Volunteer for AOD

Mark Wensell on

One Design Racing

Another fantastic AOD is just around the corner - Sat/Sun July 20-21!

It takes a full team effort to pull this event off each year!   Its also a great way to meet new people - all participants, guests and club members are invited to help make this year's AOD another club success!

Please volunteer for via our SignUp Genius links at:

Pre-Event Prep: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4FA5AA2BA4FF2-50062094-2024

Event-Day Shifts:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4FA5AA2BA4FF2-49571880-2024#/

Women's Sailing Clinic

Aaron Sutten on

Club News

Women's Sailing Clinic July 27-28, 2024

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Back by popular demand for Fishing Bay females and non-members alike!  A two day sailing/ racing clinic for women of all degrees of experience and age, with a combination of classroom learning and on-the-water time. 

Enjoy two days of sailing instruction and a Saturday afternoon Spritzer Social!

July 27-28, 2024

Vist the Event Page Here 

St. Mary's Governors Cup Race - Piankatank Start

Elizabeth Staas on

Offshore Racing

The Annual St. Mary's Governors Cup Race is OPEN for Registration.  FBYC is proudly serving a Race Committee for the Piankatank Start and we expect many participants--again---from our Cruising and Offshore Divisions.  The southern Start from Piankatank 5 is August 2 ending up at St. Mary's College for a whale of a party!  

Click Here for more details:  

2024 St. Mary's Governor's Cup Regatta

July 4th Weekend Cruise for FBYC

Elizabeth Staas on

Cruising News

July 6th:  Be part of the 150th celebration of Reedville!  Meet at Reedville in Cockrell Creek for an evening of fellowship, food and fireworks!  Cocktails on one of our boats, then a FBYC dinner at the Reedville Market, https://reedvillemarket.com/, and end the evening enjoying fireworks from land or your boat.  Return home on the 7th. Optional stop the night of the 5th in Fleet’s Bay for a relaxing evening for those who want to.

 

Hurry to secure your reservation.

July 4th Fireworks Cruise - Click for details and to Sign Up!

 

 

 

Docking Rodeo---Sign me up!

Elizabeth Staas on

Clubhouse News

Have you seen those videos of fisherman whipping their boats into a dock for prizes---well....Mathews County is bringing it!  Our Cruising Leadership has a great venue to join in the fun and watch!

The event takes place on Saturday June 22nd from 11 AM to 7:00 PM at Williams Wharf on the East River and it is a benefit for the Mathews Volunteer Fire Dept. The event includes bands and beer. There will be food trucks and other vendors too. Organizers will shuttle you from your boat to the event. Hail them on VHF channel 18. This is a ticketed event, but you may be able to watch from your own boat anchored a safe distance away.

 

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Teach and support Youth Sailing--you will get more than you give!

Elizabeth Staas on

Junior Activities

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Our Junior Week and Junior Regatta needs your support.  FBYC offer's one of the most robust Youth Sailing Program's on the Chesapeake Bay.  Please lend your experience and support to mentor, teach and reinforce seamanship among the future sailors.  ALL types of help needed.

Junior Week June 17- 21 Volunteer needs:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4FA5AA2BA4FF2-49035538-2024#/

Junior Regatta June 22-23 Volunteer needs:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4FA5AA2BA4FF2-49035540-2024?useFullSite=true#/

 

4th Annual Small Boat Festival – This Saturday!

Joe Roos on

Club News

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.

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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 …

Memorial Day Weekend

Paul Wash on

Club News

LAST CHANCE to reserve your Dinner for Memorial Weekend Open House Regatta!

Fantastic Events all weekend long.

Registration for DINNER closes Monday, May 20 so sign up here:  Open House Regatta and Party – Our famous Sunflower Raft-up! Sunday, May 26. 

Members are encouraged to bring friends and family!  Ships’ Store will be OPEN.

Regatta and Dinner Sign-ups Here:  https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/27899

Volunteer Opportunities Sign-Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4FA5AA2BA4FF2-49233246-2024#/

 

Questions about Sunflower Raft-up – David Hinckle is our Raft-Up Marshall david@bpsva.com  Cellular: (804) 370-7650 or reach out the afternoon of the event on Channel 71 to ensure your boat is directed to the best spot based on size/current configuration.

 

FBYC Family and Junior …

4th Annual Smal Boat Festival and Instruction, June 1

Joe Roos on

Club News

Looking to move beyond racing? Need a low-pressure way to give someone (Grandchild, friend, etc) a Fishing Bay/Piankatank experience? Or just want to try your hand at sailing?

The Fishing Bay Yacht Club Annual Small Boat Festival is your answer! 

 

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What :  Fun Sail with family/friends, followed by great food/social. Bring a boat or use a Club Boat. Limited spaces available for in boat coaching.

Who Should Come:  members and non-members, Sailor or Sailor wanabee's, their friends and family (Kids and Grandkids encouraged).

When:  June 1, 2024-- Arrive 10:00, wrap up with social around 16:00 

Where:  Meet in Main Club House, sail the Piankatank, return for food/more fun

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Sign up for the many Memorial Weekend Festivities--Don't miss out!

Elizabeth Staas on

Clubhouse News

Memorial Weekend Activities and links to register:

 

Open House Regatta and Party – Our famous Sunflower Raft-up! Sunday, May 26  Members are encouraged to bring friends and family!  Ships’ Store will be OPEN.

Regatta and Dinner Sign-ups Here:  https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/27899

Volunteer Opportunities Sign-Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4FA5AA2BA4FF2-49233246-2024#/

 

Questions about Sunflower Raft-up – David Hinckle is our Raft-Up Marshall david@bpsva.com  Cellular: (804) 370-7650 or reach out the afternoon of the event on Channel 71 to ensure your boat is directed to the best spot based on size/current configuration.

 

FBYC Family and Junior Alumnae Regatta - Saturday, May 25.  Upcoming Details can be found here: https://www.fbyc.net/events/2024/240525-onedesign-family-junior-alumni-regatta/

 

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2024 One Design Spring Series #2 and ILCA Spring Regatta

Jon Deutsch on

One Design Racing

FBYC had a picture perfect day with plenty of wind for racing on Sunday. With winds in the 12-14 range out of the south 4 ILCA and 3 Melges 15 ventured out for 5 races over the course of the afternoon.

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Thanks to David Clark for heading up the RC as well as all of the folks who helped.

 

PICTURES | RESULTS

One Design Spring Series Results

Jon Deutsch on

One Design Racing

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LAST SUNDAY the Melges 15 fleet and the Flying Scot fleet kicked off the One Design sailing season with Spring Series #1. 4 races were sailed in 4-8 knots from the west before the wind did an about face and we had a sea breeze in April.

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In the 8-boat Flying Scot fleet it was Len and Barb Guenther who won 3 out of 4 races for the overall win. Hal Starke & Rick Peterson had mostly top 3 finishes to finish in 2nd by 1 point. 3rd was a tie between Rick & Sharon Bauer and Tracy Schwarzschild with the tiebreaker going to the Bauers. Phill Web won the 4th race and finished in 5th.

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