Bay of Quinte Yacht Club -BQYC

⚓ 150 years of history, 80 registered members, and one unforgettable evening on the waterfront!

Last night's BCC Mingle at the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club -BQYC was a celebration in every sense of the word — and we were honoured to be part of the BQYC's 150th anniversary year.

A huge thank you to Dale Holland and the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club team for welcoming our members into such an iconic Belleville landmark!

Congrats to our door prize winners:
🏆 Tracey Keary – Magazine
🏆 John Kerr – Breelan Construction
🏆 Erin Kindred – Dragon Boat Club
🏆 George Wang – George Wang Realty Group

And a warm welcome to our 'New to You' first-timer, Parker Janes of Wealth Management — glad you found us!

Read the full recap here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/nDirhTf/March2026BCCMingle

150th Anniversary Book

The 150th Anniversary book, “Bay of Quinte Yacht Club, Anchored in Belleville for 150 years”, is a collection of stories written and edited by Susan Smith, BQYC Historian and Past Commodore. These stories provide the historical context of the of the founding of the BQYC, racing feats of the Atalanta and Katie Grey, notable members and their histories, major events and fun gatherings, club activities and social events, sail pasts and commodore’s dinners and the sailing school, and it’s benefit to the young members of the Belleville community and much, much more.

In order to help us meet an April publication date orders need to be placed by March 9th to April 15th 2026.
The book is available for order by BQYC members and the general public.
The book has a base cost of $50.00. Ultimate cost could be reduced based on the order volume.

We invite anyone to purchase our 150 Jubilee Anniversary Book, making you a proud owner of a limited edition copy of this life-time work by Susan Smith, our Club Historian and Past Commodore.

click the Order link below and you will be taken to a Google form. In the order form insert: your email, name, address, phone number and required number of copies.

A copy of your order request will be emailed to the email address you provide for your records.

Click the Order link below and you will be taken to a Google form. In the order form insert: your email, name, address, phone number and required number of copies.

A copy of your order request will be emailed to the email address you provide for your records.

Note: You will receive an invoice from BQYC for your order once your order has been processed..

Click the link to order the book

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWj68uXpYZ41JYto2xEwo4YGdBzj_GD43mEdL9_kyuJivgmw/viewform

📣 Become an Assistant Race Officer or a Club Race Officer through this combined course!

Race officials play a vital role in the organization and management of sailboat racing in Ontario. Through this course you will learn skills to manage the on the water activities of running races and regattas at the club level.

Location: Bay of Quinte Yacht Club
Dates: February 7 + 8 2026 - 9am-5pm
Cost: $72 + HST

Registrations close this Sunday (February 1st) so make sure you secure your place.
Visit our website to register! Other dates are also available now, check out our website to learn more!

New Years Day Levee 2026

⛵️ Setting Sail for Compassion 💙

For over 20 years, the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club has been racing with purpose through the Freeman Burrows Regatta, all in support of Hospice Quinte.

What began as a sailing race has grown into a heartfelt community tradition, complete with a silent auction and BBQ, raising vital funds to support the full range of care Hospice Quinte provides, including in-home hospice support, our hospice residence, and grief and bereavement services for individuals and families across the Quinte region.

This year, thanks to the incredible generosity and spirit of their 274 members, the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club donated an amazing $5,862 to Hospice Quinte!

We are so grateful for their continued support and commitment to compassionate care in our community. 💛

Thank you for making a difference, one wave at a time. 🌊

📣 Registrations are now open for the Sail Canada Club Judge Seminar hosted by Ontario Sailing!

The seminar runs on Tuesday November 11th and Thursday November 13th from 7-9.30pm online via zoom. To register head to the link in our bio or our website and follow the course registration steps.

Today we celebrate the 149th Anniversary of the BAY OF QUINTE YACHT CLUB Bqyc Belleville.
The inaugural meeting of the second oldest yacht club in Ontario was held at Dafoe House ( Quinte Hotel) on September 13, 1876. Thomas Kelso was elected as the first Commodore. We are gearing up for our 150th Jubilee in 2026 with an extensive list of events & celebrations…stay tuned.

Fifty Boats registered ! See ya at the start line off Meyers Pier Saturday morning.