4th Annual Small Boat Festival – This Saturday!
on Tuesday May 28, 2024 07:02PM
Come on out and join us June 1st for the Annual Small Boat Festival in Fishing Bay! The event will feature small boat day sailing, destination cruising, critter ID and other fun on and off the water. Sail your boat or take out a FBYC Flying Scot. Custom in boat coaching available for beginning sailors. This is a family-oriented event for members and non-members alike.
Who can participate: FBYC members and non-members and guests.
Boat type: Sail your own boat (under 19 ft.) - M15, Flying Scot, ILCA, Hobie or other small boat. Traditional small boats are welcome. Club boats are available through the Club boat program.
What to Bring: Must wear properly fitting PFD & closed toe shoes, bring hat, sunglasses, water, sunscreen. Bring a handheld VHF radio if you have one. Bring your own sandwich/snack/water for lunch on the water.
Training and Club Boat Options:
- Custom in boat lessons @ $25/person (the $25 fee includes a boat and coach)
- Club boat subscribers can reserve a boat for the day sail.
- Skippers and crews sailing their own or a club boat but will not have an on board coach.
Registration/Fees: There is no registration fee but all participants are asked to register. Event registration, information and notices can be found at Regatta Network.
Social: After sailing, take in the great views of Fishing Bay from the Club house and join fellow sailors for food/beer/wine/water/soft drinks.
Schedule of Events: ( Note: Subject to refinement due participant interest and weather )
- 10:00-1030 Check in & Plan for the day (Skippers/crews can start boat preparation)
- 11:00 On water activities begin
- 15:30 – 16:00 Social kicks off
Training Notes: On board FS coaching targeted at 8 students/4 coached boats: -- We emphasize quality over quantity (2 students+ Coach)/boat, content customized for student request/skill level, 3 students per boat possible on request. Check sails also available for new Club Boat Subscribers (required for independent use of Club Boats).