2019 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?"
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"
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