| Date | Host Club | Event Name | Event Description | Contact Name | Contact Telephone | Contact E-mail |
| 03-21-2010 | BSC | Lake Oroville Spillway | Woolie Boolie | BSC | | BSC Commodore |
| 02-27-2010 | BSC | Thermalito Afterbay | Cobweb Remover | BSC | | BSC Commodore |
| 12-05-2009 | BSC | Holiday Party | Commodore's home: a good end to the year | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | BSC Commodore |
| 11-28-2009 | BSC | Turkey Day | Thermalito Afterbay: Who gets the hideous turkey head? | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | BSC Commodore |
| 10-03-2009 | BSC | Last Chance! | Thermalito Afterbay: bragging rights for the year | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | BSC Commodore |
| 08-01-2009 | BSC | Tip Me Over! | Black Butte Lake: club safety day on warm water | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | BSC Commodore |
| 06-07-2009 | BSC | Bloomer Island | Lake Oroville: up the north fork to Bloomer Island for another picnic | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | BSC Commodore |
| 05-02-2009 | BSC | Oroville Flowers | Lake Oroville: to Loafer Cover for a picnic. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | BSCCommodore |
| 03-07-2009 | BSC | Woolie Boolie | Lake Oroville: around Forman Island | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | BSC Commodore |
| 02-07-2009 | BSC | Tour du Lac | Thermalito Forebay: to the bridge and back. 2X! | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | BSC Commodore |
| 01-10-2009 | BSC | Ano Nuevo | Thermalito Forebay: to the bridge and back--at least twice! | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | BSC Commodore |
| 12-13-2008 | BSC | Holiday Party | BSC Party at the Commodore's Home! | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 11-08-2008 | BSC | Early Turkey Day | Meet at the Thermalito Afterbay at nine and sail by ten for a circuit of the lake. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 10-11-2008 | BSC | Duck the Bridge | Meet at the Oroville Spillway at noon and sail by one. Under the bridge, around Foreman Island, and back. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 09-13-2008 | BSC | Floating Camp | Meet at the Oroville Spillway at noon and camp overnight. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 08-09-2008 | BSC | Tip Me Over | Meet at the Oroville Spillway at noon and sail by one to Foreman Island. Practive capsizing! | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 07-27-2008 | BSC | Sunrise Sail | Meet at the Bidwell ramp at five-thirty and sail in the morning thermals until eleven. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 07-12-2008 | BSC | Picnic Sail | Meet at the Oroville Spillway at nine and sail by ten. A picnic day to Loafer Cove. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 06-07-2008 | BSC | South Fork Saunter | Meet at the Oroville Spillway at nine and sail by ten. Leisurely day on the South Fork. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 05-10-2008 | BSC | Feather Fiesta | Meet at the Oroville Spillway at nine and sail by ten. Picnic trip to Bloomer Island. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 03-08-2008 | BSC | Woolie Boolie | Meet at the Oroville Spillway for a chase around Foreman Island. Launch at ten and sail at eleven. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 02-09-2008 | BSC | 10-miler | Meet at the Oroville Spillway for triangles around the buoys. Launch at ten and sail at eleven. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 01-12-2008 | BSC | Ano Nuevo | Meet at the Thermalito Afterbay for a dog-leg left transit of the lake. Launch at ten and be sailing and eleven. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 12-08-2007 | BSC | Holiday Gathering | Saturday December 8. BSC 's annual holiday party at the commodore's home. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 11-18-2007 | BSC | Turkey Day | Sunday November 18. BSC is meeting at Monument Hill at the Thermalito Afterbay for a long dogleg course to the south end of the lake and back. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 10-13-2007 | BSC | Duck the Bridge | Saturday October 13. BSC is meeting at the spillway on Lake Oroville and will use the "Green Bridge" as a turning mark. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 09-15-2007 | BSC | Floating Camp | Saturday and Sunday September 15-16. BSC is sponsoring a new event--a floating camping trip at lake Oroville on boat-in-camp #1. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 08-25-2007 | BSC | Almanor Camp | Saturday and Sunday August 25 and 26. BSC members will meet at the west shore campground at Lake Almanor for a sail to the dam and back. The moon will be full for night sailing. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon' |
