Moonlight Race – August 25
The annual Moonlight Race is here! Scheduled for Saturday, August 25, 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 Wednesday, August 25 by YRYC Race Captain. Email is acceptable (racecaptain@yryc.org). Entry fee of … Continue reading "Moonlight Race – August 25"
Read MoreTurkey Shoot Regatta 2018 – Registration Now Open
Registration for racers is now open for the 2018 Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta, hosted by the Rappahannock River Yacht Club. This year’s event will be held September 28 to 30, 2018. The Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta is open to all boats 18 feet and longer with designs that are at least 20 years … Continue reading "Turkey Shoot Regatta 2018 – Registration Now Open"
Read MoreSummer Travels in New England
Some club members have been touring New England during the past few weeks, escaping the heat of Virginia. Here are some “postcards from the road” for us to enjoy.
Read MorePool Party and Cook-Out This Weekend
YRYC members are invited to a pool party and cookout following the Single Handed Race. We will be serving hamburgers & hot dogs with the fixings. Soft drinks and water will also be available. Side dishes are welcomed. BYOB. RSVP via the email sent to YRYC members. Location and other details are provided in … Continue reading "Pool Party and Cook-Out This Weekend"
Read MoreSingle 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!"
Read MoreHappy 4th of July!
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!
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