YRYC 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"
Read MoreBlessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning Set for May 12
Join us Saturday, May 12, 2018 as we kick off the season with the Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning Ceremony, to be followed by a pot luck lunch. York River Yacht Club (YRYC) members and York River Yacht Haven (YRYH) slipholders are invited to participate. Registration to take part in the parade of … Continue reading "Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning Set for May 12"
Read MoreCommodore’s Cocktail Parties for 2018 Resume April 20
Starting Friday, April 20, the Friday evening tradition of the Commodore’s Cocktail Party will return for the 2018 season. So stop by the deck of the YRYH Activities Building with a sharable snack for a evening of friendly conversation and fun. BYOB. Weather permitting.
Read MoreWe’re On Instagram!
Don’t miss any of the fun this boating season as now you can follow YRYC on Instagram! Remember that you, too, can be a social media curator for the club by emailing your photos of having fun on the water to webmaster@yryc.org. Take a look at some of what we have posted … Continue reading "We’re On Instagram!"
Read MoreHarborFest – Here We Come!
Cruise Captain John has sent out registration information for Norfolk’s HarborFest 2018, scheduled for June 8 – 10. Club members would most likely leave Thursday, June 7 and stay through Sunday, June 10. Club members who wish to participate in the club cruise should check their email for registrations forms and materials! What is … Continue reading "HarborFest – Here We Come!"
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