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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekdays Course

    • 02 May 2024
    • 03 May 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 0
    • 3 registrants
    Join waitlist
    Introduction to Sailing Weekdays Course - Thursday & Friday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Intermediate Sailing (Level 2): Keelboat Skipper Skill Building Weekend Course

    • 04 May 2024
    • 05 May 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 2
    • 1 registrant
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  • Performance Sailing 2-Day Course

    • 04 May 2024
    • 05 May 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 0
    • 6 registrants
    Join waitlist

    Performance Sailing

    Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    **Advanced level class**

    Course Description:

    This course is for sailors looking to take their skills to the next level and learn about optimal sail trim, spinnaker sailing, and generally getting the most speed out of your boat. This is not a learn-to-sail course, participants must be comfortable with all aspects of boat handling, wind awareness, executing smooth tacks and jibes, etc.

    This will be an intense and fast-paced course, and you will learn the following skills:

    • Optimizing sail trim for the conditions and heading.
    • Use of the jib cars, outhaul, backstay, and traveler to optimize speed and control.
    • Reading the water to anticipate changing conditions - and knowing how to react to them.
    • Spinnaker sailing - You will learn all aspects of spinnaker sailing, including how to rig, hoist, douse, trim, and jibe. Each participant will have the opportunity to experience all positions on the boat: foredeck, pit, trim, and helming the boat while sailing with the spinnaker.

    This is not a racing tactics course, but participants will practice rounding marks, and some fun races will be held for skills practice.

    Keelboat handling skills are required - all participants require DSC skipper-level skills, to be capable crew with good helming skills, to have passed the US Sailing Basic Keelboat course, or similar. Please refer to the below skills list to ensure you are ready for this course!

    Pre-Requisites:

    • Ability to smoothly execute tacks and jibes.
    • Ability to maintain a broad reach course while managing wind gusts and preventing accidental jibes.
    • Knowledge of depowering techniques in high winds.
    • Ability to identify all parts of a keelboat, and to explain the basic functionality of the outhaul, backstay, cunningham, and jib cars.
    • Ability to smoothly depart and dock in all wind conditions

    If you have any questions about the course or as to whether this is the right time for you to take it - please email the Adult Education Manager at lessons@downtownsailing.org to set up a call.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekdays Course

    • 09 May 2024
    • 10 May 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
    • Be the first
    Register
    Introduction to Sailing Weekdays Course - Thursday & Friday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekdays Course

    • 13 May 2024
    • 14 May 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 0
    • 3 registrants
    Join waitlist
    Introduction to Sailing Weekdays Course - Monday & Tuesday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Basic Keelboat 5-Day Course

    • 15 May 2024
    • 19 May 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 0
    • 3 registrants
    Join waitlist

    Basic Keelboat 5-Day Course

    Wednesday through Sunday (9am-4pm daily)

    Course Description:

    The US Sailing Basic Keelboat course is an intensive course designed to teach you all aspects of handling a keelboat, including sailing technique, water safety (including rescuing a person in the water), knots, vocabulary, and an introduction to weather. This is a nationally recognized certification course which, once completed, will allow you to progress to more advanced US Sailing courses including Basic Cruising and Bareboat Cruising.

    Please read this page thoroughly to decide if this course is right for you, and if so, which option is best for you. This 5-day schedule is our fastest-paced option, and is best suited for those with some sailing experience. 

    The course culminates with written and practical exams, and in order to earn the Basic Keelboat Certification, each student must successfully demonstrate the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. The skills tested are listed here.

    Each student will receive a copy of the US Sailing Basic Keelboat textbook. Upon successful completion of the exams, students will receive a logbook, sticker, and one-year US Sailing membership.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course

    • 18 May 2024
    • 19 May 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 0
    • 6 registrants
    Join waitlist
    Introduction to Sailing Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekdays Course

    • 23 May 2024
    • 24 May 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 0
    • 3 registrants
    Join waitlist
    Introduction to Sailing Weekdays Course - Thursday & Friday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekdays Course

    • 30 May 2024
    • 31 May 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 0
    • 3 registrants
    Join waitlist
    Introduction to Sailing Weekdays Course - Thursday & Friday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Basic Keelboat 3-Weekend Course

    • 01 Jun 2024
    • 23 Jun 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 0
    • 2 registrants
    Join waitlist

    Basic Keelboat Weekends Course

    Saturday/Sunday over 3 Weekends (6 Days, 9am-4pm daily)

    *Note dates in details - we will skip Father's Day weekend

    Course Description:

    The US Sailing Basic Keelboat course is an intensive course designed to teach you all aspects of handling a keelboat, including sailing technique, water safety (including rescuing a person in the water), knots, vocabulary, and an introduction to weather. This is a nationally recognized certification course which, once completed, will allow you to progress to more advanced US Sailing courses including Basic Cruising and Bareboat Cruising.

    Please read this page thoroughly to decide if this course is right for you, and if so, which option is best for you. This 6-day schedule is our medium-paced option, and is best suited for those with at least a little sailing experience. 

    The course culminates with written and practical exams, and in order to earn the Basic Keelboat Certification, each student must successfully demonstrate the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. The skills tested are listed here.

    Each student will receive a copy of the US Sailing Basic Keelboat textbook. Upon successful completion of the exams, students will receive a logbook, sticker, and one-year US Sailing membership.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Advanced Sailing (Level 3): Basic Keelboat Certification Completion Weekend Course

    • 01 Jun 2024
    • 02 Jun 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Advanced Sailing (Level 3): Basic Keelboat Certification Completion Weekend Course

    Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Are you looking to round off your sailing education with the US Sailing Basic Keelboat certification? Are you already a competent sailor, with the ability to smoothly execute dockings & departures under sail, the Figure 8 POB, and the Quick Stop?

    This advanced-level course is for those who have successfully completed the Level 1 and 2 courses at the DSC and have had adequate practice time to solidify skills. This course will complete the Basic Keelboat curriculum on Day 1, and on Day 2 you will complete the US Sailing Basic Keelboat written and practical exams.

    During this fast-paced course, you will learn how to:

    • Anchor a keelboat under sail, including sailing off the anchor
    • Sail effectively without a rudder
    • Fine tune your boat-handling skills through fun drills and skills practice
    • On Day 2, you will take the written and practical exams for the US Sailing BK Certification

    To decide if you are ready for this class, please review the following questions - if you can say YES to all of them, this is a great time for you to take this class! This is not a class to be taken immediately after the Intermediate Sailing course - practice time in between is required to make sure you get the most out of this Advanced level class. In particular, you MUST be able to execute both types of POBs and dock smoothly under all wind conditions. These skills will not be practiced in this course, but you WILL be tested on them during Day 2.

    • Can you smoothly depart and return to the dock under all wind directions - upwind, downwind, and crosswind?
    • Are you adept at performing the Figure 8 and Quick-Stop POBs, always approaching on a Close Reach and coming to a stop at the PIW?
    • Do you know how to adjust your sail controls and crew placement for different wind conditions? Are you comfortable sailing in gusty conditions, making the appropriate sail trim and sail control adjustments?
    • Can you heave-to and reef the mainsail while hove-to?
    • Do you know the vocabulary for all of the parts of the boat and sails, sail controls, running and standing rigging, and points of sail?
    • Can you tie a bowline, cleat hitch, stopper knot, clove hitch, sheet bend, and square knot?

    For those who have not taken the Level 1 and 2 courses at the DSC, if you can answer all of the above questions affirmatively, you are welcome to join us! If you have any questions as to your readiness and wish to consult with the Adult Education Manager, please email lessons@downtownsailing.org to set up a call.

    If you have taken both Level 1 and Level 2 at the DSC, we will discount your cost of this course so that the total cost of this self-paced Basic Keelboat option is the same as the 5 or 6 day option. Please email lessons@downtownsailing.org if this applies to you.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course

    • 01 Jun 2024
    • 02 Jun 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 0
    • 3 registrants
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    Introduction to Sailing Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) June Mondays Course

    • 03 Jun 2024
    • 24 Jun 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 2
    • 1 registrant
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    Introduction to Sailing Weeknights Course - 4 Mondays (5pm - 8pm)

    Dates: June 3,10,17,24 (July 1 will be rain-date if any one evening is cancelled due to weather)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The weeknights course takes place from 5pm - 8pm over 4 Monday evenings. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the time on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    **If any one of your dates is rained out, this class will be extended by one week, therefore Monday, July 1st will be a "rain make-up date". We recommend reserving this date on your calendar now, just in case.

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) June Tuesdays Course

    • 04 Jun 2024
    • 25 Jun 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 2
    • 1 registrant
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    Introduction to Sailing Weeknights Course - 4 Tuesdays (5pm - 8pm)

    Dates: June 4,11,18,25 (July 2 will be rain-date if any one evening is cancelled due to weather)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The weeknights course takes place from 5pm - 8pm over 4 Monday evenings. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the time on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    **If any one of your dates is rained out, this class will be extended by one week, therefore Tuesday, July 2nd will be a "rain make-up date". We recommend reserving this date on your calendar now, just in case.

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekdays Course

    • 06 Jun 2024
    • 07 Jun 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Introduction to Sailing Weekdays Course - Thursday & Friday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Cruising Education: Cruising Crew Essentials

    • 07 Jun 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Downtown Sailing Center
    • 1
    Register

    One Day introductory class for cruising crew


    9:00AM - 4:00PM

    Do you have basic sailing skills aboard the DSC dayfleet (J22s and Sonars) or similar keelboats, and are you looking to crew on larger sailing vessels with inboard diesel engines? This class might be for you!

    You’ll receive training in how to be a great crew member on a bigger boat. This course will teach you the basics of learning to helm the boat with the engine, including how to maneuver in close quarters, how to start the engine and to perform pre-sail engine checks.

    You will learn how to raise and douse the sails on a cruising boat, how to operate the winches, and you will practice sailing. You’ll learn the differences in helming a boat with a wheel vs a tiller while sailing.

