It is with great excitement that we announce York River Yacht Club is now a member of Yachting Clubs of America, a membership organization dedicated to the advancement of yachting. YCA represents over 300,000 members and over 700 YCA registered yacht and sailing clubs in America. Membership in YCA gives great reciprocity benefits to yacht … Continue reading "YRYC Now Part of YCA"
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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"
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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!"
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Labor Day Weekend means the unofficial end of summer and our annual cruise to Cape Charles. This year, we have 15 boats confirmed to make the trip across the Bay to Cape Charles Town Harbor Marina from the York River. The weekend will kick off Friday evening, September 4, with our (COVID) regular Commodore’s Cocktail … Continue reading "Labor Day is Nearly Here, Again!"
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In guidance with the statewide Stay at Home Order, effective March 30 – June 10, issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as the CDC’s guidelines to cancel or postpone large events in the near future, the YRYC Board of Directors announces the following changes to our calendar of events. Racing Events: There will … Continue reading "Update on Club Activities under COVID-19"
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12 boats from YRYC traveled to Irvington to the annual Turkey Shoot Regatta held October 4-6, 2019. 5 out of the 12 boats registered to race. Clouds, brisk winds (gusts up to 20 knots!) and a bit of chop (2-3 feet swells) to navigate, it was quite a weekend! There was lots of … Continue reading "Chuck Takes The Cup!"
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Take a look at the October 2019 issue of SpinSheet magazine (page 128 to be exact) and you will find a photo of our burgee swap event with the Texas Association with Social Sailors (TASS) in Cape Charles over Labor Day weekend. Thanks to Beth and Molly at SpinSheet for the shout-out.
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What a wonderful Labor Day weekend! Friday night started off with a special party hosted by members Kevin and Hope to welcome their cruising friends from the Texas Association of Social Sailors from Houston, who would be cruising with us to Cape Charles for the weekend. We were treated to a catered dinner by … Continue reading "Labor Day Fun and Fellowship"
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