Fair Haven Sailing Organization Kicks Off Summer Racing Season

FAIR HAVEN, NJ — The Fair Haven River Rats are off to the races as they kick off the summer racing season.

Following the successful conclusion of the Fair Haven Mayor’s Cup on July 5 (race management for the junior division races was provided by the River Rats Race Committee), sailors are once again taking to the water each Wednesday evening for River Rats races.

With boats skippered mostly by junior sailors from the organization’s youth sailing program, the River Rats’ races aim to provide a learning opportunity as well as summer social enjoyment (a barbecue also follows each race).

To date, River Rats’ flagship youth sailing program has trained over 5,000 children, according to organization officials.

“It is amazing to watch them race and maneuver their 420s and optimists,” River Rats Skipper Jill Lynch said of the youth sailors.

The next race is scheduled to take place on Wednesday (July 16) at 7 p.m. Weather permitting, races are held every Wednesday evening beginning at 7 p.m.

Located at 120 Battin Road, River Rats is a nonprofit educational sailing organization fully operated and maintained by volunteers.

In addition to the junior and adult sailing programs, the organization also provides social events and a racing series for members, in addition to opportunities to join invitational regattas with other sailing clubs.

To learn more about River Rats Sailing, you can visit their website.

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