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We Love To Sail

Come sail with us!

The Sailing Club is a New Jersey based organization that plans and runs bareboat sailing trips. We charter sailboats in great sailing areas worldwide.

For most of our trips, our members are the captains and crew. The Sailing Club self-certifies skippers and first mates through a rigorous evaluation process.

Whether you are already a sailor, have never been on a boat before, or are somewhere in between, The Sailing Club is a great place to make new friends, have fun doing it, and hone your skills!

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Recent Trip Logs
Myth Busted!
Myth Busted!

August 17 - 19, 2024

Conventional wisdom has always held that sailing in the Chesapeake during the summer is a fool’s errand. This year’s August trip emphatically contradicted that axiom. There were ample winds and moderate temperatures.

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Long Passages, Warm Days, and a Fun Day on the Town
Long Passages, Warm Days, and a Fun Day on the Town

June 21 - 23, 2024

The summer solstice of 2024 on June 20, was the “early board” day of our Summer Sailstice cruise. Three crews of sailors met at Haven Harbour in Rock Hall, Maryland, to meet our boats and enjoy the long evening together.

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Antigua
Antigua

February 4 - 12, 2024

They say planning is the key to success. But life has taught me that a good raincoat and a goodnight’s sleep are far more important to deal with life’s surprises. Life is full of surprises. That was certainly true for this trip. I had brought a good raincoat, but a good night’s sleep eluded me until the third night.

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San Juan Islands Anacortes, Washington
San Juan Islands Anacortes, Washington

September 9 - 17, 2023

Late September is often a good time to be sailing around the San Juan Islands of Washington State. In addition, the area is known for its rural landscapes, and even more well-known for its wildlife, especially orcas and harbor seals.

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Erie Canal Adventure
Erie Canal Adventure

August 7 - 14, 2023

In an effort to do something different during the dog days of August, Beth Jelinek suggested a trip on the Erie Canal, utilizing three Lockmaster 42-foot canal boats for a summer adventure.

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Sailing Undiscovered Waters to the “Middle of Nowhere”
Sailing Undiscovered Waters to the “Middle of Nowhere”

June 9 - 17, 2023

Anticipation abounded for this trip - one perhaps more typical for trips to more exotic places, as it is beyond anyone’s recollection as to the last time the Club visited Solomons Island. Indeed, the locals freely, and perhaps proudly, referred to this part of the Bay as “the Middle of Nowhere.”

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On-Water Training
On-Water Training

May 20 - 21, 2023

Each spring we invite all members to participate in a two-day training weekend. The program offers everyone a chance to practice steering under power and sail, docking, and anchoring.

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U.S. Virgin Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands

January 28 - February 6, 2023

When we created the winter getaway float plan, we understood trip changes might need to be made due to winter swells, wind conditions and a myriad of other things. We researched several interesting bays along the St. John coast, as well as a few in St. Thomas. A wise person once said “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." Well, this extra preparation definitely met some opportunities on this trip.

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