High School Sailing
Interscholastic Racing on the Shark River
The Friends of Belmar Harbor’s High School racing, has a new initiative that goes beyond competition to impact our Shark River community. Local high school sailing teams not only practice and compete locally in Monmouth and Ocean County but also have the chance to qualify and participate in District and National Championships. The benefits extend beyond the thrill of the race, fostering a healthier outlet for youth.
FOBH plans to opens up sailing opportunities for 7th to 12th-grade students from both public and private schools during the spring and fall seasons. Local high school teams can join forces as members of the New Jersey Interscholastic Sailing Association (NJISA), contributing to the Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Sailing Association (MASSA) district under the Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISSA).
FOBH hopes to offer avenue at Maclaire Park for high school racing on the Shark River in Belmar, NJ. This page serves as a valuable resource, offering information on upcoming regattas. For newly formed high school teams, FOBH is a guiding hand, assisting with aspects such as registration, gear requirements, coaching, and more.
HIGH SCHOOLS
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St. Rose
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Wall
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Manasquan
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Neptune
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Asbury Park
High School Sailing Courses
Beginner & Advanced 420s
This course is for older and larger sailors who are new to sailing, or younger sailors with some experience but who are new to the 420. Course includes basics of rigging a 420, basic boat handling, seamanship (knots, weather, etc.), sportsmanship, and water safety.
Cost: $400 Duration: Monday to Friday (9 AM- 3 PM)
Introduction to High School Sailing
This Course includes basics of rigging a 420 or FJ. Learn the fundamentals of sailing while developing the skills to progress through the proficiency levels of sailing. While no experience is necessary, sailors must be comfortable in the water while wearing a life jacket.
Cost: $400 Duration: Monday to Thursday (9 AM - 3 PM)
Sessions: August 18-22 & August 25-28
About NJISA
The New Jersey Interscholastic Sailing Association League (NJISA) consists of high school teams from New Jersey, and adjacent areas of Pennsylvania. New member schools from Pennsylvania may join the most convenient league for them with the approval of the MASSA board of directors.
The director of the NJISA league is Dr. Randall W. Nunn
NJISA is a member of the MidAtlantic Scholastic Sailing Association [MASSA] and conducts the majority of sailing opportunities for member schools. They are also in charge of selecting teams to attend the district events.,