The Sailing Part of the Day
On Thursday, July 4th the Hunterdon Sailing Club will be sailing the LBJ (not named for the past president) for the honor of having the largest perpetual trophy in the club, the Little Brown Jug, gracing your home. All sailboat fleets race together with a staggered start based on Portsmouth ratings. This is a fun, around-the-lake race, great for all sailors & all boats!
The race committee will announce the starting sequence and timing at the skipper’s meeting. First sailboat to reach the finish line wins regardless of when she started.
The skipper’s meeting will be at 11:00 am, with the first start at noon. The course will encompass the whole lake and will last approximately 100 minutes. The race has one prize for first place and a best in fleet for those fleets represented by 3 or more boats.
The Picnic Part of the Day
About 2 PM, all sailing club members are encouraged to join us by the HSC shed for the picnic even if you didn’t sail the race. We need help though! See below for details.
Burgers, hot dogs, condiments, and drinks are provided by the club, but everyone should bring a side dish or dessert.
If your last name starts with A-M please bring a side dish;
N-Z please bring a dessert.
However, if you really want to bring something else please feel free as this is just a suggestion.
July 4th PARK ENTRANCE ADVICE
Do not try to beat the crowd. July 4th is the busiest day of the year at Spruce Run, and there will be a line forming early in the morning, with the park entrance restricted as soon as the beach parking lots are full, often by 9:00 AM. Later, when you arrive, they will probably try to waive you away. Be sure to tell the park staff that you are going to the boating area for a sailing club regatta and picnic, you should have no problem. You may want to bring something “boat like”, such as an oar, PFD or even a canoe or kayak on the roof, or a boat on a trailer. Bring your boat storage tag, if you have one. Make clear that you are an HSC member. Please be patient with the park staff. We count on their support all year, and they will be having a very busy and stressful day.