Hello HSC Members,
We’re excited to share News and Upcoming Events as we prepare for the 2026 sailing season. Please mark your calendars, reach out with questions and join us whenever you can!
News !
Membership Registration is open! The cost has been held at $150 per family.
Also, FREE for member classes are open for registration! Find them under Sailing Classes on our website www.SailHSC.org.
o Racing Skills
o Learn to Sail a Force 5
o Learn to Sail a Sloop
o Introduction to Race Committee
o Learn to Chair Race Committee
The 3 day Learn to Sail classes have a fee of $175 and will be open for registration on March 15th the day of our New Member Meeting.
Feel free to sign up for Race Committee support online under the heading Volunteer.
See attachment for more detail regarding Race Committee learning opportunities.
Assembly of New Sails on Spars
This past Saturday, Feb 21, a group of HSC members met at Delaware Township School to assemble 16 new Sunfish sails onto spars. They put numbers, tell tales and secured the sails to the spars. This effort was so well organized by Oisin and Gene that the entire job was completed by early afternoon. Many thanks to Valerie for arranging her school space for this and Ginger for the extra boost of energy from her delicious coffee cake. Thanks to all who dedicated their time so that HSC members who use our club Sunfish will have new crisp sails to enjoy.
Upcoming HSC Events
– Ladies Fleet Canceled
Originally scheduled for the 28th, Our Host Stephanie is under the weather, send you best wishes for a speedy recovery. An alternate date will be scheduled soon
Sunday, March 15 – New Member Meeting
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Riley & Jake’s, 1831 NJ-31, Clinton
Invite friends and family to learn about all that HSC has to offer at this in-person meeting.
Questions: Jenise – vicecommodore@sailhsc.org | 973-960-6764
Saturday, March 28 – Major Move Day
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Enjoy work time with fellow HSC members. Goals include move Sunfish & racks, SWW, and safety boats.
Questions: Oisin rearcommodore@sailhsc.org or Gene asstrearcommodore@sailhsc.org
Saturday, April 11 – Launch and Work Day / Race Committee Orientation
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Enjoy work time with fellow HSC members doing any final set-up needed for the season.
Questions: Oisin rearcommodore@sailhsc.org or Gene asstrearcommodore@sailhsc.org
Saturday, April 18 – NJ State Safe Boating Certificate Class
Class & Exam: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Riley & Jake’s, 1831 NJ-31, Clinton
Certificate required to operate HSC motor boats. Attend this class with other HSC members or find another online. Offered by state certified company: Think Boating Safety
Registration: https://coastboatingschool.ticketspice.com/hunterdon-sailing-club
Cost: $115 (state-approved class & exam)
A minimum of 5 registrants is required to run the class.
Questions: Jenise – vicecommodore@sailhsc.org | 973-960-6764
Wednesday, April 29 – 
Opening Day!
Wednesday Twilight Series – Sunfish Racing
Racing begins at 6:00 PM
Race Committee and
How to Get a Boat Safety Certificate
Our club takes safety seriously. In order to run races, training and other open sailing activities we always have a safety boat on the water to support our sailors. As an all-volunteer organization, we need all members to participate in Race Committee (RC) at least once.
Sign up for
Crew (support),
Safety Boat Operator or Chair (lead)
Crew (support) does not require any experience. Ride with the Chairperson in a safety boat or pontoon boat. Crew perform tasks at the direction of the Chair like writing boat numbers on a scoresheet, sounding a horn, raising and lowering flags, and supporting anchoring. It is a great way to improve your own sailing skills by observing experienced sailors and get to know other club members while enjoying time on the water.
Choose dates convenient for you:
Crew RC https://sailhsc.org/volunteers/racing_db/
FREE Introduction to RC Class perfect for beginners or anyone wanting more confidence on RC
June 7 | 11:00 AM – 4 PM Registration required signup 
Counts as your RC commitment
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Chair (lead) RC The Chairperson drives to the motor boats, sets the race course, oversees the races and supports the sailors. Safe Boating Operator (SBO) drives a skiff and supports the Chairperson on Sundays and Annual races. Both positions require that you have a Safe Boating Certificate. It is super fun to drive the small skiffs and pontoon boat.
Chair/SBO Sign-Up: https://sailhsc.org/volunteers/racing_db/
FREE Learn to Chair RC ClassesPrerequisite is the Safe Boating Certification and a bit of crew experience. Great for members who would like to become confident Safe Boating Operators or RC Chairpeople. Instructors will adapt the class to the participants’ needs to ensure hands-on experience to build confidence.
May 17 | 10:00 AM – 4 PM
May 23 | 10:00 AM – 4 PM
July 19 | 10:00 AM – 4 PM
Registration required signup Counts as your RC commitment
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HSC is coordinating an in-person class with state approved Think Boating Safety to earn a Safe Boating License. This State Certificate enables you to drive motor boats on New Jersey waters. It will be held at Riley & Jake’s and we kindly ask attendees to patronize theR&J’s as they graciously provide space without cost.
HSC does not receive any funds from this course.
April 18 | 10am – 6pm Riley & Jake’s, 1831 Rt 31, Clinton
Registration required Link https://coastboatingschool.ticketspice.com/hunterdon-sailing-club
Cost: $115 for state approved class & exam
A minimum of 5 people must register for Think Boating Safety to run the class.
Boating Safety Manual – 50 pages (Free!)
https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/license/boatingsafety.pdf
Questions contact Jenise Janulis vicecommodore@sailhsc.org or 973.960.6764
We look forward to seeing you on and off the water as we kick off another great season!
Fair winds,