The Club Celebrates Its Race Winners
Solstice came in first for Perf A and Delphinius came in second in Perf B during Hampton Yacht Club’s Summer Solstice Ocean Race. Dream On round out the summer winners with a second place for PS C at the Cock Island Race.
Read MoreImages from the Tall Ship Parade
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Read MoreLaser/Sunfish Racing!
We’re trying to start up a local Laser/Sunfish group that meets informally on Sunday afternoons at Gloucester Point Beach. We’ll probably throw out some inflatable buoys to go around if anyone wants to hone their boat handling skills. I understand a few of you own Lasers or Sunfish, and the club still has a couple … Continue reading "Laser/Sunfish Racing!"
Read MoreSolstice in Annapolis to Newport Race
YRYC yellow fleet member Jib Bordeaux and his J40 “Solstice” are representing the club in the Annapolis to Newport Race this year. One of the single most famous races in the US. The race start is this Friday. Jim is hot off winning the PHRF A spinnaker division of “The Cape Henry Cup” last Saturday. … Continue reading "Solstice in Annapolis to Newport Race"
Read MoreAnother Informative Sailboat Racing 101 Completed
Other clubs may mark spring by burning socks. The York River Yacht Club marks it by attendance to Mike Mastracci’s annual Sailboat Racing seminar. The class may be named ‘101’, but even the most seasoned sailor will find that they learn something, or are reminded of something they’ve forgotten during these informative sessions. For the … Continue reading "Another Informative Sailboat Racing 101 Completed"
Read MoreYRYC Holds Annual Meeting
Approximately 25 members attended this club-sponsored dinner in the Activities room at YRYH. Lin Gendell prepared a fabulous Italian themed dinner. A great antipasto bar was set up followed by a sausage and peppers over pasta entree’. Tiramisu was a tasty dessert. Business matters were discussed after dinner: Membership and Treasury: The club signed up … Continue reading "YRYC Holds Annual Meeting"
Read MoreSunsets and Wednesday Night Racing
One of the more pleasant parts of participating in the Fall Wednesday Night races, besides just being on the water in pleasant weather, are the sunsets. Jamie Hogge, on this week’s committee boat, captured this last Wednesday. Here are a few of those pictures. You can find the rest under the Photo Galleries.
Read MoreA Lovely Night for a Moonlight Race
Five boats participated in the Moonlight Race last night. The wind was good at the start, giving everyone a great ‘push’. But along the way, it died down, giving racers just about a knot of speed, then up again in the usual place, at the mouth of the river. Entering the bay offered its own challenges, … Continue reading "A Lovely Night for a Moonlight Race"
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