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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
INFO NIGHT POSTPONED: Due to today’s weather we are postponing the info night scheduled for Wednesday February 18th to Saturday, February 21st at 10 am.
Memberships for the 2026 sailing season will open up mid February. Sign up early to guarantee your spot for next summer! 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.
The boats are now all tucked in for their winter nap, but there is still a lot of activity at the club. Winter work days have commenced and will continue until April. This happens on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and all members are encouraged to come down to help with repairs to the boats. It’s a big job so please plan to come down for at least a few evenings over the winter.
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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Maintenance Night February 19, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Work nights at the club. This is an opportunity to give back by helping maintain the fleet. No experience necessary! Come on down, Tuesday and Thursday nights throughout the winter.
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Info Night (Rescheduled from Wednesday due to weather) February 21, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Interested in joining the club? Come on down to learn what HBSC has to offer, meet some of our members and see our clubhouse.
Presentation will begin at 10 am.
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Maintenance Night February 24, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Work nights at the club. This is an opportunity to give back by helping maintain the fleet. No experience necessary! Come on down, Tuesday and Thursday nights throughout the winter.
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Maintenance Night February 26, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Work nights at the club. This is an opportunity to give back by helping maintain the fleet. No experience necessary! Come on down, Tuesday and Thursday nights throughout the winter.
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LB rudder inspections February 28, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Maintenance Night March 3, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Work nights at the club. This is an opportunity to give back by helping maintain the fleet. No experience necessary! Come on down, Tuesday and Thursday nights throughout the winter.
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Maintenance Night March 5, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Work nights at the club. This is an opportunity to give back by helping maintain the fleet. No experience necessary! Come on down, Tuesday and Thursday nights throughout the winter.
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Assistant Race Officer Course March 7, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Date: Saturday March 7th, 2026 from 9:00am-3:00pm.
Cost:$36.00+HST
Race officials play a vital role in the organization and management of sailboat racing in Ontario. Through this course you will learn skills to manage the on the water activities of running races and regattas at the club level.
Registration Deadline is March 1, 2026
You will receive a confirmation email upon registering, additional pre-course instruction will be sent via email prior to the course. Each participant should bring the current version of the Racing Rules of Sailing with them to the course.
Register Here: https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?state=3621
