SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

1984
Founding of the FHYC
Publication of Semaphore
Oriental Oar Race
Flag pole at Country Club

1985
First yearbook
Dinghy dock at Country Club
Commissioning Day Ceremony and Regatta
Boat/US membership
NCYRA membership

1987
Boat Bash (with POA)

1990
Handicap CPHS
Purchase POA chairs for Community Center

1992
Office rental
VHF license

1993 
Commodore’s Ball
Christmas Food Drive
Christmas Boat Parade Salvation Army Angel Tree

1995
Flotilla Chili Supper  (following 1994 soup) 

1999
Dredging of Spring Creek
Neuse River Bridge opening

2001
Cruisers’ Regatta
Northern & Southern cruises began

2002
Ensign races
Yacht Club website created

2006
AED Unit added

2008
Grandkids’ Week

2009
25^th Anniversary Silver Splash
Step Mast Project

2010
First Lady Commodore

FHYC Historical Highlights

The Fairfield Harbour Yacht Club was formed to promote cruising and racing, the art and science of seamanship, safety afloat, and fellowship among its members.

Interest in founding a yacht club began during a men's cookout in January of 1984. The FHYC was formed with 36 charter family memberships. The burgee design decided upon was a white field with a blue sunburst containing a white anchor with waves and bordered in blue.

Several annual traditions have begun since the club’s inception. The Christmas Food Drive, led by Past Commodores, was initiated in 1992. The first Commodores’ Ball was held in 1993, as was the Christmas flotilla and the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. Club members continue to support these events.

In 1999, the FHYC assisted the POA in charting and dredging Spring Creek. Club members continue to maintain the navigational aids in the creeks and Inner Harbour.

The complete history of the Fairfield Harbour Yacht Club is available on this website and in the history binder in the Yacht Club Library at the POA Activity Center.