and Cruising Classes welcome. Blessing of the Fleet, Social and Dinner open to all.
Register to Race here: https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/27831
Register for just social/dinner here via 'View Online Storefront" https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/27831
Event Schedule https://www.fbyc.net/events/2024/240420-offshore-opening-day/
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The spring sailing season is right here. If you've been to the club recently, you may have noticed that the yard is looking pretty full...and not all of our boats are on the yard yet.
If you are a leaseholder, your renewal included a 2024 sticker. We need you to get that on your boat in the rear starboard corner.
By opening day, less than four weeks from now, we will have reconciled the stickered boats on the yard to the known leaseholders list. Boats without leases, will be moved to the drysail area until leases and proof of insurance can be obtained.
The club policy requires trailers to be in roadworthy condition. As part of the spring yard …
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FBYC Regatta Network Tutorial with Scoring Concentration
FBYC is providing a tutorial as well as Q&A on Regatta Network with a concentration on SCORING. This session will be held Tuesday April 2nd at 7PM and hosted by Andrew Spencer.
This session is open to ALL Offshore, One Design, Cruising and very important for all serving on RC. We need to ensure we have plenty of resources for scoring---so sign up and join in!
Please send an email to Andrew SpencerAB@gmail.com if you wish to attend so he can send you the link.
Andrew Spencer
804-615-1340
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As we approach the start of our season in the spring - a number of FBYC One Design sailors have been traveling and keeping their skills sharp through the winter. Here are a few highlights:
Flying Scot: John Wake with Mike Chesser and Sharon Wake and Tracy Schwarzschild along with Katie Finn have participated in the Greater Richmond Sailing Association Frostbite. John finished atop of the standing in the 4 day series. [RESULTS]
Our Melges 15 sailors have been prowling the winter circuit in Florida:
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Due to heavy rain and winds predicted the Saturday---the Richmond Model Yacht Club Demonstration is POSTPONED,
Keep an eye out for a rescheduled date. Any questions, please contact Mary Almany, 804-405-2379
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March 23rd, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Members of the Richmond Model Yacht Club will bring their Dragonflite 95 boats to FBYC for a demonstration on Saturday March 23rd from 1-4pm. Right after our spring clean up day, and before the Evolution Sails Sock Burning, RMYC members will be on campus to demonstrate their boats and answer any questions. Several of our members have been involved in model yacht building and racing, and they will tell you, the competition can be fierce!
Come out and enjoy. No registration required.
Any questions, please contact Mary Almany, 804-405-2379.
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Looking for something to do this Saturday? Only a few spots remain for this inaugural event! All members are welcome to join us for a fun evening in Richmond with fellow FBYC members. (Only 13 spots available as of posting this message.)
Wine Tasting & Charcuterie Event
Member-only event
Led by a sommelier from Barrel Thief Wine & Provisions in Richmond
Sat. March 16
7-9pm
Caroline & Ian Patrick's house - 7110 Club Vista Lane, Henrico VA
$20 per person
21 and older
Questions? Email Caroline Patrick
cgpatrick17 at gmail.com
FBYC Membership Engagement Chair
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As FBYC approaches our 85th Opening Day - take a look back at the people and ceremony of our 75th Opening Day in 2014.
