Bad weather rained out the Moonlight Race in July, so we have rescheduled this crowd favorite event for Friday, August 12 (rain date of Saturday, August 13 if needed). Special racing instructions are posted and available for download at YRYC.org/racing and on-line registration is open now at this link.
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Full Moon Fever Coming July 16
The annual Moonlight Race will take place on Saturday, July 16. Starting in the evening and finishing after dark, racers follow a course that will take competitors out around York Spit Light and back. Details to be in the Special Sailing Instructions will be posted soon on the YRYC Racing Web Site. This race … Continue reading "Full Moon Fever Coming July 16"
Read MoreReady for 2022 Racing Season?
As the warm weather months near, the club officers of the York River Yacht Club (YRYC) are getting ready for the 2022 racing season! Running from April to early November of each year, YRYC holds a weekly racing series as well as special races, including the York River Cup, a Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing … Continue reading "Ready for 2022 Racing Season?"
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 MoreMoonlight Race Was Beautiful
The annual Moonlight Race was finally held Sunday, August 30, and it was a beautiful night! Enjoy some photos taken from the racers!
Read MoreMoonlight Race Coming August 29
The Club’s 2020 Moonlight Race will be held Saturday, August 29. Race was originally scheduled for August 1, but was called on account of bad weather. This annual race starts in the evening and finishes after dark, following a course that will take competitors out around York Spit Light and back. This race is … Continue reading "Moonlight Race Coming August 29"
Read More2019 Moonlight Race – August 17
The annual Moonlight Race is here! The 2019 race is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, the race is open to all boats who meet PHRF of the Chesapeake Fleet Safety Requirements for Chesapeake Bay – Category 4P. Entries must be received by 12:00 noon on August 17 by YRYC Race Captain. Email is acceptable (racecaptain@yryc.org). … Continue reading "2019 Moonlight Race – August 17"
Read MoreMoonlight Race – August 25
The annual Moonlight Race is here! Scheduled for Saturday, August 25, the race is open to all boats who meet PHRF of the Chesapeake Fleet Safety Requirements for Chesapeake Bay – Category 4P. Entries must be received by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 25 by YRYC Race Captain. Email is acceptable (racecaptain@yryc.org). Entry fee of … Continue reading "Moonlight Race – August 25"
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