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Mission Statement

The Friends of the Belmar Harbor is a volunteer-driven nonprofit educational organization which promotes the health and vitality of the Shark River Bay and those who live, work and play on, in and around it, by providing to all — but especially to youth and families of limited means, abilities or opportunities —adventures in competitive and recreational sailing, kayaking, ecosystem tours, shoreline cleanups and related activities that are accessible, affordable and fun.

JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAMS

The Friends of Belmar Harbor offers an 8‐week long summer program for 5‐18 year‐old sailors at all levels, from beginning sailing through advanced racing. 

Regardless of age, we have introductory and advanced courses that will match students to other students that are close in age and in a boat that is appropriate to them in terms of physical size, strength, and ability. 

The Friends of Belmar Harbor follows US Sailing teaching methods. This curriculum focused on safety, fun and learning, and adheres to US Sailing’s standards. 

The various instructional programs available at FOBH are described:

Full Day Programs 

Beginner Optimist (Ages 8 ‐11) [http://www.fobhnj.org/junior-sailing/beginner-optimist/]

Intermediate Optimist (Ages 9 ‐12 [http://www.fobhnj.org/junior-sailing/intermediate-optimist/])

Adventure Sailing (Ages 11 ‐ 14) [http://www.fobhnj.org/junior-sailing/adventure-sailing/]

Advanced/Beginner 420 (Ages 12 ‐ 15) [http://www.fobhnj.org/advancedbeginner-420/]

For Sailors

Sailing is a lifetime sport and pastime. Some of the friends and acquaintances you will make at FOBH will turn into lifelong friendships and places visited for competitions will be visited over and over throughout life. How you act as a junior sailor will have a lasting impact.

Please recognize that sailing at FOBH is a privilege and you are being provided with a fun and fulfilling opportunity. To make the most of this experience, we ask that you follow these guidelines:

• Sail for fun and the love of the sport.
• Work hard to improve your skills.
• Listen, ask questions, and watch others to see how you can better your skills.
• Learn teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, confidence and self‐control.
• Be a team player – get along with others.
• Appreciate the contribution each person makes to the learning environment.
• Learn the rules, and play by them.
• Always be a good sport and set a positive example for others.

F.O.B.H. - Shark River Sailing & Science Academy