    Finally, we’ll show you how to assist your skipper when departing from and returning to the dock, and you’ll learn about the different types of dock lines,

    Prerequisite: Basic crew level skills aboard the dayfleet - this isn’t a learn-to-sail course and basic sailing vocabulary and wind awareness / points of sail knowledge will be assumed.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. 

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. 

    The course takes place from 9am - 4pm, with a lunch break in the middle of the day. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water. 

    This course is taught aboard one of the DSC’s cruising boats, and you’ll sail on an auxiliary-powered vessel between 30' and 40' in length. 

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course

    • 08 Jun 2024
    • 16 Jun 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Downtown Sailing Center
    • 0
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    Basic Cruising Course -

    JUNE 8, 9, 15, 16


    8:30AM - 5PM each day for class

    Ever dreamed of chartering or owning your own cruising sailboat?

    The US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course is a 4-day intensive sailing course in which you will learn to responsibly skipper and crew an auxiliary powered cruising sailboat during daylight hours, within sight of land in moderate wind and sea conditions. 

    You will learn to prepare the boat for sailing and complete a thorough systems check, safely depart from the dock under engine power, learn crew communication skills, practice boat control in confined waters, raising the sails, rescuing an overboard crew, and returning to the dock. You'll also learn anchoring procedures, safety and emergency protocols, and basic navigation.

    Participants need to have successfully completed the US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification in order to qualify for the Basic Cruising Certification.

    Each student will receive a copy of the US Sailing Basic Cruising textbook. Upon successful completion of the exams, students will receive a logbook and sticker.

    The cost for the course includes all study and testing materials; the cost does not include Basic Keelboat Certification costs. A participant may challenge the Basic Keelboat Certification before taking the Basic Cruising Course, but all students should be proficient small-keelboat sailors under normal conditions and come into the course with the prerequisite skills linked HERE. Participants born on or after July 1, 1972 must also provide proof of valid Maryland Safe Boater Certification (or equivalent). Please see the cruising education webpage for further prerequisite information.

    If you need to challenge the Basic Keelboat Course, please contact the office at info@downtownsailing.org.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to practice the skills.

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. 

    The course takes place from 8:30am - 5pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s cruising boats, and you’ll sail on an auxiliary-powered vessel between 30' and 40' in length. 

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Volunteer Registration: Johns Hopkins Ataxia Center Access-Ability Sailing (Private Event)

    • 08 Jun 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Downtown Sailing Center "A" Dock
    • 4 registrants
    Register

    Thank you for volunteering for the DSC's Access-ability Saturday sailing sessions. They cannot be run without volunteer support and commitment, and we truly appreciate you!

    The day will begin promptly at 9:00 AM to muster, set up, rig and splash the Hansa Access Dinghies, and rig keelboats. Participants will sail from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, and 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM. The event will finish by 1:00PM.

    The DSC needs volunteers to fill the following positions:

    • Set up, check in and escort participant sailors to the docks
    • Rig (and de-rig) Hansa Access Dinghies
    • Sonar 23 and Freedom 20 Skippers 
    • Sonar 23 and Freedom 20 crew
    • Safety boat operators/sailing coaches (training and prior clearance required)
    • Hoyer lift transfer assistance (training is required)

    If you have any further questions about this program, please email rena@downtownsailing.org.

    Again, thank you for your commitment to providing adaptive Sailors an opportunity to have access to sailing!

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course

    • 15 Jun 2024
    • 16 Jun 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 0
    • 3 registrants
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    Introduction to Sailing Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Intermediate Sailing (Level 2): Keelboat Skipper Skill Building Weekend Course

    • 22 Jun 2024
    • 23 Jun 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 2
    • 1 registrant
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    Intermediate Sailing (Level 2): Keelboat Skipper Skill Building

    Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Are you looking to take your sailing skills to the next level? This intermediate-level course is for those competent crew members looking to advance their skills in boat-handling. This course is ideal for those with solid crewing skills (see below) who are looking to advance to the DSC skipper level - the skills learned in this course are tested during the DSC Skipper Checkout.

    During this fast-paced course, you will learn how to:

    • Plan and execute departures and returning to the dock under sail, from all wind directions
    • Perform a person overboard recovery
    • Heave-to
    • Reef sails
    • Adjust sail controls in different wind conditions
    To decide if you are ready for this class, please review the following questions - if you can say YES to all of them, this is a great time for you to sign up! This is not a class to be taken immediately after the Intro to Sailing weekend - practice time (we recommend a minimum of 20 hours on the water, or 6 member sails) in between is required to make sure you get the most out of this Intermediate level class.
    • Do you know how to rig and derig a keelboat?
    • Can you smoothly execute tacks and jibes, handling both the tiller and mainsail simultaneously?
    • Are you adept at identifying where the wind is coming from, able to identify your current point of sail, and trim the sails appropriately?
    • Can you drive the boat smoothly and efficiently from a port tack beam reach to a starboard tack broad reach?
    • Do you know vocabulary for basic parts of the boat and sails, running and standing rigging, and points of sail?
    • Can you tie a bowline, cleat hitch, stopper knot, and square knot?

    If you're not sure if this is the right class for you, our Adult Education Manager would be happy to answer your questions - email lessons@downtownsailing.org to set up a call.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Basic Keelboat 5-Day Course

    • 26 Jun 2024
    • 30 Jun 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 0
    • 3 registrants
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    Basic Keelboat 5-Day Course

    Wednesday through Sunday (9am-4pm daily)

    Course Description:

    The US Sailing Basic Keelboat course is an intensive course designed to teach you all aspects of handling a keelboat, including sailing technique, water safety (including rescuing a person in the water), knots, vocabulary, and an introduction to weather. This is a nationally recognized certification course which, once completed, will allow you to progress to more advanced US Sailing courses including Basic Cruising and Bareboat Cruising.

    Please read this page thoroughly to decide if this course is right for you, and if so, which option is best for you. This 5-day schedule is our fastest-paced option, and is best suited for those with some sailing experience. 

    The course culminates with written and practical exams, and in order to earn the Basic Keelboat Certification, each student must successfully demonstrate the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. The skills tested are listed here.

    Each student will receive a copy of the US Sailing Basic Keelboat textbook. Upon successful completion of the exams, students will receive a logbook, sticker, and one-year US Sailing membership.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekdays Course

    • 08 Jul 2024
    • 09 Jul 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 1
    • 2 registrants
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    Introduction to Sailing Weekdays Course - Monday & Tuesday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) July Mondays Course

    • 08 Jul 2024
    • 29 Jul 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Introduction to Sailing Weeknights Course - 4 Mondays (5pm - 8pm)

    Dates: July 8,15,22,29 (August 5 will be rain-date if any one evening is cancelled due to weather)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The weeknights course takes place from 5pm - 8pm over 4 Monday evenings. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the time on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    **If any one of your dates is rained out, this class will be extended by one week, therefore Monday, August 5th will be a "rain make-up date". We recommend reserving this date on your calendar now, just in case.

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) July Tuesdays Course

    • 09 Jul 2024
    • 30 Jul 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
    • Be the first
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    Introduction to Sailing Weeknights Course - 4 Tuesdays (5pm - 8pm)

    Dates: July 9,16,23,30 (August 6 will be rain-date if any one evening is cancelled due to weather)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The weeknights course takes place from 5pm - 8pm over 4 Monday evenings. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the time on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    **If any one of your dates is rained out, this class will be extended by one week, therefore Tuesday, August 6th will be a "rain make-up date". We recommend reserving this date on your calendar now, just in case.

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Basic Keelboat 5-Day Course

    • 10 Jul 2024
    • 14 Jul 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 1
    • 2 registrants
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    Basic Keelboat 5-Day Course

    Wednesday through Sunday (9am-4pm daily)

    Course Description:

    The US Sailing Basic Keelboat course is an intensive course designed to teach you all aspects of handling a keelboat, including sailing technique, water safety (including rescuing a person in the water), knots, vocabulary, and an introduction to weather. This is a nationally recognized certification course which, once completed, will allow you to progress to more advanced US Sailing courses including Basic Cruising and Bareboat Cruising.

    Please read this page thoroughly to decide if this course is right for you, and if so, which option is best for you. This 5-day schedule is our fastest-paced option, and is best suited for those with some sailing experience. 

    The course culminates with written and practical exams, and in order to earn the Basic Keelboat Certification, each student must successfully demonstrate the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. The skills tested are listed here.

    Each student will receive a copy of the US Sailing Basic Keelboat textbook. Upon successful completion of the exams, students will receive a logbook, sticker, and one-year US Sailing membership.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Basic Keelboat 3-Weekend Course

    • 13 Jul 2024
    • 28 Jul 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 1
    • 2 registrants
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    Basic Keelboat Weekends Course

    Saturday/Sunday over 3 Weekends (6 Days, 9am-4pm daily)

    Course Description:

    The US Sailing Basic Keelboat course is an intensive course designed to teach you all aspects of handling a keelboat, including sailing technique, water safety (including rescuing a person in the water), knots, vocabulary, and an introduction to weather. This is a nationally recognized certification course which, once completed, will allow you to progress to more advanced US Sailing courses including Basic Cruising and Bareboat Cruising.

    Please read this page thoroughly to decide if this course is right for you, and if so, which option is best for you. This 6-day schedule is our medium-paced option, and is best suited for those with at least a little sailing experience. 

    The course culminates with written and practical exams, and in order to earn the Basic Keelboat Certification, each student must successfully demonstrate the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. The skills tested are listed here.

    Each student will receive a copy of the US Sailing Basic Keelboat textbook. Upon successful completion of the exams, students will receive a logbook, sticker, and one-year US Sailing membership.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Advanced Sailing (Level 3): Basic Keelboat Certification Completion Weekend Course

    • 13 Jul 2024
    • 14 Jul 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Advanced Sailing (Level 3): Basic Keelboat Certification Completion Weekend Course

    Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Are you looking to round off your sailing education with the US Sailing Basic Keelboat certification? Are you already a competent sailor, with the ability to smoothly execute dockings & departures under sail, the Figure 8 POB, and the Quick Stop?

