YRYC had a fleet of 11 boats make the trip to Harborfest 2023! Many of the sailboats left Thursday and and enjoyed a bit of a sporty sail down to Old Point Comfort as we outran thunderstorms that were west of us. Once at our destination, we anchored out and enjoyed an evening out … Continue reading "Another Harborfest in the Books!"
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It seems a storm decided to blow through our weekend plans so the annual raft-up in Mobjack Bay was scuttled at the last minute. But that did not stop YRYC from still holding a weekend full of fun and activities (because who else was going to eat all those carnitas that John H made!). … Continue reading "Plan B for Memorial Day"
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One of our favorite annual events! The 2023 Blessing of the Fleet will take place Saturday, April 29. The fun starts at 9:00am with danish, donuts and coffee at the York River Yacht Haven activities room. Here is where you will get information about the parade and line-up. The day’s events are set to … Continue reading "2023 Blessing of the Fleet"
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While waiting for sailing weather to arrive, 18 members decided to ‘hit the links’ at DriveShack in Richmond to try their luck. While no one is on their way to the PGA anytime soon, members had a great time catching up with one another and enjoying a bit of friendly competition. Enjoy some photos from … Continue reading "Golf Nuts"
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YRYC had an absolutely amazing turnout for its annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 3. Rear Commodores June and Hope planned a lovely meal with tasty delights from Bangkok Noi and GT’s homemade flan in three flavors – vanilla, coconut and espresso. Plus, we got to enjoy the Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade as they made their … Continue reading "Holidaze 2022"
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It’s time for the annual holiday party and business meeting. We continue with “new tradition” of last year’s wildly successful White Elephant gift exchange where hilarity will most certainly ensue! This year’s dinner will be catered by Bangkok Noi, where there will be something for everyone to enjoy (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free). … Continue reading "2022 Holiday Party"
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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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Over 30 members stopped in for a spell and stayed late for fun and games for our annual Halloween event on October 29. Wickedly good appetizers and deadly desserts were devoured before and after the Killer Chili and Spooky Spuds – quite of bit of witches brew disappeared too! The most fangstastic “Sweeney Todd” appetizer was … Continue reading "A Spook-tacular Event"
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