Belvedere Sailing
Society
 The
Belvedere Sailing Society is a sailing and a social club open
to residents of Belvedere. It’s great if you like to sail,
watch the sail boats, or just join us for the parties. Events
occur year-round with a summer sailing season including Lido,
Laser, and Sunfish races on the Lagoon. Racing begins with the
Opening Day on the Lagoon, which usually follows Opening Day
on the Bay by a week or two. Parties abound as the sailing season
officially begins. Races continue all spring and summer on Wednesday
evenings, most Saturdays, and many Sundays. Championships are
held in September and October. Non-sailing members enjoy numerous
social events throughout the year including Progressive Dinners
and Holiday parties.
A Bit of History
 In
1903 the City of Belvedere paid the County Assessor $2000 to
extend the city limits to the rotting piers of the drawbridge
at the base of Corinthian Island and pay for a new bridge. Thus
the charming community of about forty Arks floated under the
new drawbridge into their summer party world in the Belvedere
Cove. The "Nights of Venice" was the highlight of this
festive season. The Arks and the homes on both Corinthian and
Belvedere Islands were gaily lit and decorated. Masks and costumes,
dinners and dancing, climaxed the season. The draw bridge was
again raised in the fall and the Arks returned to the shelter
of the Lagoon. In September 1953 the first Lagoon Regatta Days
were held. Decorated boats paraded past homes that were decorated
and hosting parties. The Belvedere Sailing Society has continued
this spirited activity.
ANNUAL SCHEDULE
May 21 & 22 - Opening Day on the Lagoon
August 27 - Progressive Dinner
October 15 - Hoedown Party
December 4 - Holiday Party
LAGOON ACTIVITIES
ALL SAILORS PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2011 RACING SEASON SHOULD ATTEND THE SKIPPERS' MEETING, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 10 AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE MANN BOATHOUSE.
2011 RACING SCHEDULE
PLEASE NOTE: The racing schedule below is subject to change. Please make sure that the BSS has your current email address so you can be informed of any changes.
Weekday races start at twilight/7 p.m., weekend races start at 2 p.m. (except for championships). Please call Cissy Kirrane at 435-3366 if you have any questions about the races.
For those interested in the current inventory of boats available for purchase, please contact Port Captain, Gaby Isaacson, at gaby1@pacbell.net.
SUNFISH RACES - ALTERNATE THURSDAYS
May 19, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8.
Sunday, September 25th is the Sunfish Championship.
LASER RACES -ALTERNATE THURSDAYS
May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18, September 1, September 15.
Saturday, September 24th is the Laser Championship.
LIDO RACES - SUNDAYS
May 15, June 5, June 26, July 17, July 31, August 14, August 28, and September 11.
Sunday, July 3, is the Stoehr Cup Team Race.
Saturday, October 1st & Sunday, October 9th are the Lido Championships.
Sunday, September 18th is the Still Singlehanded Cup Race.
Membership
Membership is $50 per household per year and includes a BSS Membership Roster, notification of activities, and invitations to all social events. An additional $30 per year is assessed members who wish to join the Lido fleet, participate in the Lido race events, and attend the post-Lido race cocktail parties. These parties are hosted by BSS members and are a great way to socialize with your neighbors. Contact any BSS officer for more information and encourage your new neighbors to join the fun.
To download an membership form, please click here.
2011 Officers
Commodores
Claude & Kathy Perasso, 789-0907, claudeperasso@yahoo.com and khperasso@yahoo.com
Vice-Commodores
Rick & Debbie Fisher, 435-6366, rfisher@rickworld.com and debbie@rickworld.com
Treasurer
Tom Perot
435-0526
tomperot@comcast.net
Lido Fleet Captain
Cissy Kirrane
435-3366
pjkirrane@msn.com
Port Captain
Gaby Isaacson
435-4887
gaby1@pacbell.net
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