    This advanced-level course is for those who have successfully completed the Level 1 and 2 courses at the DSC and have had adequate practice time to solidify skills. This course will complete the Basic Keelboat curriculum on Day 1, and on Day 2 you will complete the US Sailing Basic Keelboat written and practical exams.

    During this fast-paced course, you will learn how to:

    • Anchor a keelboat under sail, including sailing off the anchor
    • Sail effectively without a rudder
    • Fine tune your boat-handling skills through fun drills and skills practice
    • On Day 2, you will take the written and practical exams for the US Sailing BK Certification

    To decide if you are ready for this class, please review the following questions - if you can say YES to all of them, this is a great time for you to take this class! This is not a class to be taken immediately after the Intermediate Sailing course - practice time in between is required to make sure you get the most out of this Advanced level class. In particular, you MUST be able to execute both types of POBs and dock smoothly under all wind conditions. These skills will not be practiced in this course, but you WILL be tested on them during Day 2.

    • Can you smoothly depart and return to the dock under all wind directions - upwind, downwind, and crosswind?
    • Are you adept at performing the Figure 8 and Quick-Stop POBs, always approaching on a Close Reach and coming to a stop at the PIW?
    • Do you know how to adjust your sail controls and crew placement for different wind conditions? Are you comfortable sailing in gusty conditions, making the appropriate sail trim and sail control adjustments?
    • Can you heave-to and reef the mainsail while hove-to?
    • Do you know the vocabulary for all of the parts of the boat and sails, sail controls, running and standing rigging, and points of sail?
    • Can you tie a bowline, cleat hitch, stopper knot, clove hitch, sheet bend, and square knot?

    For those who have not taken the Level 1 and 2 courses at the DSC, if you can answer all of the above questions affirmatively, you are welcome to join us! If you have any questions as to your readiness and wish to consult with the Adult Education Manager, please email lessons@downtownsailing.org to set up a call.

    If you have taken both Level 1 and Level 2 at the DSC, we will discount your cost of this course so that the total cost of this self-paced Basic Keelboat option is the same as the 5 or 6 day option. Please email lessons@downtownsailing.org if this applies to you.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekdays Course

    • 18 Jul 2024
    • 19 Jul 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
    • Be the first
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    Introduction to Sailing Weekdays Course - Thursday & Friday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course

    • 20 Jul 2024
    • 21 Jul 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Introduction to Sailing Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Intermediate Sailing (Level 2): Keelboat Skipper Skill Building Weekend Course

    • 27 Jul 2024
    • 28 Jul 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 2
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Intermediate Sailing (Level 2): Keelboat Skipper Skill Building

    Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Are you looking to take your sailing skills to the next level? This intermediate-level course is for those competent crew members looking to advance their skills in boat-handling. This course is ideal for those with solid crewing skills (see below) who are looking to advance to the DSC skipper level - the skills learned in this course are tested during the DSC Skipper Checkout.

    During this fast-paced course, you will learn how to:

    • Plan and execute departures and returning to the dock under sail, from all wind directions
    • Perform a person overboard recovery
    • Heave-to
    • Reef sails
    • Adjust sail controls in different wind conditions
    To decide if you are ready for this class, please review the following questions - if you can say YES to all of them, this is a great time for you to sign up! This is not a class to be taken immediately after the Intro to Sailing weekend - practice time (we recommend a minimum of 20 hours on the water, or 6 member sails) in between is required to make sure you get the most out of this Intermediate level class.
    • Do you know how to rig and derig a keelboat?
    • Can you smoothly execute tacks and jibes, handling both the tiller and mainsail simultaneously?
    • Are you adept at identifying where the wind is coming from, able to identify your current point of sail, and trim the sails appropriately?
    • Can you drive the boat smoothly and efficiently from a port tack beam reach to a starboard tack broad reach?
    • Do you know vocabulary for basic parts of the boat and sails, running and standing rigging, and points of sail?
    • Can you tie a bowline, cleat hitch, stopper knot, and square knot?

    If you're not sure if this is the right class for you, our Adult Education Manager would be happy to answer your questions - email lessons@downtownsailing.org to set up a call.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Advanced Sailing (Level 3): Basic Keelboat Certification Completion Weekend Course

    • 03 Aug 2024
    • 04 Aug 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Advanced Sailing (Level 3): Basic Keelboat Certification Completion Weekend Course

    Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Are you looking to round off your sailing education with the US Sailing Basic Keelboat certification? Are you already a competent sailor, with the ability to smoothly execute dockings & departures under sail, the Figure 8 POB, and the Quick Stop?

    This advanced-level course is for those who have successfully completed the Level 1 and 2 courses at the DSC and have had adequate practice time to solidify skills. This course will complete the Basic Keelboat curriculum on Day 1, and on Day 2 you will complete the US Sailing Basic Keelboat written and practical exams.

    During this fast-paced course, you will learn how to:

    • Anchor a keelboat under sail, including sailing off the anchor
    • Sail effectively without a rudder
    • Fine tune your boat-handling skills through fun drills and skills practice
    • On Day 2, you will take the written and practical exams for the US Sailing BK Certification

    To decide if you are ready for this class, please review the following questions - if you can say YES to all of them, this is a great time for you to take this class! This is not a class to be taken immediately after the Intermediate Sailing course - practice time in between is required to make sure you get the most out of this Advanced level class. In particular, you MUST be able to execute both types of POBs and dock smoothly under all wind conditions. These skills will not be practiced in this course, but you WILL be tested on them during Day 2.

    • Can you smoothly depart and return to the dock under all wind directions - upwind, downwind, and crosswind?
    • Are you adept at performing the Figure 8 and Quick-Stop POBs, always approaching on a Close Reach and coming to a stop at the PIW?
    • Do you know how to adjust your sail controls and crew placement for different wind conditions? Are you comfortable sailing in gusty conditions, making the appropriate sail trim and sail control adjustments?
    • Can you heave-to and reef the mainsail while hove-to?
    • Do you know the vocabulary for all of the parts of the boat and sails, sail controls, running and standing rigging, and points of sail?
    • Can you tie a bowline, cleat hitch, stopper knot, clove hitch, sheet bend, and square knot?

    For those who have not taken the Level 1 and 2 courses at the DSC, if you can answer all of the above questions affirmatively, you are welcome to join us! If you have any questions as to your readiness and wish to consult with the Adult Education Manager, please email lessons@downtownsailing.org to set up a call.

    If you have taken both Level 1 and Level 2 at the DSC, we will discount your cost of this course so that the total cost of this self-paced Basic Keelboat option is the same as the 5 or 6 day option. Please email lessons@downtownsailing.org if this applies to you.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course

    • 03 Aug 2024
    • 04 Aug 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Introduction to Sailing Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekdays Course

    • 08 Aug 2024
    • 09 Aug 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Introduction to Sailing Weekdays Course - Thursday & Friday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Basic Keelboat 3-Weekend Course

    • 10 Aug 2024
    • 25 Aug 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Basic Keelboat Weekends Course

    Saturday/Sunday over 3 Weekends (6 Days, 9am-4pm daily)

    *Note dates in details - we will skip Father's Day weekend

    Course Description:

    The US Sailing Basic Keelboat course is an intensive course designed to teach you all aspects of handling a keelboat, including sailing technique, water safety (including rescuing a person in the water), knots, vocabulary, and an introduction to weather. This is a nationally recognized certification course which, once completed, will allow you to progress to more advanced US Sailing courses including Basic Cruising and Bareboat Cruising.

    Please read this page thoroughly to decide if this course is right for you, and if so, which option is best for you. This 6-day schedule is our medium-paced option, and is best suited for those with at least a little sailing experience. 

    The course culminates with written and practical exams, and in order to earn the Basic Keelboat Certification, each student must successfully demonstrate the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. The skills tested are listed here.

    Each student will receive a copy of the US Sailing Basic Keelboat textbook. Upon successful completion of the exams, students will receive a logbook, sticker, and one-year US Sailing membership.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekdays Course

    • 19 Aug 2024
    • 20 Aug 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Introduction to Sailing Weekdays Course - Monday & Tuesday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Intermediate Sailing (Level 2): Keelboat Skipper Skill Building Weekend Course

    • 24 Aug 2024
    • 25 Aug 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Intermediate Sailing (Level 2): Keelboat Skipper Skill Building

    Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Are you looking to take your sailing skills to the next level? This intermediate-level course is for those competent crew members looking to advance their skills in boat-handling. This course is ideal for those with solid crewing skills (see below) who are looking to advance to the DSC skipper level - the skills learned in this course are tested during the DSC Skipper Checkout.

    During this fast-paced course, you will learn how to:

    • Plan and execute departures and returning to the dock under sail, from all wind directions
    • Perform a person overboard recovery
    • Heave-to
    • Reef sails
    • Adjust sail controls in different wind conditions
    To decide if you are ready for this class, please review the following questions - if you can say YES to all of them, this is a great time for you to sign up! This is not a class to be taken immediately after the Intro to Sailing weekend - practice time (we recommend a minimum of 20 hours on the water, or 6 member sails) in between is required to make sure you get the most out of this Intermediate level class.
    • Do you know how to rig and derig a keelboat?
    • Can you smoothly execute tacks and jibes, handling both the tiller and mainsail simultaneously?
    • Are you adept at identifying where the wind is coming from, able to identify your current point of sail, and trim the sails appropriately?
    • Can you drive the boat smoothly and efficiently from a port tack beam reach to a starboard tack broad reach?
    • Do you know vocabulary for basic parts of the boat and sails, running and standing rigging, and points of sail?
    • Can you tie a bowline, cleat hitch, stopper knot, and square knot?

