Racing: We still have a few boats left if you are interested in racing in Sail for Kids on Saturday or Sunday or both. Contact Traci Mead to reserve your boat.
 

There is an after race party on Saturday at Little Havana's starting at 4:00 PM - there will be complimentary drink tickets, food and the opportunity to meet one of our SIT participants, who is now a sailing instructor with the DSC.

Sail for Kids - Be There or Be Square!

Reasons to Celebrate: The Downtown Sailing Center is a true community and we have proven our mettle. Our passion for community sailing and our desire to provide access to sailing to those who would not otherwise have the opportunity, has resulted in $22,321 (sponsors and individuals) raised and we still have a few days left! To see who our top fundraisers are go to our First Giving page by clicking this link . 

Only $8 separates our top two fundraisers and Team Jolie is still leading the team fundraising, with $5,622 raised. 

We applaud everyone's positive energy and endeavoring toward a grand success for the kids!
 

Sunday BBQ: We have so much to celebrate! On Sunday we will be hosting a regatta of one of our youth programs, who will compete out in front of the docks! Come to the BBQ on Sunday to celebrate all the winners of the regattas - youth, LOD, cruisers, and "Fundracers" from 4pm to 7pm under the BMI Pavilion. There will be food and beverages, live music by John King and his band, and lots of fun games. Join us on Sunday, July 29th!  Click Here to Register

Greg, Kathleen & Shannon

Join the DSC on Friday, July 27th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for our July social celebrating the "Dog Days of Summer!"

 

Pimlico Road is sailing with in the Sail for Kids Regatta.  We are in need of 6 more sailing buddies. No racing experience necessary.

Sailing will take place from 12:00PM to 4:00PM with numerous breaks throughout the day.  Register now to help out! 

The DSC annual fundraiser and regatta will be in need of assistance in managing the event.  If you are available and want to be part of coordinating this essential DSC fundrasing event, please register Sunday's event(s). We have a terrific crew of volunteers scheduled for Saturday (Thanks!) and are looking to fill a few more spots on Sunday. 

Your presence and willingness to be of assistance is sincerely appreciate and will absolutely assure the success of our annual event!  

Thank you!

Click Here to Register as a Volunteer for Sunday - July 29th

Looking at our membership roster, only 11% of our Skippers are women. Well, the Women's Clinic series hopes to add a little balance to that ratio! These clinics will be FOR women and taught BY women (sorry boys!). Right now, it's a four course series, but stay tuned for the addition of more single series clinics. 

This is a chance to try out sailing for free! Come check out all the DSC has to offer. Invite your friends, family, and colleagues to attend our Open House event.  Guests will enjoy a 25-minute sail, and will learn about membership, classes, and more. Please click here to register for each guest attending the Open House. Advanced registration is very helpful to us as we coordinate boats, skippers and crew. 

DSC Sailing Quiz
 

This Week's Sailing Quiz - From our schooner captain Greg Cantori: What's a Gollywobbler?

 
Answer: Click and Scroll Down for Photo:

http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?93950-Gollywobbler

We schooner sailors use it in light airs to get that extra boost -  and of course it looks great too!

New term: Stun Sail - And for extra credit what's a Stun Sail Tack Bend?

Reminders about parking for DSC Members - your cooperation is very much appreciated:

1. Seek parking on the gravel area near the docks.  If no parking is available in that area, limited blacktop parking can be utilized, keeping as close to the docks as possible. 
2. The "Entrance" Gate is solely for the purpose of vehicular traffic entering the BMI/DSC parking lot.  Do not use this as a vehicle exit from the property at any time unless the "Exit" gate is locked.  The "Exit" Gate should be utilized to leave the property.  (This applies to moving vehicles only, not pedestrian or bicycle traffic.)
3. Skippers and Dock Masters performing end of day "securing the property" duties as the last remaining members on site will be required to close and lock both the Entrance and Exit Gates in the future. 
4. Please drive slowly and keep watch for pedestrians, especially children, and also wildlife in the parking area. 

"The Downtown Sailing Center provides quality educational and life enriching programs that promote self-esteem and teamwork through the joy of sailing.  The Downtown Sailing Center is committed to promoting an environment of inclusiveness and accessibility, especially to youth, persons with disabilities, and those with limited opportunity."