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Sail Past 2025
On shore ceremony, hot lunch followed by skippers meeting. Sailpast at 1:15 and "buzz" the Commadores in the bay after 2:30! Join us back at the clubhouse with snacks and games to share!
Published 12:00am on 23 May 2025
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Dock Party Alert!
Join us on the BBQ dock Friday, May 30 at 6 PM for a laid-back evening of good vibes, cold drinks, and maybe even some spontaneous karaoke! Bring a snack, BYOB, and be ready for some fun on the water. Don't miss out! )<1864383(
Published 2:55am on 11 May 2025
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Welcome Brett Evans Our Newest Senior Member
Brett Evans Joins as Senior Member
Brett upgrades to senior member and skipper of Valhalla.
Watch for him and Floyd out on the water as they take on new adventures!Published 5:03am on 27 Apr 2025
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New Member: Welcome Mark O'Brien
Please join us in warmly welcoming Mark O'Brien and his family to the club!
Be sure to watch for "Ardee Bhoy" at the docks and take a moment to say hello were thrilled to have them as part of our growing BS&BC community.Published 1:17am on 27 Apr 2025
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New BS&BC Member
We would like to introduce our newest member to the club - Doug Prince . He owns a Mirage 33 and is looking forward to being an integral part our amazing community. His boat is "Sabbatical" so if you see him on the docks, take a moment to share a few stories. He is a retired solo sailor and enjoys sailing to other clubs around the lake. He is best described as
Published 2:32pm on 23 Mar 2025
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Terry and Margie Buy a C&C27
First year mentored Sailing program sailors bought a boat!! Congratulations to Terry Davison & Margie Mendosa . A special note of thanks to John Sanderson who also came from the MSP program and this year showed his dedication to the program by volunteering as a mentor. What a great success!! Terry and Margie bought a C&C 27. Welcome to senior Membership and looking very professional with fenders down and crew standing by! Years of adventure ahead.
Published 6:30pm on 27 Feb 2025
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Danielle Jones passed her Skipper's Test
Danielle Jones has passed her Skipper's Test with flying colours! Tested by Rick Crook, assisted by crew Doug Edwards. She did an excellent job handling both the boat and her crew (crusty old buggers that they are!)..(note - commentary provided and not my words)
Published 1:29pm on 6 Sep 2024
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Lift Out 2024
This year's BSBC lift-out will take place October 23-24 with the rain day being Oct 25. IMPORTANT DATES: October 18 - Last day for mast storage October 19 - Cradle layout October 22 - Crane set up October 23 - Lift out October 24 - Lift out October 25 - Rain day/Crane teardown Thanks to the LPMA, specifically Leo the Marina Manager for working with
Published 12:00am on 1 Sep 2024
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2024 Mid-summer Raft Up - Thanks for Coming!
What an amazing day! We could not have asked for better weather. There were about 40 people on a total of 11 keelboats that made the 11:00 bridge. Chris Daniels' beautiful wooden dinghy, Anne's tandem kayak, lots of swimming, and great storytelling made the event even more fun for all. Thank you everyone for sharing appetizers and to Underway (Doug Ewards) and crew for holding the fort .
Published 9:35pm on 15 Aug 2024
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$81,700 Ontario Government Grant Puts Wind in the Sails for More Burlington Sailors with Disabilities
Burlington, ON On Friday, local MPP Natalie Pierre met with the team at Burlington Able Sail to hear more about the $81,700 Capital grant from the provincial government's Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). "Able Sail has been doing a fantastic job giving people of all abilities and cognition the chance to experience the fun of sailing," said Natalie Pierre, MPP for Burlington. "This grant from the provincial government's OTF Capital fund will allow
Published 12:00am on 21 Jun 2024