Spring is almost here and that means YRYC will soon be hosting its annual Racing Registration Open House event for the 2023 racing season! The event will be on Wednesday, March 15 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm at the Activities Building at York River Yacht Haven, located at 8109 Yacht Haven Road, Gloucester Point, VA 23062. … Continue reading "It’s Almost Racing Season!"
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On Wednesday, November 16, racers and members of YRYC gathered to dine and celebrate the 2022 racing season and the honor this year’s racing season winners. This year’s racing season winners are: Dream On (Steve B) JoJo (Brian G) Fenway (Bob W) Dream On (Steve B) also won this summer’s Moonlight Race and the John … Continue reading "2022 Racing Awards Winners Honored"
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Having to re-cycle two weeks after the originally scheduled date, the Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta team, volunteers, race officials, and racers, pulled off the event after all! The 2022 event was held on October 14-16, 2022. YRYC is thrilled the Elixir, captained by favorite club members Lin and Joran, placed 1st in Division 5! That certainly … Continue reading "Turkey Shoot Regatta – the Hurricane Free Version!"
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The York River Cup is YRYC’s premier annual racing event! York River Yacht Club proudly presents the annual York River Cup! This year’s race will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 starting at 11:00am at “R24”. Our flagship racing event features spinnaker and non-spinnaker fleets, and will run up to three planned races. … Continue reading "The 2022 York River Cup is Coming!"
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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"
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AS OF JUNE 23, PLEASE KNOW RACES ARE POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE AND DETAILS. One of our favorite annual races! The Single Handed and Mixed Doubles Races will take place Sunday, June 26 at 1:30pm. For the Single Handed Race, only one person is permitted aboard the boat. Electronic autopilots may not be … Continue reading "Its Time for the Single/Mixed Doubles Race!"
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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?"
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What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Our 2021 Frostbite Racing Series runs September 26 – October 31. Starting location varies but typically close to York River Yacht Haven. Sunday afternoons starting September 26 through October 31 Start/finish typically at York River R22 Warning at 1330; Start time is 1335 “Running Starts” will … Continue reading "2021 FrostBite Racing Series Underway"
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