A busy social calendar provides fun for our members twelve months of the year. Whether your interest lies in cruising, racing, or social, you will find it at BHYC. Camaraderie and enthusiasm are the heart of our Club. It’s no wonder we have enjoyed a strong and active membership for over 40 years!
Our Facilities & Programs.
1. Dry Sailing, Crane Mast & Winter Storage Facilities
2. Gas B-B-Qs
3. Fireplace, TV Room, Showers, Lockers
4. Monthly Newsletter “The Signal”. (Use the link in the navigation bar to view back issues)
5. Great weekend cruises for sail and powerboats
6. Full racing program for a variety of sailboat classes
7. Reciprocal privileges with other clubs
8. An active summer sailing school for youth and adults
9. Year round social programs including dinner dances, pub nights, darts, theme parties
10. The club facilities can be rented to members or non-members for private functions (maximum 60 people). Contact the Club for more information.
For The Racers.
BHYC is renowned for racing. Members of the club have won high honours at National and International levels. Many of these champions started in the BHYC Sailing School!
For racers who like to stay closer to home, the Race Committee at BHYC works tirelessly to provide many interesting race opportunities. During the season the activities schedule includes, but is not limited to:
1. Spring/Summer Racing Series – two evenings a week
2. Fall racing on Sundays
3. Many Regattas
4. For the really relaxed racer, TGIF “races”
5. Member of the Ontario Sailing Association
6. Member of the Golden Horseshoe Yacht Racing Association (GHYRA)
7. Member of Lake Yacht Racing Association (LYRA)
8. Crew Bank
The fall season winds down with as many races as weather permits, including the “Turkey Race” at Thanksgiving and the “Die Hards’ Race” to cap the season. Contested titles are awarded at the annual Awards Night Dinner and Dance.