| 08-04-2007 | BSC | Tip Me Over | Saturday August 4. BSC will meet at Buckhorn campground at Black Butte Lake for a boat safety day in which everyone practices capsizes and man overboard drills in the warm water. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 07-22-2007 | BSC | Sunrise Sail | Sunday July 22. BSC will meet on Lake Oroville at the Bidwell Marina. Using the morning down-canyon thermal, we will sail under the Highway #32 bridge and be off the water before the wind collapses. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 07-07-2007 | BSC | Picnic Sail | Saturday, July 7. BSC will meet at the spillway at Lake Oroville and then sail to Loafer Cove for a picnic. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 06-24-2007 | BSC | Oroville Picnic | Sunday June 24. BSC will meet at the Thermalito Forebay, run through some courses down to the bridge, and then have a picnic lunch. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 06-09-2007 | BSC | Black Butte Expedition | Saturday and Sunday June 9 and 10. BSC meets at Buckhorn Campground at Black Butte Lake and sail from the north to the south, before finishing on a reach into
Burris Creek. Some members will be camping and sailing on Sunday. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 05-13-2007 | BSC | Feather Fiesta | Sunday, May 13. BSC meets at the spillway launch ramp on Lake Oroville and makes a circuit of Bloomer Island. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 04-14-2007 | BSC | April Shower | Saturday April 14. BSC around the buoys at the Thermalito Forebay. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 03-17-2007 | BSC | Woolie Boolie | Saturday, March 17. BSC pursuit around Forman Island on Lake Oroville. We start at the Spillway buoys and make a circuit of the island at high water. | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 02-18-2007 | BSC | 10-Miler | Sunday, February 18. BSC tour of the Thermalito Afterbay. Remember to bring your wetsuits! | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 01-07-2007 | BSC | Ano Nuevo | Sunday January 7. BSC meets at the Spillway Boat Ramp on Oroville Lake at 9:30 to rig and socialize. We will launch by 10:30 and start the first race shortly thereafter. The race course will be determined at the scene, but will be around-the-buoys style. The water is cold, so be certain your gear is warm enough to protect you and your crew even if you end up swimming! | Paul Melcon | (530) 895-0363 | Paul Melcon |
| 12-16-2006 | BSC | BSC Christmas Party | This party will be at Commodore Barr's home in Chico (call for address and directions). Same location as last year. The club will purchase some party trays of meats, veggies, pasta, etc along with soft drinks. Everyone can bring a dish to share and their own beverages. The party will start at 4:00. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 11-18-2006 | BSC | BSC Turkey Day Race | This event on the Thermalito Afterbay will be using the Portsmouth Handicap System. There will be a group start and the winner will be determined after everybody has finished. We will have a simple course to the south end of the A-Bay and back to finish. The winner will receive the coveted bronze turkey head perpetual trophy… a Todd Kruper original! Meet at 10:00 and launch by 11:00.. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 10-28-2006 | BSC | BSC Fun Sail on Oroville Lake | With the BSC Kids grown and minimal interest in carving pumpkins, we opted to change this event to a fun sail on Oroville Lake. We will launch from the Spillway Ramp about 10:00 and enjoy the day. Wear life jackets. That water is really getting cold! | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 10-22-2006 | BSC | BSC Tour du Lac | This is a 20 mile long race on Oroville Lake using Portsmouth Handicapping so everybody can race together. Last year's winning skipper, Paul Ritchie, will be defending the perpetual trophy. It's a long day on the water, so we will rig at 9:00 and start the race by 10:00 from the Spillway Boat Ramp area. This is usually a day to remember, so don't miss it! | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 09-09-2006 | BSC | BSC Amanor Camp & Sail | This is your opportunity to sail one of the most beautiful lakes in California, Lake Almanor. We will camp together at the Forest Service Campground on the West Shore, sailing together Sat and Sunday. Sat. night is only 2 days after the full moon, so those who want to try a night sail may be in for a treat It doesn't get much better than this. Remember: the water is cold and life jackets are required. Call Mark for details if you are interested in a full moon sail. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 08-20-2006 | BSC | BSC Black Butte Swim & Sail | We will meet at the Buckhorn Recreation Area boat ramp on this Sunday at 2:00 for a fun sail on Black Butte Lake. The delta breeze is best in the PM, so don't arrive too early. You could bake. It is a great place to practice your capsize recovery too, if you have not done that drill recently…Bring a picnic basket, as we will surely find a peaceful cove for a lunch/swim. | Mark Barr | 530-894-32196 | Mark Barr |
