WELCOME TO THE NEXT CHAPTER OF MONMOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY SAILING

Find your
freedom on the water.

From first-time sailors to the next generation of racers, Sail Belmar brings the Jersey Shore together through unforgettable experiences on Shark River.

Discover our programs

Our Story

| 2027 Summer Registration opens Novembr 1, 2026

ONE HARBOR, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

Rooted in the work of Friends of Belmar Harbor, our community sailing center introduces new sailors to the water and gives experienced sailors new places to go. We believe opportunity, confidence and adventure should be accessible to everyone.

Not just Sailing.
A place to belong.

Meet Sail Belmar

PROGRAMS FOR EVERY PATH

Your adventure starts at Sail Belmar

Whether you are seven or seventy, brand new or race-ready, there is a course for you.

Youth Sailing & Summer Camp

Discovery, introductory lessons, Optimist, 420 and advanced sailing for the next generation

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Racing & High Performance

Progress from fundamental skills to Club 420, Optimist and exciting 29er skiff sailing.

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Adult Sailing

Learn the basics, sharpen your skills or schedule a private lesson on Shark River.

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Adaptive Sailing

Sailability and E.S.C.A.P.E. create supportive ways to get on the water.

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2027 SEASON

A summer that stays with you.

Hands-on learning, strong friendships and skills that last long after summer. Explore a progression of courses designed for sailors to move forward at their own pace.

Discover sailing and the Shark River ecosystem
Develop confidence through real boat-handling
Advance into racing and high-performance boats

Summer Programs

News

Introducing E.S.C.A.P.E.

Explore, Science, Communicating, and Paddling on an Estuary At the Friends of Belmar Harbor, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy, confidence, and sense of adventure that comes from being on the water. That's why we're excited to introduce our newest program: E.S.C.A.P.E. Explore, Science, Communicating, and Paddling on an Estuary This innovative recreation program is specifically designed for individuals with special needs, providing a safe, wel

Join Us for the Friends of Belmar Harbor Open House!

Saturday, July 11 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM L Street Beach | Belmar, New Jersey Summer is in full swing, and there's no better time to discover everything the Friends of Belmar Harbor has to offer! We invite families, community members, and visitors to join us for our FOBH Open House on Saturday, July 11, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at beautiful L Street Beach in Belmar. Whether you're looking for an exciting summer activity, interested in learning to sail, or simply want to spend a

Registration Open for the 2026 Mid-Atlantic 29er Clinic at Island Heights Yacht Club

Registration Open for the 2026 Mid-Atlantic 29er Clinic at Island Heights Yacht Club July 17-19, 2026 | Island Heights Yacht Club | Island Heights, NJ Friends of Belmar Harbor (FOBH) is excited to announce the 2026 Mid-Atlantic 29er Clinic, a three-day developmental skiff sailing program that will take place at Island Heights Yacht Club (IHYC) from July 17-19, 2026, immediately preceding the 2026 USA Junior Olympic Mid-Atlantic Sailing Festival on July 20-21. Hosted through a

Our impact, our future

Established in 1999, Friends of Belmar Harbor is growing into the Sail Belmar Community Sailing Center.

1999

Nonprofit founded

393 2027

A New Chapter Begins

2026 Program Participants

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Welcoming Community

HELP SHAPE WHAT'S NEXT

Building the future of community sailing.

Scholarships. Boats. Waterfront improvements. Your generosity helps make sailing possible for more people and supports the next generation of programs.

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