What a wonderful weekend this past Sat. and Sun. (Aug.12&13) with our annual Women’s Sailing Clinic. We had 16 women participating and sailing! The weather cooperated and the winds were perfect for learning. It is truly amazing to witness the individual growth of sailing skills from two days on the water.
A shout out to event organizers Caroline Patrick and Jess Deutsch; on the water instructors Josh Bendura, Tracy Schwarzschild, Mike Karn, John Hubbard, Rick Peterson, Caroline Budwell, Andrew Spencer and Mike Milller; the support team of water assists, launchers and riggers, social spread - Joe Roos, Jennifer Velo, Wendy Roos, Ron Jenkins, Josh Bendura, Allen …
The 6th Annual Jere Dennison Legacy Regatta was a Grand Success! It was a beautiful weather day with 8 to 10 knot winds for the 25 boats registered in four fleets: Flying Scot, Melges 15, Portsmouth, and Portsmouth Classic Three Very Good races were conducted by a quite capable Race Committee chaired by Clark Dennison!
The after race Social/Party and Awards Ceremony was Outstanding! The Social Committee, chaired by Susan Webb, performed "Yeoman's Duty " in causing Jere's Regatta to culminate in a really fun and successful Event !
Phil Webb, Event Chair, is extremely appreciative of all the club volunteer support which caused the regatta and social event to be enjoyed by all who attended!!
Skipper must be 60+ years old (crew can be any age--so grab a family member to help crew--juniors recommended).
Vintage skipper division (70+ --- you could win two trophies). Open to all one-design and Classic boats 25 feet or under at the water line. Bring your Flying Scot, Melges 15, Laser, Front Runner, Typhoon, San Juan, Mobjack, Windmill, etc.
Three or more like-type boats will be scored as a fleet. Portsmouth Classic boats (3 or more) will also be scored as a fleet.
Portsmouth Class (will combine all boat types with less than three like-type boats for a fleet).
The traditional social cookout will be provided by the club for Regatta participants after the race …
This year the masters event is at a new September date (to make way for US Masters in October on our regular date). In fact - we might even still have the pool open!
And not only is FBYC home to one of the best sailing sites on the Chesapeake Bay - it's also known for one of the best regatta dinners. Chef Alain Vincey has a fabulous planned. Add in the breakfast, plenty of room to rig, easy beach launching, on-site camping or nearby hotels and you’ll …
Sailors from all over – including Seattle, Tampa, and large contingents from North Carolina and Maryland – came to Fishing Bay Yacht Club’s 84th Annual One Design Regatta this past weekend. When all was said and done, 95 boats across nine fleets hit the waters of the Piankatank. The Championship course, with its seven fleets and six starts, set up in Hills Bay and each fleet completed four long races on Saturday. Fishing Bay YC welcomed two multi-hull fleets this year, six Isotope catamarans and nine Weta trimarans, marking respectively, the first ever trimaran fleet and the first catamaran fleet since the early 90’s at this event. Unfortunately, the wind did not hold into Sunday, and only the two Opti …
Thought it would be useful to share some perspectives on how participation for various fleets at the Annual One Design Regatta has ebbed and flowed over the last two decades. The most number of boats was 127 in 2011. 2023 was the first return to over 90 boats since 2016.
Plan to sail in the Jere Dennison Legacy Regatta on Saturday August 5, 2023. We encourage all classes of boats to participate--we especially invite Flying Scots, Typhoons, Windmills, Mobjacks, Lasers, Front Runners, San Juan 21s, Melges -- and any Classic boat. The older the better. You sail it, we will score it. Open to members and non-members of FBYC. This is a one-day event, open to all boats 25 feet or less at the waterline, and targeting skippers 60 years plus. Crew can be any age. Please review the Event Notice on the FBYC website for details and sign-up in Regatta Network.
Any boat class with three or more participants, including 3 or more Classic Boats, will be scored as a …
They are coming from all over for the 84th Annual One Design Regatta at Fishing Bay Yacht Club this coming weekend. We’ve got 95 boats in 9 classes on 3 courses ready for a great weekend of sailing. This year will feature not one, but two fleets of multi-hulls with the FBYC debut of fleet racing in the Isotope and Weta classes. Other highlights include 16 boats in the Melges 15 class. 11 Hampton One Designs and a 9-boat Portsmouth fleet.
There is still time to join the fun by either registering a boat or volunteering to help out. We have a number of spots throughout the day we could still use a few extra hands.
Summer Sea Breeze got off to a great start on Saturday with 22 boats in 3 classes racing in 6-16 knots out on the Piankatank. The storms rolled right around us and never really approached. Tom Roberts and his Race Committee team got 4 races in during the afternoon.
