2026 Calendar
In addition to the events listed below, there may also be several impromptu events (Informal anchoring-out, cruises, movie nights, regattas, etc.,) with announcement by email.
March 28 - Season Launch wine and cheese party, auction and raffle - Shiplock Views rooftop clubhouse, 2801 E. Main Street, Richmond (details to follow)
April 11/12 - Gazebo social gathering - sailing skill building activities
April 25 - SAILS UP! Some things are just easier with extra hands on deck, like the Spring task of putting up sails! But wait... Before you put those old halyards back up, join Jake Pender from Evolution Sails for a lunch & on all types of lines. Meet at the gazebo at 11:00 a.m. Bring your lunch and all your questions for Jake. Also, your wallet, because Jake is offering discounts on line from Evolution. Get the flyer here
April 26 - Earth Day Trash clean-up around the Locklies Creek using kayaks, dinghies and canoes. Meet at the gazebo at 9:30 a.m. Get the flyer here
May 2/3 - Blessing of the Fleet on May 2, brunch, Vessel Safety checks by US Coast Guard Auxiliary; more Sails Up days on afternoon of May 2 and May 3. Get the Vessel Safety Check form here
May 15/16/17 - Friday Gazebo social gathering and cruise (destination to be announced)
May 22-25 - Memorial Day cruise weekend to Mobjack Bay
June 5-7 - Aeolus Cruise, destination to be determined, pending the wind direction
June 19 - Gazebo social gathering on Friday
July 4 weekend - Cruise or cookout, depending upon heat index; Sail 250 Virginia activities?
July 17 - Gazebo social gathering on Friday
July 18 - Electrical education session on Saturday. Details to follow
August 14 - Gazebo social gathering on Friday
August 15 - Diesel engine education session on Saturday. Details to follow
September 4-7 - Labor Day weekend cruise, destination to be announced
October 2-4 - Turkey Shoot regatta, Rappahannock River
October 17 - Seafood feast at gazebos, details to follow
November 14 - Club annual meeting and chili cook-off at the gazebos; Sails Down event helping one another remove sails for the season
January 16 or 23 - Year End Rapp It Up party in Richmond; details and final date to follow
NOTE:
1) The above-mentioned events which are weather dependent are subject to change; informal anchor outs, cruises (short and long), regattas/races, movie nights, skill building and other activities may be announced throughout the year via email
2) Many of our events require RSVPs for planning purposes, so it is greatly appreciated by those planning the events for all members to RSVP in a timely manner