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We had a beautiful Opening Day with nice weather, good racing and a fun time had by all. The racing was either a 12nm course or a 8nm course out to the entrance of the Rappahannock River and back.
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PHRF-Non-Spinnaker (3 boats)
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J/70 (3 boats)
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Following the racing was the blessing of the …
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Offshore Fleet:
Please be advised there are multiple amendments posted to both Opening Day and the Spring Series. You will find these amendments on the left side navigation of the specific event page under "Event Documents."
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US Sailing has selected FBYC member Jon Deutsch as their Hobie Polorized Sailor of the Month for April 2014. Here's what they had to say:
The influence of social media as a common mainstream promotional tool for sports is at an all-time high. Sailors around the world are using social media to capture special moments on the water, from stunning visuals to regatta results. Perhaps, nobody knows the power of social media in the sport of sailing like Jon Deutsch (Richmond, Va.). Jon received the One-Design Award for Leadership at the Sailing Leadership Forum Awards Dinner, sponsored by Old Pulteney and hosted by the San Diego Sports Hall of Fame in February.
For the past nine years, Deutsch …
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This weekend is the final weekend of the J/70 Winter Series at Davis Island Yacht Club. FBYC boats Loonatictu (Noel Clinard) and Nostalgia (Blake/Lud Kimbrough) have been competitng there this winter. Loonatictu is currently in 4th in the Corinthian fleet going into this weekend.
From the J/Newsletter:
Quantum J/70 Winter Series- Act III Preview
(Tampa, FL)- This coming weekend, the third and final act of the popular 2014 Quantum J/70 Winter Series takes place on Tampa Bay, hosted by the “sailingest yacht club in the south”- Davis Island YC. From March 28th to 30th, the grand finale for forty-one J/70s determines not only the regatta winner, but the winner of the …
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Come visit Virginia at Fishing Bay Harbor Marina and tour this historic recreation of the last all-sail vessel used by the Virginia Pilot Association.
Free Public Deck Tours
Evening Sunset Sail April 26, 6pm - 8pm
Afternoon Sail April 27, 3pm - 5pm
Sail Tickets: $50 per person www.schoonervirginia.org
Virginia Port Visit Schedule at http://www.schoonervirginia.org/schooner-virginia-port-schedule/
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Welcome all cruisers AND all “Wannabe” cruisers to our opening social event!
There is a cocktail party with heavy hors d’oeuvres on Sunday April 6, from 6 to 9 PM, at the home of Ted & Myra Bennett – 1787 South Dover Pointe Rd. , Richmond VA 23238. All food with wine, beer and soft drinks provided – All you need to do is register by Tue April 2.
We will be covering the up coming cruising season and enjoying the company of new and established cruising sailors. Call Ted Bennett (804) 516-1144 if you have any questions.
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This article on FBYC's programs for kids this summer was featured in the March 2014 edition of Spinsheet Magazine.
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Welcome to the 2014 FBYC Offshore Season! With the Spring Equinox (March 20th) just around the corner and Opening Day in a month, it’s high time we sent out information highlighting important items of note. First, I wanted to introduce your 2014 Offshore Leaders and their respective responsibilities.
Bob Fleck (Offshore Div. Lt. Cmdr.): Bob is responsible specifying how scores should be collected, checking accuracy of scores, and uploading those scores for all to view on the FBYC website.
Bonnie Black (Offshore Div. Race Chair): Responsible for staffing PROs and Race Committees for our offshore club events.
Gregory Watt (Spinnaker Fleet Captain): Acts as a representative and advocate of the spinnaker fleet. Acts as spinnaker fleet safety officer. Generates …
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Nine intrepid juniors braved the icy-37 degree-water to open the 2014 sailing season at Fishing Bay on March 8th and 9th. The team is coached by professional coach David Tunnicliffe, who drilled the team on starts, mark roundings, boat speed and other racing skills. The team will practice or race through May on most week ends. For more information, contact the Parent Coordinator, Bo Bragg, at bo@braggco.com.
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Wake up, sleepyheads! DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME began yesterday!!
PHRF WEBSITE UP AND READY – Register to apply/renew rating, check out the NEW Safety Equipment Requirements (adopted by PHRF of the Chesapeake) and more. Go to the PHRF home page, www.phrfchesbay.org and click on the appropriate topic. You can apply for your rating, get info on the “Equipment Compliance Certificate” (you self-certify as in the past, but the category titles are different and so are the requirements), and you can pay at the site. The new Safety Equipment Requirements have been developed by US Sailing and come as a result of recent tragic accidents that occurred within the past year or two. PHRF of …
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LAST CALL FOR VA Boater Card Course on March 22
LAST CALL FOR VA Boater
Event: Virginia Boater Card Course
Location: Fishing Bay Yacht Club, Main Clubhouse, Second Floor
Time: 8:30 am until completion of examination
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2014
Registration: www.fbyc.net or click here.
This year’s course will again be held at the clubhouse and will be conducted by Flotilla 66 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. As of July 31st of 2014, the Commonwealth of Virginia will mandate that in order to operate a vessel powered by a motor of 10 HP or greater, all operators 45 years of age and younger will be required to have taken and …
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Leukemia Cup to Host Gary Jobson in Richmond on March 16. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society kicks off its 2014 Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta season in March with a Richmond appearance by world-class sailor and ESPN commentator, Gary Jobson.Jobson will present his candid behind-the-scenes commentary on the spectacular America’s Cup comeback by Team Oracle over Team New Zealand in the Cup races held last September on San FranciscoBay. As National Chairman of the Leukemia Cup Regattas and himself a Leukemia survivor, Jobson will also offer some valuable fundraising tips for area sailors planning to participate in the upcoming 16th Annual Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta in Deltaville in July. The program is free and open to …
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We have some new image features on the website.
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All Families with Junior Sailors:
Our highly popular summer Junior Programs are filling up fast! If you have a junior interested in one of our programs now is the time to sign up!
Beginning March 1st we begin accepting non- members and cannot guarantee space for members!
All the information needed to register can be found here.
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society kicks off its 2014 Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta season in March with a Richmond appearance by world-class sailor and ESPN commentator, Gary Jobson. The program is free
and open to the public. It will be held at St. Catherine's School, 6001 Grove Avenue, Richmond, on Sunday afternoon, March 16, 3-5 pm. Voluntary donations of any amount will be appreciated to help the LLS defray expenses of the event.
Space is limited and reservations are strongly advised by emailing Debbie Bridwell, LLS Senior Campaign Manager, at Debbie.Bridwell@lls.org or telephone 804-673-5690. Please don't delay making your reservations if you plan on attending this event as demand is very likely to …