Welcome to HSA

Here is some everyday information that will help you get started at HSA.

We are an all volunteer organization, which means that we do not have regularly set hours.  However, typically any Saturday or Sunday there are lots of people around that can help you get out sailing.  It also means that the club depends on the members to pitch in and help maintain the facility and boats.  If we had to pay for all the work done at the club the dues would be several hundred dollars instead of the $100 it currently is.

On Thursday the "Thursday Group" is there doing their own sailing.

Access to the yard is through the front gate.  You will be given the code as a new member.  If the automatic gates are not operating then be sure to lock the combo lock.

All equipment (sails, rudders, daggerboards) are kept in the garage at this time.  Access to the garage is by a card access system.  We will be able to track just who has been in the garage, for security reasons.  The gate, garage, and bathrooms doors are to be shut and locked if you are the last on leaving the facility.  That includes going out on the water.  Parking is outside the gates, however, you are welcome to do a drop off and then park outside the gates.

Keep in mind that the entire facility is covered by video cameras.

The first Thursday of each month is the general meeting at 7pm here at the Sailing Center.  From there check the "20XX Events" to see what is coming up.

The Sunday after the general meeting is the Big Boys Race, starting at 1pm, skipper's meeting at noon.

We all sail with life jackets (PFD) when using the small boats and wear water shoes because you don't want to get cut on on oyster shell.

You have complete access to all boats 18' or less, first come first served.

All the larger boats will require a checkout sail with one of the instructors before you can take out the boat.  For those with lots of sailing experience the checkout would be very simple and short.  Contact the Fleet VC for more info.

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We can be reached at 386- 238-SAIL (7245), info@HalifaxSailing.org, or contact Commodore Mike Stambersky