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Crew Level Membership - $200.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments

Skipper Level - $450.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments

Junior Skipper- under 26 yrs old - $450.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments The Junior Skipper level is valid for sailors up to 26 years old at time of application or renewal, and conveys the same privileges and responsibilities as the regular DSC Skipper level.

Hansa Membership - $150.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments The Hansa Membership is designed for adaptive sailors who prefer to sail independently on Hansa boats and are able to manage their own rigging and transitions without dockside support. It provides access to reserving Hansas outside of scheduled events, following a required orientation and skills check. This membership is intended exclusively for disabled sailors and is not suited for non-disabled individuals.

Youth Membership (U18) - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Valid for sailors 10-17 years of age at time of application or renewal. A parent or legal guardian must also be a Crew or Skipper member AND must accompany the Youth Member, on the same boat, at all events. Youth Members may not attend events without their parent or guardian member present.

Volunteer - FREE!! Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Volunteers are eligible to register for dockside (non-water) volunteer opportunities for our adaptive sailing and community outreach programs. Please note that volunteers are not eligible to attend member events such as Member Sails.

2025 Membership And Renewals

Discounted membership and upgrade rates can be purchased anytime from September 8, 2025 through November 30, 2025. Once purchased, your membership or upgrade will be valid for the remainder of the year and will expire on December 31, 2025.

CREW

~~$550~~

$200

Fall Special - valid through Dec 31, 2025

Participate in bi-weekly member sails
Friday Night Fun Races
Kayak use (orientation required)
Hansa Dinghy use (orientation required)
Regular Social Events
Discount on Sailing Lessons and Seminars

Does not include $75 capital assessment fee*.

SKIPPER

~~$1100~~

$450

Fall Special - valid through Dec 31, 2025

Skipper bi-weekly member sails
Friday Night Fun Races
Reserve a J/22 or Sonar for private use
Kayak use (orientation required)
Hansa Dinghy use (orientation required)
Regular Social Events
Discount on Sailing Lessons and Seminars

Does not include $100 capital assessment fee*.

JR. SKIPPER

~~$600~~

$450

Fall Special - valid through Dec 31, 2025

Skipper bi-weekly member sails
Friday Night Fun Races
Reserve a J/22 or Sonar for private use
Kayak use (orientation required)
Hansa Dinghy use (orientation required)
Regular Social Events
Discount on Sailing Lessons and Seminars
MUST BE 26 OR YOUNGER AT TIME OF APPLICATION OR RENEWAL

Does not include $75 capital assessment fee*.

YOUTH CREW

~~$250~~

$100

Fall Special - valid through Dec 31, 2025

Participate in bi-weekly member sails
Friday Night Fun Races
Kayak use (orientation required)
Hansa Dinghy use (orientation required)
Regular Social Events
Discount on Sailing Lessons and Seminars
THIS MEMBERSHIP LEVEL IS FOR SAILORS AGES 10-17. PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST ALSO BE A MEMBER.

HANSA

$150

Hansa Dinghy use
Hoyer lift use (training required)
Support from a family member, caregiver, or sailing buddy
Volunteer assistance pending availability
THIS MEMBERSHIP LEVEL IS FOR ADAPTIVE SAILORS ONLY

MEMBERSHIP UPGRADES

CRUISING UPGRADE

$150/Crew
$150/Skipper**

The Cruising Education Program provides educational sailing opportunities on our fleet of cruising sailboats. Members can work on skills by taking classes, mentoring each other, and sailing together. Participants can participate in moonlight evening cruises and overnight events.

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RACING UPGRADE

$110/Crew $195/Skipper

Learn to race in our weekly J/22 one-design races. The Thursday Night Racing series runs from April through October, weather permitting. Racing rules seminars and crew parties are held each spring to help first time racers find a team and help returning racers shake off the rust.

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**Fall Membership Special Rate

Fall membership special rates are available for purchase from September 8, 2025 through November 30 2025. Once purchased, your membership or upgrade will be valid for the remainder of the year and will expire on December 31, 2025.

*Capital Assessment

In addition to the above membership dues, each member will contribute towards updating our aging fleet. This amount ($100 for skippers, $75 for crew and junior skippers) will appear as a separate line item on your membership invoice.

Installment Plan

Installment payment plans are available for crew, skipper, and junior skipper membership levels. Email info@downtownsailing.org for more information. Please note that any membership will need to be paid in full by the end of the discount period listed above in order to be eligible for that discount.

All memberships are valid for a calendar year. For more information about membership levels, email info@downtownsailing.org. Thank you for joining!

Memberships and renewals are available for purchase starting Dec 1, 2024 and are valid through Dec 31st 2025.

The Downtown Sailing Center

1425 Key Highway, Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 727-0722 • info@downtownsailing.org

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