In the 10-boat ILCA class Jon Deutsch and Scott Adam were neck and neck trading places to tie points for first. The tie breaker would tip to Jon on account of his finish in the last race. Mike Moore came in 3rd and William Sutten was 4th overall and the top boat in an ILCA 6.
Not to be outdone – the 7-boat Melges 15 fleet was also settled on …
Wing surfing is the fastest-growing watersport on the planet, exploding in popularity within all watersports communities.
Cabrinha is excited to offer sailors young and seasoned alike to learn this sport with professional coaches on utilizing industry-leading equipment. These clinics are catered to those with any sailing or watersports experience. Regardless of your background, you’ll be on the water and more importantly, having fun in your first session!
This clinic will focus on an introduction to the emerging sport of Wing Surfing and is intended for participants ages 15+. (Younger sailors evaluated on sailing experience.) Wing Surfing is a fairly physical sport and participants need to be capable swimmers, be …
The 84th Annual One Design Regatta is coming up in just over a week and we've got some great regatta souvenirs. First up is the regatta t-shirt - supplies are limited so be sure to get your size by registering ASAP.
The other keepsake is a little harder to come by - you'll have to finish atop of your class for one of these!!!!
The Adult Sailing Division offers structured sailing classes in the Club's Flying Scots. Our small classes focus on individual sailors’ goals, skills, and low-pressure fun on the water.
When: Most Weekends in July through mid-August
What: Custom Sailing Lessons for 1-3 Students (Includes Boat and Instructor) Beginner through intermediate racing
Where: Fishing Bay Yacht Club 1525 Fishing Bay Road, Deltaville, Va
If you are into one design sailing - then now's your time to shine with a full slate of One Design Events planned in the next month for Flying Scot, ILCA, Melges 15 and any other fleets wishing to come join us.
It all kicks off on Sunday, July 2 with the One Design Long Distance Race - don't be fooled by the moniker - this is open to ANY small boat under 24' at the waterline and is sailed around government marks using the Portsmouth Handicap System for scoring. Do you have a Laser II, Mobjack or Front Runner? Then this is the event for you! REGISTER HERE
The Second weekend in July features the Summer Sea Breeze I regatta for double …
Registration is now open for the 84th Annual One Design Regatta at Fishing Bay Yacht Club. We’ve got two days of racing and camaraderie planned for a new earlier weekend on July 22-23. Look for fleets of Flying Scot, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Melges 15, Hampton One Design, San Juan 21, Windmill, Optimist (Red, Blue, White and Green fleets) and Portsmouth Handicap class.
The low fee covers registration while dinner, shirts and commemorative bottomless beer glasses are available for purchase. Be sure to register early to get yours while supplies last.
Complete information including the Notice of Race can be found on the event website.
The 2023 Junior program is off to a fantastic start! Thanks to all the participants, family members, volunteers, and coaches who made Opti Kids a huge success. Special thanks to coach Jim Clary for leading the charge!
For more pictures check out the Flickr album here.
Share the Pure Joy of Sailing with Someone Special
Sailing in circles (AKA: Racing) not your thing? Need a low-pressure way to give someone (Grandchild, friend, etc) a Fishing Bay/Piankatank experience?
The Adult Sail Training Event is your answer! Bring your own boat & crew (Melges or any small boat, preferably beachable) will do. A limited number of Club Boats are available to subscribers.
Register early to book ($25/student) in-boat instructors. With or without and instructor, you will experience FBYC's awesome sailing resource--beautiful scenery and magnificent wildlife.
Saturday, July 1, 2023: 10 AM - 430PM. Start with an optional on-shore briefing--sail to a secret beach--burn some marshmallows.
Then sail back to the Main Clubhouse for Great food (Small Plate …
You never know what old pics you may find cleaning house. Larry Pardey presenting the 2000 Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta 1st Place Overall trophy (120 boats) to Wayland Rennie/Trilogy at Yankee Point Yacht Club. Pardey was inducted into the Cruising World Hall of Fame that year, and was inducted into the US National Sailing Hall of Fame in 2022, two years after passing from Parkinson's.
Pardey: "We did okay today, but a San Juan beat the hell out of us. How'd you do?"
Wayland: "We beat the hell out of the San Juan that beat the hell out of you!"
LOL
At the National Hospice Regatta Championship later that spring in J105's at Fort Lauderdale, where we …
A handful of M15s hit the water yesterday for some free-styling in the "sporty" conditions - needless to say a good time was had by all! A few more cameos available on the flickr site.... M15 Fun.
You never know what old pics you may find cleaning house. Larry Pardey presenting the 2000 Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta 1st Place Overall trophy (120 boats) to Wayland Rennie/Trilogy at Yankee Point Yacht Club. Pardey was inducted into the Cruising World Hall of Fame that year, and was inducted into the US National Sailing Hall of Fame in 2022, two years after passing from Parkinson's. 