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August 2019 DC Sail Newsletter
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DC Sail
is the community sailing program of the
National Maritime Heritage Foundation.
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. (*Photo courtesy of Tom Sliter.) |
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From the Helm: DC Sail High School Racers Participate in National Regatta
~ Report from Nick Budington, DC Sail High School Sailor
This July, a group of DC Sail High School Racing Program sailors joined forces for the
CJ Buckley c420 Team Race National Championships, hosted in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.
CJ was a talented young sailor who lost his life to cancer at age 16, and the Regatta was started in 2003 by his teammates at Greenwich Bay Sailing Association, a community sailing program like DC Sail. It is now one of the major events on the summer national "circuit".
Team "The District", comprised of Matt Budington, Nick Budington and Liam Gronda (Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School), Colman and Conrad Schofield (Yorktown High School) and Linnea Forsberg (Stone Ridge High School).
We had a great time at the two-day event and placed 7
th overall out of 24 talented teams from all over the country.
Editorial Comment: Congratulations to these accomplished and inspiring young sailors! Bethesda Magazine recently published an article "Sail Away" featuring our vibrant High School Racing Program. Please click here for a link to the story.
"Nick Budington says he likes the focus required of sailing as well as the friends he's made at regattas. "Sailing is something I love now, and something I can love all my life," he says. "I can do this wherever."
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DC Sail Welcomes New Varsity Head Coach
~ Nicolas Brandt Hansen
Please join us in welcoming our new High School Racing Program Varsity Head Coach, who will be coming on board with the program this fall.
Coach Nicolas hails from Denmark and has been competitively sailing since 1985. His sailing career started as a youth Optimist sailor, participating in the Danish Nationals, Europeans, and Worlds. Nicolas also sailed in the Danish Olympics as a 470 sailor, and competing on Snipes and J70s at national levels.
Prior to moving to the United States, he worked as a full-time club consultant employed by the Danish Sailing Association from 2013 to 2019. His role included
strategic development of sailing clubs, theoretical and practical instructor and coaching education, development and implementation of the talent strategy, relations work with stakeholders such as municipalities, Team Denmark, and class organizations. Nicolas has also served in the capacity of lead coach for Horsens Sailing Club and for the Danish Sailing Team.
His educational background includes BSc., Physiotherapy, School of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Aarhus University, and MSc., Science and Technology, Aalborg University.
Nicolas also worked as a physiotherapist at Sundhedshuset in the town Horsens, prior to joining the Danish Sailing Association.
Nicolas resides in Maryland with his wife, Ida, and their two young daughters, Silja (5) and Bjørg (3).
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12th Annual Cantina Cup
~ Saturday, September 14, 2019
"My two daughters had an amazing experience with the DC Sail summer camp and have talked about it throughout the year. We are in a fortunate position to afford it. I believe all kids should have a chance to have similar experiences regardless of their parents' income level. " ~ Irina
Cantina Cup Regatta is our signature fundraising event that supports the ability to bring children to summer camps and high school racing, at little to no cost to their families.
Our Youth Scholarship Program provides over $20,000 annually in
scholarship opportunities to children under the age of 18, who would otherwise not have the ability to explore the beauty of the sport of sailing via an engaging STEM curriculum, water safety instruction, and building awareness for an appreciation of our fragile waterway systems.
With the growth of our programs and facilities, we have the ability to increase the number of children we serve in the DC Metro area. With your help, we hope to provide even more scholarship opportunities in 2020!
Please consider a generous donation to support our Youth Scholarship Program by clicking here.
We are also seeking individual and corporate sponsorship of the annual fundraising event. Please contact Traci Mead to explore opportunities to show your support in helping us to provide these unique and beautiful programs for children less fortunate than ourselves. Phone: 202-547-1250 or email: tmead@dcsail.org.
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12th Annual Cantina Cup
~ Regatta Registration Information
(*Photo courtesy of Tom Sliter.)
The Cantina Cup Regatta and Fundraising Event was created 12 years ago as an annual event to bring together DC Sail's members and local sailing organizations to support the mission of promoting and sustaining affordable, educational, recreational and competitive sailing programs for youth in a fun and safe environment.
Regatta Changes for 2019: This year, we have partnered with the Potomac River Sailing Association to encourage even more boats on the water. Regatta registration for DC Sail owned Flying Juniors and Flying Scots will be managed by us. Please click here.
For additional information regarding the regatta, please contact Brian McNally at bmcnally@dcsail.org
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For all other fleets of privately-owned vessels, (Albacores, Buccaneers, Flying Scots, Inland Scows, Lasers, Lightnings, etc.), please contact PRSA for information by clicking here.
Thank you and see you on September 14, 2019!
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12th Annual Cantina Cup
~ Be A Spectator!
"American Spirit" will return this year as a Spectator Boat for non-regatta participants who want to get up close to the racing action on the water!
Light snacks and cold beverages will be available for passengers and are included in the cost of the ticket.
 Cost is $50 per passenger. Boarding at 12:30 PM with a 1:00 PM departure. Boat will return to the docks at 4:00 PM.
For the "American Spirit Spectator Boat Cruise" Registration and Information please click here.
(*Must be age 21+ for this Spectator Boat event.)
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12th Annual Cantina Cup
~ September "Monthly Social" to Coincide with Cantina Cup!
