Cruising Events

Cruising Events are open only to DSC members with cruising crew or cruising skipper membership levels.  Advanced registration is required for all events.

Wednesday Member Sails

A late-afternoon of sailing into the early evening from 5:00 PM – dusk.  Crews will be assigned by the Dock Master as to boat assignment and other pertinent information prior to departure.  Open to cruising-level crew and skippers and to DSC members if space is available.  Three-day advanced registration required.

Sunday Member Sails

A half-day of sailing from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM with snacks underway to the bridge and back.  Crews will be assigned by the Dock Master as to boat assignment and other pertinent information prior to departure.  Open only to cruising-level crew and skippers. Three-day advanced registration required.

Cruiser Sundays

A full day of sailing from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM with lunch underway beyond the bridge and back. Crews will be assigned by the Dock Master as to boat assignment and other pertinent information prior to departure.  Crews will be contacted by the cruising skipper as to boat assignment and time to meet on the dock for departure.  Open only to cruising-level crew and skippers.  One week advanced registration required.

Full Moon Sails

Scheduled to coincide with the full moon, these popular events are an opportunity to do some night sailing. Full moon sails leave the docks at approximately 7:30 PM and may return as late as 10:00 or 11:00. Crews will be contacted by a cruising skipper as to boat assignment and time to meet on the dock for departure (times vary based on time of sunset).  Open only to cruising-level crew and skippers.  One week advanced registration required.

Overnight, Weekend and Raft-up Cruises

The highlight of the cruising season, these popular events are a great opportunity to get some real cruising experience.  Scheduled approximately one per month throughout the season, these events are overnight cruises to a predetermined destination on the Chesapeake Bay.  The raft-up cruises involve the DSC cruisers and other privately-owned boats for a rendezvous either anchoring or docking together.  Crews will be contacted by a cruising skipper as to boat assignment and other pertinent information prior to departure.  Open only to cruising-level crew and skippers.  One/two week advanced registration required.

Newbie Cruises

Newbie Overnight Cruises are offered for any DSC member who is interested in learning more about the cruising program. If you decide to become a cruising crew after a Newbie Cruise, your $25.00 fee will be applied to the $100.00 cruising crew fee. Crews will be contacted by a cruising skipper as to boat assignment and other pertinent information.  Crews will be contacted by the cruising skipper as to boat assignment and other pertinent information prior to departure.  Open to DSC members and cruising-level members free of charge, space available.