    If you're not sure if this is the right class for you, our Adult Education Manager would be happy to answer your questions - email lessons@downtownsailing.org to set up a call.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Basic Keelboat 5-Day Course

    • 11 Sep 2024
    • 15 Sep 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Basic Keelboat 5-Day Course

    Wednesday through Sunday (9am-4pm daily)

    Course Description:

    The US Sailing Basic Keelboat course is an intensive course designed to teach you all aspects of handling a keelboat, including sailing technique, water safety (including rescuing a person in the water), knots, vocabulary, and an introduction to weather. This is a nationally recognized certification course which, once completed, will allow you to progress to more advanced US Sailing courses including Basic Cruising and Bareboat Cruising.

    Please read this page thoroughly to decide if this course is right for you, and if so, which option is best for you. This 5-day schedule is our fastest-paced option, and is best suited for those with some sailing experience. 

    The course culminates with written and practical exams, and in order to earn the Basic Keelboat Certification, each student must successfully demonstrate the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. The skills tested are listed here.

    Each student will receive a copy of the US Sailing Basic Keelboat textbook. Upon successful completion of the exams, students will receive a logbook, sticker, and one-year US Sailing membership.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Intermediate Sailing (Level 2): Keelboat Skipper Skill Building Weekend Course

    • 14 Sep 2024
    • 15 Sep 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Intermediate Sailing (Level 2): Keelboat Skipper Skill Building

    Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Are you looking to take your sailing skills to the next level? This intermediate-level course is for those competent crew members looking to advance their skills in boat-handling. This course is ideal for those with solid crewing skills (see below) who are looking to advance to the DSC skipper level - the skills learned in this course are tested during the DSC Skipper Checkout.

    During this fast-paced course, you will learn how to:

    • Plan and execute departures and returning to the dock under sail, from all wind directions
    • Perform a person overboard recovery
    • Heave-to
    • Reef sails
    • Adjust sail controls in different wind conditions
    To decide if you are ready for this class, please review the following questions - if you can say YES to all of them, this is a great time for you to sign up! This is not a class to be taken immediately after the Intro to Sailing weekend - practice time (we recommend a minimum of 20 hours on the water, or 6 member sails) in between is required to make sure you get the most out of this Intermediate level class.
    • Do you know how to rig and derig a keelboat?
    • Can you smoothly execute tacks and jibes, handling both the tiller and mainsail simultaneously?
    • Are you adept at identifying where the wind is coming from, able to identify your current point of sail, and trim the sails appropriately?
    • Can you drive the boat smoothly and efficiently from a port tack beam reach to a starboard tack broad reach?
    • Do you know vocabulary for basic parts of the boat and sails, running and standing rigging, and points of sail?
    • Can you tie a bowline, cleat hitch, stopper knot, and square knot?

    If you're not sure if this is the right class for you, our Adult Education Manager would be happy to answer your questions - email lessons@downtownsailing.org to set up a call.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekdays Course

    • 16 Sep 2024
    • 17 Sep 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Introduction to Sailing Weekdays Course - Monday & Tuesday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Advanced Sailing (Level 3): Basic Keelboat Certification Completion Weekend Course

    • 21 Sep 2024
    • 22 Sep 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Advanced Sailing (Level 3): Basic Keelboat Certification Completion Weekend Course

    Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Are you looking to round off your sailing education with the US Sailing Basic Keelboat certification? Are you already a competent sailor, with the ability to smoothly execute dockings & departures under sail, the Figure 8 POB, and the Quick Stop?

    This advanced-level course is for those who have successfully completed the Level 1 and 2 courses at the DSC and have had adequate practice time to solidify skills. This course will complete the Basic Keelboat curriculum on Day 1, and on Day 2 you will complete the US Sailing Basic Keelboat written and practical exams.

    During this fast-paced course, you will learn how to:

    • Anchor a keelboat under sail, including sailing off the anchor
    • Sail effectively without a rudder
    • Fine tune your boat-handling skills through fun drills and skills practice
    • On Day 2, you will take the written and practical exams for the US Sailing BK Certification

    To decide if you are ready for this class, please review the following questions - if you can say YES to all of them, this is a great time for you to take this class! This is not a class to be taken immediately after the Intermediate Sailing course - practice time in between is required to make sure you get the most out of this Advanced level class. In particular, you MUST be able to execute both types of POBs and dock smoothly under all wind conditions. These skills will not be practiced in this course, but you WILL be tested on them during Day 2.

    • Can you smoothly depart and return to the dock under all wind directions - upwind, downwind, and crosswind?
    • Are you adept at performing the Figure 8 and Quick-Stop POBs, always approaching on a Close Reach and coming to a stop at the PIW?
    • Do you know how to adjust your sail controls and crew placement for different wind conditions? Are you comfortable sailing in gusty conditions, making the appropriate sail trim and sail control adjustments?
    • Can you heave-to and reef the mainsail while hove-to?
    • Do you know the vocabulary for all of the parts of the boat and sails, sail controls, running and standing rigging, and points of sail?
    • Can you tie a bowline, cleat hitch, stopper knot, clove hitch, sheet bend, and square knot?

    For those who have not taken the Level 1 and 2 courses at the DSC, if you can answer all of the above questions affirmatively, you are welcome to join us! If you have any questions as to your readiness and wish to consult with the Adult Education Manager, please email lessons@downtownsailing.org to set up a call.

    If you have taken both Level 1 and Level 2 at the DSC, we will discount your cost of this course so that the total cost of this self-paced Basic Keelboat option is the same as the 5 or 6 day option. Please email lessons@downtownsailing.org if this applies to you.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course

    • 21 Sep 2024
    • 22 Sep 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Introduction to Sailing Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Basic Keelboat 5-Day Course

    • 02 Oct 2024
    • 06 Oct 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Basic Keelboat 5-Day Course

    Wednesday through Sunday (9am-4pm daily)

    Course Description:

    The US Sailing Basic Keelboat course is an intensive course designed to teach you all aspects of handling a keelboat, including sailing technique, water safety (including rescuing a person in the water), knots, vocabulary, and an introduction to weather. This is a nationally recognized certification course which, once completed, will allow you to progress to more advanced US Sailing courses including Basic Cruising and Bareboat Cruising.

    Please read this page thoroughly to decide if this course is right for you, and if so, which option is best for you. This 5-day schedule is our fastest-paced option, and is best suited for those with some sailing experience. 

    The course culminates with written and practical exams, and in order to earn the Basic Keelboat Certification, each student must successfully demonstrate the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. The skills tested are listed here.

    Each student will receive a copy of the US Sailing Basic Keelboat textbook. Upon successful completion of the exams, students will receive a logbook, sticker, and one-year US Sailing membership.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course

    • 05 Oct 2024
    • 06 Oct 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Introduction to Sailing Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekdays Course

    • 10 Oct 2024
    • 11 Oct 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Introduction to Sailing Weekdays Course - Thursday & Friday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Intermediate Sailing (Level 2): Keelboat Skipper Skill Building Weekend Course

    • 19 Oct 2024
    • 20 Oct 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Intermediate Sailing (Level 2): Keelboat Skipper Skill Building

    Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Are you looking to take your sailing skills to the next level? This intermediate-level course is for those competent crew members looking to advance their skills in boat-handling. This course is ideal for those with solid crewing skills (see below) who are looking to advance to the DSC skipper level - the skills learned in this course are tested during the DSC Skipper Checkout.

    During this fast-paced course, you will learn how to:

    • Plan and execute departures and returning to the dock under sail, from all wind directions
    • Perform a person overboard recovery
    • Heave-to
    • Reef sails
    • Adjust sail controls in different wind conditions
    To decide if you are ready for this class, please review the following questions - if you can say YES to all of them, this is a great time for you to sign up! This is not a class to be taken immediately after the Intro to Sailing weekend - practice time (we recommend a minimum of 20 hours on the water, or 6 member sails) in between is required to make sure you get the most out of this Intermediate level class.
    • Do you know how to rig and derig a keelboat?
    • Can you smoothly execute tacks and jibes, handling both the tiller and mainsail simultaneously?
    • Are you adept at identifying where the wind is coming from, able to identify your current point of sail, and trim the sails appropriately?
    • Can you drive the boat smoothly and efficiently from a port tack beam reach to a starboard tack broad reach?
    • Do you know vocabulary for basic parts of the boat and sails, running and standing rigging, and points of sail?
    • Can you tie a bowline, cleat hitch, stopper knot, and square knot?

    If you're not sure if this is the right class for you, our Adult Education Manager would be happy to answer your questions - email lessons@downtownsailing.org to set up a call.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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  • Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course

    • 26 Oct 2024
    • 27 Oct 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Baltimore's Downtown Sailing Center
    • 3
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    Introduction to Sailing Weekend Course - Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm)

    Course Description:

    Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Do you want to become a capable and confident crew member at the Downtown Sailing Center? If you said YES, Introduction to Sailing is the course for you!

    The course is designed to help new sailors feel comfortable on a boat and give you the basic skills needed to competently crew on a small keelboat with an experienced skipper. During this course, you will learn the following:

    • Basic sailboat-handling skills, including helming the boat and trimming the sails
    • How to interpret and react to the wind
    • How to tie the most frequently-used sailors’ knots
    • How to rig and de-rig a small keelboat
    • Basic on-the-water safety skills
    • Sailing vocabulary, including parts of the boat and sails, terms for effective crew communication on the water, points of sail, and more.

    We believe in “learning by doing” at the DSC, so the majority of your time will be spent on the water! An experienced instructor will guide you through the curriculum and be on the boat with you at all times. The maximum number of students per boat is 3, to allow everyone plenty of time to learn to drive the boat and trim the sails.

    If you have sailing experience but are rusty or did not learn from professionals, we strongly recommend taking this course. Our curriculum is guided by US Sailing materials and you will learn proper and safe sailing techniques.

