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# 442 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday May 4, 2009 12:43PM

Remember, this coming Sunday (MAY 10) is Mother's Day. Wine her and dine her and then... take her sailing!

Fishing Bay Yacht Club Spring Series Leaders: After 3 days of series racing, the fleet leaders in the FBYC Spring Series are: PHRF A - Brad Davis, Bladerunner; PHRF B/C - Allan Heyward, La Maga; and PHRF Non-Spin - Paul Cross, Battlewagon. Race Officer for Spring Series Race Day 3 this past weekend was Dale Chesser. FBYC will run their Spring Series Day 4 on this coming Saturday, May 9.

RESERVE A SLIP FOR SOUTHERN BAY RACE WEEK. Here are two options - make ressies NOW!

Downtown Hampton's Piers dockmaster, Greg Harrison …

Laser Fleet Pratice May 16

Jon Deutsch on Thursday April 30, 2009 12:02AM

The Laser Fleet is planning a practice Day on May 16. The plan will be to meet at the club by 10:00 and hit the water by 11. We'll talk through boat set up and and the conditions and then do some drills and short races.

This is an off-day for sailors who also sail in other fleets, so come out and sail your laser!

If you are thinking about or planning on attending, please email Jon. jon-fbyc@jdeutsch.com

Art on Fishing Bay Scheduled for June 5

Jere Dennison on Wednesday April 29, 2009 10:55AM

Art on Fishing Bay, one of Middlesex Countys premier art shows, has teamed up again with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on this 11th anniversary year of the Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup series. Art on Fishing exceeded all previous attendance records in 2008. So mark your calendar for Friday, June 5, 5:00 9:00 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 at the Fishing Bay Yacht Club on Friday evening, July 10, during …

# 441 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday April 27, 2009 10:41AM

USA-90 wins J/30 fleet at Annapolis NOOD and BOWMOVEMENT finishes 2nd in Catalina 27 fleet. Dave McConaughy and several of his friends from Hampton including North sailmaker Kenny Saylor, finished in the # 1 spot after 3 days of racing at the National Off-Shore One-Design (NOOD) Regatta held this weekend in Annapolis. USA-90 beat 11 other boats in his fleet. Meanwhile, Martin Casey and his crew aboard Bowmovement finished 2nd in the 6 boat Catalina 27 NOOD fleet. Will Crump from Fishing Bay sailed his J/105 to 6th place in the 30 boat J/105 fleet. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! (NOTE: These results are preliminary; see event website for final report www …

# 440 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Thursday April 23, 2009 09:02AM

FBYC Spring Series Opens: Racers got in one short race Sunday to get the 2009 Spring Series underway. RESULTS: PHRF A: 1.She Crab Soup (J105) Cyane Crump; 2.Bladerunner (J105), Brad Davis; 3.Corryvrecken (J105), David Clark. PHRF B/C (combined): 1.Strokin, Robert Bowles; 2.Blue Moon, Walter Bundy; 3.Last Boat III, Frank Murphy. PHRF Non-Spin: 1.Checko, Don Barfield / Steve Smith; 2. Battlewagon, Paul Cross; 3.Scuba Kat, Michael Chesser. Principal Race Officer - Brooks Zerkel. Race Day 2 of this series is scheduled for Sunday, April 26 - for info contact Race Chairman Ric Bauer, Jr. at (804) 769-4293 - home, or (804) 644-0049

It's time to think about …

# 439 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday April 13, 2009 08:41AM

To Fiddler's Green - Joseph Michael Hallissy, 88, passed from among us quietly, unexpectedly, and peacefully while at his home Tuesday. Joe is known best to racers for his dedicated involvement in southern Bay race management. Joe and his dear friend Clyde Winters were for years known affectionately as the "A Team" when it came to running sailboat races. His expertise, his charm and his Irish twinkle will long be remembered by all who knew him. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Katherine.

SOUTHERN BAY RACE WEEK (May 29, 30, & 31) - EARLY BIRD ENTRIES are due no later than Friday, April 17 (this Friday)! ALL EARLY BIRDs …

2009 Opening Day

Strother Scott on Sunday April 12, 2009 10:02AM

Racers, Cruisers, and Juniors, everyone is invited and encouraged to bless the fleet and enjoy this great event.

