Posts for October 2024

2024 Ditchley Cruise/Party in the Books--Repeat Scheduled 9-20-25

Ron Jenkins on

Cruising News

17 FBYC Members and guests in 3 Sailing vessels, one power boat, and several cars celebrated life  with old and new friends on the historic grounds of what is now Ditchley Ciderworks.  See:  https://www.ditchleyciderworks.com/

Cathy Calhoon, Paul Grosklegs,and sister Pam treated the group to a fixed price open bar happy hour, wonderful dinner, and an over the top tour of the manor house that predates the Revolutionary war.  Some stayed over and came ashore to enjoy grounds and Brunch before their Sunday departure.

Cathy and Paul recently (in historic terms) acquired this historic property and have chosen preservation over development, as a way of giving back.

Ditchley was once owned by the original Lee family (yes …

43rd Chesapeake Bay ILCA Masters Championship Results

Jon Deutsch on

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ILCA Masters took over Fishing Bay Yacht Club for the 43rd Chesapeake Bay ILCA Masters Championship last weekend. Of the 39 boats – Dave Chapin from Lake Eustis Sailing Club was the top Great Grand Master and took the overall title while Dorian Haldeman from Severn Sailing Association was the 2nd Master and top female for her 6th time. The fleet launched on Saturday to light winds out of the North and a long downwind sail to Godfrey Bay on the Piankatank River. The first race was started shortly after 11 in light wind and was shortened for the second leg when the wind shifted to the east. Top finishers in race 1 were Gavin O’Hare (SSA …

Closing Day Regatta & Oyster Roast -Saturday, October 26, 2024

Joe Roos on

Club News

Closing Day Regatta (Winter Series 1)  registration is open. If you are sailing in this event, please register. Having a complete registration list for this pursuit race makes building out the start times possible.

Racers: Click here to register on Regatta Network

Coming to the closing Day Oyster Roast? Enjoy oysters, hot dogs, an array of share dish foods, beer, wine and other beverages.

Oyster Roast: Cost for entry $7/person and a share dish for your group. Click here to buy tickets on Regatta Network Storefront

Racers, you will need to register for both the race and the oyster roast.

Don’t forget a share dish for your group. To assist with coordination and enter to win Top …

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