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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2022 Racing Awards Winners Honored
On Wednesday, November 16, racers and members of YRYC gathered to dine and celebrate the 2022 racing season and the honor this year’s racing season winners. This year’s racing season winners are: Dream On (Steve B) JoJo (Brian G) Fenway (Bob W) Dream On (Steve B) also won this summer’s Moonlight Race and the John … Continue reading "2022 Racing Awards Winners Honored"
Read MoreTurkey Shoot Regatta – the Hurricane Free Version!
Having to re-cycle two weeks after the originally scheduled date, the Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta team, volunteers, race officials, and racers, pulled off the event after all! The 2022 event was held on October 14-16, 2022. YRYC is thrilled the Elixir, captained by favorite club members Lin and Joran, placed 1st in Division 5! That certainly … Continue reading "Turkey Shoot Regatta – the Hurricane Free Version!"
Read MoreThe 2022 York River Cup is Coming!
The York River Cup is YRYC’s premier annual racing event! York River Yacht Club proudly presents the annual York River Cup! This year’s race will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 starting at 11:00am at “R24”. Our flagship racing event features spinnaker and non-spinnaker fleets, and will run up to three planned races. … Continue reading "The 2022 York River Cup is Coming!"
Read MoreLets Try This Again
Bad weather rained out the Moonlight Race in July, so we have rescheduled this crowd favorite event for Friday, August 12 (rain date of Saturday, August 13 if needed). Special racing instructions are posted and available for download at YRYC.org/racing and on-line registration is open now at this link.
Read MoreFull Moon Fever Coming July 16
The annual Moonlight Race will take place on Saturday, July 16. Starting in the evening and finishing after dark, racers follow a course that will take competitors out around York Spit Light and back. Details to be in the Special Sailing Instructions will be posted soon on the YRYC Racing Web Site. This race … Continue reading "Full Moon Fever Coming July 16"
Read MoreIts Time for the Single/Mixed Doubles Race!
AS OF JUNE 23, PLEASE KNOW RACES ARE POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE AND DETAILS. One of our favorite annual races! The Single Handed and Mixed Doubles Races will take place Sunday, June 26 at 1:30pm. For the Single Handed Race, only one person is permitted aboard the boat. Electronic autopilots may not be … Continue reading "Its Time for the Single/Mixed Doubles Race!"
Read More2022 Racing Season is Here
When you look back at the past year, are you happy with the use and enjoyment that you got from your boat? Perhaps you didn’t get away from the dock so many times? If you join in the club’s racing program, you will! It is easier than ever to come out now that racing … Continue reading "2022 Racing Season is Here"
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