The Blessing of the Fleet 5:00 pm
   Dinner 6:00 pm-8:00 pm by White House Catering
   Music and Dancing 7:00 pm-10:00 pm

Delicious Cocktail Buffet Served Continuously from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm:
   Cajun Shrimp and Cheese Grits
   Mini Cheese Burgers (Cooked to Order)
   Slow Smoked Smithfield BBQ
   Fresh Veggies, Cheese, Fruit and desert
   Cheddar Scallion Scalloped Potatoes
   Classic Garden Salad
   Fried Chicken Fingers, French Fries and Chips
   Refreshments include: Soft drinks, Dark N Stormies, Beer and Wine

Back by Popular Demand: Music by Tom Goodrich …

Opening Day is Almost Here

Alex Alvis on Wednesday April 8, 2009 12:58PM

Opening Day, April 18th is now only a week and a half away. Many boats have returned to their slips and more will show up this weekend. I know we're all looking forward to an exciting Spring Series as well as some other events in the next few months. I know we have several boats traveling to the Annapolis NOOD later this month, the Down the Bay Race held on Memorial Day weekend will have FBYC representation as will Southern Bay Race Week. If you haven't renewed your PHRF Cert. it's not too late. Contact Mayo Tabb if you need help.
PHRF of the Chesapeake address is: P.O. Box 3169, Prince Fredrick, Md. 20678. Certification is …

Water system news

David Hinckle on Monday April 6, 2009 12:26PM

As many of you know, we have been working very diligently to maintain our present well and potable water system. We are now faced with the fact that the current system is unable to supply us with the amount of potable water that it has in the past. The well is still producing, just not enough to meet our demand in times of high usage such as Junior Week, Leukemia Cup, AOD and Stingray Regatta.

We have applied to the State for a permit to drill a new well. This process will take several months to gain approval. During this time it is incumbent upon all members to be as frugal with their water usage as possible. Simply put, please …

2009 FBYC Race Teams

John Buhl on Monday April 6, 2009 12:20PM

Not all of our Junior members participate in the Clubs Racing Programs, however, I would to educate everyone on how our Race Team will represent FBYC on the Chesapeake Bay and around the country this summer.

We are looking forward to a GREAT 2009 Racing Program!

Peter Strong  OPTIMIST RACE COACH
Peter has been the Executive Director of the US Sailing Center in Martin County Jensen Beach Florida. While in Jensen Beach, he was Head Optimist Coach from 2006, also served as High School Coach for Martin County High and Lincoln Academy. During 2008 he was a member of the Coaching Staff for the US National and National Development Teams, and coached IODA North Americans. Peters …

# 438 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday April 6, 2009 12:06PM

EASTER is this coming Sunday, April 12. The bunny is out hunting the jellybeans right now!

Southern Bay Race Week EARLY BIRD ENTRY deadline is only 11 days away, April 17, 2009. All Early Bird skippers will receive 6 free regatta beverage tickets in their welcome bag and each will have a chance in the drawing for the set (8) of embroidered SBRW polo shirts. Only Early Bird skippers will be entered in the drawing. Now is the time to enter - you will absolutely have a great time. SBRW = 3 days of racing and 4 nights of parties! For entry information and/or forms, please contact Lin McCarthy (757) 850-4225 or check the website, www.blacksealcup …

Flying Scots at Mid-Winters

John Wake on Sunday April 5, 2009 11:00AM

The last week in March, four boats from FBYC (plus Ron Thompson from Yorktown and Hans Noordanus from Manassas - frequent visitors at FBYC) made their way south for a week of racing Flying Scots. First stop was the Sarasota Sailing Squadron and the Tune-Up Regatta which is held the weekend before the Mid-Winters. Traditionally, this event has been held at Davis Island Yacht Club and though Sarasota is only 30 miles farther south, the change in venue is dramatic...think Caribbean - white sand, clear turquoise water. The Race Committee ran a six race one, throw series over two days for thirty Flying Scots.

The Fleet was evenly divided between Florida boats and Snowbirds (this is stop 5 of the Florida …

Flying Scot Mid Winter Champs - Results

Strother Scott on Saturday March 28, 2009 04:17PM

Just looking at the Results At http://www.fssa.com/ht/race/race-results-mw-09.htm - the FBYC crowd did very well at the March 23-27, 2009 Flying Scot Mid Winter Championships.

Travis Weisleder and John Wake got a 4th, with only one point separating them from the FSNACs champion and US Sailing's Sailor of the Year - Jeff and Amy Linton, who came in 3rd.

Hans Noordanus, a frequent participant at FBYC got a 5th, Mike Miller & Amy Miller got an 11th, Len Guenther & Heidi Guenther got a 15th, and Ric Bauer & Sharon Bauer got a 25th, all out of a Championship Fleet of 31 boats.

