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DCA List of Tornado rebuilding Donors

R. Strother Scott on Monday April 23, 2012 10:01AM

FBYC Thank you from the DCA

John Koedel on Saturday April 14, 2012 09:12AM

Safety at Sea Program - VA Boating Safety Education

Jon Deutsch on Sunday March 11, 2012 11:47AM

SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY

Mary R. Spencer on Sunday March 4, 2012 08:41PM

Bermuda High Party/Note Burning

Mary R. Spencer on Thursday February 16, 2012 05:17PM

Nanuq Finishes Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race

Jon Deutsch on Sunday January 15, 2012 10:16PM

Nanuq and crew sailed their way to a 2nd place finish in PRHF B and 6th overall in the Ft. Lauderdale to Key West race.  Crewmember Stephanie Sweeny also won a handle of rum for the Social Media award for making the most posts about the progress of the racing on the SORC Sailing Facebook page.

The race started Wednesday afternoon with 5' seas in 20knots with a course leading the fleet upwind.  By the next morning the wind had disappeared almost entirely and Nanuq found they were able to make better progress under spinnaker with the pole on the deck.

Nanuq starting the Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race

Jon Deutsch on Wednesday January 11, 2012 12:18PM

J105 Lucky Dog Racing Key West Race Week '11

Jon Deutsch on Monday December 19, 2011 09:25AM

2012 Draft Schedule

Jon Deutsch on Sunday November 27, 2011 05:18PM

The 2012 sailing events committee, led by vice commodore George Burke, has been meeting over the couple weeks to set the schedule for 2012. There may still be a view changes, but as this is finalized it will be loaded permanently on the website.

Website software upgrades to continue

R. Strother Scott on Monday November 14, 2011 12:01PM

2011 Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner

Jon Deutsch on Sunday November 13, 2011 08:04PM

Highlight video from our Annual Meeting & Awards dinner:

New flag officers:

The following awards were given at the Annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 12. A complete set of pictures can be found here.

Web site issues continue

R. Strother Scott on Thursday November 3, 2011 09:37AM

FBYC completes $10,000 campaign for the NSHOF

George W. Burke on Friday October 14, 2011 11:46AM

FBYC Website again accepting on-line Registrations

R. Strother Scott on Monday October 10, 2011 06:09PM

Membership Regatta Standings

R. Noel Clinard on Tuesday September 13, 2011 04:40PM

As Membership Chair I organized a membership recruitment “regatta” or “campaign” for 2011, the monthly results of which have been displayed in the Log.  Each time a member sponsored an applicant, their names were to be placed in a hat for a drawing at year end, with no limit upon entries.  Prizes for sponsors drawn from the hat will be gift certificates to West Marine in the amounts of $500, $300, and $200.  Under the NOR, any single sponsor can win more than one prize, or all of them.

Power has been restored!

Jon Deutsch on Friday September 2, 2011 05:48PM

Members in DVL for Irene use Channel 72

Lud H. Kimbrough on Saturday August 27, 2011 12:07AM

Hurricane Irene

Jon Deutsch on Wednesday August 24, 2011 09:03AM

Sailing World ad features FBYC Team

R. Strother Scott on Sunday August 21, 2011 10:23AM

Jackson Creek dredging live on the webcam

R. Strother Scott on Monday August 15, 2011 02:28PM

Added another Bed & Breakfast to Accomodations list

R. Strother Scott on Sunday August 14, 2011 11:36AM

Southern Bay Racing News You Can Use #553

Jon Deutsch on Thursday August 11, 2011 12:36PM

ALBACORES and BARNEY HARRIS win 47th VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S CUP.  Sailing in extremely stiff wind (18 - 25 knots) and rough seas on Saturday, and in extremely hot temperatures Sunday, a tough group of 55 small boat sailors raced their brains out on the Ware River over the weekend.   At the end of it all, the Albacore Class got in the most individual starts (among class members) and, therefore, the winner of that class, Barney Harris and crew Leigh (1-2-1-1-1) carried home the  Gov Cup keeper.   This was the 47th time Ware River Yacht Club has run the Governor's Cup.  CLASS WINNERS:  Albacore (12 boats): Barney Harris and Leigh;  Buccaneer (7 boats): Jeffrey Moore and Jolie Homsher;  Hampton One Design (5 boats): Latane Montague and Allison;  Laser (10 boats): Jake Spratcher;  Tri-Foil Moth (5 boats): Joe Bousquet;  Mutineer (7 boats): Jerry Thompson and Bernard;  Portsmouth Handicap Fleet (3 boats): Fred (Emery) Nemeth and Caitlin Nemeth; Sunfish (6 boats): Brian McGinnis.  The Sunfish were competing for their Mid-Atlantic Championship.  Event Chairman - Clayton James; PRO - Rick Klein  (Note: In addition to the Governor's Cup Regatta (adults), also being sailed was the a junior event along with a separate Optimist event - complete results for all three regattas are available at the Ware River Yacht Club website.)

Jackson Creek Dredging Still Underway

David B. Clark on Tuesday August 9, 2011 09:02PM

Pictures of the Dredging of Jackson Creek that is still underway:

Recent NSHoF Activities of interest to FBYC

George W. Burke on Sunday August 7, 2011 08:13AM

Our new neighbor on the Chesapeake Bay, the National Sailing Center and Hall of Fame in Annapolis, is rapidly developing programs of interest and benefit to the sailing community and becoming our ambassador to the general public. The article enclosed will give you some examples of these beneficial activities.

Prophet's Trip to 2011 Marblehead NOOD at CYC

R. Noel Clinard on Thursday August 4, 2011 11:27AM

The crew of "Prophet" (Sonar 725) enjoyed the 2011 Marblehead NOOD on July 28-31 at the splendid Corinthian Yacht Club at the tip of the Neck in Marblehead, MA.  Noel Clinard and Lud Kimbrough towed the boat up, and Noel back, for a trip of 1465 miles.  Mike Karn flew in to Boston and Paul and Julie Ann Wash drove separately.  Lud, Noel, Mike and Paul sailed in a fleet of 24 Sonars skippered by many of the best members of the class, while Julie Ann tended our needs ashore and saw every sight (and whale) withoin 100 miles.  Although the results were humbling: (22-22-18-20-21-23-12-[24]-24) they improved their understanding of the finer points of tuning the Sonar rig and sailed in fabulous weather in a spectacular sailing venue with 164 boats of numerous classes ( Etchells 22, IODs 10, J 30s 6, J 105s 31, Rhodes 19 30, Sonars 24, Town Class 10, Vipers 19).  They suffered most on the last day in light air and heavy current.  See results here.

Upgrade Completed on News Web pages

R. Strother Scott on Monday July 18, 2011 02:38PM

We have recently upgraded the way news is viewed and posted on www.fbyc.net.   The new technology eliminates the need for the news poster to be familiar with html, plus it includes new search capability, and the requisite “Like” and “Tweet” links for Facebook and Twitter.

The downside of the upgrade is it resides on a different server, and requires a different set of login credentials.  On the "posting of news articles" part of the web site the www is replaced by new so the site is  http://new.fbyc.net/news/

And you must login to the new server in order to post a news article.  Most of you are familiar with logging in to the current site, and on the red navigation bar you will see your name in the top left corner, and links to Members, Board, Event Mgr or whatever on the top right. 

Boat US update on GPS regs

R. Strother Scott on Thursday July 14, 2011 10:55AM

Dear BoatU.S. Member,

As a result of a new proposal to use radio bandwidth right next to the existing GPS service, the future reliability of the GPS system across the United States is now in question.  We encourage you to contact the FCC during a short 30-day public comment period, to help them understand the public’s need for continued, reliable GPS signals for safe navigation on boats, in cars, and for so many other daily uses.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION

Background:  Earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave conditional approval to a private company, LightSquared, to begin a nationwide broadband service adjacent to the radio spectrum used for GPS.  After concerns from user groups (including BoatU.S.), the FCC required significant testing and a report for potential conflicts with aviation, cellular, navigation, and four other GPS uses before this proposal could move forward.  In that June 30th report the navigation sub-team concluded  “that all phases of the LightSquared deployment plan will result in widespread harmful interference to GPS signals and service and that mitigation is not possible.”

Carina is off to England.

R. Strother Scott on Sunday June 26, 2011 04:24PM

Website changes to Usernames

R. Strother Scott on Friday June 24, 2011 09:42AM

Jackson Creek to be dredged

R. Strother Scott on Friday June 10, 2011 09:00AM

"Copyright Southside Sentinel, used with permission." June 8, 2011
http://www.ssentinel.com/index.php/news/article/jackson_creek_to_be_dredged/ by Larry S. Chowning

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve a $97,575 bid from Docks of the Bay construction company to dredge a portion of the mouth of Jackson Creek in Deltaville.

The project will be 75% funded through a Port Authority grant. The board agreed to fund $13,125.

Keith Ruse spoke for landowners on the creek and said they will fund the other $13,125 to complete the project.

County attorney Mike Soberick told county supervisors not to accept the bid until the private sector has written the county a check for the $13,125. “That’s just good business,” he said.

FBYC - Toms Memoriam

Mary R. Spencer on Wednesday May 25, 2011 04:32PM

IN MEMORIAM
PATTY CLIF LANE TOMS
9/13/23 – 5/23/11

Patty Clif Lane Toms, 87, of Deltaville and Richmond, passed away on May 23, 2011 at the Richmond home of her daughter, Kenney Toms Cobb. After her family of five children said farewell, she went peacefully to join her husband of 63 years, Raymond Ezra Toms, who predeceased her. She is survived by her daughters, Sara Spoerri of Capitan, NM, Anne Richardson of Norfolk, VA, and Kenney Cobb of Richmond; sons, Lewis of Statesville, NC, and Michael of Charlottesville; 12 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Kenney and Mike remain active members of FBYC.

Cyane Crump to sail in Atlantic Ocean Racing Series

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday May 25, 2011 02:21PM

Cyane Crump will race with FBYC member Rives Potts' Carina in three races for the Atlantic Ocean Racing Series (AORS): (1) the Annapolis-Newport Race starting June 3; (2) the Transatlantic Race 2011 starting June 26; and (3) the Fastnet Race starting August 14. The TR 2011 is the centerpiece of the AORS, which includes the Pineapple Cup – Montego Bay Race, RORC Caribbean 600, the Annapolis to Newport Race, Rolex Fastnet Race, Biscay Race and the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Of the seven races in the AORS, three races, including the TR 2011 must be completed to qualify for a series victory. Each race is weighted equally in overall series scoring with the exception of TR 2011, which is weighted 1.5 times. All entered yachts are scored using their two best finishes in addition to the TR 2011. Carina is competing in the Annapolis-Newport, the TR 2011 and the Fastnet.

The Annapolis Newport is a longstanding race having been run essentially every two years since the late 1940's. The course heads south for 120 miles from Annapolis to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, then east to the Chesapeake Light and then northeast to Newport, RI. You can watch the race tracking on http://www.race.annapolisyc.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=151 starting June 3.

The Transatlantic Race is significant because this is not a regularly established race - there have only been about 25 such races in the past 100 years. The TR 2011 charts a course that stretches 2,975 nautical miles (about 3,424 statute miles) from Newport to Lizard Point, at the end of a peninsula in South Cornwall (UK). There are 32 boats entered ranging in size generally from 40' to 115' - with one massive aberration, the 289' Maltese Falcon with three 190' masts. Carina is a far more modest 48 foot aluminum hulled IOR boat built in 1969. She is a very well known boat and has raced in at least two transatlantic races in her career (winning the 1972 race). She will likely be in IRC Class 4 (Racer/Cruiser), starting with the slower boats on June 26. The faster boats start on June 29 or July 3. She hopes to finish in as little as 17 days, but the race could take up to 25 days. The big fast boats are competing for a new racing record from Newport to Lizard Point for fastest elapsed time. Race tracking should be available at the event website http://www.transatlanticrace.com/.

April 16 Deltaville Tornado at Mayo’s House

Mayo Tabb on Tuesday April 26, 2011 02:07PM (1 comment)

As a look out the window and see two Osprey hard at work rebuilding their half destroyed nest I am glad they survived and how lucky we all were just 36 hours ago – they seem quite content as they now have an unlimited supply of building material nearby. I decided this was the best time to put to paper the events while still fresh at mind. With the gale force winds Saturday’s day of sailboat racing was cancelled so the Double Eagle crew went different ways with Sam and Carey Mitchener and Carrie Russell having a shrimp and crab cake dinner at my house. With the high winds and statewide threat of Tornadoes the conversation turned to what to do if a tornado should come. With a ground level house there is no place to go so we decided the best place to go would be the interior cinderblock wall of the garage.

