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Please click on the links below to view details and for ease of registration. See you soon!
~ Saturday, October 20, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
~ Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
~ Saturday, October 27, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
~ Saturday, October 27, 2012 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
~ Saturday, October 27, 2012 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Access Dinghy Orientation
Two Dates ~ One Last Opportunity for Training
If you have yet to attend the Access Dinghy Orientation for usage of the dinghy fleet, please select one of the two options below to register for the event. Once you move through the orientation and get checked out on the boats, you'll be able to sail them throughout the winter as they will remain on the docks and available. They are fun, fast, and easy to sail - and will help you not only get out on the water, but will help to hone your sailing skills with each sailing experience.
Saturday, October 13, 2012 ~ 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 14, 2012 ~ 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
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DSC Fall Work Party Events
It's time to roll up those sleeves and contribute a some time to making our fleet shine. These Fall work parties will focus on cleaning and protecting our Day Fleet (and potentially a few of the cruising boats as well as the seasons change).
The DSC needs willing and able volunteers to Clean, Oil, Sand and re-oil the teak on the boats in order to maintain its beauty and function.
In addition to restoring the teak, the boats need to be washed, compounded, and waxed to protect the gelcoat and help make this place glisten.
Not only do the boats need to be cleaned on the outside, but they need to be washed and dried on the inside as well. Each boat is used by hundreds of members and clients each year. Contribute to the DSC by suiting up and washing the boats' interiors.
Furthermore, we need to clean and grease the winches on many of the boats in the fleet. As fall breezes build and temperatures drop it is more important than ever to make sure the winches crank smoothly.
Lastly, we need to tip and scrub the boats to make sure they stay fast and free of damaging growth.
When registering for the work party, please specify what task you would like to complete. Whether sanding, scrubbing, polishing, or restoring - we need your help to make the DSC shine!
After cleaning the boats, all crew and skipper-level members are encouraged to go sailing for the frostbiting event to follow (from 1 - 4pm). Please register separately for this event, and I look forward to seeing everyone down in front of the docks on Saturday Morning.
~Stuart Proctor, Waterfront & Facilities Manager
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DSC Fall Frostbite Racing Series
We'll bang the ice off the lines if we need to! Fall Frostbite Racing is open to all paid DSC Crew and Skipper Level Members - no upgrade is necessary. Sign up for the Fall Series Frostbite Racing by clicking on the links below:
Fall Frostbite Race Series ~ October 20, 2012
Fall Frostbite Race Series ~ October 27, 2012
Fall Frostbite Race Series ~ November 3, 2012
Fall Frostbite Race Series ~ November 10, 2012
Fall Frostbite Race Series ~ November 17, 2012 |
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Creating Connections to Sail
The most efficient manner of getting out on the water from October to April is to create Skipper & Crew Member connections.
Fall and even into the winter through spring brings with it brisk winds and (hoped-for) "temperate" temperatures! Along with these great sailing conditions comes dwindling daylight. In order to help facilitate member sailing we have added this forum so members can openly communicate about sailing with one another.
Follow the link provided, subscribe (you'll receive email notification when someone posts a topic/request) and start connecting!
Click Here to Subscribe to the Skipper & Crew Connections Forum! |
October DSC Social ~ Bring A Guest!
~Saturday, October 27, 2012
2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Break out the family recipe for your best Chili, load up the CrockPot, and wow your fellow members and guests with your culinary prowess...Mark your calendars for a Spooktacular DSC Social! Our DSC Members are invited and hope that you will bring along a guest to the October Social to be held under the Pavilion.
What's on the agenda?
- Chili Cook Off!
- Costumed Sailors!
- Learn About Our Nautical History!
- Ghost Stories!
- Fun Fall Racing!
- Visitors from BCYA who will raft up post Regatta on the T-Head and will have a dish to pass!
- Warm Beverages !
Click Here to Register for the October Social |
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Downtown Sailing Center
Mission Statement
"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." |
