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There is no doubt that sailing is one of the nation’s oldest pastimes. Some people enjoy the refreshing, relaxing breeze of being out upon the water. Others love the thrill and bursts of adrenaline that competing in an intense regatta provides. No matter what your reasons for being a sailing enthusiast, New Jersey has a plethora of different sailing clubs situated all over the state which promote the sport and are aimed at helped members advance their skills.
As a state with a lot of shoreline, New Jersey has no shortage of water activities. While this list is not all-inclusive, here are six of the state’s most popular organizations:
Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club – Located in Atlantic Highlands on Sandy Hook Bay, the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club was founded in 1953. The club plays host to a number of different events each year such as the J/24’s Blue Water Regatta and several US Olympic finals.
Cooper River Yacht Club – Founded by a small group of sailboat enthusiasts in 1945, the Cooper River Yacht Club prides itself on opening its doors to members from all aspects of life, not just the wealthy and social elite. To join, you do not necessarily need to own a boat or even live in the state of New Jersey. They club also offers beginner and intermediate sailing lessons for those interested in learning a little bit more about the sport.
Liberty Yacht Club – Situated just across the Hudson River from New York’s Financial Center, the Liberty Yacht Club has promoted boating and sailing on the Hudson since 1998. The club operates out of the Liberty Landing Marina and promotes weekend sailing, maritime resources and races throughout the entire year.
Riverton Yacht Club – Initially organized in 1865, the Riverton Yacht Club holds clout as one of the nation’s oldest yacht clubs. The club gives its members the opportunity to participate in numerous activities along the Delaware River, and remains an informal and friendly social organization for anyone interested in learning about sailing.
Toms River Yacht Club – On the shore of New Jersey’s Toms River sits the Toms River Yacht Club, a club which acts as a melting pot for members of various ages, professions and sailing experience. Since first opening its doors to the public in 1871, the Toms River Yacht Club hosts regular regattas as well as promotes the casual enjoyment of sailing in local waters.
Yacht Club Of Stone Harbor – First opened in 1911, the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor faced numerous hardships during the Great Depression which forced it to close its doors. It was revived, however, in 1929 and has since seen a colorful, continuous history of promoting sailing all throughout the Stone Harbor area in New Jersey. Still located in their original 1911 building, the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor hosts numerous races and regattas throughout the year and even has multiple boats for use by members of varying skill levels.
No matter where you are in New Jersey, you’re likely within close proximity to some of the oldest and most well-known sailing clubs in the United States. From Atlantic Highlands to Toms River to Riverton, there are countless organizations which promote sailing as both a sport and a relaxing hobby. Regardless of your experience or skill level, New Jersey sailing clubs can help you advance your knowledge of sailing and help you get off the land and enjoy the local rivers and Atlantic shoreline.
Tim Baker is an experienced traveler and enjoys sharing his experiences through various travel blogs. Tim is passionate about sharing his knowledge of sailing, especially through the New Jersey shore.
I wish I knew how to sail!
I can barely swim lol