As we were finishing dinner with Carey in the kitchen and me at the kitchen counter behind the French doors getting a second helping of first garden salad of the year Carrie looked out the window over the water and saw the last rays of the sun illuminating a white donut shaped cloud. Suddenly realizing what it was she shouted “tornado” as she jumped up to get behind a nearby wall. Hearing her shout and being conditioned from our conversation earlier I yelled “ In the garage –NOW” and headed 10 feet for the garage door as I was closest. Carrie was right with me as I headed down the three stairs to the garage floor with Carey right behind at the top of the steps. Our feet had just taken a few steps on the floor when Sam who had the farthest to go at 50 feet reached the open doorway and then it hit. The kitchen French door unit was blown completely from its frame and the resultant rush of air slammed the garage door into Sam’s back propelling him into Carey with both ended up 15 feet away on the floor under my car bumper. From Carrie’s warning to Sam’s flight was probably 10-15 seconds. All I remember was total darkness as the power failed as we went down the steps. I vaguely remember the noise but the others said it was like being between two passing trains. Thirty seconds later it was over and we emerged as light appeared from the outside.

DELTAVILLE TORNADO

Alex Alvis on Wednesday April 20, 2011 06:59PM

Rebuilding underway in heavily battered Deltaville

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday April 19, 2011 10:47PM

Revised Tornado Path

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday April 19, 2011 06:05PM

The Blue Shape is path observed on ground and in WAVY video by Strother Scott. Yellow lines are the edges of the path per Glenn Nix's map in the Southside Sentinel - Red Crosses are "approx" location of destroyed houses marked on the Glenn Nix map. It is very difficult to match up the houses on the map with the Glenn Nix destroyed houses - so please interpret a Red Cross as a "House near the cross was destroyed".

The Google Map can be accessed here

Southside Sentinel Tornado Path Map

R. Strother Scott on Monday April 18, 2011 07:56PM

A Map showing house by house status from the Southside Sentinel

More Photos of the damage

R. Strother Scott on Monday April 18, 2011 01:50PM

Estimated Tornado Path??

R. Strother Scott on Monday April 18, 2011 09:32AM

Based on personal observations yesterday and the WAVY aerial video http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/chopper-10:-storm%27s-aftermath I am guessing that the blue shapes on this google map show the path the tornado followed.

You can look at the Google map here.

Personal Tornado Updates on Facebook

R. Strother Scott on Sunday April 17, 2011 06:45PM

Facebook Notes written by two members - first Carrie Russell from early this morning - talking about dinner at Mayo's house:

After "Blessing of the Fleet" today, Deltaville was hit by a tornado. It really sounds like a train racing towards you. Having dinner at friend's on Moore's Point, I felt the wind velocity intensify and saw a "white hole" ...not a hole really but the tornado. We literally dove for cover in the basement and a split second later, the tornado touched down on my friend's home and blew the doors, windows out. Looks like a war zone. Much of the contents of the house were strewn across the front yard and huge tree tops twisted off like bread sticks...unreal. Distinct path is easily seen looking northeast. The town had some major damage, came back to Richmond late last night and will go down in about an hour to help out. Boats are fine, friends are account for, no sailing today.

Tornado: Been there, done that...intense.

Note added - I understand when they went back inside the house, the dinner table was still set and the napkins remained in place.

And from Bev Crump today:

Well. It was quite a night. My daughter Cyane and I were in the middle of the tornado in Deltaville last night. Left Taylors Restaurant at about 7:45 -8:00 in heavy rain. As we turned on to Rt 33 we saw trees blowing across the road, many sparks from power lines down and pieces of the church steeple flying past. I turned into the Post Office parking lot and prayed. The noise was deafening and we watched a stand of pine trees 25 yards to our left all sheer of at about 8' level. Fortunately the car was only hit by brush and leaves but we watched big limbs and pieces of houses and debris pass on either side. After about 2 minutes it was all over and all we could see was chaos. I drove through the wreckage weaving around downed power lines and trees all over the road. Power poles sheered of, houses gone, the Zoar Baptist church demolished with roof and 2 walls down. 1/2 mile up Rt 33 no sign of the tornado. When we got to our cottage, we found that our friends who had left the restaurant about 45 seconds ahead of us were in the middle of it. A limb hit their car and smashed in the side and windows. Very shaken up but no real injuries. Back at the cottage we found we had 3 flat tires. How it happened we do not know. Thankful for a lucky miss and did not mind a night without power because we were safe. Never want to go through that again.

Bev Crump

Tornado in Deltaville

Jon Deutsch on Saturday April 16, 2011 09:30PM

A tornado went through Deltaville around 8pm this evening. Fishing Bay Rd is currently blocked between Powells Marina Rd and Deagles rd. Everyone at opening dinner/party is safe. There are reports of homes near 33 that were leveled. Stayed tuned to our facebook page and twitter feed for further updates.

Update 10:55 pm, based on various reports of damage, here is where *I think* the tornado went through from south west to north east

Update 11:35 pm: based on more recent reports the path would have been a smidge to the right as if the line were directly over the road name 'general' at the top of the image.

Please note I was not in Deltaville, and just compiled this based on some phone and text conversations I've had with FBYC members on where the damage was. And I will be Laser sailing in Annapolis tomorrow and away from email/phone.

New US Regulations - Your Chance for Input

George W. Burke on Tuesday April 5, 2011 10:45AM

Having recently imposed new regulations for the commercial marine industry and boatyards, the Federal EPA is now focusing its attention on recreational boating. As we are learning, the members of the EPA panels responsible for these new regulations are not necessarily knowledgeable about sailors, sailboats, or the seamanship that we practice.

FBYC members have an opportunity for input. What follows is a communication from BOATUS listing links that will enable you to have a voice in this important debate of vital interest to FBYC sailors:

4/2 Photos from Around the Club

Jon Deutsch on Sunday April 3, 2011 10:37AM

We've added Google Calendar Tools to www.fbyc.net

R. Strother Scott on Thursday March 24, 2011 04:10PM (2 comments)

At the suggestion of Lud Kimbrough, we've added links that enable you to add any FBYC event to your Google Calendar.

To find the tools, go to the top of any of the Events pages that list multiple events - pages like One Design Events. At the top of the page - you'll notice a new row of links, right under "Printable" that says "GoogleCal" - highlighted in RED in the image. Click on GoogleCal and you will see the same list of events, and also a Google Calendar image - like the one pictured here - shows up on the same line as each event.

Click on the image on the event you wish to add to your calendar, and it will add the event to your Google Calendar.

Please let me know if it doesn't work or issues arise.

FBYC MEMORIAM

Mary R. Spencer on Thursday February 24, 2011 03:13PM

IN MEMORIAM
WALTER S. BOONE, JR.
9/25/1926 – 2/18/2011

Walter S. Boone, Jr., of Stove Point in Deltaville, passed away on February 18 in Naples, Florida. He was predeceased by his first wife, Rose King Boone, in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; his children, Walter S. Boone, III and wife Caroline, Jamie Wrenn and husband Kevin, and Jennifer Schmitt and husband Mark; stepson, Fred Folson and wife Traci; and eight grandchildren.

SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY

Mary R. Spencer on Monday February 21, 2011 11:52AM

SAFETY-AT-SEA SEMINAR

Mary R. Spencer on Wednesday February 9, 2011 09:46PM

Valentine's Day Apparel Available

R. Noel Clinard on Wednesday February 9, 2011 10:38AM

FBYC MEMORIAM

Mary R. Spencer on Tuesday January 4, 2011 09:31PM

IN MEMORIAM
WILLIAM H. STREET, III
7/6/1933 – 9/8/2010

William H. Street, III died on September 8, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sydna R. Street; his children, Laura-Gray Street and Bill Street and his wife, Marge; and grandchildren, Kyle and Sydna Mundy and Ian and Will Street. Bill grew up in Richmond and most of his summers were spent on the Chesapeake Bay or sailing in the Urbanna area. He enrolled at Christchurch School in the 8th grade. Upon his graduation from Christchurch School, he attended UVA. During his work career, he lived in Houston, Annapolis and Sacramento. At the time of his death, Bill was with Joyner Fine Properties and the family made their home in Manakin-Sabot.

FBYC MEMORIAM

Mary R. Spencer on Tuesday December 28, 2010 09:30PM

IN MEMORIAM
HOWARD McCUE, JR.
4/12/1917 – 12/23/2010

Howard McCue, Jr., distinguished Richmond Cardiologist and Insurance Executive, died on December 23, 2010 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Emma Gray Emory McCue; his daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Robert Osteen; his son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Judith McCue III; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Dr. McCue was predeceased by his first wife, Carolyn Moore McCue, who died in April 1999.

December 2010 Snow

Jon Deutsch on Friday December 17, 2010 02:26PM

View more snow pictures here.

New Articles about FBYC

R. Strother Scott on Monday December 13, 2010 04:09PM

2010 Perpetual Trophy Winners

Katherine Hubbard on Wednesday November 17, 2010 06:41PM

The following awards were given at the Annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 6. A complete set of pictures can be found here.

Matthew Fontaine Maury Bowl – FBYC’s Highest Award: awarded for outstanding contributions to FBYC – Jonathan M. Deutsch

Piankatank Trophy - awarded to the skipper who most exemplifies the principle that "all is not lost until the boat sinks" – John B. Wake, Jr. (Sharon Wake accepting)

Rives Potts wins NYYC Mosbacher Trophy

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday November 17, 2010 04:31PM

2011 Sailing Events Schedule

Alex Alvis on Wednesday November 17, 2010 09:38AM

Fall Clean-up Day

Kendall Odell on Thursday November 11, 2010 11:06AM

US SAILING JUDGES WORKSHOP

Mary R. Spencer on Sunday October 31, 2010 06:56PM

US SAILING JUDGES WORKSHOP
Hosted by Fishing Bay Yacht Club and held at
The New Community School, Richmond, Virginia
4211 Hermitage Road
Richmond, Virginia 23227
November 20 & 21, 2010

This is a sanctioned US SAILING JUDGES WORKSHOP and Test required for initial certification and re-certification as a US Sailing Judge. For those that are not currently certified Judges, some protest committee experience is recommended but not required. The event is on the US Sailing Calendar at http://www.ussailing.org/calendar/results.asp. The official PDF announcement is at http://raceadmin.ussailing.org/AssetFactory.aspx?vid=11644.

FALL CLEAN-UP DAY

Mary R. Spencer on Tuesday October 26, 2010 05:07PM

Whale sighted in the Chesapeake Bay

R. Strother Scott on Friday October 22, 2010 12:16PM

"Copyright Rappahannock Record , used with permission." October 22, 2010

Bryan, Terri and Jonathan Flagg of Deltaville and Ashland were on their boat October 10 when they spotted this whale in the Chesapeake Bay near Windmill Point. Jonathan took photos of the whale with his Blackberry. Paul Summers of White Stone and Annapolis, Md., also was fishing in the vicinity with his father and spotted the whale. They rode along beside it for about 30 minutes. “It was a very large whale,” said Summers. “I’ve done a lot of ocean fishing and seen a lot of whales. This was probably a humpback and a mature adult.” The whale was spotted in about 20 feet of water. According to Joan Barns with the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach, whale sightings in the Chesapeake Bay are not unheard of but they aren’t common. Staff from the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response team also believe it was a humpback.

New Wifi Internet at FBYC

Jon Deutsch on Tuesday October 5, 2010 12:09PM

FBYC MEMORIAM

Mary R. Spencer on Saturday September 18, 2010 08:19PM

FBYC/NYYC Farewell

R. Noel Clinard on Sunday September 12, 2010 11:20AM

The FBYC Team, with its supporters, including Commodore Mayo Tabb, bid farewell to NYYC's Harbour Court after six races, for a total of 26 races in 4 days. Preliminary finishes of 9-7-10-9-10-8 placed the team in 10th out of 24 in the final standings. Results were delayed while numerous teams, including ours, were protested for going inside the prohibited area along the shore of the Naval Station, as they tried to skirt the shore upwind to avoid a massive ebb tide in light air. FBYC retired from that race, but it did not affect our standings.

