Shake The Rust Off Day
Sunday March 22nd is Shake The Rust Off day at Butte Sailing Club. Come and join us starting at 11am at the clubhouse while we get our boats out for the first fleet sailing day of the year. The weather is supposed to be about ideal for the day.
Open House & Member Sailing Day
May 17th 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Thermalito North Forebay
$8 State Park entrance fee (or use your annual Poppy Pass)
Get ready to set sail into the season!
We’re inviting you to a Sail Into Spring! Mark your calendars for May 17th – a day packed with adventure, community, and all things sailing!
Curious about sailing or thinking of joining our club? This is your chance to dive in! Come out and explore our clubhouse, meet our crew, and check out our fleet of beautiful boats. If you’re already a member, this is your perfect opportunity to meet and greet friends and welcome new members. Bring your gear and enjoy a full day of sailing on the water with fellow enthusiasts!
Have friends or family who are curious about sailing? Bring them along! This is the perfect day to introduce them to the world of sailing. If they’re considering joining, they can ask questions, explore our fleet, and find out all about what Butte Sailing Club has to offer.
For more info, visit buttesailingclub.org and don’t forget to like us on Facebook @ Butte Sailing Club.
And there’s more!
We’re also celebrating the Grand Opening of the Forebay Aquatic Center 2025 Season with:
We can’t wait to see you out there--let’s make waves together!
For more info, visit Forebayaquaticcenter.com and don’t forget to follow them on Instagram @ Forebay Aquatic Center.
$8 State Park entrance fee (or use your annual Poppy Pass)
Get ready to set sail into the season!
We’re inviting you to a Sail Into Spring! Mark your calendars for May 17th – a day packed with adventure, community, and all things sailing!
Curious about sailing or thinking of joining our club? This is your chance to dive in! Come out and explore our clubhouse, meet our crew, and check out our fleet of beautiful boats. If you’re already a member, this is your perfect opportunity to meet and greet friends and welcome new members. Bring your gear and enjoy a full day of sailing on the water with fellow enthusiasts!
Have friends or family who are curious about sailing? Bring them along! This is the perfect day to introduce them to the world of sailing. If they’re considering joining, they can ask questions, explore our fleet, and find out all about what Butte Sailing Club has to offer.
For more info, visit buttesailingclub.org and don’t forget to like us on Facebook @ Butte Sailing Club.
And there’s more!
We’re also celebrating the Grand Opening of the Forebay Aquatic Center 2025 Season with:
- Free Boat and Equipment Rentals
- Barbecue (because what’s an adventure without good food?)
- Demonstrations to get you excited about all the water activities
- Free Paddling Instruction to help you feel at home on the water
- Info on upcoming classes, events, summer camps, and more!
We can’t wait to see you out there--let’s make waves together!
For more info, visit Forebayaquaticcenter.com and don’t forget to follow them on Instagram @ Forebay Aquatic Center.
The September Funsail Is Here
Come and join us September 6th from noon to closing at the Forebay for a casual day of end of season sailing.
Open House with Butte Sailing Club & Forebay Aquatic Center at the Thermalito North Forebay
Open House & Member Sailing Day – May 17
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Oroville Forebay
Curious about sailing, sailing lessons or joining our club? Come check out our clubhouse, boat fleet, and meet fellow sailing enthusiasts! See our Lessons and Activities page for more information.
Open Sailing Day for members May 17 — bring your gear and enjoy a full day on the water!
Interested in becoming a member?
This is the perfect time to explore, ask questions, and see what we’re all about.
Come sail, connect, and discover your next adventure!
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Oroville Forebay
Curious about sailing, sailing lessons or joining our club? Come check out our clubhouse, boat fleet, and meet fellow sailing enthusiasts! See our Lessons and Activities page for more information.
Open Sailing Day for members May 17 — bring your gear and enjoy a full day on the water!
Interested in becoming a member?
This is the perfect time to explore, ask questions, and see what we’re all about.
Come sail, connect, and discover your next adventure!
Meet & Greet Our Safety Power Boat
Our Safety Coordinator, Noal Childs, and our Certified Sailing Instructor & Club Secretary Bryan Graves, are teaming up to host an introduction to our Safety Power Boat on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 3 PM at the Forebay.
