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Welcome to the Hamilton Bay Sailing Club
Welcome to the Hamilton Bay Sailing Club!
We are a non-profit co-operative social-sailing club for adults. Interested in an affordable means of sailing or discovering basic sailing techniques in a casual atmosphere? We have it! Boats, safety equipment, and volunteer skippers are coordinated by the club and are included in one low membership fee. Off the water we host many social activities and events throughout the year at our bayside clubhouse and compound. Check our FAQ’s for more details.
For members wishing to book a large boat for personal use please refer to this page.
If you are looking for the latest schedule or other related files check out our documents page.
The Latest News
Both our dinghy and large boat programs are now full for 2025. We do have a waitlist and if you would like to be added to it, please contact our treasurer. Typically once the season starts we are able to open up a few spaces in both programs. More info on memberships can be found here.
Want more info on becoming a club member? Check out our FAQ’s and other info about our club right here on the website. If you have unanswered questions you can email our email our secretary @ hbscsecretary@gmail.com and someone will get back to you.
Want to get more involved? We are still looking for a couple of key member volunteers to join the board of directors in the roles of Social Coordinator and Fleet Captain. These are both key roles and need to be filled. If you are interested reach out to any board member for more info.
Winter maintenance has started for the small boat fleet and clubhouse. Every Tuesday and Thursday 6-8pm, members gather at the clubhouse to work on dinghy repairs. All members are welcome and encouraged to participate. This is a good way to learn boat repair while giving back to the club.
The Hamilton Bay Sailing Club gratefully acknowledges the City of Hamilton’s City Enrichment Fund for its ongoing support of our sailing program.
Can’t find something on the web site or have suggestions for updates? Email the webmaster!
Upcoming Events – Click here to view the full event calendar
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First Friday Night Friendly June 6, 2025 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bring your own protein for the barbeque and a side or dessert to share with everyone else (6-8 people). FNF usually starts around sunset, when sailing for the night is finished.
FNFs continue throughout the sailing season until the end of September!
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First Practice Race June 7, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
9:00 am - Arrive to rig boats
10:00 am - Registration closes (you MUST arrive before 10 am if you want to race). Boat and crew draw followed by the skipper's meeting.
~11:15 am - First race
3:00 pm - No races will begin after this time
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Docking Clinic June 14, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us on Saturday June 14th for a docking clinic with our safety officer and large boat skipper, Vaughan Osbourne. He'll cover dockside safety, docking techniques, making a docking plan, skipper and crew responsibilities and “snugging” the boat down.
Clinic starts at 10 am and will wrap up around noon. Dress for the weather as much of the clinic will be out on the dock.
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HBSC - Summer Sailstice June 20, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Come on down at 5:30 with your sailing gear...and a water gun! A fun night on the water is in store, be prepared to get WET!
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HBSC- Second Practice Race June 21, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
9:00 am - Arrive to rig boats
10:00 am - Registration closes (you MUST arrive before 10 am if you want to race). Boat and crew draw followed by the skipper's meeting.
~11:15 am - First race
3:00 pm - No races will begin after this time
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Doug Kelly Regatta July 5, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
9:00 am - Arrive to rig boats
10:00 am - Registration closes (you MUST arrive before 10 am if you want to race). Boat and crew draw followed by the skipper's meeting.
~11:15 am - First race
3:00 pm - No races will begin after this time
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CAA Provincial Regatta July 12, 2025 - July 13, 2025