The evening began with cocktails in the tent housing a Sperry Shoe Store and 2 car Jaguar Display, then moved to another tent for dinner, awards and dancing to a Blues Band. Before dinner, guests watched a video of the 2010 Invitational Cup narrated by NYYC Commodore Elwell. Awards were presented by Event Chair Dod Fraser and his Co-Chairs Will and Marie Crump. The top three teams, Eastern, Annapolis, and Newport Harbor received invitations to the 2011 Invitational Cup and the three consolation finalists received awards. During dinner, in groups of six, the other participants received framed action photos of their team and a History of the NYYC, which will be proudly displayed at FBYC. Several of the FBYC group repaired to the Bar in Harbour Court for a final gathering, cut short by the determination of some to leave at 4 am this morning. Some drove to Providence for early flights. Others will tow the RIB to Brant Beach NJ for an upcoming junior event and to Rochester NY to return the chartered Sonar.

Team Continues Replenishment in Style

Jon Deutsch on Saturday September 11, 2010 08:25AM

Wolf Trap Long Distance Race

Jon Deutsch on Friday September 10, 2010 01:06PM

Live ICQS Racing

Jon Deutsch on Friday September 10, 2010 11:41AM

FBYC Team Pauses for Fun, Refreshment and Companionship

R. Noel Clinard on Friday September 10, 2010 08:49AM

Last night the FBYC Team, Coach and Entourage paused from the intensity of the Campaign for some fun, refreshment and companionship at the Clark Cooke House restaurant on the wharf in downtown Newport. In attendance were the team (Travis Weisleder, Lud Kimbrough, Ben Buhl and Rob Whittimore, their Coach, Skip Dieball, and the rest of the FBYC entourage including Shannon Weisleder, Frances and Blake Kimbrough, Mary and Jay Buhl, Mike Karn, and Noel and Meg Clinard. Commodore Mayo Tabb will join us tomorrow on the spectator fleet. The team had a very "full course meal" from Chowder and Organic Tomato salads to Seafood Linguini, wine, coffee and desserts, including "Snowballs From Hell" served in chocolate coated goblets. But, it was a long time coming.

This was but a halftime respite from the pressure of racing in an extraordinarily talented fleet in challenging and unfamiliar conditions. All this experienced against the leading boats skippered by the 2009 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year or the crew from Annapolis YC which attended numerous major Sonar regattas as part of their campaign. The sustenance of the dinner gathering only begins to offset the depravation, injuries and exhaustion leading up to it. Reflect for a moment on the experience of the FBYC team, which has literally starved itself of almost 100 pounds to meet the weight limit of 650 pounds, including a steam the morning of the weigh in, to come in at 11 pounds, under after a hair raising practice day in 20 - 30 knots in the unfamiliar J-22. Then, on day one, they raced for 6 hours in similar conditions without a break for 8 races in two types of boats, only to repeat it on day two with 6 races. Not seen in the dark comfort of the restaurant is the gash in Lud's leg that would have required 3 stitches had he gone to the hospital, now patched and bound instead, nor the skin of Travis' index finger peeled back from trimming in heavy wind and current for 14 races. Not felt is the incredible soreness the effort has inflicted on all of them.

Today, for our fellows, its stiffly back to the cockpit for two more days of back to back racing in northwest winds, ripping ebb tide, gray skies and colder temperatures. So, cheer our team on with some salve of your collective support.

FBYC Makes Cut to Championship Round

Jon Deutsch on Thursday September 9, 2010 05:54PM

Invitational Cup Qualifying Series Day 1

Jon Deutsch on Thursday September 9, 2010 09:30AM

Team Practice Video

R. Noel Clinard on Tuesday September 7, 2010 11:36PM

First Practice day in Newport

R. Noel Clinard on Tuesday September 7, 2010 08:29AM

Kattack will provide live tracking in Newport next week

R. Noel Clinard on Thursday September 2, 2010 12:42PM

USODA Layline Nationals Team Race National Championship

Jon Deutsch on Monday July 19, 2010 06:34PM

The USODA Team Race Nationals got off to another early start on day 3. Racing began at 0930 to take advantage of the predicted winds and to give the sailors the best chance of getting in the entire round before our cut off time in the afternoon.

The wind was out of the south, south-west at 13-18 knots. It was mostly cloudy in the morning and clearing around noon. A few rain clouds passed through the race course, but never dumped a significant amount of rain.

Following the 2nd round, the teams were re-grouped into Gold and Silver divisions with the top teams put into the gold division and the bottom half in the silver. The teams in the Alpha group, LISOT Blue, Lauderdale YC 4, ISV 1, and LOOT gold had the best chance of winning the championship.

2010 USODA Layline Nationals Day 2 Recap

Jon Deutsch on Sunday July 18, 2010 08:51PM

Sailing on Sunday at the 2010 USODA Layline Team Race Nationals started early with a 0930 first warning to take advantage of the morning wind. The wind began out of the west, south-west at 8-10 knots. Since only 24 races were completed yesterday for the first round of the round robin, we had to get in 12 more races to complete the round before going on to round 2.

The Team of Lauderdale Yacht Club (#4) was the top-ranked team coming out of the first round. They were followed by the LISOT Black Team, LISOT Blue Team, and Team FOR A. Those four teams made up the top group going into round two and the rest of the teams were seeded below them in the remaining 5 groups.

Ramp Construction

R. Noel Clinard on Monday July 5, 2010 08:02PM

Ramp 3 of the Opti Nationals launch site at Deltaville Boatyard is almost complete, thanks to the efforts of Ric Bauer, site manager, and a large crew of able volunteers. This is the third of three temporary ramps built specifically for this event at substantial cost and effort. We should all be grateful to Deltaville Boatyard and its slip holders for allowing these projects to proceed. Twelve more days to liftoff!

View more photos of the ramp construction here.

FBYC MEMORIAM

Mary R. Spencer on Sunday July 4, 2010 04:30PM

IN MEMORIAM
PATRICK J. KARN
11/8/1928 – 7/2/2010

Patrick J. Karn passed away on July 2, 1010 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy C. Karn; his sons, Patrick Jr., Michael, Jamie and Tim; his daughter, Julie Chapman; and his grandchildren, Mackenzie, Moriah, Sam, Kimber, Ian, Noah and Mason Jr.

Pat was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin where he lived until he joined the U.S. Army in 1951. He met Peggy while serving as a Lieutenant and engineer aboard a ship based near Richmond. He moved to Richmond to marry Peggy and this is where they made their home and raised their children. Pat was an entrepreneur, having been co-owner of a filling station in Green Bay and the owner of Richmond Wrecking Co. and the Dublin House Restaurant in Richmond before establishing TMS Millwork Corp. in 1969. He said the “TMS” stood for “too many sons” and they all worked in the business at one time or the other. TMS grew into a large architectural woodworking business that he directed until his retirement in 1997.

LYTTON MEMORIAM

Mary R. Spencer on Tuesday June 22, 2010 04:04PM

IN MEMORIAM
CHARLES A. LYTTON
3/25/52 – 6/20/10

Charles A. Lytton of 13610 Hailsham Circle, Midlothian, VA 23113, died on June 20, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Carol L. Lytton. Charles received his BS from Virginia Tech and was President and CEO of Woolfolk Properties, Inc. at the time of his death.

Sonar Trip Redux: “Stopping By House on a Sunny Afternoon”

R. Noel Clinard on Wednesday June 16, 2010 07:12PM

Whose house this is I do not know
His house right on the interstate
From Rochester to Fishing Bay
And trucks are whizzing by my ear.

My little boat must think it weird
To stop along the road like this
Without a drop of water near
But I have memories to take.

She gives her shrouds a tinkling shake
As semis zoom around her wake
The only other sound’s the sweep
Of mountain wind in twinkling sun.

This porch is lovely and shade is deep
But I have miles to go before I sleep.

On Monday and Tuesday, your FBYC/NYYC Campaign representative drove 1000 miles to Rochester, NY and back along the stunning route of proposed Interstate 99 (aka Highway 11/15), straight north from Harrisburg, PA, to Painted Post, NY. The mission was to pick up a new chartered Sonar from Shumway Marine, the exclusive distributor. The scenery was more reminiscent of Robert Frost than of The Grateful Dead who accompanied me to Marblehead, MA, on the last journey to retreive The Estimated Prophet, but the memories were no less indelible, from the Catoctin Mountains of MD to the windmill farm in Cohocton, NY,see www.cohoctonwind.com, to the historic Little League Stadium in Williamsport, PA. Enjoy a few images of this unforgettable trip.

Club Member on the Cover of Spinsheet Magazine

Joseph L. Dennison on Tuesday June 8, 2010 12:53PM

Clark Dennison appears on the cover of June's Spinsheet Magazine as the spinnaker trimmer in the foreground aboard the J105 Varmint at the NOOD Regatta in Annapolis held in May.

FBYC/NYYC Campaign Practicing in Earnest

R. Noel Clinard on Monday June 7, 2010 08:49AM

The Fishing Bay Yacht Club Campaign 2010

Lud H. Kimbrough on Wednesday June 2, 2010 02:36PM

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.

The 2009 Invitational Cup saw teams from Japan, Germany, Finland, Spain, Bermuda, Canada, Ireland, Denmark, Hong Kong, New Zealand, England, Italy, France and the United States, including the host and eventual winner, the NYYC.  Numerous yacht clubs throughout the U.S. sought to participate in the 2011 Invitational Cup, leading NYYC to establish the 2010 Qualifying Series in Sonars and J-22s to select three U.S. teams to race in the 2011 event.  NYYC extended Qualifier invitations to only 26 U.S. yacht clubs, truly a who’s who of great competition, including our regional rival, Annapolis YC.  

FBYC MEMORIAM

Mary R. Spencer on Friday May 21, 2010 04:46PM

IN MEMORIAM
LINDA HURT DONCASTER
6/3/60 – 5/12/10

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 women’s 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 appreciation of life was abundantly evident in her welcoming and loving home. Linda and Glenn were the club’s newest members, having received final membership approval at the April 8, 2010 Board meeting. Linda did not begin sailing until she married Glenn. She loved to cruise and really enjoyed the beautiful, peaceful anchorages where they would share dinner and wine. Linda was very excited about becoming involved in FBYC. A funeral service was held on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at Colonial Baptist Church in Cary, NC.

REQUIESCAT IN PACE

22nd Annual CLEAN THE BAY DAY

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday May 18, 2010 06:21PM

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 Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay watershed.

SPECIAL MEETING - POOL/LIFEGUARD RULES

Mary R. Spencer on Tuesday April 27, 2010 07:25PM

OPENING DAY AND BLESSING OF THE FLEET - April 17, 2010

Mary R. Spencer on Friday April 2, 2010 08:42PM

Project Sails to Save Haiti

Mary R. Spencer on Thursday April 1, 2010 03:14PM

FBYC One Design Sail Racks Available

Mary R. Spencer on Wednesday March 31, 2010 10:29AM

Opening Day and Blessing of the Fleet - Saturday, April 17, 2010

Michael G Calkins on Monday March 22, 2010 07:23AM

Campaign for the NYYC Qualifying Series

R. Noel Clinard on Friday March 19, 2010 01:55PM

As mentioned in a recent Commodore Tabb’s Quarterdeck Column, FBYC is one of 26 "pre-eminent American yacht Club's" invited by the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) to participate in the U.S. Qualifying Series for the next NYYC Invitational Cup. The Qualifying Series will be sailed in Newport, Rhode Island, September 8-13, 2010, and the actual Invitational Cup will be September 10-17, 2011. The Qualifying Series will feature fleet racing in Sonars and J/22s in historic Newport, R.I. – on the same waters that the NYYC conducted the America's Cup from 1958-1983. This will be the only opportunity for domestic yacht clubs to earn a place in the 2011 Invitational Cup. The top three U.S. teams from the Qualifying Series will receive invitations to the Invitational Cup, where they will join the top six teams from 2009: New York, Royal Canadian, Japan Sailing Federation, Nyländska Jaktklubben of Finland; Royal Cork of Ireland and Royal Bermuda, plus at least 10 other international teams, to be invited in the spring of 2011. The ultimate Cup will be sailed in NYYC Swan 42s.

"We wanted to respond to requests for places in our Invitational Cup, an international competition for Corinthian sailors," said NYYC Commodore Elwell. "Creating this new event will give more American clubs the opportunity to share the stage with visitors from overseas. I am pleased we are expanding competitive opportunities for the event."

This is an extraordinary opportunity for FBYC to excel on the national stage, so all reasonable efforts will be exerted to make a competitive showing for the Club within the Corinthian spirit of the event. Travis Weisleder will lead the FBYC campaign and serve as Skipper for training and for the event, with assistance from: Noel Clinard, who will serve as team logistical coordinator and reporter; Lud Kimbrough, who will integrate the campaign into the fabric of FBYC’s Long Range Plan objectives; Frances Kimbrough, who will serve as campaign treasurer; Jay Buhl, who will help coordinate training; and perhaps many others. The funding of the campaign will be provided entirely by the participants and by voluntary donations of generous interested members - which will be solicited and welcomed.

