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We are always planning something fun for our members.   Planning for the 2024 year is actively underway. So be sure to regularly check our web and Facebook calendars for upcoming events!  

In addition to sailing and cruising events, we also have a number of fun activities at our home port. 

The current 2024 Social Calendar is as follows:

YRYC 2024 Event Calendar, as of Mar 2024  (pending events are subject to change/cancellation)
Month Day Date Event Status of Event
 (Pending, Confirmed, Planning)
Location
March Sat 06/16/24 St Patrick’s Day Complete YRYH
Summer Fri Weekly, Evenings Commodore Cocktail Hour Pending YRYH
April Sat 04/27/24 Blessing of the fleet Pending YRYH
May Sat-Mon 5/25/24 – 5/27/24 Mobjack Cruise Pending  
June Sat-Sun 6/1/24 – 6/2/24 Hampton Blackbeard Fest Pending  
June Thur – Sun 6/7/24 – 6/9/24 Norfolk Harbor Fest Planning Norfolk
June   June ? Cock Island Race Pending  
July Thur 07/04/24 Event? Pending  
Aug   Aug Governors Cup Pending  
Aug Sat-Mon 8/31/24 – 9/2/24 Cape Charles Planning Cape Charles
Sept    Sept York River Cup Pending  
Sept    Sept ? Irvington Turkey Shoot Pending  
Oct   Oct Annapolis Boat Show Pending  
Oct Sat 10/26/24 Halloween\Fall Fest Confirmed YRYH
Nov Fri-Sat 11/1/24 – 11/2/24 Urbanna Oyster Fest Pending  
Dec Sat 12/07/24 Christmas Event Confirmed YRYH

 

The 2023 Social Calendar, included

  • January 25 @ 5pm:  Happy Hour and Dinner @ Casa Pearl, hosted by Laura B!  
  • February TBD: Happy Hour and Dinner in Williamsburg.  Watch your email for details.
  • March 11 @ 6pm:  St Patricks Party:  Save the day for the return of one of our favorite events!  Details coming soon.
  • April 1 @ 3pm:  Whiskey Tasting and Tour at Copper Fox Distillery in Williamsburg.  A private group of up to 25 for a tour and whiskey flights.  
  • Friday Night’s Commodore Cocktail Parties @ 6pm at YRYH as long as the weather allows!  We look forward to convening in person, starting April 7!  These informal get-togethers are a great way to get to know your fellow YRYC members.  Come as you are and BYOB.  Food sharing is dependent upon COVID protocols and personal comfort levels.
  • April 29:  Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning.  One of our favorite annual events!  The fun starts at 9:00am with danish, donuts and coffee at the YRYH activities room. Here is where you will get information about the parade and line-up.  Followed by a picnic lunch. 
  • July 2:  Poolside Cook Out: YRYC will be hosting a hamburger event for July 2, 2023.  This event will be hosted by our club, but if you would like to bring a dessert please feel free to do so.   Rear Commodore June will be sending out a sign-up sheet around 26 June, so please RSVP before 1 July. 
  • August 26: Celebrate National Dog Day with a Hot Dog Cook Out @ 5pm: the club will have a hotdog cookout event on 26 August. So come on out, bring your dogs, we will try to keep them out of the buns!  Check your email for sign up details.  
  • September 16:  Summer Dock Party on Sarah Creek @ 3pm. There will be a timed scavenger hunt, kayak relay races, and BBQ!  Rear Commodore June will be sending out the details and an RSVP for by email to club members.  
  • October 28:  Save the date for the annual Halloween Party
  • December 2:  Save the date for the Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade
  • December 9:  Save the date for the annual holiday party! 
  • More social events will be posted here as plans are made
  • Check our web and Facebook calendars for event details too.

 

Have an idea for an event?  Let us know at events@yryc.org.