One of our favorite annual events! The 2023 Blessing of the Fleet will take place Saturday, April 29. The fun starts at 9:00am with danish, donuts and coffee at the York River Yacht Haven activities room. Here is where you will get information about the parade and line-up. The day’s events are set to … Continue reading "2023 Blessing of the Fleet"
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If your planning goes like it does on S/V Reveille, the benevolent Captain always accepts input and concerns from the crew. One of the regular concerns surrounding cruising plans is always the dreaded night passage and the subsequent watch keeping. In an effort to allay those concerns and build some confidence we thought a full … Continue reading "Opportunity Cruise to Onancock"
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Cruise Captain Mark just sent out the club registration forms via email for the 47th Annual HarborFest 2023! The organizer, Town Point Yacht Club, requires we submit our registrations as one package. So YRYC can meet their deadline, please check your email and submit your individual registration materials to Club Treasurer Bob no … Continue reading "HarborFest 2023 Is Around the Corner!"
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Hello from the Cruise Captain! I’m in the process of locking down the YRYC 2023 cruise calendar. Since my work travel schedule is back to its pre-covid levels, I will be looking for volunteers to lead some of the cruises this year. Please send a direct message to cruisecaptain@yryc.org if you are interested. Some months … Continue reading "2023 Cruise Schedule Shaping Up"
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While waiting for sailing weather to arrive, 18 members decided to ‘hit the links’ at DriveShack in Richmond to try their luck. While no one is on their way to the PGA anytime soon, members had a great time catching up with one another and enjoying a bit of friendly competition. Enjoy some photos from … Continue reading "Golf Nuts"
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Spring is almost here and that means YRYC will soon be hosting its annual Racing Registration Open House event for the 2023 racing season! The event will be on Wednesday, March 15 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm at the Activities Building at York River Yacht Haven, located at 8109 Yacht Haven Road, Gloucester Point, VA 23062. … Continue reading "It’s Almost Racing Season!"
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Dear Fellow Yacht Club Members, I trust you enjoyed your holidays, and this message finds you well and warm. Myself, being in south Florida right now, just blew out my flipflop and had to cruise on back to the boat. I have a few things in mind for the winter months around the Williamsburg and Richmond. So, … Continue reading "Rear Commodore Report for January 2023"
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At the December 2023 Holiday Party and Annual Business Meeting, York River Yacht Club installed the 2024 Board of Directors, who will take the helm for the upcoming club year. The following members have been elected to fill flag officer positions: Commodore – Lincoln E Secretary – Kathy S Treasurer – Eric C Communications Captain … Continue reading "2024 Board of Directors Elected"
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