FBYC MEMORIAM

Mary R. Spencer on Thursday March 18, 2010 06:30PM

IN MEMORIAM
IAN G. LORIMER
9/5/1930 – 2/27/2010

Ian G. Lorimer died on February 27, 2010 while on a cruise around the southern point of South America. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Pat Lorimer; son, Jim Lorimer; daughters and sons-in-law, Beth Bahner and Mark Grunwald, Kathy and Ken Lemelin, and Robin and Bryan Proffitt; and six granddaughters. Ian was born in the Bronx, NY. Pat was also born in the Bronx but she was younger than Ian and did not know him when growing up even though both went to some of the same schools. After graduating from high school, Ian went on to college at Georgia Tech. It was while working as a lifeguard in the summer at Little Neck Bay off Long Island Sound that he finally met Pat. Pat left the area to go to college in Boston and Ian’s schooling was interrupted for two years when he was drafted into the Army. They were married in September 1955; and after Ian completed his final year at Georgia Tech, they moved to Chattanooga, TN where he was employed by E.I. DuPont. In 1962, DuPont transferred him to the Richmond area and he was with DuPont for 35 years until his retirement.

SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY

Mary R. Spencer on Saturday March 6, 2010 02:28PM

SAFETY AT SEA SEMINAR

Mary R. Spencer on Friday February 26, 2010 08:20PM

SAFETY AT SEA SEMINAR
March 27, 2010 – Fishing Bay Yacht Club

Snow at FBYC

Jon Deutsch on Sunday February 7, 2010 09:37AM

FISHING BAY YACHT CLUB MEMORIAM

Mary R. Spencer on Tuesday January 19, 2010 09:55PM

IN MEMORIAM
ORIANA R. HARGROVE
12/29/1928 – 1/18/2010

Mrs. Oriana R. Hargrove, of Hanover County, died on January 18, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Frank D. Hargrove Sr. (Commodore 1969); daughter, Dale Alderman and husband Rick; sons, Frank Hargrove Jr. and wife Elizabeth, Stewart Hargrove and wife Lynn, and Wellesley Hargrove and wife Kimberly; and 10 grandchildren.

NYYC invites FBYC to participate in the next NYYC Invitational Cup

R. Strother Scott on Friday January 15, 2010 01:10PM

Commodore David K. Elwell Jr. announced that the club has invited 26 pre-eminent American yacht clubs to compete for places in the second New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, which will be sailed in Newport, R.I., September 10-17, 2011. Commodore Elwell explained that a number of yacht clubs in the United States had expressed interest in competing in the inaugural event, held in September of 2009. “This invitation for a U.S. Qualifying Series is in response to that interest,” he said. The Qualifying Series will be held in Newport on September 8-11, 2010.

The invited American yacht clubs are American in Rye, N.Y.; Annapolis; Bayview in Detroit and Little Traverse in Harbor Springs, Mich.; Boston and Eastern in Marblehead, Mass.; Carolina in Charleston, S.C.; Chicago; Fishing Bay in Deltaville, Va; Fort Worth Boat Club; Houston; Ida Lewis in Newport, R.I.; Indian Harbor, Pequot and Stamford in Connecticut; Larchmont, Rochester and Seawanhaka Corinthian, also in New York; Long Beach, Newport Harbor and San Diego in Southern California; St. Francis and San Francisco in Northern California; Southern in New Orleans, La.; St. Petersburg in Florida; and Seattle.

Note: See http://www.nyyc.org/2010USICQualifying/ for more information about this event.

More Testing Needed on Mid-Level Ethanol Gasoline

R. Strother Scott on Friday January 8, 2010 03:26PM

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in partnership with the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) and twelve other trade groups representing 90% of retail gasoline providers, almost all automobile manufacturers and a large majority of motorcycle and non-road equipment manufacturers sent a letter Wednesday to the EPA, Department of Energy (DOE) and The White House concerning the EPA's pending decision on the use of E15 and DOE's Ethanol Research Program.

This issue is important to anyone who owns gasoline-powered tools, equipment, autos, boats, and off-road vehicles or who may have safety or environmental concerns with the current proposals for increasing the amount of ethanol in the nation's gasoline supply.

Sailing Events Schedule for 2010

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday December 29, 2009 08:59PM

FISHING BAY YACHT CLUB MEMORIAM

Mary R. Spencer on Saturday December 19, 2009 02:43PM

IN MEMORIAM

ANDREW L. TURNER, JR.

1/2/1919 – 12/16/2009

Andrew L. Turner, Jr., 90, better known to club members as “Andy,” passed away on December 16, 2009 holding the hand of his wife of almost 67 years and surrounded by the six children he raised and loved. He is survived by his beloved wife, Evelyn Turner; his daughters, Sydney Turner of Boston, MA, Leslie Babcock of Roanoke, VA, and Courtney Turner of Arlington, VA and Ankara, Turkey; his sons, Andrew Turner III of Raleigh, NC, Marion Roberts Morrissett of Richmond, VA, and Michael Turner Morrissett of Roanoke, VA; and his 10 grandchildren.

Fishing Bay Yacht Club Memoriam

Mary R. Spencer on Friday December 11, 2009 09:02PM

IN MEMORIAM
RAYMOND E. TOMS, JR.
5/30/24 – 12/11/09

Raymond E. Toms, Jr., age 85, died at his home in Deltaville, VA from injuries suffered in an auto accident on December 7. Ray is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pat Toms; his three daughters, Sara Spoerri of Capitan, NM, Anne Richardson of Norfolk and Kenney Cobb of Richmond; two sons, Lewis of Charlotte, NC, and Michael of Charlottesville; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

FBYC Commodore's Year End Liquidation Sale

R. Noel Clinard on Monday November 30, 2009 09:43AM

The AP reports:

"Forget Black Friday for bricks and Cyber Monday for clicks -- this year it's all about making it easy for customers to satisfy their shopping fix ... wherever and whenever," said John Long, a retail strategist at Kurt Salmon Associates.

So, the FBYC Store makes sale prices and give-aways available to you at Noel Clinard's home, 6010 York Road, Richmond 23226. This week only from 7:00 to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday, and 12 to 5:00 PM Sunday, November 30 - December 7. While they last:

All items 30% off regular prices, or

Ladies Wear 40% off, or

2009 Year in Review Photos

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday November 17, 2009 09:24AM

FALL CLEAN UP DAY - NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Mary R. Spencer on Saturday November 14, 2009 04:50PM

You Tube video from Stingray Point

R. Strother Scott on Saturday November 14, 2009 09:51AM

November 2009 Storm - Message from Dixon

R. Strother Scott on Saturday November 14, 2009 09:43AM

With over 48 hours so far of high winds and as of Friday morning with 4 ½ft of water above normal high tide the Yacht Club has survived with only minor dock damage, i.e. boards missing, dock light submerged. The worst damage was to the east pier east out board pilings 4th in from the outside transient piling (Waddy and Ted’s) Piling snapped off after Waddy’s port bow line parted and was forced to take the impact of several thousand lbs all at once, with Waddy’s and Ted’s boats vying for position of slip dominance some paint was traded and just make sure that the two boats decided that Invictus should get some abuse just spread things around. No real structural damages but the boat yards will be happy and the insurance co. actually have to come off some of their ill got gains.

Nutcracker’s stern line part late Thursday and traded paint with Wavelength for a little while and Liquid (Dabney’s boat) broke at least 3 of the four lines that were on her and may have traded some paint with Blade Runner. John Moody’s boat broke a starboard stern line and may have rubbed the back porch a little.

Well that’s the report from the bay as of 9am. Pictures available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/fbyc/sets/72157622676633383/detail/

P.S. the Road maybe passable around noon until 3 or 4pm and again at midnight if anyone wants to try to get here. Power is on but not on the docks.

Dixon Cole FBYC Manager

Memoriam for Dabney Overton, III

Mary R. Spencer on Thursday November 12, 2009 11:41AM

IN MEMORIAM DABNEY OVERTON III 7/30/63 – 11/9/09

Dabney Overton III, age 46, died on November 9, 2009, in Richmond, VA. He is survived by his sister, Hannah Overton, and nieces, Emma and Lizzie Schmidt, all of Tappahannock; a half-sister, Mallory Overton McKendry, of Jacksonville, FL; and his father, Dabney Overton Jr., of Harrisonburg. Dabney was a graduate of Aylett Country Day School and St. Christopher’s School. He graduated from Washington & Lee University in 1986.

Gary Jobson Special on ESPN2 Sunday, Oct. 25th at 8 PM

Frances W Kimbrough on Saturday October 24, 2009 11:56AM

FBYC is on Facebook

R. Strother Scott on Friday September 11, 2009 05:15PM

Mathews Yacht Club invites us to Paddle and Yard Sale October 3

Unknown Unknown on Thursday September 10, 2009 05:04PM

Mathews Yacht Club is having an event on Saturday morning, October 3, 2009, and wishes to invite you and your members at Fishing Bay Yacht Club to join us. NOTE: SAME DAY AS FBYC'S INDIAN SUMMER REGATTA

I am attaching two flyers for your information and ask that you please share them with your members. Bob and Sandy Warren are coordinating the paddle event and I, along with our manager Suzette Edwards, am working on the nautical yard sale. Please contact any of us if you need additional information or to make reservations.

Warm Regards,

John Caperton
Fleet Captain
Mathews Yacht Club
www.mathewsyachtclub.com

NYYC Invitational Cup features 4 FBYC members on 2 yachts

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday September 9, 2009 04:52PM

Next Wednesday, September 16th, is the first day of racing for all competitors in the NYYC Invitational Cup, sponsored by Rolex, Sperry Top-Sider and Nautor’s Swan. Beginning at 1100, 19 amateur teams from 14 countries will cross the starting line in NYYC Swan 42s, and many months of preparation will come to fruition as this exciting event gets underway.

Harbour Court will see plenty of action on and off the water, and NYYC members have been invited to enjoy watching the teams racing from spectator boats that have been generously provided by fellow members. In addition, members are invited to join in the social activities that are planned throughout the week.

Pictured at the top left is Phil Lotz and his NYYC Swan 42 Arethusa who will represent the NYYC in the inaugural Invitational Cup. Listed as the Bowman on Arethusa is FBYC member Blake Kimbrough.

The Royal Danish Yacht Club is also entered in the Regatta. On that boat, the Skipper is FBYC Member Marie Klok Crump. Her husband, Will Crump is listed as Tactician, and FBYC Member Rives Potts is one of the two Headsail Trimmers.

Past Commodore Bev Crump and his wife Susan will be on the water in Newport in Will and Marie's motorboat Whiskey Tango Foxtrot next Thursday and Friday to support and cheer on the racers.

Best of luck to all!!

Safety at Sea Course Cancellation

George W. Burke on Tuesday July 14, 2009 03:09PM

Boaters Urged to Speak Up on Ethanol Increase Before July 20 Deadline

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday July 7, 2009 03:46PM

EPA Comment Period on Proposal for E15 Gasoline Closes in Two Weeks

ALEXANDRIA, Va. July 7, 2009 - The idea of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allowing the introduction of a fuel that has never been independently tested for use with marine engines has Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S. and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (www.BoatUS.com/news/reports urging every boater in America to speak out on the issue before the July 20 federal comment period closes.

FBYC is on Twitter!

Jon Deutsch on Tuesday July 7, 2009 10:19AM

Fishing Bay Yacht Club is now on Twitter. Follow along at http://twitter.com/fishingbayyc

The Twitter account will be used to post new news articles, results and pictures. And during events, where possible it will have running updates and pictures while the event is going on.

The first event this will be used for is the Leukemia Cup this weekend. So if you are not going to be down for the weekend, check out the twitter account to see what’s happening.

Schooner Sultana Visits FBYC…Again

Joseph L. Dennison on Monday June 22, 2009 11:11AM

The Colonial Schooner Sultana, a reproduction vessel that partnered with the Deltaville Maritime Museum and FBYC to bring the John Smith Shallop Rendezvous to Deltaville two years ago, revisited FBYC on Wednesday, June 17, during a trip north to her homeport in Chestertown, Maryland. While berthed at the end of the Fishing Bay pier, she conducted public tours for two hours in the afternoon. Later that evening, captain and crew dined with the club’s Wednesday Night Dinner crowd and received a ceremonial FBYC burgee to commemorate the visit. Vowing to fly the burgee proudly aboard ship, the crew reciprocated with a gift to the club of a Sultana poster signed by all of its members.

