1st Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Gary Bodie Receives Prestigious Nathanael G. Herreshoff Award

https://www.ussailing.org/news/us-sailing-association-awards-honor-contributions-to-the-sport/ The 2021 Nathaniel G. Herreshoff Award Gary Bodie (Hampton, VA) Gary Bodie has been an inspiration in the sailing realm, from his prolific racing career to his time as a successful coach and team director. Bodie has made an impact on nearly every aspect of dinghy sailing, from college…
7th Annual Oyster Roast
YSV Supports the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)

On October 6th, YSV provided a safety boat the the AUVSI Autonomous Systems Demonstration Day at Fort Monroe for an ODU team running waterborne drone demonstrations. The day was full of presentations addressing drone development focused on security, defense, and first responder applications. Happily the ODU drone performed beautifully and…
Christopher Newport University Announces Partnership With Youth Sailing Virginia for Captains Sailing Program

September 23, 2021 – NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Christopher Newport University and Youth Sailing Virginia have announced a new partnership to support the Captains’ collegiate sailing program, providing a venue for CNU Sailing to practice and host competitive regattas. With the “sailing stadium” venue created by Youth Sailing Virginia in…
Youth Sailing 2019 Year In Review

As our mission states, Youth Sailing Virginia’s mission is to develop a vibrant Youth Sailing Program that serves the greater Hampton Roads area and involves a broad spectrum of the community in both support and participation. We are proud to share our 2019 Year in Review with our sailors, community…
Youth Sailing Virginia Achieves National Accreditation
Youth Sailing Virginia (YSV) has achieved national recognition by the United States Sailing Association, as the 36th Accredited Community Sailing Center in the nation and the only accredited center on the east coast between Maryland and Florida. The accreditation recognizes YSV as one of the top sailing centers in the…
Youth Sailing Virginia at Mill Creek Pier
Hampton’s Mill Creek Pier Open for Business
https://www.dailypress.com/news/hampton/dp-nws-hampton-mill-creek-pier-20181115-story.html Hampton — Heads up weekend sailors — Hampton’s new Mill Creek pier at Fort Monroe is opening for business Saturday, city officials said. Located behind the Fort Monroe Community Center, the pier will include a kayak launch and city paddle boat rentals. It replaces a makeshift pier that had…