Lynn Handy joins Accessible Sailor and DSC Fan, Jeremy for a photo opp at the "Ya' Gotta Regatta" fundraising and sailing event held last September.

Question of the day!  Can you guess the total percentage of each category of revenue for the Downtown Sailing Center?

Here are the categories: 

Membership fees __%

Event Fees ___%

Donations (including Grants) ___%

Total Tuition __%

Now click here to see if your guess is correct!

The Downtown Sailing Center staff and board have been working hard to develop strategies to increase our revenue in all areas. 

Please click here to read a letter from Executive Director, Lynn Handy to learn more.

Next week is going to be the kick off for the DSC 2013 Annual Appeal. The DSC has a goal of $20,000 that will be used for general operating for the season. 

We are going to make the campaign engaging and fun with special events, recognitions and member stories.  The campaign will run from March 14th-May 16th. Let us know if you interested in sharing your volunteer or member story.

We would love to share it with everyone. Please email Lynn Handy at lynn@downtonwsailing.org. 

 

Key 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

Blue Boats: Sonars

Yellow Boats: J/22s.

Fleet Update

Spring Ho!

Meanwhile, work commenced last week on Ithaca and Big Indian! The Cruising Council has asked for young volunteers to come out and lower the mean age of the volunteers (which was 59 last Saturday!). Come on, you young bucks! Roll up those sleeves and help get these boats in ship shape order.

The warm weather is quickly approaching and it's time to shake the rust off of your sailing skills. The DSC believes it's important for every skipper to attend the checkout to learn procedures and illustrate the essential skills. We are offering three group checkouts dates to make the process easier and more manageable.  

Keep in mind, it is mandatory for all skippers to be checked out by the final May 11th date.

Guidelines and rubric are now available online. Please check them out. If you score an 80 or better you will NOT have to complete a checkout in 2014.

To view these and other essential DSC documents, please Click Here to launch the DSC Resources Page.

To help you prepare for the checkout we are providing two on the water practice days.  So come to the work party then jump on a boat to practice your skills. 

Click the following links to Register for the Checkout Prep Session of your choice:

Saturday, March 9th

Saturday, March 16th

Sign up now for one of the group checkout dates.  We strongly encourage you to bring a friend to make the process fun and enjoyable. If you are unable to make any of the following dates please email Stuart Proctor at  stuart@downtownsailing.org.

There will be a $20 scheduling fee for those who are unable to attend one of the group sessions.

March Skipper Checkout - Saturday, March 23

April Skipper Checkout - Saturday, April 13, 2013

May Skipper Checkout - Saturday, May 11, 2013

If you have any other questions please email Stuart Proctor at stuart@downtownsailing.org. 

Each month, Bluegrass Tavern chooses a charity or organization to support by donating 10% of their total gross earnings for one day. 

The Downtown Sailing Center is enormously grateful to be selected for the "Charity of the Month," in March.  

We invite all of the DSC Members, Supporters, Friends, and Volunteers to pour through the doors of Bluegrass for Brunch, Lunch, or Supper, on March 24th.  Sample the venue's succulent and noteworthy menu options, impressive wine offerings and pairings, and smooth bourbons.  Information about Bluegrass can be found on their website.  

While this is not a "typical" DSC Member Social, by attending and your purchase of food and beverage from the venue will result in a donation to the DSC.  It is a terrific way to spend a spring day, visiting with your sailing friends and knowing you are contributing to a favorite cause.

Mark your calendars, and share with everyone in your contact list - Sunday, March 24, 2013.  We will be working with the manager of Bluegrass Tavern to finalize plans for the event in the coming days.  

We're absolutely excited and hope everyone will join us for brunch (or supper) at Bluegrass Tavern!

Bluegrass Tavern

1500 South Hanover Street 

Baltimore, MD 21230

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! 

"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."