    Please note that there is a firm administrative course change/cancellation fee of $35 per course for switching dates or cancelling. Full cancellation policy is on the FAQ page, located here - please read carefully as refunds are not guaranteed for cancellation within 14 days of class start date.

    Details:

    This is an Adult Education course, and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. To enquire about family-based sailing education options, contact us (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    The two-day course takes place from 9am - 4pm each day, with a lunch break in the middle of the day - you can bring your lunch or there will be time to go out to a local fast-food spot. You must be available for the full timeframe as the boats will spend the majority of the day on the water.

    This course is taught aboard the DSC’s keelboats, and you’ll sail on either a J/22 or a Sonar. Both have a heavy keel to provide stability and will not tip over during your sail!

    Parking is available on site in the gravel lot of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Classes meet behind the BMI pavilion, near the gate to the Downtown Sailing Center main dock. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to orient yourself and meet your instructor. The restroom onsite is a port-a-potty.

    Life jackets are required to be worn and will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes for safety. We recommend dressing for the weather (it can feel cooler on the water than on land!) and bringing a full water bottle, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a great attitude.

    If the course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist - we will contact you if a spot opens up!

    Please review our FAQ page for additional information, including details on our cancellation policy, and let us know if you have any questions (email info@downtownsailing.org).

    FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS COURSE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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20 Feb 2024 Coastal Navigation: US Sailing Certification Course
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28 Aug 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Mon-Tue 12-8pm Course
26 Aug 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course
19 Aug 2023 Intermediate Sailing (Level 2): Keelboat Skipper Skill Building Weekend Course
10 Aug 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Thurs-Fri Course
02 Aug 2023 CANCELED Basic Keelboat 5-Day Course
29 Jul 2023 Advanced Sailing (Level 3): Basic Keelboat Certification Completion Weekend Course
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15 Jul 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course
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11 Jul 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) July Tuesdays Course
10 Jul 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) July Mondays Course
08 Jul 2023 Basic Keelboat 3-Weekend Course
08 Jul 2023 Performance Sailing 2-Day Course
01 Jul 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course
24 Jun 2023 CANCELED: Intermediate Sailing (Level 2): Keelboat Skipper Skill Building Weekend Course
17 Jun 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course
15 Jun 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Thurs-Fri Course
10 Jun 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course
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07 Jun 2023 Basic Keelboat 5-Day Course
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03 Jun 2023 Basic Keelboat 3-Weekend Course
03 Jun 2023 Advanced Sailing (Level 3): Basic Keelboat Certification Completion Weekend Course
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25 May 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Thurs-Fri Course
22 May 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Mon-Tues Course
20 May 2023 Intermediate Sailing (Level 2): Keelboat Skipper Skill Building Weekend Course
17 May 2023 Basic Keelboat 5-Day Course
11 May 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Thurs-Fri Course
06 May 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course
03 May 2023 Basic Keelboat 5-Day Course
29 Apr 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course
27 Apr 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekday Course
22 Apr 2023 Introduction to Sailing (Level 1) Weekend Course
25 Mar 2023 2023 Instructor Staff Training
25 Feb 2023 CPR / First Aid Course
16 Feb 2023 Chalk Talks Clinic for BKI Candidates
22 Jan 2023 Chalk Talks Clinic for BKI Candidates
06 Nov 2022 Single-Handing Techniques: Clinic for BKI Candidates
29 Oct 2022 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - October Weekend
19 Oct 2022 US Sailing Basic Keelboat October, 5-Day
15 Oct 2022 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - October Weekend
01 Oct 2022 Volunteer Registration: CANCELED Access-Ability Saturday Event
24 Sep 2022 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - September Weekend
17 Sep 2022 Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
14 Sep 2022 US Sailing Basic Keelboat September, 5-Day
10 Sep 2022 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - September Weekend
10 Sep 2022 (CANCELLED) US Sailing Basic Keelboat - September Weekends
10 Sep 2022 September US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
03 Sep 2022 CANCELED Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
27 Aug 2022 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - August Weekend
20 Aug 2022 Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
17 Aug 2022 US Sailing Basic Keelboat August, 5-Day
13 Aug 2022 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - August Weekend
13 Aug 2022 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - August 13th-14th
06 Aug 2022 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - August 6th-7th
06 Aug 2022 Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
06 Aug 2022 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August Weekends
06 Aug 2022 August US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
03 Aug 2022 US Sailing Basic Keelboat August 3-7th, 5-Day
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23 Jul 2022 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - July Weekend
16 Jul 2022 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - July Weekends
16 Jul 2022 Volunteer Registration: Loyola Clinical Centers
16 Jul 2022 July US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
09 Jul 2022 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - July Weekend
09 Jul 2022 CANCELED Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
09 Jul 2022 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - July 9th-10th
06 Jul 2022 US Sailing Basic Keelboat July, 5-Day
25 Jun 2022 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - June Weekend
25 Jun 2022 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - June 25th-26th
25 Jun 2022 Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
18 Jun 2022 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - June 18th-19th
18 Jun 2022 June US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
16 Jun 2022 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - June 16th-17th
11 Jun 2022 Volunteer Registration: Johns Hopkins Ataxia Center Access-Ability Sailing (Private Event)
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08 Jun 2022 US Sailing Basic Keelboat June, 5-Day
04 Jun 2022 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June Weekends
04 Jun 2022 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - June Weekend
04 Jun 2022 Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
21 May 2022 Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
18 May 2022 US Sailing Basic Keelboat May, 5-Day
14 May 2022 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - May Weekend 2
07 May 2022 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May Weekends
07 May 2022 CANCELED - "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - May Weekend 1
07 May 2022 CANCELED Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
30 Apr 2022 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - April-May Weekend
27 Apr 2022 US Sailing Basic Keelboat April, 5-Day
23 Apr 2022 April US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
09 Apr 2022 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - April Weekend
02 Apr 2022 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - April Weekends
19 Mar 2022 2022 Instructor Staff Training
26 Feb 2022 Electrical Systems Seminar
12 Feb 2022 Diesel Systems Seminar 2022
23 Oct 2021 Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
23 Oct 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - October Weekend #4
16 Oct 2021 CANCELED: Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
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13 Oct 2021 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - October 5-Day
09 Oct 2021 Event Canceled! Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
09 Oct 2021 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - October Weekend
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25 Sep 2021 Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
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18 Sep 2021 Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
18 Sep 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - September Weekend #3
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11 Sep 2021 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - September Weekends
11 Sep 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - September Weekend #2
11 Sep 2021 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - September Weekend
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21 Aug 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - August Weekend #3
14 Aug 2021 Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
07 Aug 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - August Weekend #1
07 Aug 2021 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August Weekends
31 Jul 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - July Weekend #5
24 Jul 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - July Weekend #4
17 Jul 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - July Weekend #3
10 Jul 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - July Weekend #2
10 Jul 2021 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - July Weekends
10 Jul 2021 July US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
26 Jun 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - June Weekend #4
26 Jun 2021 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - June Weekend
12 Jun 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - June Weekend #2
05 Jun 2021 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June Weekends
05 Jun 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - June Weekend #1
05 Jun 2021 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - April Weekend
05 Jun 2021 June US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
22 May 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - May Weekend #4
19 May 2021 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May 5-Day #2
12 May 2021 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May 5-Day #1
11 May 2021 US Sailing Basic Keelboat-Custom dates
01 May 2021 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May Weekends
01 May 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - May Weekend #1
24 Apr 2021 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - April Weekend
24 Apr 2021 Spring US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
21 Apr 2021 Blended Learning First Aid, CPR, AED Course
21 Apr 2021 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - April 5-Day
17 Apr 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - April Weekend #3
10 Apr 2021 Make-Up Instructor On the Water Training
10 Apr 2021 Blended Learning First Aid, CPR, AED Course
