What we’re about
Welcome to the Mass Bay Sailing Association Meetup group! Our community is perfect for boat owners, people looking to crew on sailboats, people who raced in the past, parents, social butterflies, and anyone looking to make new friends . Whether you love sailboat racing, enjoy weekend or weekday sailing, one design, larger boats, or simply want to experience the sailing lifestyle, we have something for everyone. With our focus on fun, passion for sailing, learning, team work and building your social community, we offer a range of sailing opportunities during the work week and weekends. Join us to connect with fellow sailing enthusiasts, working moms, and boating aficionados for unforgettable sailing experiences.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- North Shore / Boston - Racing Rules of Sailing Refresher and SocialSwampscott Yacht Club, Swampscott, MA
North Shore / Boston - Racing Rules of Sailing Refresher and Social
Back by popular demand after the Boston Rules Refresher.FREE EVENT, but need you to register so we can get a count on food to order and seating.
A meet & greet and a basic Racing Rules of Sailing refresher focusing on racing rules at the start, proper course and rules at the finish. The presenter will be Jason Maher, local racer and US Sailing National Judge, on how the rules that apply change as the situation changes and applying these sailing rules to common racing scenarios. And a meet and greet between successful one-design and Big Boat/PHRF owners looking for crew and sailors who are looking for a boat to race on. For both weekday and weekend racing.
Agenda:
6:30 - 7:00 Cocktails Cash bar/apps/social opens
7:00 - 7:15 Mass Bay Sailing Association Introduction
7:15 - 8:15 Chalk Talk with Jason Maher
8:15 - 8:30 MBSA season race discussion
8:30 - 9:30 social time - crew can meet with boat owners and discuss sailingTo register for this FREE event: https://www.regattaman.com/def_soc_page.php?soc_id=117&yr=2025
When: Thursday, April 24rd @ 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: Swampscott Yacht Club, 425 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA 01907
Food will be servedOpen to all - sailors, boat owners, crew, potential racers, bring friends, sailors you know, sporadic racers, college, used to sail, new to sailing, looking to crew, new to the area, fun people, etc.
- South Shore / Boston Mass Bay Sailing Season Kick Off PartyNeeds location
Please come to the 2025 South Shore / Boston MBSA Kick Off Party and celebrate the start of the 2025 Mass Bay Sailing Season. Each Yacht Club will present a summary of their regattas; qualifiers, pursuit, W/L course, family fun, start time, regatta party, race de-brief, slide show of the racers, etc to the boat owners and sailors.
Before and after the presentations will be a meet and greet with one-design and Big Boat/ORR-EZ owners looking for crew and sailors who are looking for a boat to race on. While enjoying a great buffet. Great opportunity for owners and sailors to meet and go sailing this summer. “Race Engagement People” will be there to assist. We will be presenting both weekday and weekend racing.Registration on Regattaman: https://www.regattaman.com/def_soc_page.php?soc_id=118&yr=2025
Agenda:- Cash bar/buffet/social opens at 6:00pm
- Presentations of Regattas by the Yacht Clubs: 6:45pm
- Meet & greet continues to approx 9:00pm
When: May 8, 2025 @ 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Savin Hill Yacht Club, 400 Morrissey BLVD, Dorchester, MA 02125
Cost: $25.00/person, MBSA members $5.00 discountOpen to all - racers, boat owners, crew, potential racers, bring friends, sailors you know, sporadic racers, high school, college, used to sail, new to sailing, looking to crew, new to the area, fun people, etc.
- Northth Shore / Boston Mass Bay Sailing Season Kick Off PartyEastern Yacht Club, Marblehead, MA
North Shore / Boston Mass Bay Sailing Season Kick Off Party
Please attend the 2025 North Shore / Boston MBSA Kick Off Party to promote the 2025 Mass Bay Sailing Season. Each Yacht Club will present a summary of their regattas; qualifiers, pursuit, W/L course, family fun, start time, regatta party, race de-brief, slide show of the racers, etc, to the boat owners and sailors.Before and after the presentations will be a meet and greet between one-design and Big Boat/PHRF/ORR-EZ owners looking for crew and sailors who are looking for a boat to race on. While enjoying a great buffet. Great opportunity for owners and sailors to meet and go sailing this summer. “Race Engagement People” will be there to assist. We will be presenting both weekday and weekend racing.
Registration on Regattaman: https://www.regattaman.com/def_soc_page.php?soc_id=119&yr=2025
- Cash bar/buffet/meet & greet opens at 6:00pm
- Presentations of Regattas by the Yacht Clubs: 6:45pm
- Meet & greet continues to approx 9:00pm
When: May 15, 2025 @ 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Where: Eastern Yacht Club @ Sailing Center, 47 Foster Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
Cost: $25.00/person, MBSA members $5.00 discountOpen to all - racers, boat owners, crew, potential racers, bring friends, sailors you know, sporadic racers, club members, used to sail, new to sailing, looking to crew, new to the area, fun people, etc.
