Registration is now open for the 2009 BHSC Summer Regatta scheduled for July 11-12. The registration form can be found by clicking here. Line up your crew and prep the boat and get ready for a weekend of fun organized by Tom and Lissa Tepas and the crew of Sister.

If you are looking for some great summer fun things to do, you might want to check out what’s happening at the Erie Canal Harbor. There are lots of interesting events, activities, programs and tours as well as some great festivals planned.

For more information, check out http://www.eriecanalharbor.com/pdf/HarborSummerSchedule.pdf. You may want to print this document out and put it someplace that you can find easily. The list of events includes the Fourth of July Celebration (with fireworks!!), and Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor! So check it out....we don’t think you will be disappointed!!

US Sailing is the governing body of sailing in the United States. Volunteer committees develop and refine the rules that control our races. They develop courses for training in all aspects of sailing: Race Management, Safety, Instructors, Officials, Racing and Cruising. All of the activities are designed to improve the sport of sailing and racing. It is very important that all sailors support US Sailing by becoming dues paying members.

BHSC is a Golden Anchor Program member that entitles our members to a reduced membership fee. It also provides credits to BHSC for each member who joins through BHSC. These credits are used for racing supplies and merchandise for raffle prizes. For these reasons, we ask you to join through BHSC rather than on your own.

This year, because there is a new version of the Racing Rules of Sailing, all USS members receive a copy of the rule book. If you have not renewed or joined, please send a check to BHSC for $50/individual or $75/ family to Mike Barry, 16 Hillsboro Drive, Orchard Park, NY 14127. Please do this today, as we will be sending in our updates soon.

Individual, Youth and Family Member Benefits:

• Receive automatic enrollment in the US SAILING Accident Insurance Program
• Participate in US SAILING insurance programs through the Gowrie Group
• Receive a copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012
• Enjoy discounts at the US SAILING Store
• Compete in US SAILING Championships (race course qualifications also apply!)
• Save 15% at all participating AlphaGraphics business centers nationwide
• Enjoy discounts from US SAILING sponsors and partners
• Receive e-US SAILING newsletter
• Save on Sailing World and Cruising World subscriptions
• Enjoy a discount at the Bitter End Yacht Club
• Experience Strictly Sail and SailFest boat shows with two for the price of one tickets