10 Apr 2021 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - April Weekends #2
10 Apr 2021 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - April Weekend #2
03 Apr 2021 Instructor On the Water Training
03 Apr 2021 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - April Weekends #1
27 Mar 2021 Instructor Staff Training
13 Mar 2021 Blended Learning First Aid, CPR, AED Course
27 Feb 2021 Blended Learning First Aid, CPR, AED Course
16 Jan 2021 Blended Learning First Aid, CPR, AED Course
24 Oct 2020 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - October Weekend #4
17 Oct 2020 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - October Weekend #3
17 Oct 2020 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - October Weekend #3
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07 Oct 2020 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - October 5-day
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16 Sep 2020 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - September 5-day
13 Sep 2020 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - Private class
12 Sep 2020 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - September Weekend #2
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29 Aug 2020 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - August Weekend #4
22 Aug 2020 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - August Weekend #3
15 Aug 2020 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - August Weekend #2
15 Aug 2020 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August Weekends
01 Aug 2020 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - August Weekend #1
11 Jul 2020 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - July Weekend
11 Jul 2020 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - July Weekends
27 Jun 2020 DSC CruisingEd's Navionics Seminar
24 Jun 2020 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June 5-day
13 Jun 2020 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June Weekends
13 Jun 2020 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - June Weekend #2
06 Jun 2020 "Intro to Sailing" 12 Hr. Course - June Weekend #1
06 Jun 2020 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - June Weekend
27 May 2020 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May 5-day #2
23 May 2020 Virtual Social Hour: Best destination on the Chesapeake.
09 May 2020 Rules of the Road
18 Apr 2020 Virtual Social Hour: Trip to the Caribbean
18 Apr 2020 Keelboat School Staff Training
03 Mar 2020 Racing Rules Seminar with Jeff Borland
06 Oct 2019 MAKANI Sunday Daysail
02 Oct 2019 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - October 5 Day #1
28 Sep 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - September Weekend #3
28 Sep 2019 Fall US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
25 Sep 2019 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - September 5 Day
14 Sep 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - September Weekend #2
07 Sep 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - September Weekend #1
07 Sep 2019 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - September Weekends
07 Sep 2019 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - September Weekend
24 Aug 2019 Diesel Systems Seminar
21 Aug 2019 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August 5 Day
18 Aug 2019 Rules of the Road
18 Aug 2019 MAKANI Sunday Daysail
10 Aug 2019 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August Weekends
10 Aug 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - August Weekend #2
03 Aug 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - August Weekend
03 Aug 2019 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - August Weekend
03 Aug 2019 August US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
27 Jul 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - July Weekend #2
21 Jul 2019 MAKANI Sunday Daysail
17 Jul 2019 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - July 5 Day
06 Jul 2019 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - July Weekends
06 Jul 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - July Weekend #1
06 Jul 2019 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - July Weekend
06 Jul 2019 July US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
29 Jun 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - June weekend #4
22 Jun 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - June Weekend #3
19 Jun 2019 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June 5 Day
16 Jun 2019 MAKANI Sunday Daysail
08 Jun 2019 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June Weekends
08 Jun 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - June Weekend #2
01 Jun 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - June Weekend #1
01 Jun 2019 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - June Weekend
01 Jun 2019 June US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
29 May 2019 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May/June 5 Day
19 May 2019 MAKANI Sunday Daysail
18 May 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - May Weekend #2
04 May 2019 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May Weekends
04 May 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - May Weekend #1
04 May 2019 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - May Weekend
04 May 2019 May US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
27 Apr 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - April Weekend #2
24 Apr 2019 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - April 5 day
13 Apr 2019 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - April Weekend #1
06 Apr 2019 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - April Weekend
06 Apr 2019 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - April Weekends
14 Mar 2019 Racing Situations and Rules Seminar by Jeff Borland, Eastport YC PRO
02 Mar 2019 Race Management Seminar @ Eastport YC through US Sailing
27 Feb 2019 Two night Course - American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Course Feb. 27th and March 6th
07 Feb 2019 Racing and Team Development Seminar with Olympian Sailor
12 Jan 2019 Winter Cruising Social and Mixer
27 Oct 2018 DSC Cruising Winterization Work Party
24 Oct 2018 Full Moon Cruise ("Hunter's Moon")
21 Oct 2018 Sunday Funday Race Series
20 Oct 2018 Electrical Systems Seminar
10 Oct 2018 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - October 5-day
06 Oct 2018 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - October Weekends
06 Oct 2018 CLOSED: October US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
05 Oct 2018 St. Michael's Cruise - Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival XXXV
29 Sep 2018 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - September Weekend
29 Sep 2018 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - September Weekend
24 Sep 2018 Full Moon Cruise ("Harvest Moon")
08 Sep 2018 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - September Weekend
08 Sep 2018 Kent Island Cruise + Dinner at Hemingway's
02 Sep 2018 Sunday Funday Race Series
26 Aug 2018 Full Moon Cruise ("Sturgeon Moon")
22 Aug 2018 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August 5-day
21 Aug 2018 Pier 6 Concert Cruise - 3 Doors Down & Collective Soul: The Rock & Roll Express Tour
18 Aug 2018 Cruise to Gibson Island
12 Aug 2018 Day Cruise to Skipper's Choice
11 Aug 2018 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August Weekends
11 Aug 2018 August US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
10 Aug 2018 Rock Hall Pirates and Wenches Cruise
05 Aug 2018 Sunday Funday Race Series
04 Aug 2018 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - August Weekend
28 Jul 2018 Diesel and Electrical Systems Seminar
28 Jul 2018 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - July Weekend
28 Jul 2018 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - July Weekend
27 Jul 2018 Full Moon Cruise ("Buck Moon")
23 Jul 2018 Kent Island Cruise + Dinner at Hemingway's
21 Jul 2018 Cruise to Hemingways
18 Jul 2018 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - July 5-day
15 Jul 2018 Pier 6 Concert Cruise - Coheed and Cambria & Taking Back Sunday
15 Jul 2018 Day Cruise to Mike's Crab House
14 Jul 2018 July US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
09 Jul 2018 Pier 6 Concert Cruise - Barenaked Ladies: Last Summer On Earth Tour
30 Jun 2018 Tour the Bay: Chesapeake Challenge
28 Jun 2018 Full Moon Cruise ("Strawberry Moon")
24 Jun 2018 Pier 6 Concert Cruise - Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton
24 Jun 2018 Sunday Funday Race Series
23 Jun 2018 Rules of the Road w/ Veteran USN & USCG Speakers
20 Jun 2018 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June 5-day
19 Jun 2018 Pier 6 Concert Cruise - Lucinda Williams/Steve Earle/Dwight Yoakam
17 Jun 2018 Sunday Funday Race Series
16 Jun 2018 Chesapeake Challenge Planning Meeting
09 Jun 2018 “Drop-the-hook” Newbie Cruise to Bodkin
09 Jun 2018 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June Weekends
03 Jun 2018 Sunday Funday Race Series
02 Jun 2018 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - June Weekend
02 Jun 2018 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - June Weekend
02 Jun 2018 June US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
01 Jun 2018 Basic Keelboat Instructor Certification Evaluative Course, US Sailing Instructors
29 May 2018 Full Moon Cruise ("Flower Moon")
25 May 2018 Chestertown Tea Party cruise
20 May 2018 Day Cruise to Skipper's Choice
12 May 2018 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - May Saturdays
12 May 2018 “Drop-the-hook” Newbie Cruise to Rock Hall
08 May 2018 Two night Course - American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Course May 9th & May 16th
06 May 2018 Sunday Funday Race Series
05 May 2018 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May Weekends
29 Apr 2018 CANCELLED- Full Moon Cruise ("Pink Moon")
28 Apr 2018 CANCELLED: Season Opener - Cruise to River Watch
28 Apr 2018 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - April Weekend
28 Apr 2018 April/May US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
21 Apr 2018 "Beyond Intro" Course - Advanced Skill Development - April Weekend
21 Apr 2018 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - April Weekend
14 Apr 2018 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - April Weekends
04 Apr 2018 Seasonal Skill Building Clinics
26 Mar 2018 POSTPONED TO SNOW: Two night Course - American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Course March 21st & 28th
07 Mar 2018 Two night Course - American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Course March 7th and 14th
28 Feb 2018 Seasonal Skill Building Clinics
21 Feb 2018 Seasonal Skill Building Clinics
09 Dec 2017 Keelboat Instructor Training 402
11 Nov 2017 Keelboat Instructor Training 401 - CANCELLED
04 Nov 2017 DSC Cruising Winterization Work Party 2
28 Oct 2017 DSC Cruising Winterization Work Party 1
06 Oct 2017 St. Michael's Cruise
05 Oct 2017 Full Moon Cruise ("Hunter's Moon")
01 Oct 2017 Sunday Funday Race Series
27 Sep 2017 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - September 5-day #2
24 Sep 2017 "Love Boat" Cruiser Sunday
24 Sep 2017 Cruiser Sunday
20 Sep 2017 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - September 5-day
10 Sep 2017 Sunday Funday Race Series
09 Sep 2017 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - September Weekend
09 Sep 2017 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - September Weekend
07 Sep 2017 Full Moon Cruise ("Harvest Moon") Rain Date Sail
06 Sep 2017 CANCELED DUE TO RAIN: Full Moon Cruise ("Harvest Moon")
02 Sep 2017 Labor Day Galesville 3-day cruise
26 Aug 2017 Newbie Cruise to Kent Island
26 Aug 2017 Kent Island Cruise + Dinner at Hemingway's
25 Aug 2017 DSC Cruising Party
23 Aug 2017 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August 5-day
21 Aug 2017 New Moon Solar Eclipse Viewing Cruise
20 Aug 2017 Cruiser Sunday