This is not a certification course nor a power boat check off session—it’s simply an opportunity to gain familiarity with power boat basics.
California Power Boating Requirement
Per California state law, anyone operating a motorized boat must have a valid California Boater Card. If you don’t have California Boater Card, please do the following prior to Wednesday, March 26:
Complete a Boater Card course through the CA State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways
Pass the exam, apply and pay the fee for your official Boater Card ($10 fee)
Bring your Boater Card and life jacket to the session (bring you temporary Boater ID if your permanent card isn't available)
For a handy reference, check out the ABCs of California Boating.
Bonus Fun!
This session coincides with our monthly March Super Wet Wednesday, so after we dock, let’s feast! Bring a dish to share and enjoy some good company and tall sailing tales.
Important Reminders:
RSVP Appreciated
If you’d like to join, please RSVP by emailing membership@buttesailingclub.org or calling Sabrina at (530) 682-8961.
This is not a certification course nor a power boat check off session—it’s simply an opportunity to gain familiarity with power boat basics.
California Power Boating Requirement
Per California state law, anyone operating a motorized boat must have a valid California Boater Card. If you don’t have California Boater Card, please do the following prior to Wednesday, March 26:
Complete a Boater Card course through the CA State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways
Pass the exam, apply and pay the fee for your official Boater Card ($10 fee)
Bring your Boater Card and life jacket to the session (bring you temporary Boater ID if your permanent card isn't available)
For a handy reference, check out the ABCs of California Boating.
Bonus Fun!
This session coincides with our monthly March Super Wet Wednesday, so after we dock, let’s feast! Bring a dish to share and enjoy some good company and tall sailing tales.
Important Reminders:
- Meet at the Safety Boat at 3 PM sharp!
- Bring your Boater Card and life jacket
- Bring a list of questions—you’ll have the chance to ask the pros.
- If your club membership isn’t current, please renew before the session
RSVP Appreciated
If you’d like to join, please RSVP by emailing membership@buttesailingclub.org or calling Sabrina at (530) 682-8961.
Commodore - Tom Barrett - commodore@buttesailingclub.org
Vice-Commodore - Rich Reiner - rich.reiner@gmail.com
Treasurer - Melissa Pasquale - melissapasquale22@gmail.com
Secretary - Bryan Graves - cbgraves4224@gmail.com
Staff Commodore - Mark Conry - mconry3@gmail.com
Membership & Bookkeeper - membership@buttesailingclub.org
Communications & Website - Kurt Flint - webmaster@buttesailingclub.org
Facilities - Greg Hardt - hardtlandscape@gmail.com
Safety Coordinator - Noal Childs
Carla Struble - Event Coordinator
Jordan Reed - FRC Rep
David Cooper - FRC Rep
Vice-Commodore - Rich Reiner - rich.reiner@gmail.com
Treasurer - Melissa Pasquale - melissapasquale22@gmail.com
Secretary - Bryan Graves - cbgraves4224@gmail.com
Staff Commodore - Mark Conry - mconry3@gmail.com
Membership & Bookkeeper - membership@buttesailingclub.org
Communications & Website - Kurt Flint - webmaster@buttesailingclub.org
Facilities - Greg Hardt - hardtlandscape@gmail.com
Safety Coordinator - Noal Childs
Carla Struble - Event Coordinator
Jordan Reed - FRC Rep
David Cooper - FRC Rep
Annual Weedfest
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SUPER Wet Wednesdays are back!
Last Wednesday of the month - Sailing and Social Activities with Potlucks, BBQ available for members, Music Jams, Games etc....
Sailing at 2, Social at 4 pm
Sailing at 2, Social at 4 pm
Club Fleet Restore/RefitBe a BSC seasonal club fleet restore/refit volunteer. Join the fun on Wet Wednesdays!
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Thursday Sailing Lessons- 2024
Session 3 in July
Join our US Sailing certified instructors for sailing lessons – Session 3 - Thursdays
Registration is through CARD. Space is limited so sign up early.
