Discovery Bay residents looking for a way to get connected with boaters and people who love water-sports should check out the Bay Area Water Ski Club (BAWSC), a nonprofit, non-competitive, recreational water-sports group open to everyone from beginners to seasoned veterans, families to singles, boat owners to non-boat owners.

By law, boat owners always need a minimum crew of three, so non-boat owners who want to ski or wakeboard need a means to hook up with boat owners. The club’s main objective is networking between boat owners and non-boat owners who love to play on the water.

The club holds events throughout the summer – and winter – as a means to get members socializing so they feel comfortable contacting each other for activities on the water. The club provides members with networking tools such as a member’s roster and message board via the club website, www.bawsc.org.

BAWSC hosts its season-opener barbecue and potluck Saturday, May 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the home of Bob & Gail Lohse, 1215 Willow Lake Road in Discovery Bay. Those planning to attend should call Sandi Belanger at 408-410-7995.

For more information about the club, visit www.bawsc.org or call Larry Ligon at 707-322-1157.