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 and Laser 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 May through October on
Thursday evenings (Lasers) and many Sundays (Lido 14s).
Championships are held in September and October.
Non-sailing members enjoy numerous social events
throughout the year including Progressive Dinners and
Holiday parties.
Visit
their new website at BelvedereSailingSociety.com.
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 drawbridge 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.
NEED
A BOAT?
For
those interested in the current inventory of boats
available for purchase, please contact Port Captain Rich
Bergsund at BSSPortCaptain@gmail.com.
Membership
Membership
is open to all Belvedere
residents who enjoy sailing
or watching sailing on the Belvedere lagoon and
socializing with their neighbors. General membership
dues are $50 per household per year and include 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, who may participate in the Lido race events as
sailors, race committee, or spectators, 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 a MEMBERSHIP FORM, please
click here.
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