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.
Sailing Lessons!
Classes available through CARD
Intro to Sailing Summer Classes
Register thru CARD
Instructor: BSC Members
Location: Thermalito Forebay, 930 Garden Drive, Oroville
Join the Butte Sailing Club for an introduction to sailing. The course covers boating safety, knots, rigging, and sailing theory. On the water skills such as boat handling, docking, sail trim, and capsize recovery will be taught on the Vagabond 14 sailboats. This class follows the guidelines set by US Sailing but does not offer a US Sailing certificate.
What to Expect
You will get wet! Bring a towel. Wear clothes that are comfortable and can get wet, shoes should either be tennis shoes or sandals with a heel strap. NO FLIP FLOPS.
Class fee includes membership to the club for 2025.
For more information, please email info@buttesailingclub.org
Ages: 14+
Fee: $150
Intro to Sailing
Course #14767
Thu | 5/1 - 5/22 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM Register Online
Course #14768
Thu | 6/5 - 6/26 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM Register Online
Course #14769
Thu | 7/3 - 7/24 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM Register Online
Register thru CARD
Instructor: BSC Members
Location: Thermalito Forebay, 930 Garden Drive, Oroville
Join the Butte Sailing Club for an introduction to sailing. The course covers boating safety, knots, rigging, and sailing theory. On the water skills such as boat handling, docking, sail trim, and capsize recovery will be taught on the Vagabond 14 sailboats. This class follows the guidelines set by US Sailing but does not offer a US Sailing certificate.
What to Expect
You will get wet! Bring a towel. Wear clothes that are comfortable and can get wet, shoes should either be tennis shoes or sandals with a heel strap. NO FLIP FLOPS.
Class fee includes membership to the club for 2025.
For more information, please email info@buttesailingclub.org
Ages: 14+
Fee: $150
Intro to Sailing
Course #14767
Thu | 5/1 - 5/22 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM Register Online
Course #14768
Thu | 6/5 - 6/26 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM Register Online
Course #14769
Thu | 7/3 - 7/24 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM Register Online
Wet Wednesdays - Fun Sail and Social
Wet Wednesdays are a BSC staple and have already started for the year! Join friends on the water usually about 2:00 until ? for a relaxing sail on the Forebay with other sailors. Folks sail their own boats or club boats (after you are officially checked out). Whether a pleasure sail or a fun race around the buoys, it is always a better day being on the water. Also, Club members can get checked out for club boat use with a Board member on Wet Wednesdays and by appointment!*
Super Wet Wednesdays - Fun Sail and Potluck
Don't miss the last Wednesday of every month when we have a themed potluck on Wet Wednesday! Bring a side dish to share.
This year's themes include:
This year's themes include:
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Feb - Bbq chicken
March - Chili April - Mexican May - Asian June - Mediterranean |
July - Garden
August - Luau Sept - Italian Oct - German |
*Open House and Checkout Days (TBD) is a time for board and members to assist their fellow sailors and the public including - but not limited to:
- Performing boat check out skills tests
- Swimming and capsize competencies.
- Assisting in raising / lowering masts of members boats
- Open house for public and perspective new members
- Meet and greet for perspective students
- Performing Safety and maintenance needs of the club
- Speed Tuning of club boats – (if wind calls for it)
Do you have pictures that should be in the gallery, on the Wet Wednesday pages or in a future club history section of the website? Email them with descriptions (who, what, when etc.) to the webmaster!
