Sailing in Hamilton

movingtohamilton · #1 Posted **Apr 14, 2013, 1:54 PM**

Anyone here involved with sailing? Do you have a recommendation for a sailing club with a friendly atmosphere?

My wife is an avid sailor and would like to crew mid-week evenings during the season. As a newcomer to Hamilton she'd like to connect with sailing people who might need a crew member.

Thanks for any help.

Pearlstreet · #2 Posted **Apr 14, 2013, 2:22 PM**

This is something I have always wanted to get involved with. Maybe this summer... There is a bar in the Hamilton club right by the water. Many regulars hang out there, worthwhile visiting to strike up conversation I thought. Advertisements of local boats for sale are inside too. I may solicit myself on their bulletin board lol. Sailing classes are available down there as well.

movingtohamilton · #3 Posted **Apr 14, 2013, 2:27 PM**

Thanks, Pearlstreet. Are you referring to The Hamilton Yacht Club? I think there are 3 or 4 clubs in a row down there.

thistleclub · #4 Posted **Apr 14, 2013, 3:57 PM**

Royal Hamilton Yacht Club (est. 1888) hosts all of the major regattas at this end of the lake and features a robust social calendar.

RHYC's western neighbour, Leander Boat Club (est. 1877) is a rowing club.

A little further west the Macassa Bay Yacht Club (est. 1962) is a pretty convivial club but more laid-back than RHYC.

RHYC, Hamilton Bay Sailing Club and Burlington Sailing & Boating Club all offer sailing lessons and Leander offers rowing instruction.

Pearlstreet · #5 Posted **Apr 14, 2013, 4:10 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by movingtohamilton

Thanks, Pearlstreet. Are you referring to The Hamilton Yacht Club? I think there are 3 or 4 clubs in a row down there.

The 'Royal Hamilton Yaught Club', you can just walk in. Many older folks shooting the breeze... I haven't seen any others inside, but there are a few with patios and social areas.

movingtohamilton · #6 Posted **Apr 14, 2013, 8:59 PM**

Thanks for the help on this! We'll check them out.

Cheers.