FBYC 85th Annual One Design - Registration OPEN
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85th Annual One Design
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Don't forget---Father's Day Cruise--what better way to thank Dad's---take 'em sailing!
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Calling all fathers and grandfather sailors. It's YOUR Father's Day weekend so grab your kids and grandkids to celebrate the way you prefer . . . on the water. Hope you can join us. Mothers are allowed. Or, treat as a rare "free pass."
Details Here: https://www.fbyc.net/events/2024/240615-cruising-fathers-day-cruise/
Teach and support Youth Sailing--you will get more than you give!
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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!
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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 …
Memorial Day Weekend
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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
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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!
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
To help planning and as a courtesy …
Offshore Spring Series #1 Race Footage
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Sign up for the many Memorial Weekend Festivities--Don't miss out!
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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/
Annual Club Membership …
2024 One Design Spring Series #2 and ILCA Spring Regatta
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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.
Thanks to David Clark for heading up the RC as well as all of the folks who helped.
Mathews YC welcomes FBYC members to dine in their Dining Room
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FBYC has reciprocity with Mathews Yacht Club and the Commodore welcomes us to dine in their Dining Room which is open Friday & Monday 11-2pm and 6-8pm and Sunday Brunch. 9:30-1pm. https://www.mathewsyachtclub.org/dining Don't forget your FBYC membership card!
One Design Spring Series Results
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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.
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.
Madeleine Garrett put on …
4th Annual Small Boat Festival and Instruction June 1 - Reserve your spot before they are gone
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Event Type: A small boat rendezvous with in boat coaching available for the those new to sailing or just wishing to up their skill levels. This family-oriented event is open to all small boat sailors and sponsored by FBYC Adult Sailing. 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.
Enjoy a relaxed day on the water and ashore at the most beautiful club on the Chesapeake. Learn about our Adult Sailing School, Club Boats, sailing clinics, fun sails and other club opportunities. Come out to sail & meet other sailors …
Memorial Weekend---so much to do!
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FBYC offers our Fantastic Race, Sunflower Raft-up and Party Sunday, May 26. Here are the details---sign up to reserve a spot for you, family and friends---our membership is encouraged to bring friends to enjoy all that FBUC has to offer.
https://www.fbyc.net/events/2024/240526-offshore-open-house-regatta-and-party/
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/
Annual Club Membership Update Monday, May 27 - Main Clubhouse Upstairs 9-10AM Make sure you attend to hear all upcoming FBYC Planning as well as recent activities/successes.
FBYC offers Race Committee 101 Sessions---c'mon and join!
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Race Committee 101 Workshop
Have you ever wanted to be part of the Race Committee but did not know how/where the on-ramp was to get involved? As a racer, have you ever been puzzled by a Race Committee decision on the course and wondered why they did what they did? Have you ever wondered how races were set up, executed, or what all those people on the Signal Boat and Mark boats were up to?
Now is your chance to find answers to these questions as the Race Management Team will offer a “Race Committee 101” Training workshop... twice!!... to maximize participation.
- Monday, May 27, FBYC Clubhouse, 2nd Floor, 12-2 pm
- Sunday, June 2, FBYC Clubhouse, 2nd Floor, 12-2 …
DIANTHUS FOR SALE (CS36M)
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Since two boats is one too many, DIANTHUS, our CS36M is for sale. I would love for someone from the club to buy her. Currently on Middle Dock until we move the J42 down.
Successful racing career, Multiple class firsts and seconds. Raced Three times in the single/double handed Bermuda 1-2 Race
Listed with YAZU of Deltaville. $59,900 Or contact me, Dave Tabor for more details 703.203.6640
https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1989-canadian-sailcraft-merlin-9326968/
Mr. Roberts in Jackson Creek
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See what it's like to drive Mr. Roberts out of the dock and through the Jackson Creek Channel with this 360 video in 8k.
If you are watching in the YouTube app with your phone you can swipe around to see different views or even swing your phone around. On the web you can use your cursor to pan or you could even use a VR headset.
2024 Offshore Spring Series #1 Pictures
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2024 Opening Day Race
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Last chance to reserve for Dinner - Opening Day!
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Don't miss out-----reservation portal closes Tuesday night. Also--a great chance to help out and click off some volunteer hours---while making new friends and greeting your sailing clan! Weather looks fantastic!
Register Here to Race and/or Buy Meal Tickets from the Storefront
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