YRYC had a fleet of 11 boats make the trip to Harborfest 2023! Many of the sailboats left Thursday and and enjoyed a bit of a sporty sail down to Old Point Comfort as we outran thunderstorms that were west of us. Once at our destination, we anchored out and enjoyed an evening out … Continue reading "Another Harborfest in the Books!"
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The start of summer means Norfolk Harborfest, America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival, which enters its 47th year in 2023. And YRYC has 11 boats signed up to head to Norfolk for this year’s festival! The sailboat fleet, led by S/V Sirena Gorda, will set sail for Old Point Comfort on Thursday, June 8 between … Continue reading "Harborfest 2023 Here We Come!"
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It seems a storm decided to blow through our weekend plans so the annual raft-up in Mobjack Bay was scuttled at the last minute. But that did not stop YRYC from still holding a weekend full of fun and activities (because who else was going to eat all those carnitas that John H made!). … Continue reading "Plan B for Memorial Day"
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After a rainy couple of days, Saturday, April 29th, turned out to a be surprisingly beautiful day for the annual Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning! We had so many smiling faces show up bright and early on a Saturday morning for coffee and banana bread. Once assembled, we had 7 sailboats that participated … Continue reading "What a Wonderful Day for a Blessing"
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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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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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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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YRYC had an absolutely amazing turnout for its annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 3. Rear Commodores June and Hope planned a lovely meal with tasty delights from Bangkok Noi and GT’s homemade flan in three flavors – vanilla, coconut and espresso. Plus, we got to enjoy the Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade as they made their … Continue reading "Holidaze 2022"
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