Past Membership Meetings

Election and Change of Watch

Membership survey results and brainstorming 2023 improvements

Cruising Captain Norman Plotkin talks on Blue Water Cruising

48th Barefoot Open is in 2 weeks - All Hands on Deck!

No guest speaker this time - rainout moved group inside for dinner.

Vinnie has been on boats his entire life. It's in his blood as his family owns a marina in New Jersey. At the meeting, Vinnie spoke on best practices for winterizing boats and entertained us with stories.

Follow-up column to his talk: Ancient Mariners and Ancient Boats

Past Commodore and US Sailing Judge Edith Collins regaled us with stories of her old friend Joan and what she meant to those that loved her. She also talked of the race and her sailing experiences.

Bruce Barton, Tom Graham, Norman Plotkin and Robin Terrell regaled us with stories and hard-earned wisdom.

Bradford regaled us with stories and tips of what NOT to do while sailing.  We expect he'll be returning when we meet again in person.

Margaret Sherrod spoke on her many years with ABCA and the life and service of ABCA. There are many benefits of cross-membership.

Norman is lifetime sailor having grown up in Miami Beach, Florida and started out at age 8yrs old on Optimist Prams. For 16 years, he belonged to the Passport Sailing Club then purchased Starcather, a Catalina 28, in February 2016, soon after joining BSC.  

Vinnie has been on boats his entire life. It's in his blood as his family owns a marina in New Jersey. At the meeting, Vinnie spoke on best practices for winterizing boats and entertained us with stories.

Follow-up column to his talk:
Preparing Your Boat to Face Old Man Winter

Long the nemesis of many racers in the club, Bruce shared racing advice: everything from learning your boat's best point of sail to trimming sails to learning the lake's typical wind patterns.

Jennifer talked about the work of Lake Lanier Association and asked for our help in partnering to help identify abandoned boats. Barefoot agreed to come help with the upcoming September Shore Sweep.