The annual Moonlight Race is this Saturday, July 24. Sailing Instruction are posted on the Racing page of the club’s web site. We will start is at R24, with two fleets if we have enough boats. Starts at 1820 and 1825 (6:20 and 6:25). If necessary, the course will be shortened in an attempt … Continue reading "2021 Moonlight Race"
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The annual Single Handed Race, a long-standing tradition at YRYC, will be held on June 26. But this year offers a fun new option, a mixed doubles race! Race entry is included with YRYC Wednesday Night Race registration. First race starts at 1:30pm from R22. Second race planned for 3:00pm. Landlubber fun on … Continue reading "New Mixed Doubles Race This Year"
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The weather turned so we were not able to hold our annual Memorial Day weekend raft-up at Mobjack Bay. So what were we to do with all that barbecue (courtesy of club member John H)? Those of us who decided to stick around the marina decided to have a “cruise to nowhere” on … Continue reading "A Little Rain Cant Dampen Our Spirits"
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We are so excited for the unofficial start of Summer 2021. We will carry on the YRYC annual tradition’s first cruise of the season with a raft-up to Mobjack Bay/East River. This year’s trip is scheduled to take place Saturday, May 29 and returning Monday, May 31. We will head out Saturday morning … Continue reading "Hello, Summer!"
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York River Yacht Club hosted its annual Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning ceremony on Saturday, May 8, 2021. While the day began with a bit of misty rain around day break, by the time festivities began, we had cooler than usual temperatures but glorious sunshine to enjoy our day. We enjoyed a … Continue reading "What A Day That Was!"
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It has been a long winter. But the warm weather is finally here and everyone is anxious to get out an enjoy some “coastal distancing”. So starting April 30, stop by the deck of the YRYH Activities Building on Friday evenings around 6pm for some friendly conversation and fun with other club members. BYOB. Weather … Continue reading "Commodore’s Cocktail Party Starting Back Up for 2021 Season"
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One of our favorite annual events! The 2021 Blessing of the Fleet will take place Saturday, May 8 (weather permitting). 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 … Continue reading "Get Ready for Blessing of the Fleet 2021"
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KICK-OFF SAILABRATION & KENTUCKY DERBY FUN! SATURDAY, MAY 1ST! RSVP via the link sent to your club email WHEN? Saturday, May 1st! 5:00 Cocktail Hour 6:00 Dinner 6:57 The 147th Running of the Kentucky Derby! WHERE? ACTIVITIES DECK BY THE POOL (YRYH) WHAT? WEAR YOUR YRYC GEAR AT THE FIRST GET TOGETHER OF THE … Continue reading "Sailabration Kick Off – May 1"
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