12 Aug 2017 Pirates and Wenches Cruise
12 Aug 2017 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August Weekends
07 Aug 2017 CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: Full Moon Cruise ("Sturgeon Moon")
06 Aug 2017 Sunday Funday Race Series
05 Aug 2017 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - August Weekend
03 Aug 2017 Pier 6 Concert Cruise
29 Jul 2017 DSC Cruising Seminar -Navigation, Charts and Practice
29 Jul 2017 POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: Kent Island Cruise + Dinner at Hemingway's
29 Jul 2017 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - July Weekend
23 Jul 2017 "Love Boat" Cruiser Sunday
23 Jul 2017 Cruiser Sunday
22 Jul 2017 DSC Cruising Seminar - Diesel Engine Operation and Troubleshooting
19 Jul 2017 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - July 5-day
15 Jul 2017 Newbie Cruise to Bodkin Creek
15 Jul 2017 "Drop-the-hook" Overnight Cruise to Bodkin Creek
09 Jul 2017 Full Moon Cruise ("Buck Moon")
09 Jul 2017 Sunday Funday Race Series
08 Jul 2017 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - July Weekends
24 Jun 2017 DSC Cruising RoR Seminar
21 Jun 2017 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June 5-day
17 Jun 2017 "Drop-the-hook" Overnight Cruise to Fairlee Creek
11 Jun 2017 Sunday Funday Race Series
10 Jun 2017 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June Weekends
09 Jun 2017 Full Moon Cruise ("Strawberry Moon")
04 Jun 2017 "Love Boat" Cruiser Sunday
03 Jun 2017 Annapolis First Sunday Art Show Cruise
03 Jun 2017 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - June Weekend
03 Jun 2017 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - June Weekend
26 May 2017 Chestertown Tea Party cruise
20 May 2017 "Drop-the-hook" Overnight Cruise to Gibson Island
17 May 2017 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May 5-day
14 May 2017 Sunday Funday Race Series
13 May 2017 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - May Saturdays
10 May 2017 Full Moon Cruise ("Flower Moon")
10 May 2017 Two night Course - American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Course May 10th & May 17th
06 May 2017 Cruising Skippers' Boat Orientation Session # 3 of 3
06 May 2017 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May Weekends
29 Apr 2017 Cruising Skippers' Boat Orientation Session # 2 of 3
29 Apr 2017 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - April Weekend #2
29 Apr 2017 "Beyond Intro" Course - Intermediate Skill Development - April Weekend #2
22 Apr 2017 Cruising Skippers' Boat Orientation Session # 1 of 3
22 Apr 2017 "Intro to Sailing" 12 hr. Course - April Weekend
19 Apr 2017 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - April 5-day
22 Mar 2017 Two night Course - American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Course March 22nd & 29th
11 Mar 2017 Sail Trim Seminar (in lieu of the work party)
08 Mar 2017 Two night Course - American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Course March 8th and 15th
04 Mar 2017 2017 DSC Cruising Crew AND Skippers Kickoff Meeting
25 Feb 2017 2017 DSC Cruising Skippers' Meeting
03 Dec 2016 Baltimore Parade of Lights
29 Oct 2016 STEM Educator Course
16 Oct 2016 Full Moon Sail Boat 2
16 Oct 2016 Full Moon Sail Boat 1
15 Oct 2016 River Watch Cruise
09 Oct 2016 Cruiser Sunday Boat 1
09 Oct 2016 Cruiser Sunday Boat 2
08 Oct 2016 Introduction to Sailing 12 hr. Course - October Saturdays
08 Oct 2016 BK Part 2 - October Saturdays
05 Oct 2016 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - October 5-day
01 Oct 2016 Fall Colors Cruise
25 Sep 2016 Cruiser Sunday
24 Sep 2016 Kent Island Cruise + Dinner at Hemingway's
16 Sep 2016 Full Moon Sail Boat 3
16 Sep 2016 Full Moon Sail Boat 2
16 Sep 2016 Full Moon Sail Boat 1
13 Sep 2016 Pier 6 Concert Cruise
11 Sep 2016 Newbie Cruise
03 Sep 2016 Labor Day Weekend St Michaels Cruise - Boat 2
03 Sep 2016 Labor Day Weekend St Michaels Cruise - Boat 1
28 Aug 2016 Cruiser Sunday Boat 2
28 Aug 2016 Cruiser Sunday Boat 1
18 Aug 2016 Full Moon Sail Boat 2
18 Aug 2016 Full Moon Sail Boat 1
17 Aug 2016 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August 5-day
06 Aug 2016 Annapolis First Sunday Art Show Cruise
06 Aug 2016 BK Part 3 - August Saturdays
06 Aug 2016 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August Weekends
06 Aug 2016 Introduction to Sailing 12 hr. Course - August Saturdays
06 Aug 2016 BK Part 2 - August Saturdays
30 Jul 2016 Highlights of DSC Cruising Events and the ARC DelMarVa Circumnavigation
23 Jul 2016 Diesel Engine Seminar
20 Jul 2016 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - July 5-day
19 Jul 2016 Full Moon Sail
16 Jul 2016 Introduction to Sailing 12 hr. Course - July Saturdays
16 Jul 2016 BK Part 3 - July Saturdays
11 Jul 2016 Adult Education Mondays - July - Introduction
11 Jul 2016 Adult Education Mondays - July - BK Part 2
11 Jul 2016 Adult Education Mondays - July - BK Part 3
11 Jul 2016 Women on the Water
10 Jul 2016 Cruiser Sunday
09 Jul 2016 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - July Weekends
22 Jun 2016 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June 5-day
18 Jun 2016 BK Part 3 - June Saturdays
18 Jun 2016 BK Part 2 - June Saturdays
18 Jun 2016 BK Part 2 - July Saturdays
18 Jun 2016 Introduction to Sailing 12 hr. Course - June Saturdays
12 Jun 2016 Fleet-Week on Horizon
12 Jun 2016 Cruiser Sunday
11 Jun 2016 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June Weekends
06 Jun 2016 Adult Education Mondays - June - BK Part 3
06 Jun 2016 Adult Education Mondays - June - Introduction
06 Jun 2016 Adult Education Mondays - June - BK Part 2
03 Jun 2016 First Friday Night Cruise
18 May 2016 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May 5-day
15 May 2016 Cruiser Sunday
07 May 2016 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May Weekends
07 May 2016 Introduction to Sailing 12 hr. Course - May Saturdays
06 May 2016 First Friday Night Cruise
02 May 2016 Adult Education Mondays - May - BK Part 3
02 May 2016 Adult Education Mondays - May - BK Part 2
02 May 2016 Adult Education Mondays - May - Introduction
01 May 2016 Cruiser Sunday
27 Apr 2016 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - April 5-day
20 Mar 2016 DelMarVa Route & Stopover Committee Meeting
31 Oct 2015 October Cruising Classroom Seminar: Diesel
23 Oct 2015 US SAILING: Bareboat Cruising Certification Course
21 Oct 2015 US SAILING: Basic Cruising Course
14 Oct 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - October 5-day #2
30 Sep 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - October 5-day
13 Sep 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat Challenge - September
09 Sep 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - September 5-day
29 Aug 2015 Racing rules, tactics and intro to Spinnaker Clinic
19 Aug 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August 5-day
15 Aug 2015 Adult Education Saturdays - August - Intermediate
15 Aug 2015 Adult Education Saturdays - August - Advanced
15 Aug 2015 Adult Education Saturdays - August - Introduction
08 Aug 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August Weekends
03 Aug 2015 Adult Education Mondays - August - Introduction
03 Aug 2015 Adult Education Mondays - August - Advanced
03 Aug 2015 Adult Education Mondays - August - Intermediate
26 Jul 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat Challenge - July
25 Jul 2015 Basic Navigation Clinic
22 Jul 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - July 5-day
18 Jul 2015 Adult Education Saturdays - July - Advanced
11 Jul 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - July Weekends
06 Jul 2015 Adult Education Mondays - July - Introduction
06 Jul 2015 Adult Education Mondays - July - Intermediate
06 Jul 2015 Adult Education Mondays - July - Advanced
28 Jun 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat Challenge - June
27 Jun 2015 Advanced Sail Trim Clinic
24 Jun 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June 5-day
20 Jun 2015 Adult Education Saturdays - June - Advanced
13 Jun 2015 Adult Education Saturdays - June - Introduction
13 Jun 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June Weekends
11 Jun 2015 Introduction to Cruising
10 Jun 2015 US SAILING: Bareboat Cruising Certification Course
06 Jun 2015 US SAILING: Basic Cruising Course
04 Jun 2015 Introduction to Cruising
01 Jun 2015 Adult Education Mondays - June - Advanced
01 Jun 2015 Adult Education Mondays - June - Intermediate
01 Jun 2015 Adult Education Mondays - June - Introduction
30 May 2015 Lines and Knots Clinic
26 May 2015 Cruiser Practice/Training Session
17 May 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat Challenge - May
13 May 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May 5-day
09 May 2015 Cruiser Orientations - Horizon/Sorceress
09 May 2015 Adult Education Saturdays - May - Advanced
09 May 2015 Adult Education Saturdays - May - Introduction
09 May 2015 Adult Education Saturdays - May - Intermediate
02 May 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May Weekends
29 Apr 2015 Adult Ed Staff Training (Mentoring Opportunity)
27 Apr 2015 Adult Education Mondays - May - Introduction
27 Apr 2015 Adult Education Mondays - May - Intermediate
27 Apr 2015 Adult Education Mondays - May - Advanced
25 Apr 2015 Cruising Kickoff Meeting
22 Apr 2015 Adult Ed Staff Training (Mentoring Opportunity)
22 Apr 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - April 5-day
18 Apr 2015 Adult Education Saturdays - April - Introduction
18 Apr 2015 Adult Education Saturdays - April - Intermediate
18 Apr 2015 Adult Education Saturdays - April - Advanced
15 Apr 2015 Adult Ed Staff Training (Mentoring Opportunity)
11 Apr 2015 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - April Weekends
08 Apr 2015 Adult Ed Staff Training (General)
01 Apr 2015 Adult Ed Staff Training (General)
14 Mar 2015 Caravan to North U TACTICS clinic on Kent Island
28 Feb 2015 Cruising Skipper/Cruising Skipper Candidate Meeting
19 Feb 2015 Advanced Sail Trim Seminar with Olympian Sailor
17 Jan 2015 Adult Ed. Instructor's Meeting
12 Oct 2014 Cruiser Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
11 Oct 2014 US SAILING: Bareboat Cruising Certification Course
09 Oct 2014 US SAILING: Basic Cruising Course
28 Sep 2014 Cruiser Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
28 Sep 2014 US Sailing Basic Keelboat Challenge - September
24 Sep 2014 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - September 5-day
08 Sep 2014 Adult Education Mondays - September - Intermediate Sailing
08 Sep 2014 Adult Education Mondays - September - Advanced Sailing
08 Sep 2014 Adult Education Mondays - September - Introduction
07 Sep 2014 Cruiser Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
06 Sep 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - September - Advanced Sailing
06 Sep 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - September - Introduction
06 Sep 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - September - Intermediate Sailing
06 Sep 2014 Focused Skill Clinic: Anchoring and Reefing - September
06 Sep 2014 Focused Skill Clinic: Tiller Extension - September
24 Aug 2014 Cruiser Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
20 Aug 2014 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August 5-day
17 Aug 2014 US Sailing Basic Keelboat Challenge - August
10 Aug 2014 Cruiser Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
09 Aug 2014 Patapsco Harbor Cruise
09 Aug 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - August - Intermediate Sailing
09 Aug 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - August - Introduction
09 Aug 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - August - Advanced Sailing
04 Aug 2014 Adult Education Mondays - August - Advanced Sailing
04 Aug 2014 Adult Education Mondays - August - Intermediate Sailing
04 Aug 2014 Adult Education Mondays - August - Introduction
02 Aug 2014 August Member-Volunteer Orientation
02 Aug 2014 Cruiser Work Party
02 Aug 2014 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - August Weekends
