Cruising
Hampton Yacht Club has two cruising groups, the Casual Cruisers and the Powerboat Cruisers. Both groups are happy to welcome anyone! The Casual Cruisers tend to mix anchoring out with marinas and cruise with BBSA, and the Powerboat Cruisers visit marinas and yacht clubs, and tend to be comprised of only HYC members.
Both groups host a variety of events throughout the cruising season. Most cruises are weekend trips with one long cruise around the Bay, but they are always open to other opportunities. The destinations are only limited by our imaginations. Some cruise locations over the years have included Mobjack Bay, Havre de Grasse, HarborFest, Norfolk Yacht and Country Club, Pirate’s Beach, Bacon Bourbon Festival, wine festivals, York River Yacht Haven, Cape Charles, and many others, and the cruising season always finishes with both groups going to the Grand Illumination in Norfolk.
Planning begins in January for the Powerboat Cruisers and early spring for the Casual Cruisers. Of course, additional cruises are often added as the season progresses. This schedule is located on the website, and cruise information is always published in our monthly newsletter, the Mainsheet. Additional information is also provided via e-mail blasts. To ensure you receive the Casual Cruising and/or Powerboat Cruising e-mail blasts, contact Carlie London at frontdesk@hamptonyc.com and ask to be added to the mailing group.
How do I join the Casual Cruisers?
Are you a Casual Cruiser? Well, you might be a Casual Cruiser if you get your daily servings of fruit from rum drinks, you are not constantly trimming the sails, or your only time schedule is to arrive at the destination in time for Sundowners. All that is required is to be an HYC member and have a desire to join other boating enthusiasts. All are welcome.
If you would like more information, contact Christina Ritger, the HYC Casual Cruiser Fleet Captain, onboard Argo on “F” Dock, at (757) 206-9100, or at christina@bayharborbrokerage.com.