Rear Commodore’s Report for August 2021
With folks on vacation and the weather HOT & HUMID on the Chesapeake, let’s try to make the most of our weekends at the marina (if you’re there). We have a number of events scheduled for September until December 😊 and are looking forward to an even better 2022! FRIDAYS: Start the weekend right with … Continue reading "Rear Commodore’s Report for August 2021"
Read MoreCruise to Norfolk Event
New Cruise Captain Mark has a new event planned for us. A long weekend cruise to Norfolk staying at Waterside Marina, alternative marina is Tidewater Marina. Rates are $2.00 per foot docking fee/night, power extra. Plans are to depart YRYH on Friday, 9/17 to attend the following events: 9/17: Tides Baseball game (Tickets required, link … Continue reading "Cruise to Norfolk Event"
Read More2021 Moonlight Race
The annual Moonlight Race is this Saturday, July 24. Sailing Instruction are posted on the Racing page of the club’s web site. We will start is at R24, with two fleets if we have enough boats. Starts at 1820 and 1825 (6:20 and 6:25). If necessary, the course will be shortened in an attempt … Continue reading "2021 Moonlight Race"
Read MoreRescheduled Races – Single Handed and Mixed Doubles
The club’s annual Single-Handed Race has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 17, with the start at R22 at 1:30 PM. This race will be followed by a Mixed Double-Handed Race (one man, one woman), starting at 3:00 PM. Elixir will be the Committee Boat. To encourage participation in both races, Elixir will take your … Continue reading "Rescheduled Races – Single Handed and Mixed Doubles"
Read MoreNew Mixed Doubles Race This Year
The annual Single Handed Race, a long-standing tradition at YRYC, will be held on June 26. But this year offers a fun new option, a mixed doubles race! Race entry is included with YRYC Wednesday Night Race registration. First race starts at 1:30pm from R22. Second race planned for 3:00pm. Landlubber fun on … Continue reading "New Mixed Doubles Race This Year"
Read MoreA Little Rain Cant Dampen Our Spirits
The weather turned so we were not able to hold our annual Memorial Day weekend raft-up at Mobjack Bay. So what were we to do with all that barbecue (courtesy of club member John H)? Those of us who decided to stick around the marina decided to have a “cruise to nowhere” on … Continue reading "A Little Rain Cant Dampen Our Spirits"
Read MoreHello, Summer!
We are so excited for the unofficial start of Summer 2021. We will carry on the YRYC annual tradition’s first cruise of the season with a raft-up to Mobjack Bay/East River. This year’s trip is scheduled to take place Saturday, May 29 and returning Monday, May 31. We will head out Saturday morning … Continue reading "Hello, Summer!"
Read MoreWhat A Day That Was!
York River Yacht Club hosted its annual Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning ceremony on Saturday, May 8, 2021. While the day began with a bit of misty rain around day break, by the time festivities began, we had cooler than usual temperatures but glorious sunshine to enjoy our day. We enjoyed a … Continue reading "What A Day That Was!"
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