Opening Day Regatta and Blessing of the Fleet Saturday, April 23, 2022
on Wednesday April 20, 2022 07:54AM
We welcome all racers, cruisers, their families, and guests to this family-friendly event to kick-start a great year of sailing. A great tradition at Fishing Bay Yacht Club, Opening Day begins with an Offshore Regatta.
DESCRIPTION This regatta will consist of one race for PHRF (A, B, C, NON-SPIN, CC) sailboats holding a valid PHRF of the Chesapeake certificate, one-design classes, and cruising class sailboats having a provisional handicap rating assigned by FBYC.
The format for all boats will be one short-distance race around government and drop marks. PHRF NON-SPIN will be sailed allowing only one (1) headsail downwind.
Regatta Schedule:
0900: Flag Raising & Skippers Meeting
1100: Warning for the first start
Opening Day Social Events
1630: Ric's Place Bar open.
1730: Blessing of the Fleet (Bar will be closed during the Blessing of the Fleet)
Appproximately 1800: Dinner catered by Morrisey's including:
- Pulled pork and chicken BBQ
- Mac & Cheese
- Cole Slaw and Salads
- Dessert
Dinner Tickets; $15/Adult inc.1 drink ticket. $5/Age 10 and under
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