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,
Lazer, 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 - Opening Day on the Lagoon
August - Progressive Dinner
October - Octoberfest Party
December - Holiday Party
Lagoon Activities
 THE FALL LAGOON SHOWDOWN
Sunday, October 26, 2008
3:30PM - ALL BOAT "POSSE" TREASURE
HUNT
Meet us on the Lagoon near the BSS Boathouse between Lagoon Rd & Windward
Rd. Look for the "Hay Ride" Barge to get your map.
Dress up in costume & decorate your sailboats, paddleboats,
kayaks & canoes in "western style."
4:00PM - COWBOY COCKTAILS & GAMES FOR ALL AGES
Meet at the BSS Boatyard "Corral" at 50 Lagoon Road.
5:00PM - DINNER by Frank's Bar-B-Que
RSVP by Sunday, October 19
Please mail your check payable to "BSS" to Jill Einstein,
Adults $20, Kids $10
1 Lagoon Road, Belvedere, CA 94920
For questions, please contact Jill at 722-3638 or Einstein@yolles.org
We will be enjoying an evening outside, please dress accordingly. 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.
2008 Officers
Commodores
Jill Einstein & Peter Yolles
789-1212
einstein@yolles.org
Treasurer
Tom Perot
435-0526
tomperot@worldnet.att.net
Fleet Captains
Rich & Marika Bergsund
435-2341
rbergsund@wine.com
Port Captain
Gaby Isaacson
435-4887
gaby1@pacbell.net
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