For the last two weekends, the club members participating in the campaign for the 2010 New York Yacht Club Qualifying Series Campaign have been ramping up their practice schedule. For several hours, four out of the last five weekend days, a dozen sailors have practiced in the campaign Sonar and two Colgate 26s generously provided by Jim Snowa and Den Roberts. The sailors have rotated through the three boats and various positions to hone their skills in each position and give those with the weighty responsibility for ultimate crew selection an opportunity to assess their talents and team work. Although temperatures have been hot, the winds have been unusually good in speed and direction. Yesterday, while landlubbers suffered excruciating temperatures …
For those of you who missed the Rosegill picnic, you missed out on a great evening.We had 15 cruising boats in Urbanna after a beautiful sail up the river. The wind and tide were in our favor and a few of the cruising boats arrived before the PHRF fleet-I have to admit that the PHRF fleet went a little further out into the bay but the cruisers started last.Perfect weather, good food,good music,some libations,and good fellowship was shared by all. Say thanks to Mike Caulkins when you see him for a job well done.
The cruisers had breakfast in Urbanna before heading out for an anchor-out in the eastern branch of the Corrotoman. Beautiful weather …
Fishing Bay Yacht Club is proud to be invited to compete in the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup’s Qualifying series, a “high-profile Corinthian Classic” event in the words of Sailing World magazine. In the inaugural Invitational Cup of 2009, 19 amateur yacht club teams from 14 nations competed in chartered NYYC Swan 42s at Harbour Court, the NYYC’s on-the-water clubhouse in Newport, R.I.
To many observers and sailing veterans, the event dramatically superseded the America’s Cup as the world’s foremost international yachting competition. Ladies and gentlemen, FBYC is going to this party and we won’t be leaning against the wall when we get there. To make this happen our team needs your support.
Brad Miller's SCHIEHALLION took a first in PHRF C and Eric Powers' NEREID captured second place in PHRF B in the 61st Down The Bay Race over Memorial Day Weekend. Glenn Doncaster's NANUQ, competing in PHRF A finished 15th overall in the fleet of 31 starters, but only 24 finishers (SCHIEHALLION, 12th, NEREID 18th). A strong showing for an FBYC contingent that is getting used to the podium (NEREID and SCHIEHALLION both won their classes in FBYC's Spring Series). The race started in Annapolis Friday afternoon, and first twelve hours or so were a real test of boats and crews with 20+ knots of wind on the nose and 3 foot seas. Then the storm hit. Then …
ART ON FISHING BAY
A Leukemia Cup Event
Friday, June 4, 6 - 9:30 pm
Fishing Bay Clubhouse
No reservations are required. Admission is a donation to the Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society and a hors d'oeuvre to share with fellow patrons.
Beverages will be available at the event.
16 artists and craftsmen will display their masterworks, perfect for home,
office, and cottage. Background music will be provided by an acclaimed
local guitarist.
This event is open to the public. Everyone is welcome - bring your friends,
relatives, and art connoisseurs of all persuasions and enjoy the convivial
atmosphere of this annual FBYC-hosted event.
Proceeds generated by this event will benefit patients with blood cancers.
Art on Fishing Bay will have an international flavor this year with the inclusion of Joanna Tyka, an accomplished artist as well as a sailing champion. A native of Poland, she earned a masters degree with honors from the countrys Academy of Fine Arts in 1978. She has worked in design, graphics, tapestry, while continuously refining her painting techniques. Besides Poland, she has practiced her profession in Germany, Spain, Miami, and now Virginia.
The recipient of many international and national art awards, Joannas unique style has allowed her to maintain thriving relationships with fine art societies and galleries in the both the U.S. and Europe. Additionally she has shared her love of art as an instructor …
Mike Miller sent in a scan of an article in the June 2010 issue of Cruising World entitled Child's Play by Wendy Mitman Clarke. The article discusses long distance cruising with children on board - and describes anchoring in the same anchorage as Calypso - with Jeremy and Nica Waters. And their children's happiness with finding others the same age on a boat is a far away place.
SOUTHERN BAY RACE WEEK (June 4-6,
2010): More than 70 boats have
already entered SBRW 2010. TODAY, May 24, is the final
day before the $50 late entry fee kicks in
tomorrow. With 10 fleets, two racing
circles (side-by-side off Ocean View), three days of great racing, and four
party-hearty parties, there is a lot for everyone. If the competitive
skipper insists all the crew wear light Kevlar underwear, there's a PHRF fleet
that will fit. If you are laid back and like to light the
barbie on the last leg, the Cruising fleet may be your cup of tea.
