Adult Beginner Learn to Sail

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. 

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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.

• Adult Beginner Learn to Sail Lessons: Sessions are comprised four lessons (Lesson 1, 2, 3, 4) to complete the course over two Saturdays and two Sundays, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 4 days of instruction (10-12 hours total *weather dependent).
• A 12-month membership to DC Sail (required) which provides access to all of our programs and allows for plenty of sailing practice. Membership is activated a few days prior to the first lesson and active for one year from that date. 
• Class size is either 8 or 12 students. There are four students on the boat with their Instructor on the boat with them.
• US Sailing Small Boat Sailing Certification (nationally recognized).
• Ample opportunities to practice your skills on weeknights by attending Members Only and Social Sails. Sailing is a complex sport and requires many hours on the water with opportunities to learn something new every time you leave the docks. Members Only and Social Sails take place Mondays and Wednesdays, mid-May to mid-September.
• Includes a "Start Sailing Right!" textbook & the US Sailing Red Log Book. 
  

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.