New Website Tools - Crew Finder and Classified Sections

R. Strother Scott on Monday June 15, 2009 04:50PM

Schooner Sultana to be featured at FBYC Wednesday Night Dinner, June 17

Joseph L. Dennison on Wednesday June 10, 2009 10:17AM

The Colonial Schooner Sultana will be berthed at the Fishing Bay pier on June 17 during the weekly Wednesday Night Dinner scheduled for June 17. Members will be able to board and tour the schooner before dinner and later dine with captain and crew. This occasion will be an exciting opportunity for members and guests, young and old, to become acquainted with a replica of a historic vessel that served the British Royal Navy on the Chesapeake Bay during the late 18th century. Members need only bring a side dish to complement the main Italian-themed course to be provided by the evening’s master chef, Rip Radcliffe. Contact him at ripsail@va.metrocast.net to let him know you will be there and to arrange your dinner contribution. It will be especially important that evening to have an accurate headcount because of the interest expected to be generated by the Sultana visit.

2009 Opening Day

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

FBYC Race Committee Training Session

Richard G. 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 Scoring

·   RC checklists

·   Where to set up a race course (Local knowledge)

·  RC boats operation

Each participant will be given a copy of the FBYC Race Committee Manual and US Sailing’s “Join the Race Committee Team”.  Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.   No fees.

We want a big group, so please register on-line on the FBYC web site or call Rick Klein (804-693-5629)

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

R. 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.

The FBYC Store Holiday Hours

R. Noel Clinard on Tuesday December 2, 2008 04:04PM

The FBYC Store will be open for your holiday shopping convenience in December at Noel Clinard's home, by appointment, until the Clinard horde arrives for the holidays. Call Noel at 804 788 8594 (O) or 804 338 4066 (C) for appointment or email Noel. Orders can be taken by telephone and pickup or mail delivery arranged at slight additional cost.

Appropriate holiday gift items are available at substantially reduced prices, including long ties (bows are sold out), 12 oz. and 16 oz. Tervis Tumblers, belts, caps, polos, cups, wicking shirts for adults and juniors, and numerous other items. All products bear the FBYC Burgee Logo. All proceeds of sales support Club programs.

The postings on the FBYC Website Store are currently obsolete in both inventory and pricing, so please disregard them. The on line store information will be refreshed next year.

New FBYC Neckties in Club Store

R. Noel Clinard on Tuesday October 21, 2008 07:53PM

Worth It For The Price

R. Noel Clinard on Monday October 20, 2008 04:54PM

In these uncertain times, it is nice to see a validation of our own self-interested justifications for what we spend on our boats and our membership in Fishing Bay Yacht Club. Happily, I think we can rest assured that, as the Club goes forward, its Leadership will weigh carefully each and every expenditure at Fishing Bay, but will also keep an eye on the things that really matter to us all. This article, found at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/18/business/yourmoney/18money2.html?ei=5070&emc=eta1 says it well.

Web Navigation Changes Complete - at least for now.

R. Strother Scott on Thursday October 16, 2008 09:09AM

I am pleased to report that I have completed some changes to the FBYC Site Navigation.

On the horizontal navigation across the top of the page - the Link which is in use converts to a non-link - and is a different color. In that way, you can see what link you are on, and can not click on the Club Link, if you are already on the club link. (all true except for the Events link - which doesn't use a folder structure - so we keep the Events Link active no matter what Events page you are on.)

On the sidebar - the list of links has been shortened to only the sub-folders on the selected link. I think the shorter list is better. The selected sub-link stays highlighted.

So in the picture on the left, which was taken when I was on Club/Membership - you will see that Club in the top line has a white background and is not a link - and Membership on the sidebar is blue, meaning that is the page I was one.

If I can figure out how to do it, I may change the top line to show all the Links under Club and the rest when you move the mouse over the links - like you can see happens on http://www.yourunitedway.org/ or www.lumberliquidators.com

Please enjoy and keep the comments coming.

Web Site Navigation Changing

R. Strother Scott on Thursday September 18, 2008 11:27PM

If you click on any of the links along the top of the Page, like Club, Sailing, Fleets, you will now see that navigation to pages within those sections are found by taking a look at the list on the left side of each of those pages.

On the Sailing Page, the links on the left currently look like the image to the left. If you click on a different section, like Club, then the sections under Sailing will disappear, and a set of links to pages under Club will open up.

And I will be adding more links - like Members - to the left sidebar. My biggest problem is trying to decide if better names for the links Sailing, Fleets, WebTools, might better be Divisions, Participate, Sailing Info, etc. or what.

Formerly, such links were found along the top of the page - as a sort of a third row, which changed often depending which page or sub page you were on. This new list is more stable, and will allow users to find pages which are buried in the web site more easily. This is a work in progress, so please bear with me as I continue to conform the web pages to the presentation.

There will be glitches as I work to make it all work together. But if anyone does have comments, I welcome them.

Changing Website Around

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday September 10, 2008 04:56PM

Weather Watch for everybody

R. Strother Scott on Friday September 5, 2008 04:04PM

Website Update

R. Strother Scott on Thursday August 21, 2008 02:05PM

Spam Problem - We are still working on our spam problem and the results are still not where we want them. For example, we learned one of our forwards was forwarding about 20 spam messages per day to a member, but because he had a good spam filter, it was not a big deal for him. But for us, it causes us to be rated as a terrible sender of spam. As suggested last month, I have now deleted all email forwards at www.fbyc.net except for a couple who have asked to keep them. Hopefully that will eliminate a major problem.

On-line Entry - minor change - In response to people inadvertently entering a quantity of items far in excess of what they want - the most recent being 100 Leukemia Cup entries @ $100 each - the number of items you can enter on the On-line entry form is now restricted to single digit, so it is now impossible to enter a number larger than 9. If you must have 20 tee-shirts, or 12 dinner tickets, you can increase the number using Change Quantities feature on the payment page. People who mistakenly pay for more than they intended to buy will have the 5% credit card charge that FBYC has to pay deducted from any refund!! (Wondering why? Just ask us how much the most recent customer error cost FBYC!)

Home Page redesign – the board approved the concept of removing all but the latest results from the home page and putting them on a More Results and Photos page – which has now been done. Hopefully it will be easier for readers to see the latest news postings and the links to register for the next 10 events.

Crew Finder – Next is a rework of the Crew Finder – to make it more useful to both skippers and crew. We plan to offer skippers to ability to add themselves as “Desirous of receiving calls from people who want to crew” just like crews can list themselves as available. In that regard, we have eliminated the iwanttosail email list – which hasn’t been used and seems to be dated. The first draft of possible Crew Finder text is under Read More.

Please keep the good ideas coming.

Moving things around on the Home Page

R. Strother Scott on Friday August 15, 2008 01:06PM

Olympic Sailing Links

R. Strother Scott on Sunday August 10, 2008 09:02PM

R-Home Magazine almost sold out.

R. Strother Scott on Monday August 4, 2008 07:21PM

I went to 4 different bookstores before I found my very own copy of Carrie Nieman Culpepper's article in Richmond Home magazine. I have scanned it, and a pdf of the article is available - a 12 MB file - as to first link on the the Publicity Page

Great photos of the Club and our neighbors.

Do you use a @fbyc.net Mail Forward?

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday July 23, 2008 04:04PM

FBYC Group on Facebook

Jon Deutsch on Sunday July 20, 2008 02:10PM

Sailing instruction still available!

Veronica C. Waters on Saturday July 19, 2008 01:17PM

R-Home Magazine Features FBYC & Stove Point

Joseph L. Dennison on Tuesday July 15, 2008 12:06PM

The July/August issue of R-Home magazine features FBYC and Stove Point. The article entitled "Sail Away - A tiny peninsula in the Bay with a sailing tradition offers a slice of Americana and innocence" by managing editor Carrie Nieman Culpepper offers eight pages of text and 20 photographs. Included are racing photographs taken during one of our O-D Spring Series events as well as pictures of club grounds, the clubhouse interior, and cottages owned by FBYC club members. Run, don't walk, to the nearest bookstore to get a copy...it is well worth the price of purchase.

Tervis Tumblers Available at Rosegill

R. Noel Clinard on Tuesday May 20, 2008 01:16PM

The FBYC Store will offer the pictured Tervis Tumblers containing the FBYC Burgee in 12 oz (short) and 16 oz (tall) sizes at the Rosegill Event and thereafter. They each come in sets of sets of 4. They are priced at $58 for the set of 4 tall tumblers and $48 for the 4 short tumblers. Get them while they last! Or to order, email or call Noel Clinard at his office address or number.

Fleet Update

Alfred E. Ailsworth on Monday April 28, 2008 02:38PM

FBYC FLEA MARKET - FBYC CLUBHOUSE - MAY 3, 2008

Sarah R Carneal on Tuesday April 22, 2008 02:01PM

Waterfront Development at the Deltaville Maritime Museum

Joseph L. Dennison on Monday April 21, 2008 11:21PM

The Deltaville Maritime Museum at Holly Point Nature Park announces a major waterfront enhancement project. A substantial 240’ by 8’ pier encircling the shoreline restoration area implanted last year will be constructed through the generosity of seven local benefactors.

Museum officials believe that the new pier will greatly augment the recreational and education missions of the museum. Not only will the pier offer expanded access for watercraft visiting Holly Point facilities through an exponential increase in dockage space but also will allow groups of educators, students, patrons, and visitors to study the shoreline restoration area from a safe and spacious platform enveloping the site.

The seven donors who are making this project possible are: Allen & Frances Krowe, Bob & Erma Gary, Dieter & Mary Lib Hoinkes, Gene Ruark, Bob & Christie LeBoeuf, Bill & Elizabeth Perkins, and Tim Blackwood. Gene Ruark also serves as the Museum’s President this year. The pier is being constructed by Delta Marine of Deltaville and is scheduled for a May completion.

Opening Day and Blessing of the Fleet - April 19, 2008

Jonathan T Moody on Friday April 4, 2008 08:57AM

Pending Federal Legislation: S. 2766 Clean Boating Act of 2008

Neil R. Alley on Thursday March 20, 2008 06:50AM

High Winds at FBYC

R. Noel Clinard on Tuesday March 11, 2008 04:04PM

On Saturday, March 8, FBYC experienced high winds gusting over 50 MPH from the Southwest. As the pictures illustrate, it capsized and compacted the club's 420s, blew a catamaran off its trailer onto an adjacent boat, and spun the South row Flying Scots around on their nose wheels. This experience once again illustrates the need for ground tie down systems in the boat yard, including the nose wheels.

All nine pictures are available here. They are under the Spring Cleanup Event - maybe there will be more work than we had hoped!

Sailing Events Schedule For 2008

R. Noel Clinard on Monday December 17, 2007 05:04PM

Mason Chapman - FBYC Finance Chair is also a "Super CPA"

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday December 11, 2007 06:20PM

Little did I know that when I noticed Bev Crump's picture in Virginia business, that I had skipped over another of FBYC's finest.

Turns out that Mason Chapman, our Finance Chair, and long time treasurer before that, is listed at http://www.virginiabusiness.com/edit/magazine/yr2007/nov07/cpa_man.shtml as one of the Super CPAs 2007: Financial Managers & CFOs - where he is the CFO of C.W. Wright Construction in Chester, VA.

Congratulations Mason - I am sorry for the omission. Please send in your picture.

Commodore Bev Crump is Legal Elite - the best in the state

R. Strother Scott on Friday December 7, 2007 04:21PM

Commodore Bev Crump was selected in the December 2007 Virginia Business magazine as the Legal Elite - the best in the state for Real Estate and Land Use - - http://www.virginiabusiness.com/edit/magazine/yr2007/dec07/legal_real2.shtml .

His comments in the full page color picture include:

Favorite Vacation Spot: Deltaville

Hobbies: Sailing, fishing, waterfowl hunting

What are the keys to being a successful real estate attorney? “In my case because my practice involves commercial real estate, the transactions are usually complex and present unique challenges. My approach is to focus on the client’s goals in crafting the structure and details of the transactions. Each real estate transaction usually involves interacting with multiple parties with differing interests, and I have always tried to deal with those parties in a positive manner that will achieve both short-term and long-term results for my clients. Above all, in dealing with clients and transactions, I have tried to keep in mind the principle, ‘Do not confuse activity with progress.’”

What are the biggest challenges your clients face, given the current real estate environment? “The growth of government at all levels, the financial market conditions and the growing liability concerns of buyers, sellers and lenders present ever-increasing challenges and legal complexity to commercial real estate transactions. The goal of the successful real estate attorney is to keep abreast of current changes in the laws and to devise novel solutions to the clients’ needs.”

