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DSC Events Calendar
DSC Membership Renewal Promotion
DSC 2012 Raffle!
Message from Stuart Proctor
CANCELED - December Member Social & Lighted Parade of Boats
DSC Mission Statement
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November 30, 2012

Upcoming DSC Events
 
Please click on the links below to view details and for ease of registration.  See you soon!

~ Saturday, December 1, 2012
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

~ Saturday, December 1, 2012
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

~ Saturday, December 8, 2012
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

~ Saturday, December 15, 2013
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

~ Saturday, January 5, 2013
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

~ Saturday, January 19, 2013
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

EXTENDING THE SPECIAL OFFER TO RENEW AT 2012 MEMBERSHIP RATES

 

Join or Renew your DSC Membership before December 31st at Midnight, and pay the current 2012 rate for all of 2013.

 

The DSC Staff and Board of Directors have worked tirelessly to establish the 2013 Operating Budget and corresponding Membership Rates, that would reflect as modest an increase as feasible, while striving to keep our operations and programming performing at a high level of safety and excellence. 

 

The Membership Rate increases will continue to provide our Members with the many benefits they have grown accustomed to as well as provide the DSC an opportunity to explore the upgrade of a couple new sets of sails for our daysailing fleet.  

 

The following are the 2013 Membership Rates that will go into effect January 1, 2013:

 

Recreational Crew: $340 ($15 increase over 2012 rates)

Recreation Skipper: $790 ($15 increase over 2012 rates)
Race Crew Upgrade: $100 ($25 increase from 2012 rates)
Race Skipper Upgrade: $150 ($50 increase from 2012 rates)
Cruising Crew Upgrade: $100 ($25 increase from 2012 rates)
Cruising Skipper Upgrade: $150 ($50 increase from 2012 rates)

 

In the past, there has been the year-end promotion referred to as an, "Early Bird Special."  In keeping the 2013 Membership Rates as low as possible, in exchange, we are offering an extension on renewing at the 2012 rate over the next month, in lieu of a discount.

 

To Renew: 

  • Login to the DSC website and click on "View profile."
  • Next, click on the button titled "Renew until 01 Jan 2014". 
  • Follow the steps from there. You can upgrade now, too.
  • Pay by December 31st to receive the current rates. 

To Join: 

If you have any questions about joining or renewing your membership please contact the office at 410-727-0722 or email Traci Mead, Membership Manager at traci@downtownsailing.org. Thank you for being a DSC member!

 
Right now is a great time to join, renew and save!

DSC 2012 Raffle! 
Buy Your Tickets Today! 
  
FIRST PRIZE: 18' lightly used Nomad Sailboat with Trailer Valued at $8,000.00!
SECOND PRIZE: One Year Skipper Level Membership at DSC with Upgrades for Cruising and Racing!
THIRD PRIZE: One Week Juniors Adventure Camp!
  • Link to purchase the tickets is found HERE.
  • Tickets are $100 each or buy Five tickets for $500 and Receive Six Tickets.
  • Raffle is open to the public, need not be a Downtown Sailing Center Member to participate.
  • Tickets must be purchased by December 31, 2012 (checks mailed to purchase must be postmarked 12/31/12
    and received by 1/4/13.)
  • Tickets are not a tax-deductible donation - If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation to the DSC, please CLICK HERE.
  • Drawing will take place on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the DSC Annual Meeting. (*Please note - Date has been rescheduled from January 5th.)
  • Winners need not be present to win.
  • Winners will assume any tax liabilities or fees upon acceptance of prize.
  • Prizes are transferable to another person.
  • DSC Membership is January through December 2013 and winner must pass a DSC Skipper Check Out Evaluation.
  • Juniors Camp must be used during 2013 Summer Season.
  • No cash value or exchanges issued in lieu of prize.
  • DSC Staff and Board of Directors Members are not permitted to enter the Raffle.

GOOD LUCK!

Message from Stuart Proctor
DSC Fleet & Facilities Manager

 

Dear DSC Community:
 
"All Hands on Deck!"

Though we have accomplished much in the past two months of Saturdays, Winter will soon be upon us. Join us on Saturdays, December 1 and December 8, for fellowship and facilities maintenance. The boats are cleaner, prettier, and more functional than they have been in a long time. We need your support to make the last big push to update and beautify the fleet.

 

This Saturday looks to be in the 50s! Sign up for the Work Party today if you are interested in improving the quality of your fleet. Tasks include brightwork maintenance, hull cleaning, hull maintenance, facilities upkeep, and winch maintenance.

 

If you are interested in helping out with one of the cruising boats, our cruising boat managers have developed a work plan to get those boats ready for winter.
 
These will be the last two work parties of the year, and we will be focusing on boat haulouts beginning in January. Your volunteer efforts are essential to the maintenance of this organization and we greatly appreciate your time and service.
 
I look forward to seeing you there!

~Stuart
NOTICE: December Member Social ~  Event Canceled
 

Due to logistics issues and only three registrations for the December Member Social, the Social Committee and DSC have canceled the event.

 

Be sure to mark your calendars and attend our Annual Meeting and Member Potluck Social on Saturday, January 19, 2013, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  The event will take place inside the Decker Gallery at the BMI Museum facility.

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."