Refresher Course

Update ~ February 2, 2026:

2026 Sailing Season Registration

Registration for the 2026 Lessons will open at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

You may need to refresh your browser a few times for the Session links in the red box (below) to appear as registration is activated.

Lessons will resume April 25th.

ALERT! Potomac Sewage Interceptor Spill - DC Sail Operations Update:

Today, March 2, 2026, Department of Health Lifts Potomac River Recreational Advisory for Washington, DC. We will continue to closely monitor testing results and adhere to any changes or notifications issued via the various health and environmental agencies. Information related to today's announcement can be found by clicking here.

Thank You!

(Membership with DC Sail is required in order to register for the Refresher Course. )

The Refresher Course lessons will resume in April 2026 and will only run until late June 2026. 

Want to brush up on your sailing sailing skills after a long winter or quite a few years off the water? Take DC Sail's Refresher Course! This course is offered Saturday mornings from 10 am - 1 pm.

The Refresher Course is designed to have an open curriculum allowing students to identify the sailing skills they wish to practice. The session is four students to one instructor on a Flying Scot.

Refresher Courses are held from the start of our sailing season through June and are posted below. 

Cost: $145.00 for Basic Members, or one complimentary lesson per year for Admiral, Lifetime and Super Members.

Registration: Please select the lesson via the link in the red box below and proceed with registration.

DC SAIL CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

• Requests for cancellation 30+ days from start date would receive a full refund.
• Requests for cancellation within 30 days to 14 days from the start date would receive a 75% refund.
• Requests for cancellations with less than 14 days prior to the start date would be non-refundable. *Consideration of extraordinary circumstances will be at the discretion of the Executive Director.