RECENT EVENTS

CHILI CRUISE 
Saturday, September 29, 2018

 
The annual BBYC Chili Cruise was held on Saturday, September 29th on the beach at the Lure.  Thanks to Gary Felber who organized the event to all who brought food for the delicious chili potluck. 
 
Gary also provided musical entertainment and led a sing-along around a warm campfire on a chilly fall evening. 
 
A great way to end the 2018 sailing season!

BBYC ANNUAL CORN ROAST
​SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
​The festivities started Saturday evening with a fabulous Corn Roast and Potluck.  Special thanks to “roasters” Gary, Mike and Rick.  And to Carolyn and others for helping with setup and logistics.



BEST "DAM" RACE IN WISCONSIN
​SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

​On Sunday, we were greeted by early rain.  But we were determined, as “The Island” beckoned, and five boats competed in the 2018 BBYC Dam Race. Winds were adequate, making for steady progress down Lake Petenwell. Rains chased the fleet back to the finish at the Lure, where skies cleared for a classic sunset.
 
Race results:
 
Catamaran Class:
First Place – Hobie (Jim W. & Barry W.)
Cruiser Class:
First Place – “Plum 3” (Peter K., Monica P., Gary H. & Dave E.)
Second Place – “Evening Whisper” (Rick G., Ken N., Wayne G. & Peter M.)
Third Place – “Spirit” (Scotty, Doug D. & Bob G.)
 
Drinks, a dinner buffet and awards followed.
 
Thanks to all participants and volunteers who made the event a success, including Carolyn, Curt, Linda, Janie, Mayo, Sharon, Wayne (and his son) and other family/friends.
 
See you for Dam Race 2019!

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JUNE 23 -  SUMMER SAILSTICE


The 2018 BBYC first event of the year took place on Saturday, July 23rd.  There was very little wind and very low attendance. Leon and Karl  got out there at 12:30. Floated around because of no wind. Around about 4:00 Bob arrived and we had enough wind to sail to an appropriate Anchorage. They  rafted the  two boats together and grilled steak and fish. Leon brought potato salad  to share. Bob bought some delicious homemade pulled pork and Karl brought a homemade three bean salad.
They  had a wonderful time and started the 2018 summer season by firing off some bottle rockets. They then motored back to Adams County Park Marina and ended the event.

CRAW - JUNE 16 & 17, 2018

Despite hot weather and variable winds, the 2018 CRAW (Catamaran Racing Association of Wisconsin) Regatta was a great success.  Fourteen catamaran crews from through Wisconsin and beyond competed in seven races during the annual two-day event hosted by BBYC and the Lure. 
 
Thanks to BBYC member Wayne Gjersvig for coordination, setup and chase boat.  And thanks to Curt Frost and Rick Georgeson for skippering their sailboats for the race committee.
 
We received positive feedback from the racers, who all say Barnum Bay/Petenwell is their favorite venue of their season.  We plan to see them back with us again next year.
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 MAY 5, 2018   - ICE BREAKER          CINCO DE MAYO

 On Saturday, May 5th, also known as Cinco de Mayo, we celebrated our new sailing season with a FIESTA!!!  
Our Ice Breaker meeting/social had a Mexican theme, and everyone really got into the spirit,  from the decorations, to the food, to the drinks!  Linda, out outgoing Co-Commodore, treated us to a taco bar with all the fixings.  Thanks to everyone who brought such delicious food to share.  Dave and Mayo provided a festive bar, complete with margaritas in fancy glasses. 
Karl and Margarita made a pinata filled with candy and gift certificates from local restaurants.  Everyone had fun trying to break it and reveal the prizes hidden inside.  some lucky winners also went home with a flowering cactus!  
Co Commodores Curt and Linda Frost turned over the mainsheets to new Co Commodores Dave and Mayo Ewanowski.  
We welcomed new members, Hank and Pat Bruse and Peter Manley!  We had 34 sailors in attendance.  It was one of our most successful and  fun parties.  We all look forward to a great sailing season.  
New Co-Commodores Dave and Mayo Ewanowski
Rick Georgeson take a whack at the pinata
Delicious spread of food was enjoyed by all 

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WINTER SOCIAL  JANUARY 13, 2018

Our Winter Social was a wonderful time.  We all braved the frigid weather and gathered at the Lake Arrowhead Chalet around a roaring fire built by our own Scotty.  There was good food and storied to tell.  It was so cold outside, that all the men sat around one side of the fireplace and the women chatted around the other side.  We all looked forward to another year of sailing in a few months.  

PARTY ON, SAILORS! 
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CHILI CRUISE, OCTOBER 21, 1017
Our annual fall Chili Cruise was a rousing success and full of a few surprises, thanks to its organizer, Gary Felber.  First of all, after a week's forecast predicting rain, the temperature was sunny and 75 degrees.  People bought different varieties of chili, so instead of dumping these creations into one pot, we decided to keep them separate and savor each interesting flavor.  Then to our astonishment, Gary brought out his guitar and harmonica and serenaded us throughout the evening.  We sat by a lovely fire on the beach and enjoyed one of the last nice nights of autumn.  
Thank you Gary and all who attended and contributed delicious food .  Your efforts are appreciated by all.  
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