To get regatta details and/or entry forms, contact Lin McCarthy at (757)
850-4225 …
Linda Hurt Doncaster died on May 12, 2010 following a courageous journey with cancer. She was born in Charleston, WV on June 3, 1960. She is survived by her husband, Glenn W. Doncaster, and stepdaughters, Erinn and Emily Doncaster. Linda was a graduate of West Virginia University School of Engineering. Her career path brought her to Cytyc (a company focused on womens health) where her skill and abilities lead to a fulfilling and very successful career creating many wonderful friendships. Linda married Glenn in 2004. She provided grace and beauty to their many endeavors. Linda loved to cook, entertain and take care of people, especially her family. Her …
Attention Small Boat Owners! The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and municipal partners need your help!
22nd Annual CLEAN THE BAY DAY
Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon
Any boat that can get close to shore can be a big help
removing harmful litter from our waterways.
To volunteer, register at www.cbf.org/clean
JOIN THE FUN! Clean the Bay Day, coordinated by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, is a statewide litter cleanup that focuses on the creeks, streams, rivers, and shorelines that feed into Virginias Chesapeake Bay watershed.Every year since 1989, thousands of volunteers of all ages have dedicated their time to clear debris from Virginias urban, suburban, and rural shorelines and waterways. In …
SBRW 2010 - Three (3) SBRW fleets, including
PHRF C, WILL BE SPLIT for racing at this year's
event. The PHRF A, PHRF B, and
PHRF C fleets each will be split to improve the
quality of racing. Organizers will announce the splits (fleets scratch
sheet) on this coming Wednesday, May 19. www.blacksealcup.com
click on Fleet Scratch Sheet .
SOUTHERN BAY RACE WEEK - YIKES! the entry deadline to
avoid the "Late Fee" is upon us! Don't get hit
by the $50 late fee - enter no later than Monday, May
24. Save the moolah for regatta drinks and food, SBRW
T-Shirts from CORAL REEF SAILING APPAREL, pics for PHOTOBOAT …
Art on Fishing Bay, one of Middlesex Countys premier art shows, has teamed up again with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on this 12th anniversary year of the Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup series. Art on Fishing Bay exceeded all previous attendance records in 2009. So mark your calendar for Friday, June 4, 6:00 9:30 PM, at the Fishing Bay Yacht Club in Deltaville and arrive early to have your pick of arts and crafts produced by many local and regional exhibiting artists.
Talented exhibitors will again display their creations to both browsers and buyers. Each will generously contribute one item to the popular Leukemia Cup Auction to be held at the Stingray Harbour Yacht Club on Friday …
Yesterday morning Harry Wells and Master Navigator Chip Hall passed through Manhattan on the East River traveling south on the Nancy Jane. Rives Potts and his skilled craftsmen in Connecticut spent the winter making her beautiful- fiberglassing the hull, new engine box and mufflers and so on. My daughter Emmy who lives in Brooklyn took these pictures and they are sort of delightful. The NJ looks so small and somewhat misplaced under the Brooklyn Bridge but also jaunty and undaunted. To see the slide show on Kodak Gallery Click here
The first cruise of the year took place with a shakedown to Mathews Yacht Club on May 1. We had 10 boats and 32 people from FBYC attend. We were treated to their opening day ceremonies, an open bar, fantastic meal and dancing under the stars. On Sunday morning we had an excellent breakfast out on the deck before heading home. A very special weekend trip by our cruise chair John Koedel.
The first Captains Choice cruise scheduled for May 15 currently has 8 boats participating and if weather will cooperate the trip will be to Onancock.
Jane Cutler will host a potluck dinner on Friday night-let her know what you are bringing if you have not already done so …
The eyes of Texas [were] upon. . .Alexander
Hanna last week as he finished 50th out of 185 in Opti
Team Trials in Texas. Alexander had 3 races in the top 10
(2,8,10). He sails out of Fishing Bay and Hampton Yacht Clubs and comes
from a long line of southern Bay racing Hannas, at the front of which is Alex's
grandfather John Hanna who sailed his gray
Pearson Battlewagon across many a finish line ahead of his
fleet.
Last week on his way to a Leukemia Cup Kickoff-related event
in Richmond, Gary Jobson paid a visit to southern Bay
J/24-man (Roundabout) Alan Bomar. Alan is
presently staying at a condominium in Richmond …
Cruisers, racers, power boaters, juniors and pool fanatics, Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready to bring in summer with a bang at Rosegill Farm. FBYC will host an awesome back to basics family picnic for all members and guests of the club. We plan to have a great picnic dinner, refreshments, music, some organized events for the juniors and some cool prizes. So mark your calendars now to come out and enjoy this great event with family and friends at Rosegill Farm!
Saturday May 29th.
