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 of our $20,000 goal 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!

Bring your child to the DSC one day camps this fall.

Participants will sail on our J22 fleet and engage in STEM-centered activities.  It is the most beautiful time of year to sail. Don't let your child miss out!

Follow the links to register:

Monday, September 17, 2012

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Monday, October 8, 2012

The speed at which April to present has passed makes for a breeze of its own!  As we approach September this Saturday, we are entering the final weeks of DSC "Organized Seasonal Sails," otherwise known as Open Sail.  Below you will find the dates for the remaining DSC Member Open Sail events.  We strongly encourage advanced registration and high levels of participation for several reasons:

• Networking.  Build up your contact list of Skipper and Crew Members' cell and email address to exchange potential sailing dates once October arrives.  Remember, we do not haul out the boats and you can sail year-around once you've coordinated Skipper/Crew arrangements, independent of DSC office administration and coordination of sanctioned sailing dates.
• Take part in beautiful sailing during early Fall! 
• Continue to meet and mentor new(er) members of the DSC in both Crew and Skipper capacity.  We are a community organization and need to embrace our members who may not know many on the DSC member roster.  Making someone new feel welcome and introducing them to others is cross-beneficial and makes YOU feel good too!
• Because sailing is soothing to the soul!

Links are provided below for ease of online Registration for remaining DSC Member Open Sails:

Sunday, September 16, 2012 ~ Noon to 4:00 PM

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 ~ 5:30 PM to Sunset

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 ~ 5:30 PM to Sunset

Sunday, September 30, 2012 ~ Noon to 4:00 PM

*Open Sails are a beneift for paid in full Members of the Downtown Sailing Center at Crew and Skipper Levels.  No guests, please. 

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."