| 07-22-2006 | BSC | BSC Sycamore Cove Cruise/Race | We will rig at Oroville Lake's Spillway Ramp at 10:00 and start the cruise at 11:00, heading up to Sycamore Cove to swim and picnic. Those who want to can race back to the buoys near the dam. This is almost 14 miles round trip, so bring plenty of sunscreen, food and beverages. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 06-11-2006 | BSC | BSC Feather Falls Cruise | The lake will be high by June, so come out with us for a long distance day sail. We meet at the Loafer Creek Boat Ramp at 9:00 and launch ASAP. This sail is 15 miles one way, so bring lots of food and drink (and sun screen). If the wind dies (as it usually does in the late afternoon) we will have a tow back available. Read the stories about past Feather Falls Cruises located on the "recent events" page. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 05-13-2006 | BSC | BSC Feather Fiesta Race | This year's Feather Fiesta Race will be at Oroville Lake. The date has been changed to Saturday the 13th to avoid conflicting with Mother's Day. Rig at the Spillway Ramp at 11:00 and launch by 12:00. This could be a race to Bloomer Island and back or just down around Foreman Island and back, depending on everyone's mood. See you there. | Mark Barr | 894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 04-23-2006 | BSC | BSC Black Butte Lake Cruise | Meet at Black Butte Lake's Buckhorn Recreation Area Boat Ramp (North end of the lake) to rig at 11:00. Come out and enjoy this peaceful lake on the West side of the Valley. As Always, bring personal floatation for everyone on your boat. | Mark Barr | 894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 03-12-2006 | BSC | BSC Woolie Boolie Race | Meet at Oroville Lake's Spillway Boat Ramp at 12:00 to Rig. We will start the first race at 1:00. Oroville Lake is beautiful in the Spring. Don't miss this day! | Mark Barr | 894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 02-11-2006 | BSC | BSC 10 Miler Cruise | This year, the 10 Miler will be a fun cruise on the Thermalito Afterbay. Meet at the Monument Hill Boat Ramp at 11:00 to Rig. We will sail the length of this man-made lake if wind allows. Bring a picnic and we can beach together to eat. | Mark Barr | 894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 01-08-2006 | BSC | BSC Rescheduled Ano Nuevo Race | We will run a race on Oroville Lake on Jan 8th after being rained out on New Years Day. We will Rig in the Spillway Ramp upper parking lot at 11:00 and start the race from the permanent orange buoys by the dam at 12:00. Join us and bring in the new year in style. Wear your warmest gear and (of course) bring personal floatation. | Mark Barr | 894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 01-01-2006 | BSC | BSC Ano Nuevo Race | We will run a race on Oroville Lake on New Year's Day. We will Rig in the Spillway Ramp upper parking lot at 11:00 and start the race from the permanent orange buoys by the dam at 12:00. Join us and bring in the new year in style. Wear your warmest gear and (of course) bring personal floatation. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 12-17-2005 | BSC | BSC Holiday Party | This party will be at Commodore Barr's home in Chico (call for address and directions). Same location as last year. The club will purchase some party trays of meats, veggies, pasta, etc along with soft drinks. Everyone can bring a dish to share and their own beverages. The party will start at 4:00 and last until Midnight or so. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 12-15-2005 | BSC | BSC Wet and Wild Day at Oroville Lake | We will meet at the Spillway Ramp at 10:00 and launch about 10:30. This will be an around the buoys race using existing "marks" on the lake. Expect the unexpected. We may require boats do a 360 before each mark, just to have some boat-handling practice. The winner in each class gets bragging rights, nothing more. Don't miss this. