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Youth Sailing

DC Sail's Youth Sailing Programs include Kids Set Sail, High School Racing, After School Learn to Swim and Sail and our Schooner Education program. Our goal is to teach young people the skills they will need to be successful sailors, the educational components behind how a boat functions and lifetime skills such as teamwork, decision-making and respect for our environment. Sailing teaches skills that are used on and off the water and our programs instill lessons that last a lifetime.

Kids Set Sail

Kids Set Sail is a summer day camp that takes place from the end of June through mid-August for youth ages 7 though 14. KSS gives participants the skills to be successful beginner and intermediate sailors. and seeks to increase their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math concepts related to sailing. KSS engages youth in physical fitness; teaches leadership, teamwork and decision-making skills; and helps youth develop a sense of accomplishment in an unfamiliar environment. They will participate in activities ranging from Pirate Day, mapping and sailing their own course, sailboat tag, and paddling relay races.


Schooner Camp

A week-long Sailing and Marine Studies program to youth ages 12 to 18. The 5 day camp aims to educate students on subjects pertaining to Sailing on a Schooner, Seamanship, Local History and Marine Science with a focus on local flora and fauna.

High School Sailing

The National Capital High School Sailing program is intended to instruct high school teams in the sailing techniques supporting varsity and junior varsity interscholastic competition. This program supports these teams in weekend competition against other high schools in the Middle Atlantic region.


 
 

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DC Sail is the community sailing program of National Maritime Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Telephone: (202) 547-1250 · Email: info@dcsail.org

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