Social Events

Where everybody meets everybody. Every Friday night after sailing, and after each regatta, we have a "bring your own food" BBQ. Througout the year, we organize sail picnics, parties, and cultural events (Dinner Theatre, Wine Tours). The sailing season ends with the Annual Dinner and Trophy Night. After the sailing season, we reward members who help maintain our fleet with work parties and we keep active with hikes, curling, and skating.
2008 Social Calendar
Date Event
Monday April 21st Information Night at the Clubhouse @ 7p.m.
Thursday May 1st Information Night at the Clubhouse @ 7p.m.
Saturday May 3rd Opening Work Day - Albacores @ 9:00 a.m.
Saturday May 10th 2nd Work Day - Large Boat Checkout @ 9:00 a.m.
May 13th & 15th Dry Sail Program at the clubhouse (rigging) @ 7:00 p.m.
Monday May 19th Victoria Day Pot Luck BBQ - gathering @ 2:00 p.m.
May 20th to 23rd Skippers and First Mates Only - Sailing Season Begins - Each Evening @ 5:30 p.m.
Date Change - Wednesday May 14 Skippers and First Mates Meeting at club house @ 7:00 p.m.
May 26th to 30th Sailing Season Begins For All Members - dry land training & basics @ 5:30 p.m.
June 2nd to 6th First Week on the Water For All Members - Each evening @ 5:30 p.m.
June 16th to 20th Practice Racing Week - Each evening @ 5:30 p.m.
Saturday June 21st 1st Practice Race @ 10:00 a.m.
Saturday June 21st Launch of the Season Party - Summer Solstice Theme - gathering @ 6:00 p.m., BBQ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday June 28th 2nd Practice Race @ 10:00 a.m., Gathering at Fishers Pier @ 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 1st Canada Day Sail leaves @ 11:00 a.m., Picnic at Lasalle @ 2:00 p.m.
July 4-6 Camping At Killbear Provincial Park
Saturday July 12th Ladies Day Race @ 10:00 a.m. - Party Gathering at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday July 26th HBSC Hamilton Open @ 10:00 a.m, BBQ at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday August 2nd Burlington Beach Day - Leaves @ 10:00 a.m. (rain date Aug 3)
August 2nd to 6th World Shark Championships @ Royal Hamilton YC - club members can assist
Friday August 8th 3 day Large Boat trip to Toronto Islands leaves @ 9:00 a.m. - Mooredale Regatta
Saturday August 16th Easter Seals @ Royal Hamilton YC
Saturday August 23rd Skippers Regatta @ 10:00 a.m., Potluck BBQ @ 6:00 p.m.
Monday September 1st Drunken Sailer's Race @ 1:00 p.m. - potluck immediately after
Saturday September 6th Doug Kelly Regatta @ 10:00 a.m. and Social
Friday September 12th 3 day Large Boat trip to Port Dalhousie leaves @ 9:00 a.m.
September 19-21 Canadian Albacore Championships in Kingston
Saturday September 27th Club Championship Race @ 10:00 a.m. and Social
Saturday October 4th Turkey Regatta @ 10:00 a.m. - Pot Luck Turkey Dinner
Saturday October 11th Close Work Day - Albacores @ 9:00 a.m.
Thursday October 16th Annual General Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday October 18th Close Work Day - Large Boats @ 9:00 a.m.
Saturday October 25th Commodore's Ball - Liuna Station
Note: This is a tentative Social Calendar. Please check Social Bulletin Board at HBSC Clubhouse and/or your newsletter for actual details, times and any changes.