02 Aug 2014 US SAILING: Basic Cruising Course
27 Jul 2014 Cruiser Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
20 Jul 2014 US Sailing Basic Keelboat Challenge - July
18 Jul 2014 US SAILING: Bareboat Cruising Certification Course
16 Jul 2014 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - July 5-day
13 Jul 2014 Cruiser Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
12 Jul 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - July - Advanced Sailing
12 Jul 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - July - Intermediate Sailing
12 Jul 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - July - Introduction
12 Jul 2014 Focused Skill Clinic: Advanced Sail Trim - July
12 Jul 2014 Focused Skill Clinic: Person Overboard (POB) Rescues - July
30 Jun 2014 Adult Education Mondays - July - Intermediate Sailing
30 Jun 2014 Adult Education Mondays - July - Advanced Sailing
30 Jun 2014 Adult Education Mondays - July - Introduction
29 Jun 2014 Cruiser Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
18 Jun 2014 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June 5-day
15 Jun 2014 Cruiser Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
14 Jun 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - June - Advanced Sailing
14 Jun 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - June - Intermediate Sailing
14 Jun 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - June - Introduction
07 Jun 2014 June Member-Volunteer Orientation
07 Jun 2014 Focused Skill Clinic: Departing and Docking - June
07 Jun 2014 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June Weekends
02 Jun 2014 Adult Education Mondays - June - Advanced Sailing
02 Jun 2014 Adult Education Mondays - June - Intermediate Sailing
02 Jun 2014 Adult Education Mondays - June - Introduction
01 Jun 2014 Cruiser Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
24 May 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - Late May - Introduction
21 May 2014 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May 5-day
18 May 2014 US Sailing Basic Keelboat Challenge - May
10 May 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - Early May - Advanced Sailing
10 May 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - Early May - Intermediate Sailing
10 May 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - Early May - Introduction
03 May 2014 Cruising Classroom Seminar: Diesel
03 May 2014 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - May Weekends
28 Apr 2014 Adult Education Mondays - May - Introduction
28 Apr 2014 Adult Education Mondays - May - Advanced Sailing
28 Apr 2014 Adult Education Mondays - May - Intermediate Sailing
19 Apr 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - April - Intermediate Sailing
19 Apr 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - April - Advanced Sailing
19 Apr 2014 Adult Education Saturdays - April - Introduction
05 Apr 2014 April Member Orientation
22 Mar 2014 US Sailing Powerboat Instructor Certification Course
12 Oct 2013 US SAILING: Bareboat Cruising Certification Course
10 Oct 2013 US SAILING: Basic Cruising Course
06 Oct 2013 Cruiser Sunday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
06 Oct 2013 Cruiser Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
05 Oct 2013 BK Challenge: Only for Experienced Sailors
28 Sep 2013 BK Challenge: Only for Experienced Sailors
14 Sep 2013 September Member-Volunteer Orientation
14 Sep 2013 BK Challenge: Only for Experienced Sailors
09 Sep 2013 Adult Education Mondays - September - Introduction
08 Sep 2013 Cruiser Sunday - 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
08 Sep 2013 Cruiser Sunday - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
27 Aug 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Personal Overboard (POB)
26 Aug 2013 Tour the Harbor: 2 Hour Sail Adventure
25 Aug 2013 Cruiser Sunday
24 Aug 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
22 Aug 2013 US Sailing Basic Keelboat
19 Aug 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Anchoring
17 Aug 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
17 Aug 2013 BK Challenge: Only for Experienced Sailors
14 Aug 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
06 Aug 2013 Adult Education Tuesdays - August - Introduction
05 Aug 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Personal Overboard (POB)
05 Aug 2013 Tour the Harbor: 2 Hour Sail Adventure
05 Aug 2013 Adult Education Mondays - August - Introduction
05 Aug 2013 Adult Education Mondays - August - Intermediate
04 Aug 2013 BK Challenge: Only for Experienced Sailors
03 Aug 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Personal Overboard (POB)
03 Aug 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
03 Aug 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Docking & Departing
28 Jul 2013 Cruiser Sunday
27 Jul 2013 BK Challenge: Only for Experienced Sailors
25 Jul 2013 US Sailing Basic Keelboat
23 Jul 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Docking & Departing
22 Jul 2013 SpinClin: Spinnaker Sail Training for Advanced Sailors
20 Jul 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Personal Overboard (POB)
20 Jul 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
20 Jul 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Advanced Sail Trim & Maneuvering
15 Jul 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Docking & Departing
14 Jul 2013 Cruiser Sunday
09 Jul 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Personal Overboard (POB)
09 Jul 2013 July Member-Volunteer Orientation
06 Jul 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Docking & Departing
06 Jul 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
06 Jul 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Anchoring
02 Jul 2013 Adult Education Tuesdays - July - Introduction
01 Jul 2013 Adult Education Mondays - July - Introduction
01 Jul 2013 Adult Education Mondays - July - Intermediate Sailing
30 Jun 2013 Cruiser Sunday
29 Jun 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
29 Jun 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Personal Overboard (POB)
22 Jun 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
21 Jun 2013 US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
19 Jun 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
16 Jun 2013 Cruiser Sunday
15 Jun 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Docking & Departing
15 Jun 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
15 Jun 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Personal Overboard (POB)
15 Jun 2013 US Sailing Basic Keelboat - June 15/16 & June 29/30
14 Jun 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
05 Jun 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
04 Jun 2013 Adult Education Tuesdays - June - Introduction
03 Jun 2013 Adult Education Mondays - June - Introduction
03 Jun 2013 Adult Education Mondays - June - Intermediate Sailing
02 Jun 2013 Cruising Kick Off: Work Party and Sail!
01 Jun 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Docking & Departing
01 Jun 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Advanced Sail Trim & Maneuvering
31 May 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
25 May 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Docking & Departing
25 May 2013 Focused Skill Clinic: Personal Overboard (POB)
22 May 2013 DSC "Toast to the Season" Fundraiser
22 May 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
19 May 2013 Cruiser Sunday
19 May 2013 Cruising Skipper Orientation/Boat Cleaning
17 May 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
16 May 2013 US Sailing Basic Keelboat
13 May 2013 SpinClin: Spinnaker Sail Training for Advanced Sailors
11 May 2013 May Member-Volunteer Orientation
05 May 2013 Cruiser Sunday
05 May 2013 Adult Education Weekend - Introduction - May 5th & 18th
04 May 2013 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
30 Apr 2013 Adult Education Tuesdays - May - Introduction
29 Apr 2013 Adult Education Mondays - May - Intermediate Sailing
29 Apr 2013 Adult Education Mondays - May - Introduction
17 Apr 2013 US Sailing Basic Cruising and Bareboat Cruising Certification Combo Course
13 Apr 2013 Cruising Skipper Orientation
18 Mar 2013 DSC Social Committee - Happy Hour & Planning Session at Little Havana's
02 Feb 2013 Member-Volunteer Preparatory Session for 2013 Season
13 Oct 2012 Saturday Spinnaker (SpinClin)
29 Sep 2012 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
29 Sep 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Intermediate Sailing
22 Sep 2012 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
17 Sep 2012 Monday Clinic: Spinnaker (SpinClin)
08 Sep 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Intermediate Sailing
08 Sep 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Introduction to Sailing
05 Sep 2012 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
04 Sep 2012 Tuesday Clinic: Person Overboard (POB)
29 Aug 2012 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
25 Aug 2012 Adult Education - Basic Keel Boat
25 Aug 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level One - Introduction
25 Aug 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Intermediate Sailing
18 Aug 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level One - Introduction
16 Aug 2012 Adult Education Mondays - Level Two - Intermediate
15 Aug 2012 Introduction to Sailing: 3 hour Clinic
13 Aug 2012 Monday Clinic: Spinnaker (SpinClin)
10 Aug 2012 Learn to Race Clinic
06 Aug 2012 Adult Education Mondays - Level One - Introduction
06 Aug 2012 Adult Education Mondays - Level Two - Intermediate
04 Aug 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level Two - Intermediate
04 Aug 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level One - Introduction
31 Jul 2012 Tuesday Clinic: Manuever Polishing & Tiller Extension
30 Jul 2012 Monday Clinic: Spinnaker
21 Jul 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level Two - Intermediate
21 Jul 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level One - Introduction
17 Jul 2012 Tuesday Clinic: Docking
14 Jul 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level Three - Basic Keel Boat
14 Jul 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level One - Introduction
14 Jul 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level Two - Intermediate
10 Jul 2012 Adult Education Tuesdays - Level One - Introduction
07 Jul 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level One - Introduction
03 Jul 2012 Tuesday Clinic: Person Overboard (POB)
02 Jul 2012 Adult Education Mondays - Level Three - Basic Keel Boat
02 Jul 2012 Adult Education Mondays - Level One - Introduction
02 Jul 2012 Adult Education Mondays - Level Two - Intermediate
30 Jun 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level One - Introduction
30 Jun 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level Two - Intermediate
26 Jun 2012 Tuesday Clinic: Tiller Extension & Maneuver Polishing
23 Jun 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level One - Introduction
23 Jun 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level Two - Intermediate
20 Jun 2012 Wednesday Clinic: Person Overboard (POB)
19 Jun 2012 Tuesday Clinic: Docking
12 Jun 2012 Tuesday Clinic: Person Overboard (POB)
09 Jun 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level Three - Basic Keel Boat
09 Jun 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level One - Introduction
05 Jun 2012 Adult Education Tuesdays - Level One - Introduction
04 Jun 2012 Adult Education Mondays - Level One - Introduction
04 Jun 2012 Adult Education Mondays - Level Three - Basic Keel Boat
04 Jun 2012 Adult Education Mondays - Level Two - Intermediate
02 Jun 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level One - Introduction
02 Jun 2012 Adult Education Weekend - Level Two - Intermediate
01 Jun 2012 Welcome Greg Cantori! Happy Hour at Little Havana's
29 May 2012 Tuesday Clinic: Person-Overboard (POB/MOB)
05 Mar 2011 Cruising Winter Meeting
20 Oct 2010 US SAILING Basic Cruising and Bareboat Cruising Certification

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