by brandy | Nov 19, 2023 | Area Info, Life at Albemarle Plantation
by Susan Burgess The annual Bluegrass Island Festival was again held this October at the beautiful Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, NC. Overlooking miles of sparkling waters, this special 22-acre site is host to a yearly musical celebration of bluegrass...
by brandy | Sep 12, 2023 | Life at Albemarle Plantation
On Sunday, July 30th, some OYC members enjoyed a “spur of the moment” Boat Float on the Yeopim River. What is a Boat Float? It’s simple. OYC members who desire to get their boat out and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the water with some friends can tie up with some...
by brandy | Sep 10, 2023 | Albemarle News and Events
The OYC “On the Water” programs included two five-day Optimist (Opti) learn-to-sail programs in 2023. The first ran July 10th through the 14th, and the second from July 31st through August 4th. Our first class was a sellout, so to speak, as there were six students....
by brandy | Jul 15, 2023 | Life at Albemarle Plantation
By: Jock Muir, Director for On-The-Water Activities The primary goal of an OYC cruise is to have a safe and comfortable trip. This is dictated by the weather and the type of cruising vessels participating. Sailboats are slower but comfortable with substantial winds,...
by brandy | May 15, 2023 | Resident Clubs
By: Barry Marshall, OYC Fleet Administrator In 2008-9, a group of OYC members built four Optimist sailboats, known as Optis, to use for teaching young people to sail. This very successful program is still operating today. Soon afterward, a Sunfish was donated to the...
