In November 1991, fifty sailors representing twenty-one Hunter sailboats met and unanimously voted to form a Hunter Sailing Club. The purpose of the club was to promote fun, cruising, racing, education, kinship and resources among sailing yachts. The club was named Gulf Hunter Sailing Association.

By the first formal meeting in January 1992, which was then held at the Clearwater Yacht Club, there were thirty-six member boats. The first slate of officers were established, a monthly meeting schedule was set, a newsletter editor was selected and the rest, as they say, is history.

From those early beginnings membership grew rapidly and the club has remained strong and active through monthly meetings and cruises to local anchorages and marinas. Education is provided periodically by club members and local experts on topics such as boat maintenance, safety procedures and man overboard drills, sail trim, boat handling and general seamanship and racing rules.

Our club membership roster is as diverse as you will find anywhere. Member interests vary from racing to cruising, novice sailors to ocean voyagers, day-sailors to live-aboards. There is an opportunity for everyone to meet new friends, improve skills and further the interest of the already popular and growing sport of sailing.

GHSA members enjoy our bi-monthly meetings, and may participate in cruises, races and other activities; with GHSA and with many of our sister yacht clubs. It is not necessary to own a Hunter sailboat, or even a boat at all to join GHSA. GHSA club meetings are held bi-monthly on the fourth Friday, starting at 7:00 pm for the social; business meeting begins at 7:30 PM.

The cost of joining GHSA is very modest by today's standards. Annual dues, per boat, are only $35.00 per year. GHSA burgees are available to club members for only $18.00 plus postage.So what are you waiting for? Print out and fill in the Membership Application and mail it, along with your check, to the address provided on the form or bring it to the next regular club meeting and start making new sailing friends today.