Noel Clinard's daughter Elizabeth on the stage in Denver

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday December 4, 2007 05:07PM

New Pool Steps woodwork finished

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday November 28, 2007 04:10PM

And this is what they look like now that the Contractor has completed the construction work.

The railings will be the next stop.

Strother

Four Lanes now open on both West Point Bridges

R. Strother Scott on Thursday November 1, 2007 02:43PM

Website Maintenance Update

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday October 3, 2007 05:52PM

This may interest some of you. About 2 weeks ago, the day I got back from Canada, the web site broke and would not allow on-line registrations because the hard disk was full. It was fixed promptly, like in a day, but more cleanup has now been done.

The hard disk is 73GB, so I was amazed it could be full. A couple of months ago, BM deleted a Qmail log file which recorded the time stamps and other data of all the email that comes and goes from the web site - which as you may know is about 1% real email using our mailing lists and 99% spam. The log file was 4-5GB recording about 4 years data, none of which is needed.

The second thing that was found was 7GB of "bounce mail to the postmaster email user on FBYC" now all deleted.

Finally, over the years we have saved old copies of all the web site data, they found about 4 copies of www.fbyc.net and 3 copies of www.royalorchard.com and the old ones have now been deleted.

Website Maintenance

R. Strother Scott on Monday October 1, 2007 02:55PM

SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE -- JUNE 30

Ann L. Braun on Wednesday June 27, 2007 12:46PM

Southside Sentinel News - Bridge Opening today - and Brockett Muir

R. Strother Scott on Friday May 25, 2007 11:50AM

Times Dispatch Article - Sailing floats their boat

R. Strother Scott on Sunday May 13, 2007 11:41AM

Sea Safety @ FBYC: You Shouldn't Have Missed It

George W. Burke on Wednesday April 18, 2007 04:59PM

73 members, community guests, and speakers attended the FBYC Safety at Sea Course, presented in the FBYC clubhouse, on 4/14/07.

Our speakers were led by moderator Sheila McCurdy who chairs the US Sailing National Faculty and is a US Sailing Passage Making Training instructor. Joining Sheila were Dr. Jim Barton, an emergency medicine specialist who served as ship’s physician for the 1985 trans-Atlantic Godspeed voyage, Jim Campbell, instructor for the USCG National Search and Rescue School, Pat Healy, former sailing instructor for the US Naval Academy and marine meteorologist, Ray Walden from the Deltaville fire department, and Chip Kinsey, an ATB commissioning captain and former tugboat skipper.

Each gave his perspective on sea safety issues pertinent to Bay and coastal sailing. The success of these speakers can be gauged by the remarks of one very experienced FBYC offshore racing skipper who said “before I came to this course I thought my knowledge of safety issues was on a 7 out of 10 level; instead, I was a 1.5!”

With their donations and good will, multiple sponsors helped to subsidize this program. These included Fawcett Boat, Annapolis Yacht Sales South, Chesapeake Yacht Sales, Gratitude Yachting Center, Norton’s Yacht Sales, Tartan C&C Yachts of Virginia, and West Marine.

Fishing Bay Yacht Club Training Day April 15

John Buhl on Wednesday April 4, 2007 04:50PM

FBYC Receives Award

George W. Burke on Sunday April 1, 2007 09:17PM

On Saturday 3/31/07, following Spring clean-up day, museum president Raynelle Smith and Kaptain Krunch, on behalf of the Deltaville Maritime Museum, presented FBYC and our past Commodores a decorative oar honoring their participation and support of the museum's Jamestown 400 Shallop project. Following this presentation, 40 gregarious and eager cruisers enjoyed a discussion of the Cruising Division's 2007 schedule (see FBYC EVENTS BOOK) and a hearty meal courtesy of social chairs Lyons Burke and Myra Bennett and all the participants who contributed potluck dishes.

See all the pictures here

Sea Safety and Seamanship @ FBYC

George W. Burke on Wednesday March 21, 2007 07:54AM

Directions to the Gary Jobson event

Sue Willis on Tuesday March 13, 2007 10:31AM

Hello all,

In preparation for Friday Night's kickoff, I have directions to the University of Richmond below.  Additionally, I have attached a map of the campus.  We will be in the Moot Courtroom, in the Law School which is number 19 on the map. Once you arrive on campus you should see directional signage with the Regatta logo to get you to the building.

Please feel free to forward these direction on to anyone else who may need them. 

Crew training

David Hazlehurst on Tuesday January 16, 2007 02:16PM

BoatU.S. Alert: Action Needed For Boating Safety Bill

R. Strother Scott on Friday January 12, 2007 05:39PM

January 12, 2007

Dear BoatU.S. Member,

We are writing to advise you that the Virginia Legislature will soon consider a bill, House Bill 1627, Boating Safety Education, that would require all motorboat and PWC operators to take a boating safety course and carry a certificate showing successful completion of a written test.

BoatU.S. supports this legislation because we believe it will make our crowded waterways safer for everyone by helping insure that boaters know the basic rules of the road and because all of the surveys we have done over the years have told us that our members support phased-in mandatory education.

We have, however, asked for two clarifications: First, that if a boater has taken a course in the past and has proof of successful completion, that person does not have to take a new course. Second, we have also recommended that a provision be added grandfathering operators with significant experience, such as having owned and operated a registered boat for the past 20 years.

Sailing Schedule for 2007 set

Richard A Bauer on Thursday December 7, 2006 09:35PM

Tequila Christmas Cake

R. Strother Scott on Monday November 20, 2006 02:14PM (1 comment)

1 cup water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 cup of brown sugar
Lemon juice
4 large eggs
Nuts
1 bottle tequila
2 cups dried fruit

Sample the tequila to check quality. (I already sampled it.....several times to check the quality)

Striking the Colors on Closing Day

Lud H. Kimbrough on Saturday October 28, 2006 11:06PM

Closing Day 2006 was brought to an end with oysters and bratwurst after an Offshore Fleet staggered start race in the Piankatank River. Strong winds took their toll on the Colors flying over Fishing Bay, and Tom Roberts and Allan Heyward retired the flag at sunset.

Community sailing

David Hazlehurst on Monday August 21, 2006 05:15PM

The club has a commitment to encourage local youth to learn how to sail, and for a third consecutive year we have supported a program sponsored by the Middlesex County YMCA. Given the happy faces of the 7 students you see in the photograph there can be no question that these students enjoyed themselves. They sailed Optis double-handed initially, and later single-handed and given the heat index August 1-9 they put in a lot of pool time.

Thanks for spending six days in the August sun go to Courtney Faudree, the YMCA counsellor, and to the two former Commodores shown in the photograph. Also to Tom Sakach, grandson of Auzzie Jackson, for taking the students out in a 420 during the second three day session. Also to Norton Boats for providing lunch for the students and their parents on the closing day.

Following the 2005 classes two families decided to join the club adding three new faces to our Junior week program. Two of the newcomers to the club attended most of our Junior events Bay-wide over the past two months. We are looking forward to seeing other local students back at the club.

June, 2006 LOG "Tradewind" OMISSION

Victor G. DeNunzio on Thursday June 8, 2006 05:07PM

Avoid West Point traffic, save gas, be safe

Lud H. Kimbrough on Friday May 26, 2006 12:28PM

FBYC on Official Virginia Tourism website.

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday May 17, 2006 05:02PM

As reported at the Board Meeting by Izumi Miller, Fishing Bay Yacht Club does indeed have a web page on The Virginia Department of Tourism website. Our page is at this location.. The page says
Region: Chesapeake Bay
Locality: Middlesex County

1000 Fishing Bay Road
Deltaville, VA 23043

FBYC provides sailing activities for offshore and one-design fleets, cruising sailors, Junior learn-to-sail, and Junior racing in the lower Chesapeake Bay in Deltaville, VA.

Junior FBYC Members will enjoy Extended Race Team training with world-renown coaches all summer, as well as a full-time sailing counsellor at FBYC. Cruising Class travels to destinations near and far, families and experts alike.

Log into our website for more information and events schedule.

Post Flea Market Presentation on Schooner Virginia

Unknown Unknown on Tuesday February 7, 2006 03:07PM

Spring Outfitting Seminar offered by RRYC March4

Lud H. Kimbrough on Monday February 6, 2006 10:31AM

Spring Boat Outfitting Seminar by RRYC Highlights Engine, Electrical Systems

"Preparation for spring boat outfitting of engine and electrical systems" will highlight a seminar scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 9:00 am to 3:00 at the Rappahannock River Yacht Club sponsor of the event at their Irvington clubhouse.

The seminar is open to the public and free of charge. Participants may attend either the morning session, or the afternoon session, or both. Lunch is available for $5.00 with advance notice, or participants are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. Advance reservations are requested: call 804-438-6650, leaving name, telephone number and whether you wish to reserve lunch for $5.00 or will bring your own brown bag. The seminar is being held at the Rappahannock River Yacht Club, 100 Rappahannock Rd, Irvington.

Press gang to seek crew at Boat Show

David Hazlehurst on Thursday January 12, 2006 10:46PM

Press gangs were used through the mid-1800's to provide crew for Her Majesty's Navy. Most of the crew who were pressed into service had prior sailing experience on trading ships. Given the ongoing need for crew at FBYC a latter day version of a press gang will be operating in Richmond over the next three days. All members are welcome to visit the Richmond Boat show and they may get lucky and see the gang in action.

Merry Christmas

R. Strother Scott on Thursday December 22, 2005 11:54AM

Merry Christmas to all at Fishing Bay Yacht Club. The scene to the left is visible from Jackson Creek - and I assume was put togther by Dixon Cole for the Jackson Creek Christmas event - and for the enjoyment of all our neighbors.

Please click Read More for a more personal Christmas greeting from your web site person's family!

Detour at West Point - Nights of Oct 18-23

Tom C. Roberts on Wednesday October 12, 2005 11:23AM

Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans burns down

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday August 30, 2005 10:57AM

An extra edition of Scuttlebutt today reported on the tragedy at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. We join all friends of sailing by putting them in our thoughts and prayers

The recent landing of Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast of the United States is appearing to be a significant tragedy, with the ripple effect likely to extend throughout North America. To those directly touched by this catastrophe, we here at Scuttlebutt wish you strength and determination as you seek to recover. - The Curmudgeon

For a good aerial picture of where the club is Go to Google Map. The 17th street levee break on Lake Pontchartrain was just SW of the club and its harbor.

At Read More - I have copied most of what is shown at http://www.southernyachtclub.org/index.cfm?menu=1256

66th Annual Regatta Survey to shut down on Wednesday

R. Strother Scott on Thursday August 25, 2005 06:20PM

New Photos posted for Leukemia Cup and Junior Olympics

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday July 12, 2005 06:56PM

We have had terrific photography submissions from both Jon Deutsch and David Dunigan. Jon's pictures were posted in the usual FBYC way - on a web page for the event.

I have posted David's pictures using www.flickr.com. They are easy for me to upload in volumne, and they product a neat slide show. You can reference them all at Dunigans Pictures or you can go straight to the 4 different slide shows depending on your interest in Schooner Virginia, 420s , Optis , or Lasers .

Please enjoy, and let me know if you would prefer this format going forward.

Stingray Harbour Yacht Club Yard Sale

Unknown Unknown on Wednesday May 25, 2005 05:37PM

Web site issues

R. Strother Scott on Sunday April 24, 2005 09:42PM

News from Deltaville

R. Strother Scott on Thursday April 21, 2005 08:24AM

A quick visit to Deltaville yesterday exposed some important newsworthy items. First. the Town & Country Store had its grand opening, Richfood was giving away a dozen free eggs to the first 100 customers, and the Middlesex County High School Band held a celebretory concert at 9:30AM.

At FBYC, the work on the new road onto the new land was progressing very well. This view from the new Clubhouse upstairs Porch shows the road making its way from the clubhouse over toward the Jacob-Swenson house, where it turns left and heads to the old stables.

OPENING DAY DINNER - APRIL 23

Mary R. Spencer on Tuesday April 5, 2005 10:22AM

Gary Jobson Tonight!

David Hazlehurst on Friday March 25, 2005 08:55AM

Cable TV wire now buried under new land

R. Strother Scott on Saturday March 5, 2005 03:15PM

FBYC Marine Returning to Iraq

Lud H. Kimbrough on Sunday January 9, 2005 08:49AM

2005 Draft Sailing Events Schedule Released

R. Strother Scott on Thursday December 23, 2004 01:26PM

The Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008

David Hazlehurst on Tuesday December 14, 2004 12:46PM

Wanted: Used Sailing Dinghy

Unknown Unknown on Sunday November 7, 2004 06:59PM

New Board Elected and new Committee Chairs appointed

R. Strother Scott on Monday October 25, 2004 05:22PM

At the annual meeting, the following were elected or appointed to run the club this coming year. Congratulations to each of them, and with this list, FBYC is in good hands!

