Welcome Boating Season with the Annual Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony

Blessing of the Fleet 2019

Join us Saturday, May 11, 2019 as we kick off the boating season with the Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning Ceremony, to be followed by a cook-out lunch.  York River Yacht Club (YRYC) members and York River Yacht Haven (YRYH) slip holders are invited to participate. Registration to take part in the parade … Continue reading "Welcome Boating Season with the Annual Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony"

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YRYC holds annual Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning

Blessing of the Fleet

Members gathered on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at York River Yacht Haven for its annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Reverend Dick Sisson, of Deltaville, blessed the boats, which is meant to ensure a safe and bountiful season.   Afterwards, members and guests adjourned for a cook-out lunch and sock burning ceremony, where members burned … Continue reading "YRYC holds annual Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning"

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Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning Set for May 12

Blessing of the Fleet Bagpiper

Join us Saturday, May 12, 2018 as we kick off the season with the Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning Ceremony, to be followed by a pot luck lunch.  York River Yacht Club (YRYC) members and York River Yacht Haven (YRYH) slipholders are invited to participate. Registration to take part in the parade of … Continue reading "Blessing of the Fleet and Sock Burning Set for May 12"

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Blessing of the Fleet – Saturday, May 7

It’s that time of the year again… Spring is in the air, boats are in the water. Tradition says that participation in the BOF ritual will assure cruisers of fair weather and safe passage, and racers of success on the race course. Others say this is mere superstition, but why take chances? Come join us on Saturday May 7th. Here’s the schedule of events: 9:00-10:00 Registration at the YRYC clubroom 10:30:11:00 Procession of boats from the mouth of the Perrin River to “B” dock at Crown Pointe to be blessed 11:30 Brunch (including mimosas) in the CPM Activity Room, $10/person

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2009 Blessing of the Fleet FESTIVAL

To kick off the 2009 boating season, a two-day festival sponsored by the York River Yacht Club and Crown Pointe Marina will feature music and entertainment by Bob Zentz, a burning of the socks event, a blessing of the fleet, a Friday night cookout, decorated boat contest with cash prizes, radio controlled boat competition, and more. Open to all boaters, watermen, and those with an interest in the sea! For more information and to register, download the information below.

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