BCC HISTORY
SAILING/TRADITIONS
FUN FACTS
MISCELLANEOUS
100
In what year was the Buffalo Canoe Club founded, and who was its primary founder?
It was founded in 1882 by Williams Lansing.
100
Name 4 BCC Members who have won the Lightning World Championship
Tom Allen III; Anne Allen, Tom Allen IV; Brenda Crane; Larry MacDonald; Ian Jones; Jenna Probst; Jody Starck; David Starck; Tom Starck
100
List—and spell correctly—the current and 2 most recent BCC Commodores (Last Names only)
Schaefer; Hofmeister; Mittlefehldt
100
According to club records, what unique non-sailing activity was a staple for members at a regatta as far back as July 1882?
A "tilting" contest (canoe jousting).
200
Before the Lightning became the club's dominant fleet, what class of boats did they "replace" after 18 of them were lost in the 1941 boathouse fire?
The Knockabout Class. 
200
Name the Champion of the 2024 Lightning North American Championship hosted at the Buffalo Canoe Club.
David Starck, (with Jason Lutz, and Adam Starck.)
200
Who was the first Woman member of the BCC?
Cindy Goodin
200
Beyond the Lightning and Laser classes, the BCC has hosted World Championships for which other diverse boat classes?
The Flying Dutchman, Shark, and Sunfish classes.
300
In 2002, the BCC hosted over 500 sailors from 27 countries for which massive international event?
The Laser Radial World Championship.
300
When is the first Thursday Night Race this year?
Thursday, May 21
300
This BCC sailor is a three-time US Yachtswoman of the Year winner and frequently competes at the highest levels of the Lightning class. Who is she?
Jody Swanson-Starck
300
During the 2020 COVID-19 border closures, what unique form of "Thursday Night Racing" did BCC members start when they couldn't reach their full-size boats?
They formed an RC Sailing fleet using DragonForce 65 model yachts, initially racing on Lake Muir. 
400
The Club's iconic replacement boathouse was tragically destroyed by fire in what year?
1989
400
When two boats are on opposite tacks, which boat must keep clear?
The boat on the port tack must keep clear of the boat on the starboard tack.
400
What word is spelled with these signal flags?
Pirate
400
What popular tune is “The Commodore's Song” set to?
“Oh Come All Ye Faithful”
500
Who served as Commodore from 1899-1902, and 1906.
PC Edward E. Coatsworth
500
If two boats are on the same tack and overlapped, which boat has the right of way?
The leeward boat has the right of way; the windward boat must keep clear.
500
What boat purchased the most bags of ice in 2025?
“Frisky Lady” (Joe Weppner)
500
What is the most bizarre sunken treasure retrieved by launch service in 2025?
A BBQ!