Welcome
Welcome to the Birmingham Sailing Club, a private club on Lake Logan Martin (an Alabama Power lake on the Coosa River) in central Alabama about 40 miles east of Birmingham, that is dedicated to:
- Providing sailing programs for our members
- Promoting sailing and sailboat racing among our members
- Promoting water safety
- Encouraging a harmonious, friendly atmosphere for social activities
About the Club
Located 10 miles south of Pell City, the club owns nine acres of land on Logan Martin Lake. The property is on the west side of the lake some two miles above Logan Martin Dam. At this site, the lake is approximately one mile wide and affords excellent sailing conditions.
The club house is located atop a knoll that furnishes a panoramic view of the lake and sailing area.
Club house facilities include a large central area with a fireplace, men's and women's dressing rooms, hot showers, kitchen and a large deck looking over the lake.
Waterfront facilities include paved launching ramps, and both fixed and floating docks. A fenced parking area provides dry slips for members boats. Wet slips are available for members who prefer leaving larger boats in the water.
In addition to sailing, the Club provides facilities for swimming in Logan Martin Lake, picnicking, camping, and a play ground for children.
Current Weather Conditions
Current Lake Levels
To find current conditions on Logan Martin, Select Coosa River, Lake Logan at Alabama Power Lake Conditions Website
For Reference, Full Pool is 465 feet. The top of the fixed piers is 467.5. The base of the firepit is at 470.
Latest News
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11Nov
The Birmingham Sailing Club 2013 Club Championship RegattaRead Details
It may seem cruel to put a bunch of middle-aged guys into a 14 foot boat, but there was a good reason for these six guys to be folding themselves into contorted shapes with intense looks on their faces.
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01Nov
Great PumpkinRead Details
Looking at Paul Abdullah’s winning Great Pumpkin scores, what jumps out is what is not there: no bullets, but no +10 scores either.
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17Oct
On the Road: Adam Young, Chris Scot, Dan BridgesRead Details
GYA Wadewitz Regatta, Fairhope Yacht Club
In the words of Larry Van Horn, "When I think about the ocean, there's always wind". Now, Larry and I both know that isn't necessarily true. Chris Scott, Dan Bridges, and myself decided to give the GYA thing a try and ventured down to the beautiful Fairhope Yacht Club for their annual Wadewitz Regatta.
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15Oct
Snipe Southern Championship 2013Read Details
The fifth annual second incarnation of the Snipe Southern Championship was held at Birmingham Sailing Club on October 12th and 13th 2013. Eight boats were present to sail in the Championship and Cruising Fleets, with one start for both fleets.
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07Oct
Great Scot RegattaRead Details
The Great Scot is in the books for 2013. Flying Scot Fleet 118 hosted the annual event on October 5 and 6, 2013. We had a fantastic, record turnout with 23 boats - 17 from BSC and another six from out of town. Pictures. Results.
