• Knot tying
• Sail rolling
• Spinnaker packing
• Cleat lasso-ing
• Team Boat rigging and de-rigging
• etc

Happy Hour! 
Tuesday, August 28th ~ 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Celebration Happy Hour for DSC Volunteers

The DSC would not have won our Baltimore County award without everyone's hard work and dedication to the center.  From the committees to work parties the DSC can't thank everyone enough! So come and join the celebration at Little Havana's on August 28th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. 

Click here to Register for the Celebration Volunteer Happy Hour.

It will be a great opportunity for everyone to share their volunteer stories while patting each other on the back. The DSC staff looks forward to seeing you there!

 
With the Ya Gotta Regatta coming up soon accessible events are filling up the calendar. Lollipop Kids are back in town along with Kernan Hospital and the National Federation of the Blind. And of course don't forgetall of our Accessible Saturdays.

Please register now to help out and volunteer. We need riggers, sailing buddies and powerboat operators.

August 25th Accessible Saturday 9:00AM-1:00PM

August 27th National Federation of the Blind Racing Session 4:30PM-8:00PM

We have kicked off our grassroots fundraising effort for the 2012 Ya' Gotta Regatta. Participants and volunteers are making pages to raise money and we hope to raise $5,000 by September 22nd. The DSC wanted to share with everyone the great success we have had in 2012. The money we are raising will help us to continue this great program into 2013.

The Downtown Sailing Center's 11th annual Ya'Gotta Regatta is quickly approaching and will be on September 22nd from 8:00AM-2:00PM.

There are going to be 3 heats of dinghy racing and one keelboat race for the first time in DSC's Ya' Gotta Regatta history. There will also be an awards ceremony, food and celebration after the races. 

Sign up now to volunteer for this great event by clicking this link. We are in need of volunteers to fill numerous roles including race committee, grill master and sailing buddies.

See you at the Regatta!

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."