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Cocktails and Refreshments 6:00 PM-9:00 PM: Music and junior events at the barn. 6:00PM: Picnic Dinner on the lawn Catered by Savannah Joes …
We hear Sunday was
rough for those who stayed home at FBYC. At Leesylvania State Park we
had early summer weather (sun with moderate winds and waves) and two
days of great racing in a fleet of 9 Flying Scots. 23 Lightnings raced
with a separate start. Plan to attend next year for a real
treat.
Five races were
sailed over windward leeward courses. Legs were 1 mile long with 3, 4
or 5 legs per race. Current flowed out the river against the wind,
causing several OCS's but no general recalls for Flying Scots. At
Leesylvania the river is wide and long. Marks were set well off the shore
and land did not affect the …
FLECK, MITCHENER, and JANKOWSKI do the
NOODS. Bob Fleck, who now makes his home in Hardyville (a
suburb of Deltaville), finished 1st in the 7 boat S2 7.9 class
at the NOOD regatta in Annapolis this past weekend. Fleck's
HORIZON dominated the fleet with a string of 1-1-2-1-1-1-2-5, finishing
7 points ahead of the 2nd place boat. Sam
Mitchener, who resides in Roanoke and sails his J/109, DOUBLE
EAGLE, out of Fishing Bay Yacht Club, finished 6th in his class and
Chris Jankowski, also of FBYC, took 8th in the 17 boat J/24
class. Both Mitchener and Fleck are Early Bird entries in upcoming
(June 4-6) Southern Bay Race …
SPECIAL MEETING CALLED BY ALEX ALVIS, REAR COMMODORE, TO DISCUSS
POOL RULES AND LIFEGUARD POLICIES - MAY 1, 2010
There will be a meeting at 1700 hrs. (5:00 p.m.) Saturday afternoon, May 1st, in the upstairs room of the FBYC clubhouse in order to discuss pool rules and lifeguard policies. Your attendance and input will be welcomed. The outcome of this meeting will result in a proposal submitted at the next Board meeting by members of the Flag in order to address certain member complaints regarding lifeguard performance last season. I anticipate this meeting lasting no longer than one hour. One of the options being considered is elimination of the lifeguard positions. This meeting is your opportunity to voice …
For the last two weekends, the club members participating in the campaign for the 2010 New York Yacht Club Qualifying Series Campaign have been ramping up their practice schedule. For several hours, four out of the last five weekend days, a dozen sailors have practiced in the campaign Sonar and two Colgate 26s generously provided by Jim Snowa and Den Roberts. The sailors have rotated through the three boats and various positions to hone their skills in each position and give those with the weighty responsibility for ultimate crew selection an opportunity to assess their talents and team work. Although temperatures have been hot, the winds have been unusually good in speed and direction. Yesterday, while landlubbers suffered excruciating temperatures …
Fishing Bay Yacht Club is proud to be invited to compete in the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup’s Qualifying series, a “high-profile Corinthian Classic” event in the words of Sailing World magazine. In the inaugural Invitational Cup of 2009, 19 amateur yacht club teams from 14 nations competed in chartered NYYC Swan 42s at Harbour Court, the NYYC’s on-the-water clubhouse in Newport, R.I. 
Art on Fishing Bay will have an international flavor this year with the inclusion of Joanna Tyka, an accomplished artist as well as a sailing champion. A native of Poland, she earned a masters degree with honors from the countrys Academy of Fine Arts in 1978. She has worked in design, graphics, tapestry, while continuously refining her painting techniques. Besides Poland, she has practiced her profession in Germany, Spain, Miami, and now Virginia.
Mike Miller sent in a scan of an article in the June 2010 issue of Cruising World entitled Child's Play by Wendy Mitman Clarke. The article discusses long distance cruising with children on board - and describes anchoring in the same anchorage as Calypso - with Jeremy and Nica Waters. And their children's happiness with finding others the same age on a boat is a far away place.
Art on Fishing Bay, one of Middlesex Countys premier art shows, has teamed up again with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on this 12th anniversary year of the Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup series. Art on Fishing Bay exceeded all previous attendance records in 2009. So mark your calendar for Friday, June 4, 6:00 9:30 PM, at the Fishing Bay Yacht Club in Deltaville and arrive early to have your pick of arts and crafts produced by many local and regional exhibiting artists.
Yesterday morning Harry Wells and Master Navigator Chip Hall passed through Manhattan on the East River traveling south on the Nancy Jane. Rives Potts and his skilled craftsmen in Connecticut spent the winter making her beautiful- fiberglassing the hull, new engine box and mufflers and so on. My daughter Emmy who lives in Brooklyn took these pictures and they are sort of delightful. The NJ looks so small and somewhat misplaced under the Brooklyn Bridge but also jaunty and undaunted. To see the slide show on Kodak Gallery 
