DC Sail in the News


Sunday, June 12, 2022

"You can see them from Southeast Washington’s booming waterfront: small dinghies, their sails white and crisp above the Anacostia River. Even in this landlocked city, sailing holds a powerful allure — yet despite its often expensive and exclusive reputation, it’s surprisingly accessible.

The dinghies belong to DC Sail, the National Maritime Heritage Foundation’s community sailing program. Like other community sailing centers, DC Sail is a nonprofit organization that supports access for everyone.

“The beauty of community sailing centers is that we provide a pathway to sailing,” said Traci Mead, executive director of DC Sail. “It’s very affordable, and you don’t have to have your own boat.”

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November 2018 issue of SpinSheet Magazine


September 2018 issue of SpinSheet Magazine



DC Sail was featured on The Weather Channel. The 90-second interview covers the beautiful diversity of our organization, our mission to provide unique sailing experiences, with a healthy awareness of the weather (and to have fun!).  To view the video, please click here.  

Listen here for an interview with Brian McNally that has been broadcast on Washington DC's WAMU radio station.  Brian provides an overview of our youth programs and how DC Sail has changed lives of children who take part in our programming. 

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DC SAIL Community Minute - WAMU Radio.mp3

 

 


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DC Sail is the community sailing program of National Maritime Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Business Mailing Address: 650 Wharf Street SW, Unit 20, Washington, DC 20024
Diamond Teague Park Piers Waterfront Address: 99 Potomac Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003
The Wharf Marina Waterfront Address: 650 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Telephone: (202) 547-1250 · Email: Traci Mead, Executive Director - tmead@dcsail.org 
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