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 12-03-2005 | BSC | Rescheduled Turkey Day Race | Since the wind died on us on Nov. 13th, we have rescheduled this race for Dec. 3rd. Just as before, this event on the Thermalito Afterbay will be a reverse Portsmouth Start. The boats rated the slowest will start first and those rated fastest will start last. We will have a simple course to the south end of the A-Bay and back to finish. The first boat to finish will receive the coveted bronze turkey head perpetual trophy… a Todd Kruper original! Meet at 10:00 and launch by 11:00.. | Mark Barr | 894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 10-29-2005 | BSC | BSC Pumpkin Race Day on the Forebay | Two racing venues at the Thermalito Forebay. The first includes carving sailboats out of pumpkins and racing them across the lagoon. Strict class rules (one pumpkin, one pie plate, one soda can, and two sticks) will be followed. Kids of all ages are invited to carve! After the pumpkin races, we will go on the water and chase one another around the Thermalito Forebay. We will begin building pumpkin boats at ten o'clock, eat lunch, and then go out on the water. Remember: the water is cold and life jackets are required. | Mark Barr | 894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 10-22-2005 | BSC | BSC Tour du Lac on Oroville Lake | This is a 20 mile long race on Oroville Lake using Portsmouth Handicapping so everybody can race together. Last year's winners, Mark Barr and Mona Martine, will be defending the perpetual trophy. It's a long day on the water, so we will rig at 9:00 and start the race by 10:00 from the Spillway Boat Ramp area. This is usually a day to remember, so don't miss it! | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 10-01-2005 | BSC | BSC Fall Series #2 at the South Forebay | Let's try an event at the South Forebay for a change. There is a nice dock and pit toilets, but very few other improvements. We can make it a tailgate party or bring folding chairs for lunch. Rig at 10:00 and race at 11:00. | Mark Barr | 894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 09-18-2005 | BSC | BSC Fall Series #1 at the North Forebay | Bring your own everything. This will be series handicap racing, so bring a watch to keep track of your own finish times. We Rig at 10:00 and can play it by ear from there. | Mark Barr | 894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 09-03-2005 | BSC | BSC Big Dogs Race on Oroville Lake | Launch from the Spillway Ramp for some fun club racing on Oroville Lake. Rig at 10:00 and we will start the first race around 11:00. This could also be a group cruise if folks are in a cruising mood. Bring your sunscreen! | Mark Barr | 894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 08-21-2005 | BSC | Black Butte Lake Swim & Sail | We will meet at the Buckhorn Recreation Area boat ramp at 2:00 for a fun sail on Black Butte Lake. The delta breeze is best in the PM, so don't arrive too early. You could bake. It is a great place to practice your capsize recovery too, if you have not done that drill recently…Bring a picnic basket, as we will surely find a peaceful cove for a lunch/swim. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 08-06-2005 | BSC | BSC Summer Series #3 at the Forebay | The last of the Summer BBQ series races at the Forebay. Come rig at 10:00 and we will start the first race at 11:00. There are public bathrooms, two docks and picnic tables. Come give it a try! | Mark Barr | 894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 07-23-2005 | BSC | BSC Almanor Weekend Camp & Sail | This is your opportunity to sail one of the most beautiful lakes in California, Lake Almanor. We will camp together at the Forest Service Campground on the West Shore, sailing together Sat and Sunday. It doesn't get much better than this. Remember: the water is cold and life jackets are required. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 07-09-2005 | BSC | Oroville Picnic Sail | We will meet at the Spillway Boat Ramp at 10:00 and decide where we want to go for a picnic. If it's windy, we could venture to Bloomer Island. If not, Potter's Cove could be the spot. As always, life jackets are recommended. | Mark Barr | 872-2258 | Paul Ritchie |
| 06-26-2005 | BSC | BSC Barbecue Series #1 at the Forebay | The club will supply hamburgers and hotdogs with all the fixings. You bring your own side dish to share and a beverage. We race a little, we eat a lot. The kids love it. Come out and see what summer sailing is all about. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 06-12-2005 | BSC | BSC Feather Falls Mega Cruise | We will launch from Loafer Creek Ramp on Oroville Lake by 10:00 (meet and rig at 9:00) and head up the middle fork for a grand adventure. The lake should be within 5 feet of being at maximum capacity. We may never see it that high again, due to wild water consumption in southern CA, so take this opportunity. We will have boats with motors in case the wind dies. