At a recent racing Bean Dinner, the race results spreadsheet was posted on the big screen TV so all racers could review rankings and performances. The group lamented not having post-race videos to show, but alas, YRYC does not have a video boat to record our glory (and our folly). But there is a … Continue reading "What Is Your RaceQ?"
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Members of York River Yacht Club kicked off the unofficial start of Summer with our annual Memorial Day Weekend raft-up trip to Mobjack Bay’s East River with 10 member boats. Saturday morning was sunny and beautiful. Not a lot of wind on the way up but it was a lovely trip never the less. Always … Continue reading "Hello, Summer!"
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Members of the York River Yacht Club in Gloucester Point held a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Reverend Dick Sisson blessed the boats, which is meant to ensure a safe and bountiful season. Afterwards, members and guests enjoyed a picnic lunch and then held a traditional ‘sock burning ceremony’ in … Continue reading "YRYC holds ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ ceremony"
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With warm weather finally here, I know everyone is excited about the 2019 sailing season ahead. Over the cold weather months, I have been working on a schedule that I hope the club membership will find to be fun and enjoyable. In addition to our traditional trips at Memorial Day and Labor Day, we have trips … Continue reading "Who’s Ready to Cruise? A Note from Our Cruise Captain!"
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Join us Saturday, May 11, 2019 as we kick off the boating season with the Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning Ceremony, to be followed by a cook-out lunch. York River Yacht Club (YRYC) members and York River Yacht Haven (YRYH) slip holders are invited to participate. Registration to take part in the parade … Continue reading "Welcome Boating Season with the Annual Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony"
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Cruise Captain John just sent out registration information for Norfolk’s HarborFest 2019, scheduled for June 7 – 9. Club members would most likely leave Thursday, June 6 and stay through Sunday, June 9. Club members who wish to participate in the club cruise should check their email for registrations forms and materials! Turn around … Continue reading "HarborFest 2019, Here We Come!"
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