2005 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Cover Girl - Cyane Crump

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday October 6, 2004 01:26PM

Congratulations to our own Cyane Crump for being selected by Style Magazine for this year's Top 40 under 40.

Cyane is a Partner at Hunton & Williams. Style says: "Between her work with the YMCA and the Virginia Bar Association / Young Lawyers Division Central Virginia Pro Bono Hotline, Cyane Crump reaches those whose needs range from a new backpack full of back-to-school goodies to free legal advice.

On-Line Registration now Available for Fall Events

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday September 28, 2004 09:54PM

Stingray Point Regatta Information

Unknown Unknown on Thursday August 5, 2004 12:53PM

August Spinsheet

Neil R. Alley on Thursday July 29, 2004 12:11PM

VIMS First Annual Raft Up Rendezuous at FBYC May 8-9, 2004

Anthony D. Sakowski on Sunday April 4, 2004 12:49PM

VIMS (Va. Institute of Marine Science) will host a Raft Up Rendezvous at our club on May 8-9. VIMS mission is to provide research, education, and advisory service to promote sustainability of marine resources in Virginia and the world. Boaters, too, are interested in sustaining these resources that are so important to the quality of life on and around Virgina's waters. Join us at the Raft Up to learn more about VIMS and meet other boaters who share an interest in the marine enviroment.

We need volunteers to help with this event. Please click Read More... to learn more about this event and how you can help.

Crew Training Begins soon - sign up now

Unknown Unknown on Wednesday March 24, 2004 05:39PM

Race Management Training

Unknown Unknown on Tuesday March 9, 2004 08:12PM

The USSAILING Advanced Race Management Seminar, hosted by Hampton Yacht Club, concluded Sunday afternoon. Mark Murphy, Area C Race Officer, presented the seminar and guided the participants through the extensive and detailed curriculum. Wayne Bretsch was among the participants; he attended to update his extensive certifications. Many southern Bay racers will recognize Wayne as one of the 4 Key West Race Week PROs recently mentioned in the current Sailing World. Bob Thomas organized the gathering of 17 participants, the majority of which came from the southern Bay including eight from Fishing Bay Yacht Club along with two from North Carolina and one from New York.

Cool Picture of Mari Cha IV

R. Strother Scott on Monday March 1, 2004 12:05PM

Thanks to Scuttlebutt Photos for sharing these awesome pictures of Mari Cha IV on its way to Antigua. Mari Cha IV offshore North coast of Brittany.

US Sailing Advanced Race Management Seminar, Mar. 6 and 7

Neil R. Alley on Wednesday February 18, 2004 01:20AM

Remembrance of Terry Quinn

Jonathan T Moody on Friday January 30, 2004 11:40AM

Free Hobie 16

Wesley D. Jones on Thursday January 1, 2004 06:45PM (1 comment)

Free Hobie 16

Rising sea level increases hurricane risk

Unknown Unknown on Saturday December 13, 2003 08:14PM

Full Interactive story at http://www.vims.edu/newsmedia/press_release/tide.htm

The hurricane of 1933, widely known as the "storm of the century" for Chesapeake Bay, generated a storm surge in Hampton Roads of 5.84 feet, more than a foot higher than the 4.76 ft storm surge recorded for Hurricane Isabel. Yet many long-time Tidewater residents say that the high-water marks left by Isabel equaled or exceeded those of the 1933 storm.

A new analysis of sea-level records by VIMS emeritus professor Dr. John Boon helps explain the apparent discrepancy and suggests that future storms will pose even greater flood risks. Boon also argues that changing the way storm tides are referenced could help coastal residents understand and minimize potential impacts.

Eugene Sydnor Estate Sale

Unknown Unknown on Friday November 21, 2003 01:10PM

Join Us for Holiday Cheer! December 17th at 6PM

Robert D Kates on Wednesday November 12, 2003 07:53PM

Please bring your favorite beverages and a festive hors d'oeuvre to accompany Jane and Dixie's turkey rolls and ham biscuits. Please RSVP to Jane Hall at ce.ja.hall@mindspring.com . To quote Millie Hampton of the Dept. of Social Services, Middlesex County. "It's the teenagers who get the short end of the stick." Santa Claus shouldn't forget you when you turn fourteen. Help bring Christmas to the needy teens of Middlesex Co. too. Please bring a wrapped gift with a blank gift tag and a note identifying gender, size, and contents. Below at Read More is a suggestion list.

Virgil And Myrtle Miller Elected To Life Membership

Unknown Unknown on Sunday October 26, 2003 02:47PM

At the 2003 Annual Meeting the Fishing Bay Yacht Club Board of Directors elected Virgil and Myrtle Miller to Life Membership in recognition for their years of dedication and service to the club. The following statement accompanied this resoluton:

"It was a fortunate day in 1993 when Virgil Miller agreed to serve as Co-Manager of FBYC. The next year he became Manager and immediately set a higher standard of service as his trademark. He performed his assignments professionally, faithfully and well. Virgil has been a positive influence on the growth and change of FBYC during this time and is well respected among our membership. Our members and guests have appreciated his charm and pleasant “can do” attitude. His special magnetism and friendship toward the young people of the Club is remarkable.

Click Read More... for the remainder of the text.

Annual Board meeting and Awards party Notice

Unknown Unknown on Tuesday October 14, 2003 11:44AM

Rolex International Womens Keelboat Championship

David Hazlehurst on Friday October 3, 2003 08:28AM

Rebuilding and clean-up

David Hazlehurst on Tuesday September 23, 2003 12:01PM

Many members have been back to Deltaville to check their property and help clean up debris since Isabell left last Friday. And those who live there have certainly had their fill of clearing roadways, removing trees from their homes, and living without power and water.

For this coming weekend all racing has been cancelled and all members are invited to the club to help clean up debris and repair docks starting at 8.30 am Saturday. After two days of concerted effort we will be in a much better position to decide on whether we can hold any more races in 2003 for trailered One Design boats starting on October 4. But an announcement on the schedule, for both the One Design, Junior and Off-shore Divisions will be made next Monday, September 29.

In the meantime members are asked to plan on being at the club ready to start help resurrect the east and Fishing Bay docks, and clean up the grounds early Saturday morning. You should bring your own sandwiches, drinks and a cooler of ice as well as rakes and other tools. One of our newest members has already called offering to bring a chain saw and a generator. And our Manager is working on getting Porta Johns to serve in the abscence of power and water. Eric Powers, who made a living building docks in a former life, has volunteered to lead the dock rebuilding effort and has put in two days hard labor on the Jackson Creek side. He is also arranging for the necessary boards hardware to be available. Bring your hammers and wrecking bars.

What we are able to salvage of the best of all racing seasons, the Fall, will depend on how much progress we make next weekend. Please make every effort to attend, and after the clean up session is declared over, take time out to put your mast up and get ready for the following weekend. All efforts will be welcomed.

For pictures of some of our damage. please visit http://www.fbyc.net/Club/Photos/Isabel

Good neighbor opportunity

David Hazlehurst on Monday September 22, 2003 01:40PM

Isabel aftermath

David Hazlehurst on Sunday September 21, 2003 09:27PM

The club came through Isabels rampage with no obvious damage to any of our buildings, but with major damage to the Fishing Bay dock and the East dock on Jackson Creek. As of Saturday the road along Fishing Bay had been cleared of downed trees allowing ready access to the club. Those few who visited the club that day had a taste of what to expect after seeing downed trees on the drive to Deltaville, and the carnage exacted on many of the docks on Fishing Bay. Three large pines near the water tank fell into the Jackson Creek parking lot, and some trees on the Stull property fell over the fence dividing FBYC property from our new neighbor. As of late Sunday almost all of the downed trees had been cut up ready for removal, and some few members had made great progress clearing up limbs blown from trees.

These pictures are taken of the Stove Point Road well past the Club on Stove Point. The club is without power and phone service and likely to stay that way for some days, if not weeks. There was no damage to any club boats and Mr. Roberts is close to first in line at Deltaville Dockyard for being put back in the water. One boat at the end of the middle dock received significant damage when the pilings it was tied to failed. Some three other boats in slips received what might be decribed as cosmetic damage but no boats in the Fishing Bay lot appeared to have been damaged. This may be due to a large majority of members heeding the warning that they tie their boats to their trailers or racks and take their masts down.

An announcement about next weekends program will follow, but it goes without saying that there will be plenty of opportunities for repairing docks and cleaning up the grounds. Many boards have already been replaced thanks in particlar to Eric and Austin Powers, David Clark, David Hinkle and Jim Morrison all of whom put in long hours. But most of our thanks must go to Brandy Kennard, our Assistant Manager, for his untiring efforts over the days before Isabel's forecast arrival became an awful reality.

Isabel Eye has passed NOAA Bouy #41002

R. Strother Scott on Thursday September 18, 2003 11:43AM

Bouy #41002 is about 200 miles SE of Hatteras. Looking at the four graphs in Read More which were as of 10AM this morning, you can see that the air pressure dropped dramatically and now is rising again, the wind has shifted from the NE to Westerly.

You can also see the wind gusts have peaked at 65 Knots and the wave height at about 30 feet.

NOAA Weather Bouys off Hatteras

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday September 17, 2003 09:53AM

NOAA has a number of weather buoys off the east coast. You can check out your choice at http://seaboard.ndbc.noaa.gov/Maps/Southeast.shtml . The pages are very slow to load in your browser.

One of the buoys is #41002 - a bouy anchored about 200 miles SE of Cape Hatteras at 32.27 N 75.42 W (32°16'19"N 75°25'02"W) in a Water depth: 3,785.6 m with a Watch circle radius: 3,100 yards. You can visit the web page for the Buoy at http://seaboard.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.phtml?$station=41002 Once that page loads, you can see the wind speed - wave height at that location - which is still well in front of Isabel. At 8am today, the readings were:

Wind Direction (WDIR): NE ( 40 deg true )
Wind Speed (WSPD): 27.2 kts
Wind Gust (GST): 35.0 kts
Wave Height (WVHT): 23.6 ft
Dominant Wave Period (DPD): 17 sec

Read more shows the increasing wave height in the last 5 days.

Hurricane Isabel Updates

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday September 16, 2003 08:42AM

The National Hurricane Center now projects the storm track to come through Richmond about midnight on Thursday night, which means the strong winds to the east of the eye would be near Deltaville. For the latest projected track -updated several times a day - please visit this site. or check out the historical movement of the forecast. or click Read More for the 5 AM Tuesday bulletin.

Hurricane On The Way?? --Make Sure Your Property Is Secured

David Hazlehurst on Sunday September 14, 2003 09:33PM (1 comment)

Notice to all members who have boats in slips, drysail or the small boat parking area in front of the new clubhouse: With the storm warnings we have all read, seen or heard about comes yet another warning. You are responsible for the security of any boat stored on club property. You would be well advised to insure your docklines can be adjusted from the dock, to remove roller furling head sails, main sails and other items that create windage. For boats on trailers and racks, you would be well advised to remove covers, drop masts and tie your boats down.

Many members have already taken these precautions and others are removing sails, etc. If you plan to take your boat out of the water, you would be well advised to call your favorite dockyard. If the storm passes us by, moves out to sea or just peters out, you will not have wasted your time taking these precautions. They are an essential element of good seamanship whereby you do everything possible to protect your own property and just possibly someone's life.

FBYC Clubhouse Featured in September Sailing World

Neil R. Alley on Tuesday August 19, 2003 02:01AM (1 comment)

FBYC Team Wins J/22 Mid-Atlantic Championship!

Beverley Crump on Monday August 18, 2003 09:01AM (1 comment)

In a light and shifty weekend of racing in Annapolis, MD, the team of Scott Collins, Blair Hamilton and Marie & Will Crump bested a 45 boat fleet that included the current North American Champion in addition to several other exemplary teams. The regatta was the debut for Will and Marie as a husband and wife team, and a championship title in a major event could not have been a more suiting wedding present.

FBYC Members at Will and Marie Crump's wedding

R. Strother Scott on Friday August 8, 2003 09:14AM

The Fishing Bay Yacht Club representatives at the Will Crump-Marie Klok wedding in Århus, Denmark were - Left to right:

Strother and Evie Scott, Clark Dennison, Chris Lemmons, Susanne Crump, Will and Marie Crump, Bev Crump, Cyane Crump, Marshall Schoenthal, Bootsie and Jim Rogers.

