Fishing Bay Yacht Club

What Fishing Bay Yacht Club does

Fishing Bay Yacht Club (FBYC) is a nonprofit, member-owned sailing yacht club founded in 1939 and headquartered on Fishing Bay Road in Deltaville, Virginia. The club operates as a traditional membership organization serving sailing enthusiasts across the Chesapeake Bay region, with a programmatic footprint spanning four core sailing divisions: One Design racing (Flying Scot, Melges 15, Laser/ILCA fleets), Offshore racing, Cruising, and Junior Sailing. Supporting programs include adult sailing instruction, crew training, women's clinics, and a youth development pipeline (Opti Kids through Race Teams).

The club's technology footprint is modest and centered on a self-hosted content and event-management platform (fbyc.net) integrated with Regatta Network for race registration and results, CampDocs for clinic enrollment, and SignUpGenius for volunteer scheduling. There is no proprietary software product; technology serves operational, not commercial, purposes. The facility includes a clubhouse (rebuilt circa 2001-2002 replacing the 1949 structure), club-owned boats available for member use, and event hosting infrastructure.

FBYC generates revenue through three streams: recurring annual membership dues, transactional event registration fees (typically $23-$175 per event with member/non-member differentials), and food and beverage sales at social events. The club is governed by an elected Board of Trustees and volunteer-run committees, with no external ownership, no institutional investment, and no publicly disclosed financials. Operating scale is regional (Chesapeake Bay / Piankatank River / Southeast Virginia), with strategic partnerships including CBYRA Region 4 racing affiliation, the Deltaville Maritime Museum, and Willow Oaks Country Club for the Commodores Ball.

Name

Fishing Bay Yacht Club

Legal name

Fishing Bay Yacht Club

Website

https://fbyc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fishing Bay Yacht Club is a nonprofit, member-owned sailing club founded in 1939 in Deltaville, Virginia, serving Chesapeake Bay sailing enthusiasts with one-design racing, offshore racing, cruising, and junior sailing programs supported by a clubhouse and club-owned boats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Club Sailing Services

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails) (THAJAJAG)

Keywords

• Yacht club membership
• Sailing instruction programs
• One-design racing
• Junior sailing education
• Offshore yacht racing

Headquarters

HQ city

Deltaville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues charged to club members for access to facilities, programs, and sailing events
2. Event Registration Fees: Fees charged for participating in regattas, sailing clinics, and special events including the Annual One Design Regatta, Women's Clinic, and cruising events
3. Food and Beverage: Revenue from social events, dinners, and gatherings at the clubhouse such as the Commodores Ball and holiday parties

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fishing Bay Yacht Club is a member-owned yacht club that provides organized sailing programs, racing events, and sailing instruction to its members and guests from a clubhouse on Fishing Bay in Deltaville, Virginia. Its core offerings are annual membership access, club-sponsored regattas and sailing divisions (Adult Sailing, Junior Sailing, One-Design Racing, Offshore Racing, Cruising), and use of club-owned support boats and clubhouse facilities for social and sailing events.

