Adult Beginner Learn to Sail

At Capacity Notice - Updated August 6, 2020:

Please be advised that we are now sold out to capacity for the 2020 sailing season for our Adult Beginner Learn to Sail program. Each class size is very small so this is not unusual to have all of the sessions full. 

You are welcome to add your name to the Wait List for the upcoming sessions by clicking on the links in the red box below and we will contact you if an opening occurs. We have numerous Wait List registrations already in place so it may be unlikely that you'll secure a space for this year, but we'll absolutely be in touch if something changes.

For the 2021 sailing season, we typically have all of the lessons posted by February. Lessons will resume in April 2021.

Thank you!

Important Update Regarding COVID-19 Health and Safety Requirements. Please review prior to signing up for lessons as these protocols will be in place for the duration of the 2020 sailing season for all sailing programs and events:

All attendees will be required to wear face coverings/masks while on the docks and while sailing, and bring their own life jackets. We have temporarily postponed the shared usage of DC Sail life jackets as part of our health, safety, and sanitation protocols at the guidance of US Sailing, CDC, and local health authorities. Suggested Life Jacket resources are posted on our home page.

We have also adopted adjusted programming and requirements for the balance of the season. Please click here to view the information that was recently shared with our membership. Thank you!

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.

• 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 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.