Weekends at the ranch

David Hazlehurst on Thursday August 7, 2003 03:16PM

140 Web site Users - more Members Only Changes

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday August 5, 2003 05:48PM

Over 100 Members have received new Members Only passwords

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday July 30, 2003 01:09PM

We have implemented a new system for permissions to visit the Members Only section of the web site. About 110 people have visited the Sign Up page in the past 2 weeks and been approved. In the Sign Up process, you pick your own username and password. You may also select a FBYC e-mail address - called an alias. Any e-mail sent to youraddress@fbyc.net will be automatically forwarded to your actual address. Once you are approved, Mary Spencer can change your username, password, or FBYC alias. (And when you report to Mary that your real e-mail address has changed, the FBYC alias will automatically send your mail to the new address, once she changes her records.)

We have also changed the "Navigation" links at the top of each page. Public visitors will see links to Members Only, Sign Up, and Forgot Password. As part of the Sign Up process, Mary will also assign you a role. Depending on your role, after you have logged into Members Only the links at the top will vary based on your permissions.

Junior Week Photos now Online!

Unknown Unknown on Friday June 27, 2003 11:37AM

Many of you had the chance to see Guy Crittenden's photographs of sailors at Junior Week and OptiKids. His computer slide show was one of the highlights of Thursday and Friday afternoon. Parents and sailors got to watch a show of the day's pictures hours after they were taken. All of Guy's Junior Sailing photographs are now available to purchase on-line at his website, www.crittendenphoto.com. Click Read More... for details on how to view and order.

8th Annual Little Creek Regatta To Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Unknown Unknown on Wednesday May 21, 2003 09:51AM

The 8th Annual Little Creek Regatta to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will be held August 1 & 2, 2003 at Bay Point Marina, Norfolk, VA. The Regatta consists of a sailing race, power boat poker run and fishing tornament. The Regatta has raised over 1/2 million dollars in the fight against cancer. Please see the attached for more information and check out www.littlecreekregatta.org/

FREE USCG COURTESY SAFETY EXAMINATIONS – MAY 10 ON JACKSON CREEK DOCKS.

Allan M. Heyward on Tuesday May 6, 2003 02:17PM

Through the efforts of FBYC member Dick Curtiss, USCG Auxiliary Vessel Examiners will be available on the Jackson Creek docks starting at 9:00 AM on Saturday May 10 to conduct free courtesy safety examinations. The USCG courtesy safety inspection program is designed to promote safety awareness and information. A description of the program, and a copy of the checklist used in the inspection, are available for by clicking on the links. Any boat passing the courtesy inspection will receive, and will be entitled to display, a Safety Check Decal, signifying that it has passed a safety inspection by a USCG approved Vessel Examiner.

Rosegill weekend

Unknown Unknown on Wednesday April 2, 2003 02:03PM

One Heartbeat Away

Gilbert L. Miles on Wednesday March 19, 2003 03:46PM

One of the most disturbing items of news to hear is that someone was injured and died because no one knew what to do. That's an unconscionable position to be in. How would you feel if a stranger, friend or even family member died from stroke, cardiac arrest, or drowning because you didn't know First Aid or CPR?

Well, you can do something about it. Get certified in Standard First and CPR (adult/child). It's easy. There are many organizations who provide this training for minimal cost, such as the American Red Cross and American Heart Association. Most courses are open to adults and children. One you should consider is run by Teresa Mason, Director, Pharmacy MCV. Click Read More... for program details.

YPYC Offering Seminars on Navigation and Crisis Management

Unknown Unknown on Saturday March 15, 2003 09:03PM

The following two seminars will be held at Yankee Point Yacht Club and are open to anyone who wishes to attend. "Basic Navigation and Nav/Com System Integration—March 29" and "Suddenly Alone—April 5" The cost is $7/person which includes lunch. RSVPs to Dwight Timm at dtimm@crosslink.net or call 804 462 7119. Click Read More… for course descriptions.

Sailing Events for 2003 are finalized and published

R. Strother Scott on Friday March 7, 2003 10:13PM

The FBYC Sailing Events calendar has been completed and the schedule is set for 2003. The books are at the printer and should be distributed to each member pretty soon. In the meantime, there are several ways to see the schedule on the web site. Please explore the Sailing Events Pages to find what interests you the most. Many of you may wish to click on one of the printable versions of the schedule and stick it on the refrigerator along with everything else.

Wayland and Maggie Rennie lead FBYC group to a three week tour of New Zealand

Anthony D. Sakowski on Wednesday March 5, 2003 06:45AM

Fishing Bay Yacht Club members and friends traveled throughout the North and South Islands of New Zealand for three weeks. Highlights of the trip included a five day cruise through the beautiful Bay of Islands area of the North Island, as well as three days in Auckland exploring all the energy and scenes involved with the Americas Cup. We toured on our chartered sailboat the site of the Cup race courses that included a parade of 1,000 boats. Read more about the trip and Click here to see about 25 photos that were taken of this wonderful country.

Drysail Hoist Gets A Lift

Gilbert L. Miles on Monday February 24, 2003 01:52PM

No matter how big and ugly one might be, we all need someone to love us. The same is true with the drysail hoist. Not the prettiest piece of sailing equipment I've ever seen but for others, the ones it matters to most, its "their baby." Well, finally, its getting some much needed repair. Also, a preventative maintenance inspection is going to be completed. This should reduce routine failures but it will mean that it will be leaving Fishing Bay for a few weeks for a visit to the shop.

Mark Your Calendars For Race Committee Training

John C. Beery on Wednesday February 19, 2003 04:15PM

FBYC RACE COMMITTEE TRAINING
Indoor And On-The-Water Sessions

The club is stepping up efforts to increase the quality of our race committees through more training, both indoors during the off season and on the water (OTW) once the weather turns favorable. Luckily, this coincides with an increase in new members expressing an interest in serving on race committees. For more information about our planned program and schedules, click Read More....

Spring Clean-Up Day - March 29th

Robert D Kates on Wednesday February 5, 2003 12:32PM

MORC Station 70 and FBYC To Sponsor Crew Training

Unknown Unknown on Sunday January 26, 2003 01:18PM

TONS OF FUN WITH SAILING! This program is designed to get more active people involved in the wonderful sport of sailing. Classroom sessions review basics of sailboats, sailing and racing. On the water sessions are an opportunity to practice what has been learned in the classroom. Click "Read More" for details of the program and to download the application.

Tired Lines not Humerous

Gilbert L. Miles on Wednesday January 22, 2003 09:01PM

Koedel, Jr. Denames Boat, Observers Freeze

Chris Gaenzle on Monday January 13, 2003 02:45PM

John and Kara Koedel denamed their new yacht last weekend. Several observers, including the Koedel's, Sr., Jeff Branflick, Chris Gaenzle, and various children attended. The denaming ceremony is part of John's elaborate two-part denaming/renaming ceremony for their new-to-them Ericson 38. After the denaming ceremony, John commented that he was disappointed with turnout for this January event, "I really thought all the non-spin guys would come out for this", he said, "maybe we'll get more people in the spring for the renaming ceremony." No word yet on what that name will be, however.

CBYRA Region 4 Awards-Special one for Joe Hallissy

Lin McCarthy on Friday December 27, 2002 04:03PM

January 18th is the date of the Region 4 CBYRA High Point Awards presentation/dinner.  At this dinner, a special award from CBYRA will be presented to Joe Hallissy for his excellent race management work and dedication to all sailors, especially southern Chesapeake Bay racers.  The award was announced by 2002 CBYRA President Joe Krolak at the annual CBYRA meeting in Galesville, but the actual presentation will be in Joe's "home region" at the annual Region 4 high point awards ceremony.  So, the 2002 region high point awards recipients and Joe will be recognized at this event.
    WHERE:  Fishing Bay Yacht Club, Fishing Bay/Deltaville, Virginia
    WHEN:  Saturday, JANUARY 18, 2003 - cocktails at 5:30pm - 6:30pm;  dinner at 6:30pm - 7:30pm, awards presentations begin at 7:30pm.

2003 Sailing Events

David Hazlehurst on Monday December 9, 2002 10:21AM

Last minute openings on Trip to New Zealand

Unknown Unknown on Tuesday November 19, 2002 09:26PM

FBYC Communications Survey Results

R. Strother Scott on Monday November 4, 2002 09:37AM

This year's first Nor'easter - October 15, 2002

Unknown Unknown on Monday October 21, 2002 08:49AM

Thought you might enjoy these pictures of this year's first Nor'easter taken dockside at FBYC on October 15, 2002. These are views from your T dock. We had the opportunity to chat with a couple of members. Great club, great hospitality.

Thank you.

Connie & Tom Swanson, Tropical Trolley

PS I did mention to one member - dock boards were floating, probably need to nail down a few.

Indian Summer Regatta, October 12-13

David Hazlehurst on Monday October 14, 2002 05:27PM

Indian Summer Results now available.
Some 40 skippers ignored the dire weather forecast and enjoyed good racing Saturday and so-so racing Sunday plus a surfeit of good fellowship after racing on both days. All of the racers were winners and the only losers were those who chose to stay home. Before discussing the event it's appropriate to acknowledge the help that so many gave, and that is so essential for running a regatta. Most of the help was recruited beforehand but there were a good number who agreed to do double duty and some few who were pressed into service and appeared to do this willingly. Those who must be acknowledged, albeit as a group, are the members who provided bats for the three race courses. It is not possible for us to run invitational regattas without this help with borrowed boats.

F-21 Donzi stolen from West Point

Unknown Unknown on Tuesday July 9, 2002 04:11PM

Update 7/10/2002 - the Boat has been found and returned intact Tuesday night - Thanks to all for your help. On July 4th Jay McArdle's powerboat was stolen out of his yard near West Point. Members of the club are asked to be on the lookout for it. It is a 21 foot DONZI center consol with a red Bimini top.

Summer Seabreeze Dates Corrected

Debbie Cycotte on Thursday June 20, 2002 05:39PM

Our Anna Cobb selected for 2001/2002 ICSA/RONSTAN All-America Sailing Team

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday June 19, 2002 09:36AM

Old Dominion Monarchs Rule the Sea

Jim Cobb on Saturday April 13, 2002 08:41PM

Old Dominion goes to Hawaii. The other three Cobbs' tag along.

New Board Installed for 2002

R. Strother Scott on Friday December 14, 2001 06:18PM

Last week we held the first Board meeting with the new Board that was elected at CCV in November. Newly installed as Board members are

Web Site Software Upgrade Complete

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday November 28, 2001 03:38PM

Fall Clean-Up Day December 1

Robert D Kates on Thursday October 25, 2001 09:21AM

Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet is Friday, October 26th. Make reservations now.

Mason T Chapman on Saturday September 29, 2001 04:29PM

The 2001 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet will be held on Friday, October 26, 2001 at the Country Club of Virginia. The Annual Meeting and cocktails begin at 6:30 followed by dinner and awards.

Web Site software upgraded by Baymountain

R. Strother Scott on Friday September 14, 2001 09:53AM

Heat-illness Prevention for Sailors

Stuart R Burnett on Friday August 10, 2001 10:58AM

(From Scuttlebutt No. 876, an online sailing newsletter)

In light of recent extreme heat conditions here is some information on heat-illness and suggestions for precautions sailors can take.

62nd Annual Regatta August 11-12, 2001

Tom C. Roberts on Sunday July 29, 2001 05:30PM

Fishing Bay will host two days of one design racing on three separate courses for it's 62nd Annual Regatta on August 11-12.

Cruising Events in May

Sam M. Stoakley on Friday April 27, 2001 09:27PM

Another FBYC Rock Star: Sailing today, Newsweek tomorrow!

Neil R. Alley on Tuesday February 27, 2001 05:27PM

Elizabeth tackles those killer Key West waves on the cover of the March Sailing issue. The pic is attached. I understand the issue has sold out in the U.S. :-)

SAIC joins America's Cup One World Challenge

Joanna W. Wensell on Monday February 12, 2001 11:23AM

I work at SAIC and it's pretty cool to see what 'we' are contributing to the America's Cup cause. I'm just waiting for that free ticket to Auckland!

Looks great

Unknown Unknown on Tuesday February 6, 2001 01:16PM (1 comment)

Site looks Great

Eric Allman gets FBYC Web site started

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday January 30, 2001 01:14PM (3 comments)

Eric has been working with Mark and Joanna Wensell and has now been able to make the Zope version of a FBYC web site work. The members of the Web Committee now need to post content.

Web committee members should go to:

http://fbyc.net:8080/Devel/manage

there is a folder called "Squishtest" where they need to post content.