Product overview

Fishing Bay Yacht Club operates primarily as a membership organization offering sailing programs and facilities rather than a unified software product. The core offering is the FBYC website platform which provides event registration, member communication, and club management tools. Supporting programs include adult sailing instruction, junior sailing education, one-design racing (Flying Scot, Melges 15, ILCA classes), offshore racing, cruising activities, and club boat rentals. Major annual events include the Annual One Design Regatta, Small Boat Festival, and various regatta series. The website integrates with Regatta Network for event management and participant tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Sailing Program Sailing instruction and skill-development programs for adult members, including Adult Sail Days, hands-on clinics, and Sea Breeze Racing options for those wanting to try skippering or crewing in a regatta. Targeted at adult club members seeking to build boat handling, racing tactics, or general sailing skills.
• Junior Sailing Program Comprehensive youth sailing education pathway including Opti Kids (beginner), Junior Week, Sailing School, Junior Regatta, Development Team, Race Teams, and Spring & Fall Racing. Targeted at children and teens in the Chesapeake Bay region seeking age-appropriate sailing instruction and racing development.
• One Design Racing Division Organized one-design sailing competition across multiple classes including Flying Scot, Melges 15, and Laser Fleet / ILCA, with regular seasonal series and the headline 87th Annual One Design Regatta. Targeted at one-design class skippers and crews in the Chesapeake Bay.
• Offshore Racing Division Offshore and distance sailing races including the annual Long Distance July 4th Race, rescue regatta, and Stingray Point Regatta, using government marks in the Piankatank River. Targeted at offshore sailing skippers and crews.
• Cruising Division Cruising activities and voyages including the Wee Dram cruise and Horn Harbor Cruise, offering relaxed sailing events for cruising sailboats and crew. Targeted at cruising-oriented club members.
• Crew Training Program Crew training and skill development opportunities to prepare members for crewing roles aboard racing and cruising sailboats. Targeted at members seeking to crew rather than skipper.
• Club Support Boats (boat rentals) Rental and use of club-owned Flying Scots and Melges 15s for instruction, events, and member racing or sailing. Targeted at members who do not own a compatible one-design boat.
• Annual One Design Regatta (AOD) The flagship annual one-design invitational hosted by FBYC — the 87th edition in 2026 — featuring multiple fleets including Flying Scots, Albacores, Melges 15s, and ILCAs, plus an associated Saturday night dinner. Open to visiting sailors as well as members.
• Small Boat Festival 6th annual event featuring in-boat coaching, day sailing, and racing practice for small sailboats under 19 feet, held alongside the Melges 15 Clinic. Open to members and non-members, with $25 per-person unit pricing that includes the boat and coach.
• FBYC Club Membership Annual membership providing access to FBYC clubhouse facilities, all sailing divisions, club boats, member social events, and the Log Streamer newsletter. Targeted at individuals and families in the Chesapeake Bay region seeking to join the club.
• Women's Sailing Clinic Women's sailing instruction clinic offering differentiated pricing: $25 for club members, $175 for non-members using a club boat, and $100 for non-members bringing their own boat. Targeted at women sailors interested in building skills on the water.
• Club Social Events (Independence Day Picnic, Commodores Ball, holiday gatherings) Ticketed and inclusive social events held at the clubhouse and at partner venues (e.g., Willow Oaks Country Club for the Commodores Ball), including the July 3rd Picnic and Potluck with live music, family activities, food and beverage service. Targeted at club members, their families, and guests.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Willow Oaks Country ClubminorOthers · 15 November 2025Venue for the annual Commodores Ball event. The club hosts its formal gala at this Richmond country club location.
• CBYRA (Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association)coreOthersFishing Bay Yacht Club participates in CBYRA Region 4 racing activities, with members competing in CBYRA-sanctioned events and awards programs. The club hosts events that are part of the CBYRA racing circuit.
• Deltaville Maritime MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBYC has partnered with the Deltaville Maritime Museum to create a permanent exhibit showcasing the club's historic role in the Deltaville community. The club hosts receptions at the museum and supports its mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Oxford Yacht Club: A historic yacht club in Oxford, MD on the Chesapeake Bay's Tred Avon River offering sailing, racing, and social events. Comparable heritage sailing club with similar membership and racing focus.
• Norfolk Yacht Club: A Norfolk, VA-based yacht club providing sailing instruction, racing, and member events on the Chesapeake Bay. Comparable as a regional sailing club with overlapping membership demographics.
• Rappahannock River Yacht Club: A yacht club on Virginia's Rappahannock River offering sailing and racing programs. Operates in adjacent Virginia waters with similar small-club membership and racing focus.
• Hampton Yacht Club: A yacht club in Hampton, VA offering sailing, racing, and social activities on the Chesapeake Bay. Direct geographic and operational peer to FBYC with similar membership-based sailing programs.
• Annapolis Yacht Club: A membership yacht club in Annapolis, MD offering one-design racing, cruising, junior sailing, and social programs on the Chesapeake Bay. Highly comparable as a direct sailing club peer with similar racing and instruction programs.
• Corinthian Yacht Club: A historic sailing-focused yacht club offering one-design and offshore racing plus member social activities. Comparable membership sailing club with similar racing and instruction programming.
• Gibson Island Yacht Squadron: A private yacht club on Gibson Island in the Chesapeake Bay offering racing, cruising, and junior sailing. Comparable membership club model with similar Chesapeake Bay sailing programming.

Broad incumbents

• Storm Trysail Club: A prestigious offshore sailing organization hosting major events like the Block Island Race Week and the Newport Bermuda Race. Broader incumbent in sailing with overlapping racing culture and event management.

Others

• Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum: A maritime heritage institution in St. Michaels, MD on the Chesapeake Bay. Adjacent regional maritime organization with overlapping Chesapeake Bay boating community and cultural mission.
• Deltaville Maritime Museum: A waterfront museum in Deltaville, VA preserving local maritime heritage. Listed as an FBYC partner and serves the same Deltaville boating community, though operating as a cultural institution rather than a sailing club.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fishingbayyc
• Facebookfacebook.com/FishingBayYachtClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fishing-bay-yacht-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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