BSC NEWS
Henri Lloyd Gear Preview
Join us on Thursday, May 21st, at sunset (around 8:00pm) for a showcase of Henri Lloyd's 2009 line. This is a great way to get a sense for sizing, materials, and fit, as our representative will be on hand to answer questions on all of their offerings.
BSC members and students are welcome, and are entitled to a 15% discount off all HL gear. Check out their full stock online, available here. Call the office for the member discount code (it's changed since last summer.)
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Volvo Finish
Ericsson 4, Ericsson 3, and Telefonica Blue finished during the BSC's Open House. Some of the guests of the free sailing weekend
were treated to an up close view of the finish off the Fan Pier. And we have photos of some seriously close encounters - check them out here.
Check out the Volvo Ocean Race Village to see the boats and team dislays. Go here for more info.
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Fair Winds of Spring
Check out our Photo Gallery from the Fair Winds of Spring party. Cruising Director Geoff Rand was on site with a camera to capture some highlights.
With over 100 members and guests in attendance and a rare window of sunny weather, the annual bash was a big success. Join us throughout the season for other member events, including parties, Island Races, and Member Nights and Brunches. |
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BSC on the Travel Channel
Check out the Sailing Center on TV! Samantha Brown, host of Passport to Great Weekends, stopped by the BSC for a lesson during her profile of Boston. Head Sailing Instructor David Carlson showed her the ropes on one of our Solings.
The show will air on Saturday, June 6th, at 10:00pm on the Travel Channel. See the BSC in action on national television!
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New Satellite Location in Buzzards Bay
This season, the BSC will keep two cruising boats in Fairhaven Shipyard. One Beneteau 35s5 and one Bavaria 37 will be based there, available for Cruising 35 and Cruising 40 members to begin their seven-day cruises closer to some of New England's most popular and scenic destinations, from Nantucket to Block Island.
Details on Fairhaven, as well as more information on where to sail in the area, are available here as part of our Cruising Guide. |
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Volvo Ocean Race Coming to Boston
From April 27th through May 16th, Boston will host the eight boats competing in the Volvo Ocean Race, one of the most demanding team challenges in the world. In October, eight boats set sail from Alicante, Spain en route to St. Petersburg, Russia, on a course that will take them to ten ports, five continents and across a total of 37,000nm through some of the most challenging waters in the world. Boston is the only stopover in North America, and the only chance to see these world-class racers in action. |
While they're in town, the boats will be berthed at the newly constructed Fan Pier. For a complete list of events, including In-Port racing and more, visit their website.
Get even closer to the action by attending the BSC's Leg 7 Re-Start party on May 16th, or volunteer and be part of the action. The organizers are looking for volunteers to help with all facets of the event. Fill out this form for more information. |
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Henri Lloyd 2009 Gear Released
Visit the Henri Lloyd website for a look at their new spring line - more availability, more colors, more options, and more stylish, durable, high-performance protection from the elements.
Members and students get a 15% discount on all Henri Lloyd gear. Call the office to get the updated discount code information. |
BSC Member Alan Savenor takes 3rd in the 2009 Figawi Race Weekend- May 2009
BSC Member Alan Savenor sailed Cruising 40 boat Blue Sky(Hanse 400) to a third place win in Division C in this years Figawi race from Hyannis to Nantucket.
BSC Racers at Marblehead NOODs
Both members and staff had a good showing during Marblehead Race Week, July 25th-27th, 2008. In the Etchells fleet Mark Luckes took 4th and the BSC's director, Wade Edwards took first. Dave Franzel was 4th in the Sonar fleet and Bob Lyons was 3rd in IODs. BSC's head sailing instructor, David Carlson took second in the J-24 class. Go to Sailing World for full results.
BSC's Greg Anthony Takes 2nd at Sonar Worlds - September 2007
Greg Anthony — Tuesday night race committee guru at the BSC — captured the second place trophy at the 2007 Sperry Top-Sider Sonar World Championship, September 16th through 23rd at the Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead. Full results can be viewed on the race website.
BSC Member Sted Beckwith Honored with Ben Smith Race Week Trophy - September 2007
Longtime BSC Member and racer Sted Beckwith was recently honored with the Ben Smith Race Week Trophy awarded for “Above and Beyond” contribution to raceweek by an Etchells Fleet 4 member. The trophy is on display in the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead. You can read more about the award on the Etchells 4 website.
Wade Edwards Takes 5th in the North American Championships- 2008
Boston Sailing Center owner, Wade Edwards finished 5th in the 30-boat fleet packed with pros and former Etchells Champions. Wade's team won the Corinthian Cup, presented by Pat Stadel, awarded to the top all amateur team.
Dave Carlson wins Marblehead NOODs Regatta - July 2007
Boston Sailing Center head sailing instructor, Dave Carlson, won the J-24 Class at the National Offshore One Design (NOOD) regatta held off of Marblehead held July 27th through 29th. His crew consisted of David Bryan, Bernard Fourie, Lon Hamor, and Scott Galbreath. For full results see the Sailing World site.
Boston Sailing Center member Mark Luckes also took first place in the NOODS Etchells class on his boat, Peresozo.
BSC Member Doug Mitchell Wins Class at Beringer Bowl - July 2007
Boston Sailing Center member and Soling racer Doug Mitchell came in first place in Class A at the Beringer Bowl race from Marblehead to Provincetown held July 20th through 22nd aboard his Reichel Pugh 30, The Cone of Silence. For full results, visit the Boston Yacht Club site.
