Ending 2020 - Rental Report

Rentals and events are complete for 2020. Hopefully gathering restrictions will be lifted or at least lightened by April, as that will be the first rental for 2021. The 2021 rental calendar is very full and we are hoping that all restrictions will be lifted in early 2021.

Wishing all a blessed and safe Holiday season!

Layne, WRYC Manager

Jr. Sailing Series - Why I Love Sailing Camp - Josephine (Age 9)

My favorite part about sailing camp is pirating on the water. That is so fun besides the jellyfish. I love everything. Everyone was always nice. I never had one complaint. I’ve only gone for two years, but I have loved every part.

I learned so many things about the water, sailing the wind, and more. My favorite thing we learned about was the tacking up wind. Always sheet in!!

And we had so much fun on the paceship and sometimes I got to steer it.

Below: Josephine is standing with Riley at the helm.

Welcome Ian!

We would like to welcome our newest member, Ian, and his son Leo, to WRYC. Ian lives in Richmond and is looking forward to spending more time on the water: sailing, kayaking and rowing.

We look forward to the days when we can get together again and meet our new 2020 members, hopefully in the not so distant future.

Seitech boat dolly for sale

Approx. 66” wide cradle and 100” long. Like new with wide tires.  Should fit a 420, Albacore, or similar. Asking $399.

The Mariners' Museum to Host Tucker Thompson

November 19 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

VIRTUAL LECTURE

Chasing the Cup: Sailing’s Highest Prize
Hosted by America’s Cup commentator Tucker Thompson

About the lecture:

Join award-winning TV commentator, producer, and America’s Cup host, Tucker Thompson, for a sneak peek into the next America’s Cup, sailing’s highest prize. On a nationwide speaking tour featuring New York Yacht Club American Magic, Thompson returns to The Mariners’ Museum (virtually) to share the storied history of the oldest international trophy in sports. He will give an insider’s look at the Cup’s new class of boat – AC75 – foiling monohulls which are considered the future of Cup racing. Sailing fans will hear about NYYC American Magic, with insight on what to expect in New Zealand in March 2021, when all eyes will be following the 36th America’s Cup.

Photo courtesy of Team American Magic.  

Click on the link above to register in advance for this lecture.  
This America’s Cup Yacht Club tour program is hosted by Tucker Thompson and is being made exclusively for friends and family of The Mariners’ Museum and Park. This free program will not be re-broadcast so be sure to register in advance. 
Any questions or issues regarding registration or connecting with this virtual live program may be sent directly to Tucker at Tucker@TuckerThompson.com.

The America’s Cup Yacht Club Tour is sponsored in part by The Moorings®, Quantum Sails, Regatta Craft Mixers, and SeaDek.

A new season

With the passing of another month our sailing season is drawing to a close. Despite the Pandemic the WRYC has found creative ways to responsibly gather as well as continue our great sailing tradition. In short, I’m glad to be a member of an awesome Club full of wonderful people. A big thank you to all who attended the workday where much needed maintenance was performed. If you weren’t able to attend please consider doing so in the future as our Club requires the efforts of its membership to stay in such great shape and many hands make light work. Looking forward to seeing you all around the Club or out on the water soon.

Sailing Friends / Adventure from the Potomac

Not much new on the fleet front this month. But, if you’ll allow me to indulge, I’d like to share some thoughts on sailing. This past weekend two club members, Jim and Chris, joined me on an epic journey. We picked up my new to us 1967 Alberg 30 from Quantico Marina and brought it (most of the way) home. For those that are unfamiliar with the Potomac River, Quantico is WAYYYYY up there. After a late arrival Friday night the crew set about preparing the unfamiliar boat for an early departure. We departed Quantico under cover of darkness at approximately 0415h. Navigating by chartplotter and spotlight we worked our way down river and were met by a glorious sunrise. Saturday provided light winds, but a glorious 80 degree late October day. Not too shabby as we lounged about in shorts and bare feet. The 71 mile trip took about 14 hours. Our scheduled arrival time to Point Lookout Marina in St. Mary’s County, Maryland was after closing time. With a phone call to the marina, the manager on duty, Shawn, stated “here’s my personal cell, call me when you get to the creek and I’ll meet you at the fuel dock”! His efforts were greatly appreciated as we topped off the tanks, filled the ice chest, and the super secret bath house code was revealed. Thank you, Shawn! After a good night’s rest, the crew awoke to very different weather on Sunday. The sky had turned cloudy, rain was on the horizon and winds were 16-18 knots from the northeast. The spectacular crew donned layers and foulies and set about the task of tackling the next leg. The team shared navigation and sail plan decisions. Each course change and sail arrangement was discussed and concurrence was reached on the safest path. The crew remained on deck through steady rain to ensure proper lookout was maintained in less than ideal visibility conditions. The boat performed splendidly and sped down the Bay at hull speed, managing the 3-5 foot beam seas with ease. Later that evening, we pulled in to the second stop in White Marsh. The boat secured for the weekend, we all headed home for some warm coffee and a hot shower. The weekend had a lot of things, and lacked one. The weekend had warm weather, sun, cold weather, rain, good visibility, bad visibility, good food, great conversation, fellowship, beautiful sunrise, plentiful clouds, ship traffic, fairly large waves, no wind, lots of wind, good music, and great sailing. What did the trip lack? The trip lacked a single complaint. No complaint with a 0330h Saturday wake up. No complaint when there was no wind on the first day. No complaint when when there was wind, rain, and cold weather on Sunday. No complaint when the apples got soggy with rainwater. No complaint when sail plan changes were needed. If you’ve made it this far in my discourse, thank you. I’m coming to the point. Aside from the fact that I thoroughly enjoyed the company of fine sailors sharing an epic journey, I was reminded that sailors are fine people. I for one am very grateful for my Ware River Yacht Club family. We are blessed with an absolutely fantastic location. And we are doubly blessed with the company of the finest group of people in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Proud to be associated with such a fine group of sailors and look forward to many, many more adventures.

See you on the water,

Scott

A Warm Welcome to...

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest junior member, Antenette, of Richmond, VA. Antenette is a Gloucester native and is currently a high school counselor and working on her PhD. She helped host her GHS Ten Year Class reunion at WRYC, which, is how she became acquainted with the Club. She is looking forward to helping out with socials and learning how to sail.

Beve