From the Helm

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The club has been very busy getting ready for the 60th Virginia Governor’s Cup. Special thanks to Jim Garrett, Scott Titus, and Joe Morgan for getting the regatta together. There are a lot of people working behind the scenes as well getting the meals sorted, programs made, and getting the grounds ready, they have all been amazing!

The Board looked over the House Rules and decided to make some minor changes. The updated rules have been sent out. These updates clarify existing rules. One of the updates was to answer the frequently asked question of whether members have access to the club during rentals. The short answer is yes, you are free to use the ramp, dock, and access the boats. However, be respectful of the renters and let their special day go off without a hitch.

There are some upcoming events including Labor Day, details about that will be sent out by the social chair. The Oktoberfest is in the planning phase as well. Mark your calendars for October 5 and invite your friends. Rene and Marcus are making a special trip from Germany again this year to put it on for us.

The socials are always a fun time, but remember they can only happen with your help! If you would like to get involved with socials, let Autumn know at bariautumn@gmail.com.

Please go use and enjoy the club!

2024 Calendar of Events

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Ware River Yacht Club Calendar for 2024

WRYC Board meets 2nd Tuesday of each Month @ 6:30 pm

August 3/4 60th Governor’s Cup & Junior Regattas & Awards

August 11 Adult Sailing

September 8 Adult Sailing / Labor Day Social HOST NEEDED

September 22 Adult Sailing

October 5 Oktoberfest

October 6 Adult Sailing

October 20 Adult Sailing

November 2 Oyster Roast

November 3 Adult Sailing

December 14/15 Christmas/Holiday Social (Host choice)

From the Helm

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We’re already at the Fourth of July! I’ve always been very proud to be from this region around this time of year due to the momentous events that took place within a short distance from the Club. I’m sure you could hear the siege of Yorktown from the dock, if there were a dock in 1781 that is.

On May 6th of 1776, the Virginia House of Burgesses meeting at the Capitol in Williamsburg dissolved itself and reconvened at the Raleigh Tavern as the Fifth Virginia Convention. On May 15th, the members declared that all ties that the British Crown had Virginia were “totally dissolved”. They then instructed Richard Henry Lee to move for independence at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia using the phrase “these colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states!” Of course, six years later, the victory at Yorktown secured that independence.

The whole reason for the holiday mostly happened within just a few miles of the Club. That is your history lesson for this month.

That being said, there is no 4th of July Social this year, socials can only happen with volunteers to your help, and this year there just wasn’t enough interest. There are some important events coming up, most notably is the 50th Virginia Governor’s Cup. There has been a lot of planning and work that has gone into it, come out to show your support on the first weekend in August!

The Board of Directors has updated the House Rules, there are no major changes, mostly just clarifying some language. The updated rules will be sent out shortly. As a reminder, the Board meetings are open to everyone.

I hope everyone has a great 4th, and remember to come out and use the Club, it is yours after all!

Rentals

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July 1 Member Rental, 2 Socials, 1 New Event, Adult Sailing

August Governor’s Cup, 1 Member Rental, 1 Non-member Rental, Adult

Sailing

September 2 Socials (possibly), 1 Non-member Rental, 1 Non-profit Event,

Adult Sailing

October 1 Social, 3 Non-member Rentals, Adult Sailing

November 1 Social, 1 Non-member Rental, 1 Member Rental, Adult Sailing

December 1 Social