Blessing 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!"
Read MoreBig Sale at the YRYH Ship’s Store – April 7 and 8
Our friends at the YRYH Ship’s Store tell us they will be running a storewide sale of 20% off on April 7 and 8. Be sure to stop in and have a look. For other specials, check out their webpage at http://yorkriveryachthaven.com/news-events/
Read MoreGet Ready for Racing Season!
Hopefully the worst of the winter is over and we can start getting our boats ready for the racing season. Attached below is a link to a copy of the YRYC 2018 Race Rules & Guidelines for download and review. As introduced at the Awards Bean Dinner last November, there are some significant changes to the … Continue reading "Get Ready for Racing Season!"
Read MoreCarribean Adventures of S/V Brigadoon
While most of us are thinking about the warmer days ahead, club member SV Brigadoon is on a winter sailing adventure in the Carribean! To document their “big trip”, the Captain and First Mate have put together a YouTube Channel to mark the occasion and keep in touch with their friends back at their home port. … Continue reading "Carribean Adventures of S/V Brigadoon"
Read MoreGet Ready for Spring Racing Season – Get Your PHRF Rating Now!
Ahoy YRYC Racers (and those who would like to race with YRYC), If you plan to race with YRYC this season you will need to obtain or renew your PHRF of the Chesapeake handicap rating certificate. YRYC will no longer provide an “interim” rating, nor will we be providing Wednesday Night Race rating adjustments … Continue reading "Get Ready for Spring Racing Season – Get Your PHRF Rating Now!"
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