About DC Sail
DC Sail is the community sailing program of the National Maritime Heritage Foundation (NMHF).
Our
mission is to promote and sustain affordable educational, recreational
and competitive sailing programs for all ages in a fun and safe
environment. DC Sail empowers its participants to develop
self-respect and sportsmanship, foster teamwork, and cultivate sailing
skills and an appreciation for maritime-related activities. In
addition, DC Sail enhances the DC community by using sailing to bolster community spirit and volunteerism.
Our
active programs, located in Southwest Washington D.C. are re-connecting
people of the Washington metropolitan region to the water . Sailing
opportunities are available for adults and youth aboard small boats and
our 65 foot schooner, American Spirit. Profits from all our programs will go towards offering underprivileged inner city youth the opportunity to learn to sail.
NMHF,
a non-profit institution, was founded in 2000 and is the official
maritime heritage organization of the District of Columbia. NMHF is
dedicated to enhancing lives and inspiring young minds through maritime
adventures. By providing comprehensive community sailing and maritime
education programs, the NMHF reconnects people of all ages of the
Washington metropolitan area to the water and to the maritime history
of the region.