Fleet Scuttlebutt
Fleet Scuttlebutt
Greetings sailors and all club members! As this goes to press we are finalizing planspreparing to organize the sail loft as part of the club clean-up day on the 29th. Many thanks in advance to those who’ve signed up to take part!
As noted last month, we’re planning some further dates (April 7 – 9 and April 18 – 22) for seasonal maintenance on Tranquility Base, our keelboat, and perhaps follow-up work on dinghies as needed.
We expect to have our keelboat in the water before the Flag Raising and Bob James Memorial Mobjack Bay Regatta on Saturday, May 3. Tranquility Base is slated to compete in the regatta, and while sailing regattas sometimes get a bad rap from a spectator standpoint, this one should provide some opportunity for entertainment and amusement. For more information, and a link to the Notice of Race, click here.
Looking forward to the summer months when water temperatures are comfortable, we’re hoping to get more time aboard our dinghies. If you or someone you know is interested in some informal instruction or experience aboard our Albacores or Lasers, please let me know. Sailing is one of the best mental-health maintenance strategies!
Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you on or near the water.
-John Dudley, Fleet Captain
Membership Corner
Hello WRC Members. Welcome to Spring!
As you know, once again, WRYC will be an active participant in the Gloucester Daffodil Festival on April 5-6. We will have a booth and will be towing a bright yellow Albacore down Main Street! This is a great opportunity to represent our club to the community.Thank you to the members who have volunteered to take a shift in the booth to speak with prospective new members about our club, and perhaps sell a t-shirt or two! And thank you, as well, to members of our Junior Sailing program who will be walking in the parade with our boat and conducting a knot tying demonstration at the booth!
We are excited to have several new members to the club this year. All have expressed interest in learning to sail, playing pickleball and attending socials. We look forward to their active involvement in the club. Please join me in welcoming them!
Sarah and Joe Andrews, and their children James, Morgan and Gus
John and Monique Donner
Jason and Joann Holaday
Ty and Joanne Hughes, and daughter Megan
Andrea and William Lagergren, and their four children Samuel, Carolina, Bernard and Rose
Adam and Meghan Taylor, and daughters Ella and Claire
We hope many of you will join us at the Flag Raising / Bob James Memorial Regatta on May 3rd, as we kick off the 2025 sailing season. This a great event to bring friends who might have an interest in joining.
Thank you again to all of you for your volunteering and contributions to the club. I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event!
Ray Mazzocco
Membership Chair
The Social Calendar
Ahoy, mates! Mark your calendars for May 3rd, as we're hoisting more than just flags this year! We're launching a full-blown celebration, merging the traditional flag raising with the Bob James Mobjack Bay Memorial Regatta and a vibrant community membership drive. Picture this: sailors returning, the colors rising against a backdrop of live music, laughter, and a delicious barbecue. Starting at 3 PM, dive into lawn games, sip refreshing drinks, and watch the little ones transform with face paint and balloon art. It's a day to showcase the best of WRYC, a chance to mingle, and an invitation to join our nautical family. Want to lend a hand? Reach out to socials@wryc.org and let's make waves together!
Don't forget to sign up for volunteer slots at the Daffodil Festival booth – your help is crucial! Looking ahead, summer brings exciting opportunities: join us for casual sunset happy hours, lively pickle ball socials, and engaging collaborations with the Mathews Yacht Club. Stay tuned for dates and details!
Questions? Interested in volunteering or hosting a social? Email Josh at socials@wryc.org
New Playground Equipment
New Playground
The Board of Directors is currently considering installing a playground and swing set. This will
greatly improve our attractiveness for families with children of both club members and rental
parties. The challenges are the costs, and to hold down the cost, we are looking to install the
equipment utilizing volunteers. We need the commitment of 8-12 volunteers to insure our
ability to install the playground.
The playground under consideration is commercial grade with the ability to handle a number
of children. There will be an 11’ x 22’ play structure plus a swing set with 2 toddler swings and
2 child swings. We are planning to install non-toxic virgin rubber mulch with a 20 year
performance warranty to provide the utmost in safety and ease of maintenance.
If you are willing to commit to assisting with the installation, please send an email to Steve
Humphrey at steve@shumphrey.us We are also looking for fill and equipment to level the
area where the playground will go, also equipment to dig the holes.
If you want to make a donation toward the playground just note “Playground” on your check or
payment.
Sea Scouts!
The Ware River Yacht Club is proud to charter a local Ship of the Sea Scouts. If you know of anyone that might be interested, please see the contact information at the bottom of the flyer. Adults are welcome to assist!
WRYC 2025 Calendar of Events
March 29 Spring Work Day (You may select a task & complete on another date)
May 3 Flag Raising / Bob James Memorial Regatta
June 23-26 Junior Sailing Session 1 Week 1
June 30-July 3 Junior Sailing Session 1 Week 2
July 3 Junior Sailing Banquet
July 4/5 Independence Day Social (Host choice)
July 7-10 Junior Sailing Session 2 Week 1
July 14-17 Junior Sailing Session 2 Week 2
July 17 Junior Sailing Banquet
July 21-24 Junior Sailing Session 3 Week 1
July 28-31 Junior Sailing Session 3 Week 2
July 31 Junior Sailing Banquet
August 1/2 61st Governor’s Cup & Junior Regattas & Awards
August 30/31 Labor Day Social (Host choice)
TBD Anchor On The Ware
October 11 Oktoberfest / Harry Sindle Memorial Mobjack Bay Regatta
November 8 Oyster Roast
December 6/7 Christmas / Holiday Social (Host choice)