YRYC yellow fleet member Jib Bordeaux and his J40 “Solstice” are representing the club in the Annapolis to Newport Race this year. One of the single most famous races in the US. The race start is this Friday. Jim is hot off winning the PHRF A spinnaker division of “The Cape Henry Cup” last Saturday. … Continue reading "Solstice in Annapolis to Newport Race"
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In the Captain’s own words: The trip was fantastic. We left on October 25’th and returned on March 8’th. During that time we spent time in Coinjock, NC; Oriental, NC; Beaufort, NC; Beaufort; SC; Charleston, SC; Savannah, GA; St. Simons Island, GA; and St. Augustine, FL. Most of the Fall and Spring were spent in … Continue reading "Delphinus 2014-2015 South Trip"
Read MoreA few of the members of the York River Yacht Club are involved with area Sea Scout Ships. Club member Norm Effinger operates Sea Scout Ship 1610 in the Hampton, VA area. Information about Ship 1610 is below and an advertising flyer is attached in the "File Attachment" area at the bottom of this page... Join Sea Scouts Sailing Program For Boys And Girls Ages 13-20 Sea Scout Ship 1610, Hampton, Virginia
Read MoreThe club's very own regatta. In 2012 this is a CBYRA sanctioned event. Join us for the race and then stay for the awards ceremony and party. The awards ceremony takes place at the club's CPM location. 2012 Results :
Read MoreThe YRYC Sunfish loan program is run by long time club member Helen Quinby. Helen has restored the club's two sunfish and has them in beautiful shape. If you are a YRYC member and would like to borrow one or both sunfish for an event please call Helen at (804) 832-5730 to arrange it.
Read MoreThe York River Yacht Club encourages everyone to have their boats inspected once a year by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Not only does this reduce the chances of time consuming Coast Guard boardings while on a cruise or at a race but is the best way to make sure that you have not forgotten to re-equip the boat with its required safety equipment each Spring. The club's Coast Guard Auxiliary contact people are : William Harris -- 757-877-0413 Russ Wuestefeld -- 804-693-5422
Read MoreThe annual business meeting of the YRYC took place on November 19'th at the club's Crown Pointe location. The meeting was well attended and I would like to thank Jane Smith and the crew for an excellent job putting everything together! The big news of the night was the election of officers for 2012 and the vote on the club's new dues structure.
Read MoreThree boats left the York River on Sunday the 19'th of June heading for Nantucket, MA -- "Delphinus", "Camden", and "Elixir". Delphinus left at 9am with George Jones, Rich Watkins, and Tucker VanDyck. Camden and Elixir left around 3pm with Larry and Maureen Davis and with Joran and Lin Gendell.
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