UPCOMING EVENTS

Adult Learn-to-Sail

Have you ever wanted to learn to sail or become a better crew member?  If so, our adult learn to sail program is the place for you! It’s a great way to learn the basics of sailing and safe boating while strengthening existing friendships or creating new ones.  The class will be taught both afloat and ashore and the curriculum will focus on basic knowledge such as knot tying, rigging, docking, basic rules, and terminology.

Classes will be held on Thursday nights from 6-9pm. (June 19^th and 26^th, July 9^th, and 16^th) Feel free to grab dinner at the club before hand or drinks afterward!

Hope to see you all out there. It’ll be a great opportunity to have fun and enjoy the summer festivities!

Cost

Members-               $100

Nonmembers-         $125

Contact Governor Gayle Mulvey

for more information

At the request of several members, we have added discussion forums to the BLYC website.  You can find the forums under the "Our Club" tab in the top menu bar and clicking on "Discussions."  Or, CLICK HERE to go directly to the forums.

Currently, registration is open.  Simply click "Register" on the front page of the forums to create a login and password.  Please keep discussions on topic and appropriate so that we can keep open registration without the need for admin moderation. 

Your feedback and input on how we can better utlize this feature is appreciated.  Please contact the webmaster with any suggestions or comment.

Enjoy the forums!

Thank you to everyone who has made their reservations.  The Danger Brothers Concert for June 13th is Sold Out.

If you have tickets but will be unable to attend, please let Lisa know at the Bar.  She is keeping a list of those interested in purchasing un-needed tickets.

We are pleased to introduce our new General Manager,

David Persons

Many members will remember David from his time as BLYC GM in the early 00's.  After working in North Carolina the past several years, David is happy to return to BLYC once again as our GM and looks forward to serving the members.

David brings to us his expertise from a long career in food service and private Club management both as General Manager and Executive Chef.  We are happy to have David on board and are looking forward to a bright future.

If you haven't yet had the opportunity to meet David, please stop by the Club anytime or click here to contact him via e-mail.  He is happy to assist in meeting your needs at the BLYC.

Welcome Aboard

David!

New Racing Rules of Sailing

	Every four years, the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) updates the Racing Rules of Sailing.  This latest update includes some significant changes for the racing sailor. Rule 18 - Mark Roundings - has been completely overhauled and redefines "the zone" to three boatlengths. Rule 17.2 has been completely eliminated! and, several more
The 2009-2012 racing rules can be downloaded by clicking HERE. Click HERE for a discussion of the changes for the racing sailor. Click HERE for an overview of how the changes may affect Race Officers and the managment of races. US SAILING members should have received their complimentary copy of the new rules in the mail.  Others may order a copy from US SAILING by clicking HERE.