It wasn’t an April Fool’s, although we were introduced to it on that date. YRYC Sailboat Racing will begin using a different method of scoring starting this year. Strongly advocated by U.S. Sailing, popular in Europe, and now used by a number of clubs within the Chesapeake Bay, the purpose is to make racing more … Continue reading "YRYC Racing to Use New Scoring Method"
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Mike Mastracci has been teaching the Sailboat Racing 101 for years now. It’s open to anyone and provides great information for old salts as well as those new to sailboat racing. His notes are available online. But reading them isn’t the same as seeing him present it in person. The notes are a great summary … Continue reading "Sailboat Racing 101 Teaches Old and New"
Read Moreto members of yryc; my name is bob Patterson and l found your web site and thought you might be interested in a bit of York river history you don’t have. In 1969 November l was the navigator in uss ruchamkin lpr-89 we were returning from a top secret mission off the azores where we … Continue reading "York River Military History"
Read MoreWelcome aboard! — Sea Scouting is a part of the Boy Scouts of America Venturing Program. The mission of Sea Scouts is to prepare young people (boys and girls) to make ethical decisions throughout their lifetimes in accordance with the principles of the Sea Promise, the Scout Oath, and the Scout Law. Sea Scouting delivers … Continue reading "Sea Scouts"
Read MoreDecember 9 Jim Brunson, our Treasurer, asked me to remind everyone to get your dues in! If your envelope is postmarked by this December 31’st then your dues are only $180. Make check’s payable to “York River Yacht Club” and mail to: York River Yacht Club P.O. Box 996 Gloucester Point, VA 23062 See you all in the Spring, George Jones YRYC Past Commodore P.S. We’re switching over the e-mail accounts and the next notices you receive will be from our new Commodore “David Wiker”! December 6 Two things…
Read More17 September 2012
Hello All,
Two quick items.
First, Helen Quinby has the club’s Sunfish up and running! The boats look great and are ready to be checked out by YRYC members. Call Helen if you would like to use one at 804-832-5730. I’ll also be adding a web page about them soon. Thanks Helen!
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