Carribean 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!"
Read MoreCoast Guard Vessel Safety Checks – How to Request One
Did you know the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has certified vessel examiners who will perform a free Vessel Safety Check (“VSC”) at your boat, at a time of mutual convenience? There is no charge, and no consequences if you don’t pass. Their goal is simply to help make boating as safe as possible for you, your … Continue reading "Coast Guard Vessel Safety Checks – How to Request One"
Read MoreDid you know…?
Did you know that registered users of the YRYC website can access the Members Only section of this site as well as comment on various posts? Who is a registered user? Current members of YRYC are given a user account to the website upon joining club. If you do not remember your user id … Continue reading "Did you know…?"
Read MorePlanning for the 2018 Cruising Season is Underway
Many thanks to the members who took part in the cruising poll sent out to members a couple of months ago. The results are in and have been tallied and your cruise captain, John Handloser, is already busy planning the 2018 cruising season! The poll choices are listed below in the order of most to … Continue reading "Planning for the 2018 Cruising Season is Underway"
Read MoreFriendly Reminder: Membership Dues are due December 31
Members who wish to renew for the 2018 are asked to submit their dues of $180 before December 31, 2017. After January 1, dues are $200. After March 31, renewing members pay $220 (as per our by-laws). Prospective members may download an application from our Join Us! page. We look forward to another active … Continue reading "Friendly Reminder: Membership Dues are due December 31"
Read MoreYRYC Celebrates the Holidays
Over 30 members of the YRYC gathered on December 2 to celebrate a successful boating season and the upcoming holidays. The activities room at York River Yacht Haven provided an excellent view for the Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade, which was also taking place the same night. In addition to the beautiful (and come very creative) … Continue reading "YRYC Celebrates the Holidays"
Read More2017 Racing Awards Dinner
The York River Yacht Club held its annual Racing Awards Dinner on Sunday, November 19. Skippers, crew members and others wishing to join in the fun were in attendance. Movin’ On was presented the 2017 York River Cup. Other boats represented and recognized for their participation and achievement for a great year of sailing and … Continue reading "2017 Racing Awards Dinner"
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