Imagine you are anchored out on the York with friends, drinks and good food at hand, enjoying the evening and watching friends sail by. This describes the Race Committee Boat and its crew on the typical Wednesday evening. By volunteering to be the committee boat for a race, you will have a great time, and … Continue reading "Calling All Boats"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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When you look back at the past year, are you happy with the use and enjoyment that you got from your boat? Perhaps you didn’t get away from the dock so many times? If you join in the club’s racing program, you will! It is easy to come out on Wednesday nights and to … Continue reading "2021 Race Season is Here!"
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York River Yacht Club will be starting the year with its Spring Racing Series soon. So mark your calendars with the following dates! March 31 @ 6:30pm – Information session and registration dinner, YRYH Activities Room April 7 – Practice Race April 14 – first race of the Spring Racing Series A full schedule may … Continue reading "2021 Race Season is Coming!"
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COVID kept us from having the usual dinner event. So on Saturday, October 17, we moved it outside for an afternoon of sea stories and other tall tales of adventure and friendship. Thanks to Duane for sharing photos of the event. For 2020, the YRYC Racing Committee is pleased to honor the following racers! … Continue reading "2020 Racing Awards Bestowed"
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Due to COVID-19, this year’s event will be an outdoor fete and ceremony on Saturday October 17th at 3 PM. It will be a cocktail party of sorts, no food served. Weather allowing, we will plan to do it under the Magnolia tree at Yacht Haven. BYOB and BYOC (chair). All racers and all members … Continue reading "Racing Awards Event Set for October 17"
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