COMMUNITY OUTREACH

It is said: "the water belongs to everyone." Arguably, yes; but access to the water is anything but universal. Yacht club youth programs and intercollegiate sailing expose many youth to this sport. But without access to the water, to boats and to sailing, young people in Baltimore could miss the opportunity to build character, gain self-confidence, and glimpse a lifestyle that their family and financial circumstances may not allow.

The DSC strives to break down all racial and socioeconomic barriers to sailing through our community outreach programs. Thanks to our generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers, we are able to offer sailing enrichment opportunities to non-profit groups and agencies in the Baltimore community at significantly reduced rates.

Whether it be a few hours of recreational sailing, or a half-day of land-based and on-the-water instruction, the DSC believes sailing teaches valuable life lessons. It is our goal to make that gift truly accessible.

To find out whether your group qualifies for the community outreach program, please email sailing@downtownsailing.org , or call the DSC office: (410) 727.0722.

This is a very popular program at the DSC. Unfortunately, limited funding does require us to cap the number of annual participants. We urge you to inquire early in the season about community sailing opportunities.