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Update - March 28, 2022:
We are sold out to capacity for the Adult Beginner Learn to Sail Lessons for this year. We typically reach capacity every year, though it is happening a bit sooner than normal. We're a fairly small operation, so it is not unusual for us to fill up quickly for the lessons.
You're welcome to add your contact information to as many of the Sessions as you wish that you would be interested in attending and we'll absolutely be in touch should an opening occur. When you open up a Session link in the red box below that is at capacity with no space remaining available, you'll see a "Join Waitlist" button to select.
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Please click here for our Membership Benefits and Boat Rental Policies.
Please click here to review our current COVID-19 Operating Protocols.
Thank you!
The 2022 Sailing Season will resume April 2022.
DC Sail's beginner sailing course ensures that with practice you will learn the basics of the sport of sailing. We want you to not only learn how to sail but also to continue building your skills. DC Sail is dedicated to making your unique experience something that will last a lifetime.
COST:
Basic Membership and Adult Beginner Learn to Sail Package: $515
Super Membership and Adult Beginner Learn to Sail Package: $675
Membership Benefits and Boat Rental Policies can be found by clicking here.
By signing up for this course, you receive:Instruction takes place in 19-foot Flying Scot sailboats. DC Sail follows the the US Sailing Small Boat Sailing Curriculum. US Sailing is the governing body of the sport of sailing in the United States. This certification ensures that you are receiving the best quality of sailing education.
REGISTRATION: To register for your lesson package, click on a Session from the red box below - the dates for the four lessons will be posted inside the registration link. Please note that your attendance is required for all four lessons within a Session. We are unable to split Sessions due to logistics. (Full payment must be made at the time of registration. Pending registrations without payment will be auto-cancelled by the system after 15 minutes. Please have your payment information available at the time of registration.)
See below for more information related to Curriculum, Prepare to Sail, Guarantee Policy and Certification Information.
Included in the course fee, students will receive a copy of US Sailing's acclaimed Start Sailing Right! textbook and a US Sailing Small Boat Certification Red Book.
The course content is based on the US Sailing Small Boat Certification Curriculum and is divided into general skills and boat handling skills modules:
General Skill Modules
Boat Handling Skill Modules
What else to bring -
DC Sail's programs and dock remain open when it is raining. However, we will close operations if there is a serious threat of lightning or if the wind speed exceeds 15 miles per hour. If severe weather prevents us from holding the lessons on the water, Instructors will lead lessons on land if possible.
If you need to reschedule your registration, please do so by phone or email up to four days prior to your lesson time. If you fail to reschedule within this time frame, there is a $75 cancellation fee.
Our classes are designed around the US Sailing Small Boat Sailing Certification, and most students should be ready to pass the US Sailing Small Boat Sailing Certification test after completion of our four classes.
Many of our students also take advantage of our Member Sails on Monday evenings and Social Sails on Wednesday evenings to get a little practice in during these fairly laid-back events before (and after) their check-out sails which occur during your first Flying Scot Rental. For Boat Rental Policies, please click here. Additional certification is required by the District of Columbia prior to any Boat Rental.
Questions?
Please call or email us. Email to Traci Mead, Executive Director, or call (202) 547-1250.