Sail Away

Experience the thrill of sailing during your visit, whether you’re new to this sport or a seasoned sailor. The Sail Shop offers sailing experiences for any skill level. For kids, learning to sail on the creek in one of the Opti Prams will be a memory they’ll never forget. More experienced youth may want to try sailing on the river in one of the 420s, a larger, but still manageable, sailboat designed to help young sailors reach their next skill level. Two 26’J-80 Olympic-class sailboats, Jive and Joyride, are ideal for adult instruction from the basics up to certification through US Sailing.

For a more relaxed, introductory experience, try one of the Fun Sails aboard Jive or Joyride. An instructor will take you and up to four others for a two-hour tour of the Cape Fear River and along South Beach for views of the island seen by few other visitors. Memberships in the Bald Head Island Sailing Club are available on a temporary or annual basis, allowing experienced sailors to reserve boats for use during their stay.