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Fleet & Facilities Update
Mandatory Racing Skipper Meeting
February Town Hall Meeting & Member Social
DSC Cruising Program Kick Off
DelMarVa Rally in February
DSC Mission Statement
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February 14, 2013

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

~ Saturday, February 16, 2013
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

~ Saturday, February 16, 2013
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

~ Thursday, February 21, 2013
7:00 PM

~ Friday, February 22, 2013
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

~ Saturday, February 23, 2013
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

~ Saturday, February 23, 2013
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

~ Sunday, February 24, 2013
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Winter Work Party
~ Saturday, March 2, 2013
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

~ Saturday, March 2, 2013
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Fleet & Facilities Update
Introducing "Shipshape Snapshot!"

Fleet Update 021413Key to above graphic which will be updated weekly illustrating progress on Fleet Maintenance:

 

Boats to the right of the, "finish line," are shipshape and ready for the launch of the DSC Sailing Season, commencing April 2013.  

 

Green Boats: Access Dinghies

Teal Boats: Sonars

Yellow Boats: J/22s.


Message from Jared Ackers, Fleet Coordinator

 

The bottom work on Jazz and Jolly Roger is complete and they have been returned home to the DSC docks.  Jammin' and Joker are underway, and CocoJ and Jolie were towed to the Tidewater facility this week and are awaiting their turn on the stands.

 

We have a Work Party this Saturday as well as Frostbiting. We'll be working on Mary Anna's hull and sides, and stepping the rig for both Jazz and Jolly Roger to return them to sailing condition.  Hope to see you there!

 

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).

Mandatory Racing Skipper Meeting

~ Thursday, February 21, 2013

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Thursday, February 21st is the beginning of the racing season! Well, not quite but it is the first meeting for all skippers to discuss the changes of the season.

 

If you are interested in being a skipper during the 2013 Thursday Night Race Series then you must attend this mandatory meeting.

 

Race Council will be providing updates on the Race Series, the role of the dock master and other important changes.

 

Register here for the event: Racing Skipper Meeting February 21st at 7:00PM

As an update there are NO race series fees for 2013. 

 

If you have any questions regarding this meeting or changes to the program please email Lynn Handy at lynn@downtownsailing.org.  

 

Reminder: All Skippers must be fully paid members by February 21st to attend the meeting.

February Town Hall Meeting
& DSC Member Social
~ Friday, February 22, 2013
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 
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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.

DSC Cruising Program Kick Off Meeting

~ Sunday, February 24, 2013

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Welcome aboard all Cruising Skippers, Crew, and Mates!  

 

Want to know more about the DSC Cruising Program for 2013, the state of the cruising fleet, educational opportunities, and why the cruising program needs volunteers?  

 

If so, please attend the 2013 Cruising Program Kick-Off, Sunday February 24, 1:00 - 4:00 PM in the Liberty Room at DSC.  

 

Join in one of two breakout sessions for the Skippers and Crew to help the Cruising Council shape the Cruising Program for 2013. 

 

Open to all DSC members and anyone interested in learning about the 2013 cruising season!

 

Please click here to register for the DSC Cruising General Meeting.

Renew Your DSC Membership & Family Discounts Available

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. 

 

30% Family Membership Discount

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! 

Attention DSC Cruisers!

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.

 

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."