DSC Member Sailing Season is quickly approaching and the DSC is preparing our boats for the best year yet. 

Renew your membership now to make sure you don't miss any of the action, including the Saturday FrostBite Racing and our DSC Member Socials. 

Remember, we offer a generous FAMILY DISCOUNT: renew now as the primary member and all other family members will receive 30%
off their memberships. (Applies to Skipper and Crew Level Memberships equal to the level of the Primary Member's Paid Level, i.e.; Skipper primary, Crew or Skipper level secondary, or Crew to Crew, etc.  Unmarried couples who share the same address will also be permitted the discount.  Proof of residency will be requested.) 

The DSC already has 127 renewed crew and skipper members, help the DSC hit 200 by March 1st! 

  

February 22nd is our next DSC Social and Town Hall Meeting. The goal of the Town Hall meeting is to address questions from the membership. It will be a panel discussion with members from the board, staff and volunteer leaders.

Now, we need to hear from you! Please email us with topics YOU would like to discuss. This meeting is for you and we look forward to your feedback. Please email Traci with your topic suggestions.

Plan on sticking around for a lively social and spend time hanging with your DSC friends.  

We will be providing food and beverage for the event.  Your kind Registration for the Town Hall Meeting and Member Social is appreciated so we may plan our menu to accommodate everyone.

With the cold air temperatures and excessive winds forecast for the next 24 hours, we have cancelled the Winter Work Party and the Frostbite Racing for tomorrow, Saturday, February 9th.  We will resume normal programming on Saturday, February 16th, and hope to see you on the docks!

Keelboat Trailer Update: Inventory inspections and registration/plate management through for two trailers with the with the MVA. We should be on the road with them shortly.  

Joker and Jammin' are both in process at Tidewater.  Hope to return them to the DSC as part of the Work Party scheduled for next Saturday.  Click Here to register for the Work Party.

Mary Anna - We're looking for Volunteers to assist with sanding & painting the bottom, compounding and waxing the freeboard and inside, and installing a new rub rail.  

We will need assistance in getting the powerboat trailer up to speed with tail light replacement and minor work.  

If you have an interest in helping out (even if during the week for an hour or two,) please send an email message to Jared Ackers, Fleet Coordinator (jared@downtownsailing.org).

If you're interested in learning more about the 2013 Sailstice Round DelMarVa Rally (June 14 - 22), you'll want to be at Little Havana on Saturday, February 16, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.   

For interested DSC Members, you can learn more about the event and how you to explore crew opportunities aboard participating (privately owned) boats.  

Rally organizers, past participants, and 2013 participants will be gathering for a brief informational presentation, followed by a Q&A period and then time to mix and mingle and meet other participants. 

There will be handouts on the schedule, route, stops, and safety requirements. There will also be a cash bar, so come prepared! 

For more information visit www.delmarvarally.com.

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