Summer on the Ware

Greetings from Seaford! I hope this message finds you all in good health. Summer is in full swing and there is no better place to spend it than on the grounds and surrounding waterways of the Ware River Yacht Club.

I have spent the last several Sundays sailing in the Sunday sailing series and would love to see more members come down for fellowship and good times on the river. You don’t have to be a seasoned to sailor to enjoy. We have several knowledgeable skippers who can get you out on the water and introduce you to small boat sailing/racing, or bring some lawn chairs and watch the races from the shore. My wife and daughter kayak while watching everyone race and have a great time!  

As I mentioned last month, we have decided to move forward with our plans to host the Governor’s Cup which is our Annual Regatta. The dates for the event will be the first weekend in August, 8/1 and 8/2. In an effort to make this a successful and safe event for all we will be changing the format a bit. All events/activities will be held outside. We have secured the VA Blue Crab Co. food truck as our caterer for lunch and dinner, and as previously stated our awards ceremony will be held outdoors. Due to the pandemic we are expecting a smaller than average fleet, but we still need help from the membership to make this event a success. We will need a finish line boat, mark boat, safety boat, as well as on-shore support. Come on down and enjoy some sailboat racing and a nice meal!  Meals range from $10-$15 a plate.

A Notice of Race is posted on the WRYC webpage and registration and payment information can be found there as well. If you are interested in lending a hand, please reach out to Clayton and Ginger James or Fleet Captain Scott Titus. Let’s all get together and make this event a huge success!

Sincerely,

Jonathan Matthews

Commodore