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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.
The Latest News
The season has started! Regular scheduled sailing is well under way and the Albacores and Sirius’ are seeing lots of use in this beautiful weather. Members are welcome to come on down on your regularly scheduled evening to get on the water.
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.
Are you a large boat sailor and need to get your PCOC? Here is a list of providers and study guide from Transport Canada. LG boat captains support CanBoat but you are welcome to use the provider you choose.
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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Doug Kelley Regatta July 11, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Race Day Schedule:
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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Crew Overboard Workshop July 18, 2026
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HBSC Open Regatta July 25, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
RaceDay Schedule:
9:00 am - Arrive to rig boats
10:00 am - Registration closes (you MUST arrive before 10 am if you wantto 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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Women on Water Sailing Social August 9, 2026
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Burlington Beach Day August 16, 2026
Check closer to the date....maybe cancelled due to water level at Burlington Beach
Burlington Beach Day and Pot Luck - Saturday, August 5, 2017 (no rain date)
Once again we are visiting our friends at the Burlington Beach Catamaran Club for a pot luck lunch
Meet at the club at 9:00 and begin to sail to Burlington Beach at 10:30 Saturday morning
Please bring one per person: (Suggested) appetizers (alphabet last name A-H), salads (I-O), and deserts (P-Z). (do not bring a dish that will be affected by a hot day ie. shrimp, chocolate)
Bring a chair and beach attireIn addition to the pot luck above
HBSC club and the Cat Club will be providing cold soda/water and BBQ hamburgers.
Contact Kelly if you need a vegetarian option.
Pot luck items will be transported by the club, leaving HBSC at 10:30 to arrive at the Cat club at 11:30
HBSC will not be providing coolers to transport food.Driving Location - Lakeshore Road across from Willow Avenue, south corner of Burlington Beach. Public parking lot on Lakeshore Road just before the canal. If driving plan to arrive about 12:30
The Cat club does have toilet facilities
We will be on the beach matching up cat skippers with our club members who want to go for a ride.
Sailing by club boat will be as follows:
•priority will go to full members
•second priority to social members
•third priority to guests
RSVP to Kelly at churleegirl@hotmail.com or (905) 510-0615
