Single Handed Race – A long-standing tradition at YRYC!
YRYC will host the annual Single Handed Race on Saturday, July 28, 2018. 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 (single headsail). Race … Continue reading "Single Handed Race – A long-standing tradition at YRYC!"
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HarborFest 2018 – Great weather, great friends, great time!
Seven boats made the trip from York River to downtown Norfolk to this year’s HarborFest. We anchored out at Old Point Comfort Thursday, June 7 so we could rally at Elizabeth River to participate in the Parade of Sails Friday morning to escort the Tall Ship fleet into downtown Norfolk’s Town Point Park. We … Continue reading "HarborFest 2018 – Great weather, great friends, great time!"
Read MoreAnother Successful Memorial Day Weekend Raft-Up
We had a wonderful weekend at our favorite anchorage at Mobjack Bay for our annual trip to Mobjack Bay for Memorial Day weekend. Great weather, great company, great weekend!
Read MoreYRYC holds annual Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning
Members gathered on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at York River Yacht Haven for its annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Reverend Dick Sisson, of Deltaville, blessed the boats, which is meant to ensure a safe and bountiful season. Afterwards, members and guests adjourned for a cook-out lunch and sock burning ceremony, where members burned … Continue reading "YRYC holds annual Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning"
Read MoreSocial Planned with Cape Charles Yacht Club – June 23
UPDATED 6/19/2018 – EVENT TO BE RESCHEDULED FOR LATER THIS SUMMER The Cape Charles Yacht Club will be visiting YRYH for a weekend in June. So we are planning a joint social during their visit. So be sure to come join YRYC members and make some new friends from one of our favorite sailing … Continue reading "Social Planned with Cape Charles Yacht Club – June 23"
Read MoreSailboat Racing 101 Seminar Set for May 19
Sailboat Racing 101 Seminar will be held Saturday, May 19 from 9am-12pm in the YRYH Activities Room. Coffee and donuts will be available beginning at 8:30am. Come learn (or re-learn) a few new tricks and review the Racing Rules of Sailing! RSVP to racecaptain@yryc.org if you plan to attend.
Read MoreRSVP Now for the Memorial Day Weekend Raft-Up
Cruise Captain John has sent out the RSVP for the YRYC annual cruise to Mobjack Bay/East River for Memorial Day weekend. Please RSVP by the link to the Google form contained in the email sent to club members. Please respond by May 18 so John may organize a plan for all attending boats. The … Continue reading "RSVP Now for the Memorial Day Weekend Raft-Up"
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