The results show they had seven races, not too bad considering the …

Front Runner Mid Winter Ritual in Davis Island, FL

Matt Braun on Wednesday March 25, 2009 04:27PM

March 11-15, Davis Island Yacht club hosted the 2009 Fireball and Friends as a Mid Winter ritual that FBYCs Front Runner Class has attended for 11 consecutive years. Again with much anticipation and rehabilitated trailers Front Runners from Solomon Island, Atlanta and Fishing Bay Yacht Club gathered at the end of the road on Davis Island, FL to get out of the stinking cold. The event was held against the skyline of Tampa in Hillsborough Bay with daytime highs in the upper 70s and wind conditions from 0-12 kts over 4 days. The Front Runners kicked off the event with a Thursday evening Portsmouth Race against the locals, with NoGoTippy winning in a fleet of 10 boats in …

# 436 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday March 23, 2009 07:46AM

Good Golly, Miss Molly! Ya burned your socks, didn't you! SPRING IS HERE - OFFICIALLY!

And, now that the smoke has cleared from all the Sock Burning ceremonies, we can really begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's a signal. Get to your baby and get her shined up and ready to go! April 1, The Racing Sailor's National Holiday, is only 8 days away

Sixty (60) southern Bay racers crammed the room for MURPHY RULES - 2 on Saturday at Hampton Yacht Club. It was perfect rules seminar weather - too cold to work on the boat, put use fine for sitting on the balcony overlooking …

# 435 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday March 16, 2009 09:25PM

Congratulations to MITCH BRINDLEY - US SAILING Sailor of the Week. Mitch, head sailing coach at national power Old Dominion University, is in his 14th year at the Norfolk school. His accomplishments fill more than a page (see www.ussailing.org) on the US SAILING website and he is known world wide for those accomplishments. Those of us on the southern Chesapeake also know Mitch as one who is always willing to give a helping hand to the sailing community. We are so fortunate to have him here with us.

It's a "rum bunch" that supports our racing! Make that Mount Gay Rum - they are a key sponsor for the 14th year at SCREWPILE …

FBYC Race Committee Training Session

Rick Klein on Friday March 6, 2009 10:16AM

0900 to 1630 on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at The Gym at The New Community School

(See directions below)

4211 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23227

Race Committee Training is not just for the Race Chair (PRO) but all members of the RC. So if you are interested or if you've already volunteered to help on a Race Committee (PRO or crew), please come to this informative, user -friendly session. No experience is needed, just interest.

Some of the topics to be discussed:-

· Learn about the new rules that effect the RC

· Each RC position and responsibilities

· How to do each RC job Signal boat, Mark boat, etc.

· Working as a team for Organization, Start, Finish, and …

Upcoming YPYC Seminar -- Saturday, Mar 7, 9:00 a.m.

Strother Scott on Tuesday March 3, 2009 12:13PM

From:  Ellen Dugan, Publicity Chairman, Yankee Point Yacht Club (YPYC)

Subject:  Upcoming Seminar
              Saturday, March 7, 9:00 a.m., YPYC Clubhouse

Hello to everyone again.  This is to invite you and members of your clubs to our upcoming seminar this Saturday which is designed to further knowledge about navigation, chart reading and first aid.  There is no charge.  If you think your members could benefit from this one or would simply enjoy solving navigation problems in the safety of experienced instructors, please pass the following information on to them.  Again, thank you for your help and cooperation.
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Seminar Notice:
If your navigation chart often disagrees with where you think you are, and you’re not sure of exactly how you …

# 433 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday March 2, 2009 05:06PM

It is MARCH! Finally - we are making progress beyond the murky darkness of winter. We are only 17 days away from the First Day of Spring, Friday, March 20! So, what IS that white stuff doing here??!!

CBYRA Region 4 High Point Award Winners (2008) received their trophies this past week at a gathering hosted at Hampton Yacht Club. Past vice-president (and current Region 4 scorer) Tom Roberts and current vice-president John McCarthy presented the awards. For Region 4-SOUTH: PHRF A: 1. Cash Flow, Lloyd Griffin; 2.Feather, Phil Briggs; 3.Sea Star, David Eberwine. PHRF B: 1.Bad Habit, Bob Archer; 2.Gremlyn, Greg Cutter; 3.Callinectes, Ben Cuker. PHRF C: 1.It's …

# 430 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE

Lin Mccarthy on Monday February 9, 2009 08:09AM

Saturday, FEBRUARY 14, 2009, is St Valentine's Day!

11th Annual Southern Chesapeake Bay Leukemia Cup (July 11-12) begins its campaign on FEBRUARY 20th. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Fishing Bay Yacht Club will host well known racing personality TUCKER THOMPSON at Dominion Resources Auditorium in Innsbrook Office Park, 5000 Dominion Blvd, Glen Allen, Virginia. Admission: $20 advanced tickets, $25 at the door, and $15 students. There will be a cash bar and light Hors D'eouvres. The public is invited to attend and all proceeds after expenses will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Advance registration is available on line at www.fbyc.net. For additional information, contact Event Chair Den Roberts at denroberts481@verizon …

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