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- Hope Town Sailing Club
Welcome to the Hope Town Sailing Club
Nestled on the waterfront of the iconic Hope Town Harbor, Elbow Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, the Hope Town Sailing Club (HTSC) was founded in 1964 to promote sailing in Hope Town, and surrounding Abaco Cays. HTSC is a private Club licensed in the Bahamas.
The Club encourages temporary and permanent visitors and local Bahamians to join the club to participate and support racing and cruising in the community with a variety of activities for adults and juniors. The Club also schedules member social events and sponsors activities to support the Club's goals and the local community.
HTSC Objectives
We encourage visiting and permanent homeowners, Bahamian residents, and cruising boat owners who wish to support the sport of sailing to learn about the Club. The Club's goals are simply stated:
To promote the sport of sailing in the area of Hope Town.
To hold or arrange regattas, races and other competitions and to offer, grant or contribute to the provision of prizes, awards and distinctions.
To encourage Bahamians to continue their interest in sailing and racing.
To provide social amenities for its members.
To finance the objectives of the not for profit organization through membership subscriptions and fees.
To support, financially and otherwise, community projects.
Guests of members, may attend with the member, the Club's Saturday night gathering called the Stand up at the Club House .
Upcoming Races and Cruises - Public Welcome
- No upcoming events
April 2026 Commodore John Barr's Message
April 1, 2026
We are very fortunate people here in Hope Town! I discovered Hope Town over 32 years ago and I still appreciate it each day. Such a wonderful mix of the lucky ones who grew up here, second homeowners, and mariners from around the globe.
True, it’s physically beautiful here. Crystal clear waters, stunning beaches, a warm climate, sights to be seen like the last kerosene burning lighthouse in the world BUT the real turn-on is the people.
And frankly, I couldn’t be happier than when spending time with members of the Hope Town Sailing Club! Please search through our site and consider joining us if you call Hope Town your winter home and we are a “fit.”
Our Camaraderie this season has been wonderful while we enjoy sailing, cruising, and our many social events. We will keep you very busy from November until April if you are a member.
Sincerely,
John Barr, HTSC Commodore
Our Executive Committee team 2026-2027 November until April is:
Eric Patterson, VC, Scott Collinson, RC, Stafford Patterson, CAL, and Commodore Emeritus, Barry Thomas, Treasurer & Controller, Lisa Shadek, Secretary, House and Communications: Scott St. Clair, Racing Co-Chairs Joe O’ Neal and Scott Collinson, Membership Chair, Carol Condon, Webmasters, Linda and Glenn Brodie, Fleet Captain, Steve DeMenna, Building & Grounds Chair Bill Hand, Chair and Mike Hardy, Assistant, QuarterMaster, Lynn Hand
HTSC Programs and Interests
- Variety of Social Events, Including a Weekly Stand Up in the Club House
- Sponsoring Large and Small Sailing Races Open to all Community racers
- Seasonal Day and Overnight Cruising Events
- Support of Hope Town Junior Sailing Program
- Support of Hope Town Fire and Rescue
- Support of Abaco Rage Sailing Syndicate
Hope Town Community
The resilience of the local community can never be understated! An amazing rebirth of progress and innovation and entrepreneurial endeavors have taken hold fours years post Dorian.