Bellingham Sail and Power Squadron is
a
non-profit
boating
club
which
has
served
our
community
for
53
years,
teaching
safer
boating
and
organizing
fun
events.
BSPS
is
a
unit
of
the
United
States Power Squadrons® , incorporated into USPS District
16. Read
more about
USPS history.
Bellingham
is
located 90 miles north of Seattle, WA. Our favorite nearby
cruising areas are in Washington's San Juan
Islands and Canada's Gulf
Islands. Read more about our local knowledge.
Squadron Events
For additional events information or to RSVP contact Jill Hummel, Admin Officer, (360) 756-8052. Alternate contact: Kathy Baer 360-371-3861.
About the Monthly Dinner Meetings - Guests are welcome. The Squadron meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month* at 6:00 pm at the Squalicum Yacht Club (2633 So Harbor Loop at Coho Way), Bellingham, for social time, dinner, a short business meeting, and a presentation.
*No dinner meetings in June, July, August.
June 15-18 District 16 Rendezvous at Port of Poulsbo information and registration. You'll want to register before June 2 for meals, moorage, or lodging so you can join in the "Alice in Wonderland" themed fun.
About the Summer Cruises and Picnics - Monthly during summer, we have a weekend boating rendezvous. We meet up at different destinations and enjoy a group dinner on Saturday evening.
| May 12 |
Marine
Flare Demonstration Satruday 10:00 AM No cost. Blaine Marine Park on
Marine Drive, Sponsored by West Marine and Bellingham Sail & Power
Squadron. Bring expired flares to participate in a supervised flare shoot. Learn how to safely use all types. For more info, call West Marine, Blaine 360/332-1918 |
| May 18-21 |
Cruise
to Port Browning Marina, North Pender Island, with Langley Power
Squadron. Crabbing, games, eating! Rural beauty with Cafes and Bakery
nearby. Moorage Reservations: Contact Port Browning directly – jothebartender@hotmail.com www.portbrowning.com, 250/629-3493 Friday: Random arrival, Saturday: Potluck Dinner, Sunday: Potluck Appetizers with Crab Feed and Barbequing (BYO Barbie Food) RSVP and Questions to Cheryl and Jim West, BSPS Cruise Captains, 360/312-6580 or jwestboater@comcast.net |
| June 9-10 |
Flag Day at Squalicum Harbor Marina Gate 3. Cruise Captains Terry & Jill Hummel, Stan & Kay Campbell. For some, this is a Baycation! Start thinking now about your entry in the Summer Salad Contest. |
| June15-17 |
District 16 Rendezvous Sons of Norway Hall, Poulsbo Inn. |
| July 7-8 |
Sea Skills Day, Blaine Marina guest dock. Cruise Captains Tom Dalgliesh & David Sitzenstock |
| Aug 11-12 |
Sucia Island, Cruise Captains Chris & Andy Backus, Michael & Leslie Guelker-Cone. |
| Sept 15-16 |
Bowman Bay -- check back later for this one! |
| Oct 19-21 |
District 16 Fall Conference, Agate Pass |
Executive Committee Meetings - The Bridge Officers meet monthly on first Thursdays for a business and planning session: 7 p.m. at WECU Education Center, 5659 Barrett Road = the southeast corner of I-5 and Main (exit 262), Ferndale.
