Labor Day is Nearly Here, Again!
Labor Day Weekend means the unofficial end of summer and our annual cruise to Cape Charles. This year, we have 15 boats confirmed to make the trip across the Bay to Cape Charles Town Harbor Marina from the York River. The weekend will kick off Friday evening, September 4, with our (COVID) regular Commodore’s Cocktail … Continue reading "Labor Day is Nearly Here, Again!"
Read MoreGet Ready for the York River Cup 2020
York River Yacht Club proudly presents the annual York River Cup! This year’s race will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 starting at 11:00am at “R24”. Our flagship racing event is a CBYRA sanctioned regatta, which features spinnaker and non-spinnaker fleets, and will run up to three planned races. This event is open to … Continue reading "Get Ready for the York River Cup 2020"
Read More2020 Fall Racing Season Starts August 5
While the temperature right now certainly does not feel like Fall, the YRYC Fall Racing Season starts Wednesday, August 5 and will run through September 16. Come on out and join in the fun for the rest of the 2020 season! Questions or need more information? Check the YRYC Racing page or contact racecaptain@yryc.org.
Read MoreSummer Pool Party!
Members and their guests will meet for a socially responsible gathering by the pool on Saturday, July 25 at 4pm to enjoy burgers, hot dogs and sides provided by the Club (not to mention, everyone’s company). BYOB. No pot luck or food sharing. Anyone participating in the Fun Race taking place earlier in the afternoon … Continue reading "Summer Pool Party!"
Read MoreMoonlight Race Coming August 29
The Club’s 2020 Moonlight Race will be held Saturday, August 29. Race was originally scheduled for August 1, but was called on account of bad weather. This annual race starts in the evening and finishes after dark, following a course that will take competitors out around York Spit Light and back. This race is … Continue reading "Moonlight Race Coming August 29"
Read MoreFun Race Coming July 25
The club will hold a “Fun” Race on Saturday, July 25. This is a chance to get a taste of what Wednesday Night Racing is about. All boats, club members or not, are welcome. If you just want to follow the competitors around the course, then grab some crew and come on out. … Continue reading "Fun Race Coming July 25"
Read MoreSingle Handed Race – June 27
The club will hold its annual Single-Handed Race on Saturday, June 27. The sailing instructions are posted on the club’s “Racing” web page. This is a chance to get a taste of what Wednesday Night Racing is about. All club boats are welcome. If you just want to follow the competitors around the course, … Continue reading "Single Handed Race – June 27"
Read MoreSummer Racing Series Is On!
The Summer Racing Series is ON. It looks like we will have the same fleet of boats as last year, so we will stick with our two fleet system. Race Captain Joran has printed new books so if you haven’t gotten yours yet, let him know. All start times, start locations, and courses are … Continue reading "Summer Racing Series Is On!"
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