Labor Day Fun and Fellowship
What a wonderful Labor Day weekend! Friday night started off with a special party hosted by members Kevin and Hope to welcome their cruising friends from the Texas Association of Social Sailors from Houston, who would be cruising with us to Cape Charles for the weekend. We were treated to a catered dinner by … Continue reading "Labor Day Fun and Fellowship"
Read MoreChuck at the Herreshoff Classic!
Club member Chuck is having the time of his life at the 2019 Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta! It is part of the Classic Yacht Owners Association (CYOA) Challenge and the Herreshoff S Class Centennial Series, held in Newport, Rhode Island over August 23 – 25, 2019. Check out this video interview of Chuck at https://www.instagram.com/tv/B1gupyCAzga/ … Continue reading "Chuck at the Herreshoff Classic!"
Read MoreCalling All Boat Cooks!
Do you have favorite recipes you like to make in your boat galley while cruising? If so, you are invited to share your best dishes for a York River Yacht Club Recipe and Cookbook. Those interested in sharing their favorites, club member Jamie is accepting all recipes to add to the collection. If you have … Continue reading "Calling All Boat Cooks!"
Read More2019 York River Cup – September 14
The Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for the 2019 York River Cup, YRYC’s premier annual racing event, is . now available on the YRYC website at http://yryc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/YR-Cup-2019-NOR-SI.pdf This event, sanctioned by the CBYRA, is open to all PHRF boats with category 5P/4P certificates. Please include a copy of your 2019 PHRF certificate with your … Continue reading "2019 York River Cup – September 14"
Read MoreRegistration Now Open for the 2019 Turkey Shoot Regatta
Registration for racers is now open for the 2019 Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta, hosted by the Rappahannock River Yacht Club. This year’s event will be held October 4-6, 2019. The Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta is open to all boats 18 feet and longer with designs that are at least 20 years old. Event and registration information … Continue reading "Registration Now Open for the 2019 Turkey Shoot Regatta"
Read More2019 Moonlight Race – August 17
The annual Moonlight Race is here! The 2019 race is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, the race is open to all boats who meet PHRF of the Chesapeake Fleet Safety Requirements for Chesapeake Bay – Category 4P. Entries must be received by 12:00 noon on August 17 by YRYC Race Captain. Email is acceptable (racecaptain@yryc.org). … Continue reading "2019 Moonlight Race – August 17"
Read MoreSingle Handed Race – a long-standing tradition at YRYC!
July 27 is the date for this year’s Single Handed Race. Only one person is permitted aboard the boat. Electronic autopilots may not be used during the race. Participants are required to wear an approved PFD at all times during the race. This will be a non-spinnaker race. Race entry is included with YRYC … Continue reading "Single Handed Race – a long-standing tradition at YRYC!"
Read MoreWhat Is Your RaceQ?
At a recent racing Bean Dinner, the race results spreadsheet was posted on the big screen TV so all racers could review rankings and performances. The group lamented not having post-race videos to show, but alas, YRYC does not have a video boat to record our glory (and our folly). But there is a … Continue reading "What Is Your RaceQ?"
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