MEMBER RESOURCES

The club is a member teaching member club where more experienced “Skippers” teach the newer “Crew” members through time out on the water (There are opportunities the club offers all members for advancement in more specific skills, more on that later).

There are two levels of membership. The entry level (your level now) is called a crew member. Skill level could range from novice to intermediate. The next level is a Skipper. A Skipper is responsible for the boat and its crew. For a boat to leave the dock, the following two conditions must be met:

A Skipper member must be on the boat

There must be a minimum of two persons on the boat. *

*A skipper and a guest can go out. This fulfills both requirements

A Skipper has proven that they can safely and effectively lead a boat while underway in the New York Harbor. The biggest emphasis in graduation to the Skipper level is safety. Can the Skipper safely operate the boat, and can they keep their crew safe? This is the Skipper’s most important job and that is what will be tested. We will cover how to become a skipper on the next page.

So how does a crew member take a boat out? The crew member can communicate directly with Skippers either privately or through our WhatsApp chat. Crew members might also see a Skipper member announce in the chat that they are going out and need crew. The Google Reservation Sheet is your tool to see the members sailing and add yourself to a boat. A detailed step by step follows:

Go to hobokensailingclub.com.

Click on BOOK NOW link on the home page.

Click RESERVE A BOAT – MEMBERS ONLY.

Choose a date and timeslot.

Choose the type of boat (J80 is the most popular and largest fleet) and select 1 as each member is asked to reserve themselves.

Add Guests if you desire.

Type in your unique member code which is: member22

Type in your contact information.

Complete the booking.

Go to the Reservation Sheet and choose a boat.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

The Hoboken Sailing Club encourages our members to bring guests. These can be guests of all ages! There is a $25 fee which can be paid when you make the reservation on FareHarbor.

The staff at the Hoboken Sailing Club are here to help accelerate learning! Your membership includes a 25% discount on all lessons. Please see the below chart for a list of opportunities, times, fees, and discount codes. All lessons can be booked from our website. Click BOOK NOW and choose the lesson you would like.

Race nights consist of a spring, summer and fall, 7 race series (21 races total). Put your skills to the test as you face off against other members of the club. Teams will remain the same, but boats will be round robin (switched from race to race) to ensure fairness in racing. Boats are off the dock at 5:30 PM and the first race begins at 6:00 PM. Signups and results will be posted on yachtscoring.com. All three series cost $300 per boat. Individual series cost $125 and an individual race is $25. Skippers will be charged, and it will be up to the Skipper to determine reimbursement from members on the boat. Sign up information will be released shortly.

When you feel you are ready for a Skipper checkoff, you can make an appointment to do so. You will be tested as if the instructor is a novice, and you are leading the boat. A full outline of testing material can be found here. Skipper checkoffs are conducted every Friday at 4 PM.

We are a NauticEd Sailing School which fosters competency on the water and accelerates the learning of our members. This multifaceted online platform allows a student to develop skills and then practicing those skills on the water with the Hoboken Sailing Club. Features include 2 free classes, a Logbook for adding all previous and future sailing experiences, a smartphone app, extensive educational resources, and the ability to garner a Sailing License and Credentials (SLC) that are recognized by bareboat charter bases throughout the world. Please see the following steps to access NauticEd:

Click this link to be taken to sign up.

Create a profile. Make sure you select Hoboken Sailing School as your home school.

Get familiar with the site. There are so many resources on how the platform works as well as how to access further knowledge.

Gain access to your two free courses.

Log your sailing hours in the online logbook.

Continue your education with NauticEd's suite of courses. You control the depth and pace of your learning.

If you are interested in becoming a Hoboken Sailing Club Skipper, we strongly recommend taking the NauticEd Skipper Course. This will give you all the skills you need to successfully complete the skipper exam.

When you are ready to complete your practical portion of any class, please reach out to Mark or Max to schedule. At this time, we are able to certify up to the bareboat charter level.

But wait, there’s more! Your membership also includes discounted charters on our beautiful cruising yacht, Sappho (details found here). Using the code bigboatsailing you can charter Sappho for a 25% discount, (cost is normally $750, discounted at $565) Please go to hobokensailingclub.com/tours and click BOOK NOW to book today.

Members also can become skipper certified on the J105. Skipper certification requirements are located at the last page of the skipper checkoff document found here. The upgrade charge is $500 per year and will be prorated to coincide with your membership.