The Sailing Club, Inc.

In addition to the upcoming trips described on the Trip Schedule page, the Club also has the following events scheduled. Today is 9/15/2019. Date Event For more information August 2019 8/3/2019 Day at the Lake 2PM - 6PM Doug Otte and Nancy Mathiesen have once again graciously invited all Sailing Club members to a relaxing day on the lake. This is one of the Sailing Club's few social occasions where you can sit in a warm, dry, stationary chair and not spill your drink. All while enjoying a festive barbecue, catching up with old friends and making new ones. This year, the Board will supply the hamburgers, hot dogs, water, soda, condiments and dessert. Please bring your favorite dish that will serve 10-12 people according to your last name: A - M please bring an appetizer N - Z please bring a dessert There are limited facilities for heating or cooling food, so please plan accordingly. In addition, you may want to bring the following: Your favorite beer, wine or liquor, lawn chair (and umbrella) broad-brimmed hat for shade, bathing suit and towel, suntan lotion, bug spray, photos of recent sailing trips. You'll have access to Doug's kayaks and are free to bring your favorite flotation devices. Doug has a beautifully landscaped back yard and an equally attractive dock. There won't be an abundance of shade, so bring items that will give you adequate protection from the sun. To protect both the Club and our host from liability, you must be a member and complete the Release Form (http://www.thesailingclub.org/forms/thisyear/ReleaseFormAllEvents.pdf). The Board, in an effort to protect the homeowner and the Club, has opted for this action in the absence of Club insurance. Please print out and complete the form, bring it with you, and give it to Doug upon your arrival. Car-pooling is suggested, since parking is limited. You can leave your gear near Doug's driveway, before parking. Your GPS may get confused as you get near. Be sure that you use Hopatcong and NOT Lake Hopatcong. As with all Club activities, volunteers are always needed. We need a cook, set up/break down crews, and a few strong backs to carry heavy/bulky items. Please RSVP to Mary Ann Gordon (maryagordon14@gmail.com) to let her know (a) your intention to come, and if you'll be inviting guests, (b) that you're willing to volunteer (and any preference you have), (c) what you intend to bring. Mary Ann can also be reached at 908-575-1457. Thanks very much. We look forward to seeing you there! 8/17/2019 Barnegat Day Sail This outing is turning into a Sailing Club tradition. Summers are always fun here in New Jersey and our own Barnegat Bay is a sailor's delight. We have one boat reserved for Saturday, August 17th with Barnegat Bay Sailing School (BBSS) located at Cedar Creek Marina, 100 Harbor Inn Rd., Bayville, NJ. We will do the morning sail, arriving by 9:30 am latest for the 10 am dock departure with Captain Mike or Audrey. A family-friendly sail of 2.5 hours out in Barnegat Bay with an experienced local captain is a great way to get an introduction to what sailing is all about. It's a perfect trip of those new to sailing or anyone looking for a pleasant summer day with great people! Lots of opportunity to take the wheel, assist with sails, learn about the bay...and children over age 6 are welcome. All children under 13 will be required to wear a life jacket while on the boat. Life jackets will be supplied, but you are welcome to bring your own. The boat is a Catalina 30. There are nice restrooms at the marina for your use before boarding. Click Here September 2019 9/28/2019 Côte d'Azur France The glorious French Mediterranean coast is known as the vacation spot of royalty and wealth, but it is also one of France’s premiere sailing areas. We’ll find modern marinas, lovely anchorages, fantastic sailing conditions, and, of course, great food and drink in every port. This trip will focus on a small geographical area where we can sail as much as we want and still have plenty of time to enjoy the sites, culture, and cuisine ashore. We won’t be committed to long passages should weather become a concern, and our sailing area will be small enough that we can sail for the sheer joy of sailing. This trip is timed to avoid the summer crowds and prices while still enjoying the warm sun and good winds. We have chartered two Beneteau 38s from Seaways Yachting in Golfe-Juan, just outside of Antibes. Golfe-Juan can be reached from the Nice airport by train, or by car service offered by the charter company. Click Here October 2019 10/17/2019 October Trip Pre-board Pre-board for the October Trip. Stow your gear and head to dinner with fellow sailors Click Here 10/18/2019 October Trip TILGHMAN ISLAND DAY - October is a fantastic time of year to sail the Chesapeake. This trip takes advantage of the best the Eastern Shore has to offer all packed into three fantastic days! Great sailing; Tilghman Island Day, featuring crabs, oysters, boat races, anchor toss, live music and dancing; and harbor views that will take your breath away. We will be docked at the luxurious St. Michaels Harbour Inn Marina for both Friday and Saturday night, making this the perfect start to your autumn. St. Michaels will be all decked out with pumpkins and all things fall, as they celebrate their annual Fall into St. Michaels that weekend. Click Here November 2019 11/9/2019 End of Season Party Details to follow This list of events is generated automatically from our online calendar. For a complete view of The Sailing Club events, go to our online calendar. 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