From 1978 through 1983, Commodore Howard “Whitey” Limes (1972) served BLYC as it’s Historian. During that time, Commodore Limes frequently contributed articles to the monthly Log of historical interest. Several are reproduced here. An attempt is being made to reproduce as many of these as possible, as time permits. Check back frequently.
Commodore Limes describes the original Club burgee and the adoption of our current burgee.
P/C Howard “Whitey” Limes, 1979
Reflections of Commodore Limes on the final departure of Commodore Armstrong and his boat Josy from the Club, forever.
P/C Howard “Whitey” Limes, 1980
How did an inland Club of “Stump Skippers” come to be a member of the “Big Water” Sailors’ Inter-Lake Yachting Association? … In a very interesting manner.
P/C Howard “Whitey” Limes, 1980
A brief history of the lake and how it came to be known as “Buckeye Lake” as it is
today.
P/C Howard “Whitey” Limes, 1980
Recogntion of Commodore Sidney N. Lord on the 50th Anniversary of his service as
Commodore of BLYC
P/C Howard “Whitey” Limes, 1980
A brief history of the Snowball Regatta through the early 1980’s
P/C Howard “Whitey” Limes, 1981
A brief history of the BLYC Clubhouse from the original building through the early 1980’s
P/C Howard “Whitey” Limes, 1981
A description of the various islands in Buckeye Lake
P/C Howard “Whitey” Limes, 1981
Before BLYC was in existence, there was a Sayre Marina
P/C Howard “Whitey” Limes, 1982