Offshore

The Offshore Division sponsors yacht racing for larger racing yachts. FBYC schedules races around April and continuing through October and November. Most of the races are run in the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Piankatank River.  Exhibit B from FBYC Sailing Events depicts the area where the Offshore Division events are raced.  

The boats in the division range from 23' up to and over 40'. The races are conducted under the various rating rules. PHRF is used for almost all races and all boats. Most of these boats have a crew size of at least 4 people, and some have as many as 12 people on board. Many people become involved at FBYC as crew long before they apply for membership. For those interested in serving as crew are directed to the Crew Training Program.

 

The major yachting event of the FBYC season is the Stingray Point Regatta held on Labor Day weekend.  Over the history of this regatta, FBYC has enjoyed participation from yachts hailing from throughout the Chesapeake Bay.  The most recent addition to the keelboat racing season is the Rescue Regatta, which serves as a fund-raising event for the Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad.  The picture above depicts spirited yacht racing at FBYC.    

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