MISSION
The Downtown Sailing Center (DSC) is an 11-year-old, award winning, non-profit, 501 (c)(3) community sailing
center offering area residents sailing instruction and access to sailing without the cost of private ownership
and boat maintenance.
Our mission is to make the joy of sailing accessible
to everyone, regardless of age, income, ability or disability.
We do this by:
- offering the community affordable access to quality sailing programs and event;
- providing education in sailing and water safety skills at all levels for all ages and abilities; and
- sponsoring both recreational and racing opportunities
The DSC’s many sailing programs include junior sailing day and overnight camps, outreach programs for
Baltimore City youth and disabled individuals, adult lessons, open recreational sailing, charters, and racing.
It is said, “The water belongs to everyone.” Unfortunately, access to the water is not universal.
The DSC’s targeted outreach programs strive to break down all racial, socioeconomic and physical barriers to
participation.
The DSC is one of several hundred community sailing centers recognized by the United States Sailing
Association (USSA), the national governing body of sailing.
The DSC has received awards from US Sailing for “Outstanding New Community Sailing Program” (1998)
and “Outstanding Seasonal Community Sailing Program” (2000).
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