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 05-29-2005 | BSC | BSC Alternative to Whiskeytown Regatta | For those who can't go to the Whiskeytown Regatta (listed under "listing of all scheduled events") there will be a fun sail at the Forebay. Call the Commodore to coordinate with others in this situation. | Mark Barr | 894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 05-14-2005 | BSC | BSC Sycamore Cove Race/Cruise | We meet at the Loafer Creek Boat Ramp at Oroville Lake at 9:00 and launch by 10:00 for this cruise 41/2 miles up to Sycamore Cove. We beach or anchor and have a picnic on shore before racing back to Loafer Creek. What a day! Bring sunscreen. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 04-17-2005 | BSC | BSC Spring Series #2 at the Forebay | More series racing at the Forebay. Amenities include 2 ramps with docks, picnic tables, flush toilets and NO MOTORIZED CRAFT. Don't miss this day. | Mark Barr | 894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 04-09-2005 | BSC | BSC Woolie Boolie | Come out to the Spillway at Oroville Lake for some racing with prizes! First place in each class wins a pair of Woolie Boolie socks for the Skipper and up to one crew (centerboard, catamarans & keelboats). This is a lot of fun. Rig at 10:00. Remember: the water is cold and life jackets are required. | Mark Barr | 894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 03-20-2005 | BSC | BSC Spring Series #1 | Another series race on the Forebay if folks are in the mood. If not, we can fun sail and picnic. You can't lose either way. Race meeting at 10:00 - First race at 11:00. Remember: the water is cold and life jackets are required. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 03-05-2005 | BSC | BSC Foreman Island Race/Cruise | Meet at Oroville Lake's Spillway ramp at 10:00. Our route takes us to the Hwy. 162 bridge, around Foreman Island and back to finish near the launch area. Come prepared. Call if in doubt about the weather, crew, etc. Remember: the water is cold and life jackets are required. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 02-20-2005 | BSC | BSC Ten Mile Race (Afterbay) | Butte Sailing Club--The Ten Mile race is run at the Thermalito Afterbay. We race south along the Highway 99 breakwater, then reach to a mark at the eastern corner of the lake, and then run home. This is a highly recommended race. Meet at ten o'clock at the Afterbay and dress warmly. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 02-05-2005 | BSC | BSC Frostbite #3 at the Thermalito Afterbay | This is the last in the Frostbite series. Race or cruise, your choice. Meet at the Afterbay at 10:00. Remember: the water is cold and life jackets are required. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 01-16-2005 | BSC | BSC Frostbite #2 at the Forebay | Come out to the Forebay and join in the fun. Come at 10:00 and race or fun - sail. Just get that boat in the water! | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 01-01-2005 | BSC | BSC Frostbite #1--Año Nuevo Race | Winter is the season for good wind in the northern Sacramento valley. There's no reason you can't make all three Frostbite events, and besides, the exercise will do us all good. This is the only race on New Year's Day. Meet at Oroville Lake's Spillway Lower Ramp at ten o'clock and dress in your warm woolies. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 12-18-2004 | BSC | Mall Race | A pre-Christmas Mall race at the Thermalito Forebay. Let us arrive at ten o'clock and be on the water sailing by eleven. This is the last opportunity to sail with the club before the new year. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 11-27-2004 | BSC | Turkey Days | This race is ten miles long, going from the Oroville Dam Spillway, to the green Highway #162 suspension bridge , and back to the spillway. There will be a rabbit start, Portsmouth racing, and each boat will keep its own time. The lake will be very low, so there will be no danger of masts hitting the bridge. The water is very cold and you must dress accordingly. Lifejackets, as always, are required. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 10-31-2004 | BSC | Pumpkin Day Races | Two racing venues at the Thermalito Forebay. The first includes carving sailboats out of pumpkins and racing them across the lagoon. Strict class rules (one pumpkin, one pie plate, one soda can, and two sticks) will be followed. Kids of all ages are invited to carve! After the pumpkin races, we will go on the water and chase one another around the Thermalito Forebay. We will begin building pumpkin boats at ten o'clock, eat lunch, and then go out on the water. Remember: the water is cold and life jackets are required. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Mark Barr |
| 10-10-2004 | BSC | BSC Fall Series #1 | Small boat regatta at the Aquatic Center at the Lake Oroville Forebay, on Highway 70 just north of Oroville, California. First race at 11:00. No fee. | Mark Barr | 530-894-3296 | Dave Nielsen |
