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Buffalo Harbor Sailing Club
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General Member Meetings
*PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO APRIL MEETING DATE AND ADDITION OF THE LOCATION*
- Wednesday,April 17th 7:00pm, Seneca One,Sailing Handicap 101-Add to Calendar
China Light / Tuesday Racers WinterEducationalSeminars
- Tuesday, April 9th6:00pmThe Screening Room,Movie Night Maiden-Add to Calendar
Other BHSC Events
- Monday, April 15th is the deadline date for members to be included in the journal -Click here to renew
- Wednesday, May 15th at 7:00pm(Packet Night) -Add to Calendar
- Saturday, April 13th 10am at RCR (Red Jacket/Grady White Work Party) -Add to Calendar
Non BHSC Events
- Wednesday, May 8th 6pm at Buffalo Yacht Club (BYC Fleet Night) - All are welcome
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Date change -Wednesday,April 17th
Location -We are Back at SenecaOne!- Big Screen presentation in the Auditorium
โHandicapping 101โ Presentation- Joe Gelsomino, Presenter
Revised Class Breakdowns- Race Director, Tom Lewin, Presenter
Time:- 6pm happy hour/food,7pm meeting
An educated opinion is the best opinion. The Board is organizing a Handicap presentation and this format will allow for in-depth discussions and provide a clearer understanding of the various scoring methods, including performance based and measurement based.Additionally, Race Director Tom Lewin will be presenting revised class breakdowns for the upcoming season.
Add to Calendar
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China Light/Tuesday Night Racers - Movie Night
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- Memberships expire 1-May-2024!
- Members must renew no later than April 15th to be included in the printed Journal 2024
- Visit your profile HEREto get ready for 2024 racing season!
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Time to renew PHRF-LE for the 2024 season.
Please complete and submit your PHRF renewals today. You are rated at -200 for BHSC until we receiveyour certificate from PHRF. The prompt renewal makes your BHSC volunteers job a lot easier.
The certificate fees for 2024 remain at $40.00 for both renewals and new applications.RenewalspostmarkedAFTER May 15thand the remainder of the season, will be $50.00.
All racing members MUST forward a copy of theircurrent PHRF certificates to Handicapper@buffaloharborsailingclub.org to change theirrating from -200 to theircurrent rating.
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Red Jacket/Grady White Work Party
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Join for the work party on Saturday, April 13, 2024 10am at RCR Yachts. Pizza will be provided.
 
The rain date or follow up date would be on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Sign up to help
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Locally Owned Embroidery Business owner Alex Zientara from Yachty Apparel has created a personalized link for our club to order embroidered items directly through him.
He will handle all orders, payment, delivery/ pick up arrangements for you. A portionof the proceeds from each sale will go to the BHSC. This will be great for the clubbecause we will hold no inventory and you can work with him directly.He will also be able to help you with itemsfor your personal boats.
https://www.yachtyapparel.com/bhsc
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All Sailors welcome to to join the BYC Fleet Night. Mark your calendars.
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Ahoy, Mateys! The 2024 Lake Erie Interclub Cruise Beckons!
Calling all seafaring souls! Are you ready to hoist the sails, feel the spray of the waves, and embark on an unforgettable adventure? Then set your course for the 2024 Lake Erie Interclub Cruise, a legendary 5-day event offering a thrilling blend of competitive racing, breathtaking scenery, and camaraderie that will warm your soul.
Register for Event Today @Yacht Scoring
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Mayors Cup/Queen City Regatta
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NYS Boating Safety Requirements
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ATTENTION: Beginning next year, ALL operators of a motorized vessel in New York State must possess a valid Safe Boating Certificate.
Course Availablity / Options:
Our local Coast Guard Auxiliary has hosted classes in the past, however, none are currently scheduled.
Please check their website for updates: www.wnyboatsafe.org
The Buffalo Yacht Club is hosting an upcoming class.
Saturday, April 13th from8am-4pm.
The classroom training is provided by Safe Boating America and the cost is $80 per person.
(BYC members are eligible for a discount but you must contact Ruth Sparks for the coupon code before registering.)
To register for either of these in-person classes click 'Here'.
West Marine on Niagara Street is also hosting an in-person class on Saturday, April 13th for an $80 fee.Pre-register 'Here' (required)
New York State has a list of approved online providers listed on their website: Boating Education - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation https://parks.ny.gov/boating/education.aspx
BoatUS offers state-specific courses for 'free' although a $15 donation is required to enroll.https://www.boatus.org/newyork/
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US Sailing Membership Discount
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Would you like a searchable copy of the officialRacing Rules of Sailingbook on your mobile devices? Maybe get some help filing a successful Protest form? Perhaps a review of the rules applied to complicated scenarios on the race course would be of interest to you? Join US Sailing and download their mobile app!
The BHSC is here to help you save some money on your US Sailing membership dues AND support your club!
All BHSC membersreceivea$10 discountontheir annual dueswhen theyjoin or renew via the US Sailing/BHSC MVP program linked in the image below.Claiming your discount this way also earns the BHSC valuable points, which in turn are used to bring our members even more products and services. WIN, WIN!
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MANY THANKS TO OUR ENEWS SPONSORS
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Using this link to join US Sailing or renew willsave $10on
your dues and reward points to the BHSC!
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Copyright ยฉ *| 2024 |* *| Buffalo Harbor Sailing Club |*, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
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P/O Box 34, Ellicott Station
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Buffalo
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NY
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14205
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