YRYC Holds Annual Meeting
Approximately 25 members attended this club-sponsored dinner in the Activities room at YRYH. Lin Gendell prepared a fabulous Italian themed dinner. A great antipasto bar was set up followed by a sausage and peppers over pasta entree’. Tiramisu was a tasty dessert. Business matters were discussed after dinner: Membership and Treasury: The club signed up … Continue reading "YRYC Holds Annual Meeting"
Read MoreSunsets and Wednesday Night Racing
One of the more pleasant parts of participating in the Fall Wednesday Night races, besides just being on the water in pleasant weather, are the sunsets. Jamie Hogge, on this week’s committee boat, captured this last Wednesday. Here are a few of those pictures. You can find the rest under the Photo Galleries.
Read MoreA Lovely Night for a Moonlight Race
Five boats participated in the Moonlight Race last night. The wind was good at the start, giving everyone a great ‘push’. But along the way, it died down, giving racers just about a knot of speed, then up again in the usual place, at the mouth of the river. Entering the bay offered its own challenges, … Continue reading "A Lovely Night for a Moonlight Race"
Read MoreJuly 4th Holiday Weekend Recap
The club had a good turnout for the Commodore’s weekly Friday night cocktail party. 18 members enjoyed the pleasant cocktail hour(s) on the upper deck above the pool. The view can’t be beat! On Saturday, the club hosted the Old Point Comfort Yacht Club who were visiting YRYH for the weekend. As usual, Lin Gendell … Continue reading "July 4th Holiday Weekend Recap"
Read MoreBlue Skies -Finally!
“Fun Race” Planned for Upcoming Saturday
York River Sailors! We have all been sailing and had other boat start to pass. You find yourself checking your trim to see if you can go just a little faster. We have all done it, so let’s go out together and stop pretending that we aren’t racing! The York River Yacht Club is hosting a “Fun Race” on Saturday May … Continue reading "“Fun Race” Planned for Upcoming Saturday"
Read MoreBlustery Weather for Wednesday Night Races!
Weather can be unpredictable in the springtime, making racing that much more challenging. This year has been no different. Without exception, Mother Nature has done her best to provide interesting conditions for the Spring series of the Wednesday night races. Is it Wednesday early evening? The the weather report will be 10 – 15 mph … Continue reading "Blustery Weather for Wednesday Night Races!"
Read MoreMemorial Day Weekend 2015
Wow, what a great cruise. It all started Saturday morning as we headed out of YRYH with a splendid NE wind at 15 knots that carried us right up the York and with one tack it carried us to the East River. It was truly a glorious sail over. In the East River we … Continue reading "Memorial Day Weekend 2015"
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