The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is once again holding its annual Art on Fishing Bay Show and Sale on Friday, June 3, 2011 from 6-9 PM at the FBYC clubhouse and, as usual, we want to spotlight our talented FBYC member artists at this event. Unfortunately, space is limited which may mean that we will be unable to accept all who have an interest in exhibiting, but FBYC participants will be given preferential treatment for available space . Please let us know if you would like to participate as soon as possible so that we may confirm a list of exhibitors hopefully by the end of March. The only cost to exhibitors is the donation of one of their works for …
Its that time again. Join us on the Eve of Spring for our annual Spring Clean-up Day. We will gather in main Clubhouse for coffee and refreshments at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided after clean-up.
On the agenda will be mulching, pruning, planting and raking. Registration can be made at www.fbyc.net . Or you can contact Ken Odell by email at Ken Odell or cell 804-241-6080 if you plan to volunteer.
See you on March 19th.
Ken Odell, Grounds Chairman
When we started the new Fishing Bay Yacht Club web site around 2001, Mark Wensell, a FBYC member had just founded bayMountain, a new data center in Richmond. Mark offered to help us out by hosting the site and also did the initial set up of the computer, the software, and the database that even today still runs the site.
PHRF last fall adapted a new dual rating system where a boat can have a different Spin and Non-spin (NS) rating. The wording of the rule change was very clear for boats that requested a non-spinnaker rating or provided no spinnaker data that they would be eligible only to race in Non-spin classes. For boats providing spinnaker data and requesting both Sin and Non-spin ratings they would receive two ratings and could compete in Spin classes with the Spin rating and in Non-spin classes with the Non-spin rating. Unfortunately the rule change was silent concerning could a boat with a only a Spin rating compete in a Non-spin class at that rating and simply not use her spinnaker as has …
Registration deadline is Friday to join fellow members on February 26 for Island Mania at the home of George and Lyons Burke. Facebook is all abuzz with tantalizing snippets of the featured food and drink specials. You don't want to miss this special evening!
DUE TO GREAT RESPONSE, REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR SAFETY--AT-SEA SEMINAR BECAUSE WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY FOR THE ROOM.
SAFETY-AT-SEA SEMINAR
Virginia Boating Course
March 12, 2011 FBYC Clubhouse
In 2007, the Virginia General Assembly enacted a law to establish a boating safety education compliance requirement. The operators of any vessel with 10 horsepower or greater will be required to have a boating safety education course completion card on board when operating the vessel. This requirement will be phased in by age through 2016 when everyone must comply. This will include committee boat and chase boats operators as well as any auxiliary powered sailboat operator.
FBYC will be the sponsor of this course presented by Flotilla 66 of the US …
The FBYC Store is offering the ideal gift for the sailor or mate whose heart needs warming. In stock are Mens' and Ladies' Full Zip Fleeces, embroidered with the FBYC Burgee in a variety of colors including Red, Grey, Navy, Black, White, Pink, Light Blue, and Sand, generally in sizes S to 2XL. But, for your special Valentine's Day Fleece, you may prefer a Red or Burgundy in Men's, or a Pink, Light Blue or White in Ladies. The Fleece inventory is here in Richmond for pickup at Noel Clinard's home in the West End off Three Chopt, just north of Grove. Call or email Noel to arrange pick-up. Board Members may palce orders for delivery to …
Save the Date! The 2011 Bermuda High Party will take you to tropical paradise!
Date: February 26, 2011, from 7 until
Place: Island Mania, aka home of George and Lyons Burke, 22 Maxwell Road, Richmond, VA
February slush getting you down? Want to escape to the islands but the airfare has you shaking your head? Then the Bermuda High party is for you! Wander through the islands, sipping signature drinks and nibbling on island flavors. Unwind with friends as you dream of the summer sailing season. The only thing missing will be the sand between your toes . . .
Cost: $15 each member/guest, covers drinks and lots of heavy hors dâoeuvres.
The Winter Program, suitable for sailors of all ages, is tomorrow, at Grace Presbyterian Church. The website may not be taking more reservations, but we'd love to see you there anyway - just plan on bringing cash or a check to the church.
Come hear what amazing things fellow members were up to in 2010!
Winter Program 2011 - Member Highlights!
January 29, 2011 from 4-7 p.m.
From family cruising in a small boat to hard-core racing in Sonars and J-24s against some of the worlds best sailors at New York Yacht Clubs harbor court facility in Newport, Rhode Island, fellow members did some pretty neat stuff in 2010. Come spend an evening with us as we celebrate some of the diverse interests represented in our great club. The Waters family will begin by talking about their 8-month cruising sabbatical to the Bahamas (and south), and after an intermission with light refreshments, the sailors and fans who represented FBYC at the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Qualifying Series will speak. From cruisers …
As the boomer generation transitions into its golden years, one cannot deny the competitive cravings of many of our silver-haired FBYC members over age 60. Sure, there are plenty of regattas limited to classic yachts but none tailored specifically for classy seniors. Of course the Lasers have their Masters regattas, but get this... you only have to be 35 and up to qualify. Haw-dee-haw. Now FBYC is sponsoring a new regatta in 2011 for truly genuine masters with all those cocky young sea-lions excluded. Isnt it about time those young-uns got their comeuppance?!
