What 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?"
Read MoreHello, Summer!
Members of York River Yacht Club kicked off the unofficial start of Summer with our annual Memorial Day Weekend raft-up trip to Mobjack Bay’s East River with 10 member boats. Saturday morning was sunny and beautiful. Not a lot of wind on the way up but it was a lovely trip never the less. Always … Continue reading "Hello, Summer!"
Read MoreYRYC holds ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ ceremony
Members of the York River Yacht Club in Gloucester Point held a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Reverend Dick Sisson blessed the boats, which is meant to ensure a safe and bountiful season. Afterwards, members and guests enjoyed a picnic lunch and then held a traditional ‘sock burning ceremony’ in … Continue reading "YRYC holds ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ ceremony"
Read MoreRaft-Up for Memorial Day!
Who’s Ready to Cruise? A Note from Our Cruise Captain!
With warm weather finally here, I know everyone is excited about the 2019 sailing season ahead. Over the cold weather months, I have been working on a schedule that I hope the club membership will find to be fun and enjoyable. In addition to our traditional trips at Memorial Day and Labor Day, we have trips … Continue reading "Who’s Ready to Cruise? A Note from Our Cruise Captain!"
Read MoreWelcome Boating Season with the Annual Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony
Join us Saturday, May 11, 2019 as we kick off the boating season with the Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning Ceremony, to be followed by a cook-out lunch. York River Yacht Club (YRYC) members and York River Yacht Haven (YRYH) slip holders are invited to participate. Registration to take part in the parade … Continue reading "Welcome Boating Season with the Annual Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony"
Read MoreHarborFest 2019, Here We Come!
Cruise Captain John just sent out registration information for Norfolk’s HarborFest 2019, scheduled for June 7 – 9. Club members would most likely leave Thursday, June 6 and stay through Sunday, June 9. Club members who wish to participate in the club cruise should check their email for registrations forms and materials! Turn around … Continue reading "HarborFest 2019, Here We Come!"
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