Registration is through CARD. Space is limited so sign up early.
Race Day - Sunday July 7th
July 7th, the 5th in our series of club “Race Days" has been postponed due to heat! Check back for updates with a new date.
Plan to arrive around 1:00 pm to get your boat set up.
The first race will start at 2:00 pm.
All boat classes and levels of sailing experience are welcome. If you are a beginner, just follow the leader! If we have more than 3 boats of a particular class, they will get their own start. Otherwise come sail in the “free-for-all” class and just have fun getting around the course.
There will be a skippers meeting at 1:30 pm to make sure everyone knows the course and explain the rules.
Reminder- if you have not yet paid your 2024 membership dues, please do so here!
Plan to arrive around 1:00 pm to get your boat set up.
The first race will start at 2:00 pm.
All boat classes and levels of sailing experience are welcome. If you are a beginner, just follow the leader! If we have more than 3 boats of a particular class, they will get their own start. Otherwise come sail in the “free-for-all” class and just have fun getting around the course.
There will be a skippers meeting at 1:30 pm to make sure everyone knows the course and explain the rules.
Reminder- if you have not yet paid your 2024 membership dues, please do so here!
Lake Almanor Campout and FunsailThe Butte Sailing Club is planning a sailing/camping excursion at Lake Almanor for the September 21-22 weekend. All members are invited to join in the activities.
The essence of the plan is as follows: You do not need to bring a sailboat to partake. Paddleboards, kayaks, or any water related craft can join the action. No club boats will be used (except maybe lasers) so the idea is to bring up member owned boats and take other members out for a ride. The plan is to have 5 or 6 boats up there. |
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One lucky member will choose the first come/first serve campsite (or two) on Thursday to reserve it until Sunday noonish (interested in being that somebody?)
Members interested in a day only or an overnight adventure should rsvp with Jordan on what/when, and how to make sure there is room for another tent and boat.
The winds can be quite active in the early afternoons at Almanor so expect a strong breeze.
This is a first ever attempt for an Almanor excursion. Reply back with questions, comments, or just saying "I'm on board" for the adventure.
Members interested in a day only or an overnight adventure should rsvp with Jordan on what/when, and how to make sure there is room for another tent and boat.
The winds can be quite active in the early afternoons at Almanor so expect a strong breeze.
This is a first ever attempt for an Almanor excursion. Reply back with questions, comments, or just saying "I'm on board" for the adventure.
A September Sunday Sailboat Race
Rebecca and Rich are back from summer travel and will host a sailboat race on Sunday September 22. As always this is for fun and all boat types and abilities are welcome! Assistance will be available for newer racers and the Laser sailors.
Boats will go in the water after lunch, about 1pm.
Boats will go in the water after lunch, about 1pm.
Sailing Lessons!
Current classes with our coaches and US Sailing certified instructors start June 6th.
Register through CARD here!
Register through CARD here!
PreMothersDaySail
In leu of our planned Richard Silvera Memorial Regatta
BSC is having a fun sail/picnicky potluck with our friends on Saturday, May 11th starting at 10:00.
All members welcomed. Even if you're not a member come on out and check us out. You'll want to be one before you leave. There is a lot going on out at BSC. We are a volunteer run club with a wonderful roster of members.
Meanwhile the Annual Richard Silvera Memorial Regatta is being rescheduled for a windier weekend toward the end of the season. Keep an eye here or on Facebook for further details.
BSC is having a fun sail/picnicky potluck with our friends on Saturday, May 11th starting at 10:00.
All members welcomed. Even if you're not a member come on out and check us out. You'll want to be one before you leave. There is a lot going on out at BSC. We are a volunteer run club with a wonderful roster of members.
Meanwhile the Annual Richard Silvera Memorial Regatta is being rescheduled for a windier weekend toward the end of the season. Keep an eye here or on Facebook for further details.
Annual Richard Silvera Memorial RegattaThe Annual Richard Silvera Memorial Regatta is being rescheduled for a windier weekend toward the end of the season. Keep an eye here or on Facebook for further details.
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Richard Silvera Memorial Regatta and Vagabond World CupSaturday May 11th starting at 10 AM
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