The week of June 7 through 10, 2012, the Port of Virginia will once again host an impressive fleet of tall ships, navy and military war ships representing the world. OpSail 2012 Virginia is planned to illuminate the community with spectacle and festivity, and will place our Commonwealth front and center on the world stage. Our region is only one of five that these ships will visit during summer of 2012.

The Tall Ships are leaving Hampton Roads and going up the Bay at 6 Knots, and we’ve been invited to tag along as far as we want to go. Look for more info elsewhere in the Helmsman and on our website.

From their website:

The June Membership of The Old Point Comfort Yacht Club will be held Wednesday June 20, 2012. The venue selected for this month’s meeting is Bensi which is located at 5101 Kilgore Avenue in the Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. Bensi is an Italian restaurant specializing in “fresh to order” entrees. It offers a private dining area which we will be utilizing. Our social hour as usual will begin at 6:00 P.M. with dinner following at 7:00 P.M.

You may visit the restaurant’s website at www.bensirestaurants.com to peruse the menu at your leisure.

Once again the OPCYC will set sail for York River Yacht Haven for the annual 4th of July cruise. YRYH is one of the most popular cruising destinations on the Bay. Since the 4th is on a Wednesday this year, our basic plans will focus on the 3rd and the 4th, although some cruisers will certainly arrive early or stay late. The folks at YRYH know we are coming, but other clubs are cruising there as well. To be safe, please make your slip reservation with them soon (804-642-2156) and mention that you are a member of OCYC at the time.

Once again the OPCYC will set sail for York River Yacht Haven for the annual 4th of July cruise. YRYH is one of the most popular cruising destinations on the Bay. Since the 4th is on a Wednesday this year, our basic plans will focus on the 3rd and the 4th, although some cruisers will certainly arrive early or stay late. The folks at YRYH know we are coming, but other clubs are cruising there as well. To be safe, please make your slip reservation with them soon (804-642-2156) and mention that you are a member of OCYC at the time.