My old friend Perry Guy (a veteran Penquin and Laser skipper) and I thought it would be fun to introduce a new racing event open only …
Lucky Dog racing will be sailing in Key West Race Week all next week. Skipper Travis Weisleder will have fellow FBYC members Lud Kimbrough, John Wake, Rob Whittemore and Jon Deutsch along. Tal Ozeri from Texas will round out the crew of 6.
Lucky Dog is a J105 and will be sailing against 14 other J105's on the Division 2 Racing Area. Races will run Monday-Friday from mid-morning until mid-afternoon.
Nanuq, the 42' Sabre from Fishing Bay Yacht Club has started the Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race this week. Owner Glenn Doncaster has a few other FBYC regulars along as crew.
WINTER PROGRAM 2011 - MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS!
January 29, 2011 from 4-7 p.m.
You always knew FBYC was an important part of your summer life, from the sailing to the socializing. Come out to hear some fellow members share their experiences with two very different aspects of sailing make FBYC a part of your winter months as well.
From family cruising in a small boat to hard-core racing in Sonars and J-24s against some of the worlds best sailors at New York Yacht Clubs Harbour Court facility in Newport, Rhode Island, fellow members did some pretty neat stuff in 2010. Come spend an evening with us as we celebrate some of the diverse interests represented in our great club …
IN MEMORIAM
WILLIAM H. STREET, III
7/6/1933 9/8/2010
William H. Street, III died on September 8, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sydna R. Street; his children, Laura-Gray Street and Bill Street and his wife, Marge; and grandchildren, Kyle and Sydna Mundy and Ian and Will Street. Bill grew up in Richmond and most of his summers were spent on the Chesapeake Bay or sailing in the Urbanna area. He enrolled at Christchurch School in the 8th grade. Upon his graduation from Christchurch School, he attended UVA. During his work career, he lived in Houston, Annapolis and Sacramento. At the time of his death, Bill was with Joyner Fine Properties and the …
Some may remember an earlier account of Sophie and Mike Massie and me, racing his Rhodes 19 in Nantucket Race Week, including our mishap of misreading the novelty course with its windward mark being the notorious boat Miss China tied to a public mooring in swift current in the center of the harbor. Those amused by that story will find the following link to the latest exploits of Miss China highly entertaining: http://www.ack.net/misschina122810.html
FORT LAUDERDALE TO KEY WEST
RACE. A week from this Wednesday, on January 12th,
three boats with southern Bay and beyond attachments will be racing from
Fort Lauderdale to Key West. Christian Schaumloffel
(HYC, Virginia Beach), will be taking his Hobie 33, Mirage, and
Glenn Doncaster (FBYC, Raleigh, NC) will be racing his Sabre
426, Nanuq. Richard Oland, with southern Bay racer Mark
Wheeler in the crew, will race Vela Veloce, a Southern Cross
52, to Key West and will stay over for KWRW (see below). All of the
Lauderdale to Key West crews hope and pray for a very fast reach down the coast
of Florida without, of course, any "bumps in the night".
IN MEMORIAM
HOWARD McCUE, JR.
4/12/1917 12/23/2010
Howard McCue, Jr., distinguished Richmond Cardiologist and Insurance Executive, died on December 23, 2010 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Emma Gray Emory McCue; his daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Robert Osteen; his son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Judith McCue III; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Dr. McCue was predeceased by his first wife, Carolyn Moore McCue, who died in April 1999.
Dr. McCue graduated from the University of Virginia in 1937. He then entered medical school at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. It was there that he met Carolyn, who was also studying to be a doctor at a time …
When we started the new Fishing Bay Yacht Club web site around 2001, Mark Wensell, a FBYC member had just founded bayMountain, a new data center in Richmond. Mark offered to help us out by hosting the site and also did the initial set up of the computer, the software, and the database that even today still runs the site.
As the boomer generation transitions into its golden years, one cannot deny the competitive cravings of many of our silver-haired FBYC members over age 60. Sure, there are plenty of regattas limited to classic yachts but none tailored specifically for classy seniors. Of course the Lasers have their Masters regattas, but
get this... you only have to be 35 and up to qualify. Haw-dee-haw. Now FBYC is sponsoring a new regatta in 2011 for truly genuine masters with all those cocky young sea-lions excluded. Isnt it about time those young-uns got their comeuppance?!
Some may remember an earlier account of Sophie and Mike Massie and me, racing his Rhodes 19 in Nantucket Race Week, including our mishap of misreading the novelty course with its windward mark being the notorious boat Miss China tied to a public mooring in swift current in the center of the harbor. Those amused by that story will find the following link to the latest exploits of Miss China highly entertaining: 
