History of Belvedere Sailing Society
The Belvedere Sailing Society was created on December 2, 1949, by Belvedere residents to encourage social and water activities on the lagoon and to promote friendships and a sense of community for the enjoyment of all Belvedere residents. This spirited community organization has continued throughout the years through volunteers. The center of activity takes place at the Mann Boathouse at 50 Lagoon Road, which was dedicated to Sam and Bea Mann in 2010 for their lifetime dedication to the BSS. There is Lido racing on summer Sundays, followed by a post-race party for Lido members, and Lasers racing on weeknights during the summer months. Recently, stand-up paddleboards have organized an annual event. The social events include three annual parties organized by the Commodores, at the Boathouse or private residences.
No BSS membership automatically grants access to the private lagoon waters or the ability to store equipment at the boathouse. Active members can request the status of storage availability.
Join the BSS
To join the Belvedere Sailing Society, you must be a resident of the City of Belvedere. Annual membership dues are $50, and if using a credit card, a $1.52 fee is applied, for a total of $51.52. You can also join the Lido Membership for racing and the post-race party, which costs an additional $30. A $1.37 fee is applied if using a credit card, bringing the total to $82.89. There are a check and a Zelle option available without the fees in the application link below.
The three social parties each carry a separate fee established for that party. All parties are family-friendly except for the Progressive, which is an adult members-only event with limited attendance due to the venues at private homes.
To join, please complete the online Membership Application Form below, indicate your desired membership level, and make the associated payment; this will automatically submit the form and payment.
For payment by check, complete and print the form, make payment by check or Zelle, then send the application along with a check made payable to BSS to Debbie Fisher, 22 Peninsula, Belvedere, CA 94920. For Zelle, use BelvedereSailingSociety@gmail.com, and note your name/s and purpose in the memo field.
Once your membership has been approved, you will receive an email from the Treasurer confirming that you have met the membership qualifications and that we have received your application and dues.
The Belvedere Property Owners Association, which owns the Mann Boathouse, has limited space for watercraft storage. To rent a space, you must always be a BSS member in good standing. If no space is available, you will be placed on a waitlist, and you must always maintain your membership to remain on the waitlist. Please have a look at the Mann Boathouse Storage section for more details.
The lagoon is private property, and membership in the BSS does not grant you access to it.
Please complete the online application and pay using the online payment link or send a check or Zelle to BelvedereSailingSociety@gmail.com with your name and membership in the memo line. We will be automatically notified of your application, and you will receive a confirmation email for your membership.
Event Information
BSS organizes four events annually that are open to General Membership. Each event incurs an extra fee. All events, except for the Progressive dinner, take place at the Mann Boathouse located at 50 Lagoon Road; the Progressive dinner is hosted at Members' homes. While all events are family-friendly, the Progressive dinner is exclusive to Adult Members and has limited availability. All events are sent via Paperless Post evites.
Check out the events and more details as they are planned here.
2025 Events Schedule.
Opening Day May 17th
Progressive September 6th
Family Summer event TBD
Holiday Party TBD
To pay online, select the membership level for which you want to submit payment below. No fees apply to checks, and for Zelle use BelvedereSailingSociety@gmail.com; please add your name and annual dues in the memo.
The 2025 annual general membership online dues are $50 plus a $1.52 credit card fee if used.
The 2025 Annual membership plus Lido Dues online payment is $80 + $2.89 credit card fee.
Annual General Membership and Lido Dues
Dues may be paid by check and delivered to Debbie Fisher, 22 Peninsula Rd. Please include updated email information.
Dues may also be paid by ZELLE, using BelvedereSailingSociety@gmail.com. Include your name and dues in the memo.
Mann Boathouse Storage
The Mann Boathouse was dedicated to Sam and Bea Mann for their over 60 years of devoted BSS volunteering and stewardship of the Lagoon.
The Mann Boathouse operates as a working boathouse from Monday to Friday. It serves as the main workstation for lagoon water maintenance year-round. Equipment is stored there, and swimming off the dock is prohibited. Access to the boathouse may be restricted occasionally due to work schedules.
The Belvedere Lagoon Property Owners Association owns the boathouse and offers limited rental spaces for watercraft storage. You sign an agreement with them and set up automatic payments.
To request a storage space, you must be an active BSS member in good standing. Space is subject to availability; if no space is available, you will be placed on a waiting list. To remain on the list, you must maintain your membership in good standing. Once a member, you can check with the Port Captain for availability and rental requirements.