Cruising Info

 

The Cruising Committee is committed to providing sailing events and social opportunities for BSC members and their families. We also strive to educate our sailing community with seminars that share skills and demonstrate tricks they have learned that make cruising safer and more enjoyable. They are also a great opportunity for  connecting with other club members and sailing enthusiasts.

The 2024 BSC cruising schedule is listed below. Please reach out to the Cruising Committee if you wish to buddy-boat for trips. Sailing is a lifelong learning experience as we continue to share our experiences.

2024 BSC Cruising Calendar

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Date Day Event Description
1 jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM March 16 Saturday On-the-water cruising seminars after the workday lunch
2 jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM April 12 - 14 Friday - Sunday Weekend cruise to Oriental Boat Show in Oriental (18 NM). Anchor out in Oriental Harbor/Racoon Creek or reserve slip.  Boat show will occupy the entire Oriental Marina/Town dock.  Limited facedocks are available during the boat show at the Oriental Harbo
3 jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM jdleray 06/02/2024 08:44 AM May 11 and 12 Saturday and Sunday Day trip to watch the Cherry Point Air Show on the Neuse River (10 NM). The United States Navy Blue Angels will be the headliner
4 jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM June 14 - 17 Friday - Monday Cape Lookout (43 NM). Anchor at Cedar Creek off Adams Creek/ICW first night, proceed to Cape Lookout the second day or to South River if conditions are rough offshore
5 jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM July 4 Thursday New Bern firework cruise. Depart after the club hot dog social, sail to New Bern for fireworks and back to BSC. Some boats will elect to stay anchored overnight
6 jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM July 20 - 21 Saturday - Sunday Parrothead race/cruise to Oriental. There is a NYRA race on Saturday to Oriental (NYRA racers anchor or get a slip Saturday night).  You can elect to race with NYRA or participate as a BSC cruiser.  Slip must be reserved at Oriental Harbor Village Marina
7 jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM August 17 to 18 Saturday - Sunday Full Moon Overnight Regatta.. Another NYRA race/cruise but with a twist.  Leave from BSC Saturday evening, go downriver and back (distance depends on expected conditions), planning on arriving back the next morning to a bloody mary and mimosa breakfast. 
8 jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM October 5 - 6 Saturday - Sunday Destination TBD, make-up for canceled trip
9 jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM October 19 Saturday Overnight cruise to New Bern (7 NM) or Clubfoot Creek (15 NM) after the fall workday lunch
10 jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM jdleray 31/01/2024 11:12 AM December 7 Saturday New Bern Christmas parade and flotilla