BHYC 50th Sailpast!
Program of Events

09:00 hrs Continental Breakfast

11:00 hrs Blessing of the Fleet with Rev. Jim Gill
- Clubhouse lawn

11:30 hrs Skipper’s Meeting
- Clubhouse lawn

12:45 hrs Sailpast procession begins

17:00 hrs 50th Anniversary Celebration & Memories
- Clubhouse lawn

18:00 hrs Dinner
- Clubhouse

In case of inclement weather, all land events will be held in the Clubhouse.

Sailing Instructions
Sailpast marks the traditional start of the boating season with a procession of boats past the commodore’s yacht to salute the Club’s senior officer.

The Commodore will anchor by the stern, approximately ¼ Mile of the harbour entrance. The fleet will congregate in the area to windward of the Commodore’s yacht in a circle formation, congregating according to the division splits.

After the signal at 13:30 the fleet will enter the Sailpast area, led by Past Commodore. The boats will enter on a port tack reach, passing between the bow of BLUEWATER IV and a orange inflatable mark. They will then pass in procession close to but to leeward, saluting the Commodore as they do so by luffing their head sail and dipping their Ensign. Exit the sailpast area by passing between two more yellow marks before bearing off to leeward.

If the weather is not suitable for a Sailpast on the lake, the Commodore will travel up and down the Harbour and salute each boat while you dip the Yacht’s Ensign.

Division 1: Past Commodores
Led by: Past Commodore

Division 2: Sailboats 30 feet and over
Led by: Rear Commodore Sail

Division 3: Sailboats up to 30 feet
Led by: Vice Commodore