Posts for December 2011
Bermuda High Party (And Note Burning)
Diane M Simon on Wednesday December 28, 2011 11:30AM (1 comment)
The end of winter is just around the corner. Don your Bermuda shorts and sundresses and bring your socks to burn along with the clubhouse note.
When: February 25, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Home of Virginia "Bunny" Barnes
13630 Robious Road
Directions
Cost: $15 Members $20 Non-Members
Register at http://www.fbyc.net/Registration/rememberEvent?event_id=1219
Carina starts Sydney Hobart Race on Dec 26
R. Strother Scott on Friday December 23, 2011 11:11AM
Carina 
starts the Sydney Hobart Race of Dec 26. There is a good article about Carina at http://rolexsydneyhobart.com/news.asp?key=5526
A Real American family adventure
Not much more than a year ago, 26 year old Walker Potts and his cousin Rives’ ocean racing experience was focussed on Newport, Rhode Island and especially the annual Newport-Bermuda ocean race.
By the time they get back to Newport in June next year, they will have seen much of the world and racked up an exponentially expanded racing and ocean passage CV that wasn’t even on the radar a year ago,
The Transatlantic Race. The Rolex Fastnet Race. Now the Rolex Sydney Hobart. And the thousands of miles of ocean in between.
J105 Lucky Dog Racing Key West Race Week '11
Jon Deutsch on Monday December 19, 2011 09:25AM
Last January 5 FBYC members sailed aboard Travis Weisleder's J105 Lucky Dog at Key West Race Week. Here's the video:
#571 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE
Lin McCarthy on Monday December 12, 2011 12:14PM
SOUTHERN BAY RACE WEEK 2012 (Welcome and check-in, Thursday, May 31 with racing June 1, 2,& 3) has again partnered with the downtown Hampton Crowne Plaza Marina Hotel to accommodate racers at a special basic per night rate of $110, which includes parking. Make your ressies now - go to www.hamptonmarinahotel.com and use the special booking code SBR to book on line or call 1-888-233-9527 and say you are coming to Southern Bay Race Week 2012. The Crowne Plaza is on the waterfront and within an easy walk of regatta headquarters at Hampton Yacht Club.
Winter Program - Unlocking the Racecourse
Diane M Simon on Friday December 9, 2011 12:09PM
UNLOCKING THE RACECOURSE
Join Us For This Exclusive Look At Buoy Racing
Ullman Sails presents a new seminar that gives you an inside look into how sailing’s top competitors tackle the racecourse. With insight from some of our most decorated sailors, “Unlocking the Racecourse” will walk you through each stage of a typical race day and cover key strategies used by the pros to sail and win consistently. Our panel of experts will cover all types of racing and positions, whether you sail a dinghy, sportboats, handicap or one design.
When: February 15, 2012
Cocktails 5:30-6:30 pm Program 6:30 pm
Where: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel - Richmond Airport Map link
From the West: Take I-64 East to Exit 197A, Richmond International Airport. Follow Airport Drive into the main airport entrance. Continue on Airport Drive and take a right on Eubank Road. Hotel will be directly in front of you.
Cost: $30 Adults $20 Juniors (Includes light hors d’ouvres, coffee, tea soft drinks, cash bar)
Presented by: FBYC and Ullman Sails
Registration: http://www.fbyc.net/Registration/rememberEvent?event_id=1158
3 Hour Program including Q&A with the Panelists
- DAVE ULLMAN – 4-Time World Champion & 1996 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year
- GREG KOSKI – 10-Time National Champion & 2009 J/22 North American Champion
- ERIK SHAMPAIN – 2008 Etchells World Champion & 2010 Pacific Cup Winner
- CHUCK SKEWES – 3-Time North American Champion and 2009 Rolex Big Boat Series Winner
#570 SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE
Lin McCarthy on Monday December 5, 2011 08:20AM
KUDOS are in order for your CBYRA. The 2011 Board of Directors reported at the annual meeting Saturday that the organization's previously overwhelming debt (many thousands of dollars) has been paid off. Under the leadership of CBYRA President Karin Mazi, the organization reported a final figure in the black for the first time in a number of years. And, it was done without dues increases - "We made difficult cuts," Mazi said, "and we had a very successful CBYRA (Annapolis) Race Week."
Gary Jobson Presents Sailing: Speed and Passion
Diane M Simon on Thursday December 1, 2011 01:03PM
When: January 10, 2012
Cocktails 5:30-6:30 pm
Program 6:30 pm
Where: Hilton Garden Inn – Downtown Richmond
501 East Broad St. - the former Miller & Rhodes building
Cost: $15 Members $20 Non Members
(Includes light hors d’ouvres, coffee, tea soft drinks, cash bar)
Optional Book: "Gary Jobson An American Sailing Story" $26.95
Program and book would make a great Christmas gift for the sailor on your list!
Gary will be autographing books at the event.
Presented by: FBYCWinter Programs. Event Website
Register online at: http://www.fbyc.net/Registration/rememberEvent?event_id=1156
Program: Gary Jobson Presents- Sailing: Speed and Passion
- America’s Cup 1851-2013
- Preview 2012 Olympics
- Ocean Racing
- Annapolis to Newport
- Newport to Bermuda Race
- TransAtlantic Race
- Stamford Vineyard Race
- College Sailing
- 12 Meter Racing Past, Present and Future
- New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup
- Ultimate Sailing