Friday night last week saw a wonderful crowd of three or more generations gather to celebrate the very successful conclusion of the sixth annual spring High School Sailing Club Program. Director of the program and Club Manager Charles Barclay welcomed parents, friends and participants to the event and each sailor made a brief presentation about how the program had affected their lives and interest in the sport. The Sailing Club was started six years ago by the BHYC Junior Program and with the annual backing of the Junior Program Foundation it has grown in size and stature.

Young folks participating include: Gabby Boord, Club captain and class of 2019 at BRHS; Nate Graves, BRHS 2018; Nolan Colin, home school 2019; Nate Rideout, BRMS '21; Ella Beauregard, CTL '21; Bobby Clarkson, home school '22; Della Hahn, BRMS '22; Hamilton Barclay, BRMS '23; and Toby Clarkson, home school '24. Awards we're passed out and pictures, some of them very exciting, were presented on the screen. The team continues its efforts this fall with many regattas and challenges to meet.

Lots of events in the upcoming calendar starting this weekend with the annual shakedown cruise to Ocean Point Marina Friday night, a Mystery destination for Saturday night and then back to the club Sunday morning in time for the Father's Day Brunch. Starting at 1030 and then the Father’s Day Family Regatta at 1300.

Sunday is also your chance to get your boat inspected by the U.S. Power Squadron thanks to Steward Paul Pinkham

Monday the Junior Program starts full steam ahead again under the direction of Chris Liberti for sailing and Chantelle Lavertu on the tennis courts. Charlie Cochrane is the new chair of the Junior Program.

Monday also is the Balance for Boaters program offered by Master Trainer Mary Baudo at 0900 in the Casino and outside as well. No experience is necessary and if you took the course last year, it is all new and excitingly helpful.

The writers group meets for the first time Monday at 1300.

Monday night is the first Members Teaching Members event with the lecture at 1700 and dinner to follow at 1830. Our speaker this week is Bob Reiser whose topic is “Can you afford your retirement?” Event dining only that night.

On Tuesday the Authors Luncheon Series will host Nick Buck for an 1130 gathering. And Wednesday, in addition to the regular events of the day there is a cruisers gathering at noon in Love’s Cove off Ebenecook Harbor.

Thursday morning is the Suddenly Skipper training session at 0830 and in addition to the regular cocktail event we have the Blessing of the Fleet at 1700. The tennis courts are open and in excellent shape and the water is fine for weekend racing and the Wednesday night series which began this week.

Notice has just been posted of a special Keelboat Class for Parent and Child, which will be

Offered August 21-14. Check with Manager Charles or Adult Sailing Director Chris Liberti or more information.