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Hatteras Sailing is an NC not for profit

Hatteras sailing organization is a NC non-profit corporation and a US Sailing Community Sailing foundation and is establishing registration as a 5013(c) US registered non-profit corporation. The mission of our community sailing foundation is to promote community sailing on Hatteras Island, North Carolina, USA.

On this page, you can look through specific sponsorship needs which require and “earmarked” donation.

Dollars Needed

  • Coach’s Shed
    We have 7 days to get this ready! We need skilled construction labor! Coach Mak our new head coach is here on Hatteras….but her tiny home office is not ready. Jay and Coach Ian have worked tirelessly, but the infrastructure of the shed was more rotten than expected causing a slippery slope of “more needed” than what was expected.
  • Hobie Cats
    Est. Time: 80 hrs per boat Volunteers Needed: 4  boats Dollars: up to $2000 per boat Help! C’mon y’all, let’s get these boats sailing this summer. The Hobie 18s will be so much fun to race and cruise when they are ready. Adults, Teens, Young Adults: This is for you! We bought the Hobie Cats… Read more: Hobie Cats
  • Sailing Gear – team spirit, safety, and competition
    Parents have asked about sailing specific gear. Here are some images, etc. Phillips BoatWorks (pHB) is a supplier for the leading manufacturer of dinghy sailing gear. If the club wants to put together an order, we can get some gear at competitive pricing. We can put together pricing as we get an order… PFD (life… Read more: Sailing Gear – team spirit, safety, and competition
  • Opti Optimization!
    We would like to patch up the Optis on loan from Colington. We need to accumulate an inventory of correct running rigging and hardware for replacement parts and damage, get some new sails ($140 each for 8 boats) and replace leaking bladders in the boats.  Time is also needed to help with the repairs and… Read more: Opti Optimization!
  • Hobie Sails
    We need sails for the Hobie Cats The club has 4 Hobie 18’s for member use which need new sails.  If you are an adult and want to enjoy sailing Hobie 18’s, then please sponsor one of the boats’ refurbishment and commissioning costs.  New Sails are about $1500 per set.  Rigging, painting, trampolines etc can… Read more: Hobie Sails
  • Sailing Bootie, Life Jacket, and Wetsuit Bank
    This is a big safety need for our kiddos The kids need sailing boots to protect their feet from the oyster shells and debris in the sound. Each pair is quite expensive new, but it is very unlikely that the kids will wear them out as they are growing quickly at this age. If you… Read more: Sailing Bootie, Life Jacket, and Wetsuit Bank

Thank You

  • 420 Sailboats — Thank you to our sponsors
    UPDATE: Three of our local business sponsors have bought these boats for club use! Thank you to these sponsors: UPDATE Jan 3, 2022 Success! Hatteras Sailing has a total of 5 One Design 420’s for its program. Thank you sponsors – OBX SPICE CO., Hatteras Island Air, Phillips Boatworks, Dairy Queen, and MSP MEDIA. Now… Read more: 420 Sailboats — Thank you to our sponsors
  • Optimist Sailboats
    Need Met by Hatteras Marine Holdings, LLC Hatteras Marine Holdings, LLC purchased a lot of Optis for the club use. These optimists are for sale and for the use of the club. We did that because the club did not have the budget at the time. How is this going to work? Hatteras marine holdings… Read more: Optimist Sailboats
  • Coaching Boat
    Need Met by Hatteras Marine Holdings Hatteras Marine Holdings met the club’s need by purchasing a coach’s boat. The boat still needs some repairs, but it is far better than what the club had before. Phillips Boatworks (Jay) also traveled to Beaufort, SC to pick up the boat. Thank you to all!!! Original Request The… Read more: Coaching Boat