Racing will take place on a variety of race courses throughout the day, culminating at our "After Party & Awards Ceremony Event," hosted by Cantina Bambina and Pearl Street Warehouse on the Transit Pier at The Wharf.
The After Party is open to the public, there is no cover charge, and children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. The event will feature an Awards Ceremony for regatta participants and guests, and loads of celebrating sailors dancing under the stars with live music to follow the ceremony!
Purchase food and beverages from Cantina Bambina's street level window and help out DC Sail! Our generous sponsors will be providing a donation of proceeds of sales to support our programs.
It's going to be a huge bash and we hope to see loads of our members and friends present for the celebration!
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"American Spirit" Schooner Sailing
~ Public and Private Events
Sunset Sails: These three-hour sailing events, which run every-other Friday evening from mid-May through mid-October, are fun and memorable events open to the public. DC Sail members receive a 50% discount on Sunset Sail tickets too! To book passage,
please click here to view our Sunset Sail schedule and information.
Boating & Baseball Program: Passengers will sail with us for three hours and then attend the Nats home game following the
 cruise. Cost is just $65/per person and includes Terrace Level game ticket.
Please click here to book your Boating & Baseball tickets. Space is limited. (*New in 2019 for our Boating & Baseball passengers: No backpacks are permitted into the ballpark - plan accordingly!)
Private Charters: "American Spirit" is available April through mid-October for Private
 Charters. We've hosted birthday parties, corporate team building events, alumni gatherings, small weddings, anniversary events, and memorial sails. Private Charter information can be found by
clicking here.
Educational Charters: We also welcome school teachers and
 administrators of social service organizations with a focus on youth in inquire about our exciting Educational Charters for children.
Please click here to view information on how we manage these discounted sails that incorporate STEM curriculum during the engaging three-hour event!
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Kids Set Sail
~ That's a Wrap!
DC Sail's Summer Camp Program, Kids Set Sail has wrapped up for the year. Eight sessions with 240 kids experiencing the beauty of sail and learning about boating safety and an appreciation of our fragile waterway systems.
Parents: Please add a note to your calendar for early January 2020 when summer camp registration will open. You'll want to secure your camper's space early in the year for the 2020 summer camp season.
Many thanks and appreciation to our dedicated staff who provide excellent instruction for our young sailors everyday! We could not do it without you!
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High School Racing Program
~ Fall Season Sells Out to Capacity in Record Time
DC Sail's High School Racing Program Fall Season has sold out to capacity (in just eight days!) We'll be hosting 70 sailors this season and wish them all the best! GOOD LUCK AND SAIL FAST, SAILORS!
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Adult Lessons
~ Beginner Learn to Sail Lessons
DC Sail's excellent sail training programs for adults continue for a few more weeks in the 2019 sailing season. We have some space available for the end of August and into September.
If you have family and/or friends that have expressed an interest in learning to sail and getting out on the water with DC Sail, please encourage them to register for their lessons.
Please click here to view information on sessions, curriculum, etc.
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DC Sail Boat Rentals
~ Sailing Area Boundaries for FJ and Flying Scot Rentals
Reminder for members of our sailing boundaries for FJ and Flying Scot rentals are the 11th Street bridge on the Anacostia River, DC Police Department Harbor Patrol building on Washington Channel, CSX Long Bridge on the Potomac River (1st bridge heading north towards Georgetown) and no further south of DCA airport on the Potomac River.
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Sail in the Southern Mediterranean and Thailand With CCS
~ Cabin Charter Sailing Offers Opportunities to Sail in Exotic Places
- Southern Mediterranean Sail: 28Sept -5Oct, 2019
- Phuket, Thailand Sail: December 2019
Cabin Charter Sailing has available cabins on these sails:
- Final week of sailing in the Southern Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, Malta...wow!
- Our annual December Phang Nga Bay Sail in lush Thailand.
 
Capt. Bob is a USCG licensed captain with marine liability insurance who has skippered over 90 of these CCS week-long sails.
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~ Support DC Sail When Shopping Online!
Did you know your purchases can make a difference?
Please include exploring items at Amazon.com via the AmazonSmile link. We are a registered nonprofit organization and have the ability to receive a percentage of sales via a donation through their giving program. DC Sail is the Community Sailing Center of the National Maritime Heritage Foundation which will be referenced at your checkout. Thank you for helping us to raise funds to support our mission statement which includes providing unique on-the-water opportunities for at-risk kids that can change lives in so many positive ways.
Please help us "network" this opportunity by sharing or forwarding this newsletter to your business and personal contacts and ask that they lend a hand to DC Sail.
As a registered charity with the AmazonSmile program, the donations are not issued just for holiday shopping, as it is active 365 days a year! Please visit the page and add to your favorites in your internet browser for future usage.
Thank you!
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Membership Cards
~ Automatically Generated Membership Cards
DC Sail membership cards are available through your online profile as members of DC Sail.
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Both at the time of initiation of a new membership and at renewal, your customized DC Sail Membership Card will be created. You'll have the ability to easily print and tuck into your wallet or gear bag.
 As we all experience time flying by with busy schedules, it is easy to forget about your pending membership renewal with DC Sail. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the funds generated by your membership and renewal fees to keep up with operating and maintenance costs year-around.
If you have let your membership lapse and wish to re-activate, please visit your membership profile via
www.dcsail.org. Cannot recall your login information? Click the easy link to have it emailed to you or contact us and we'll be happy to help.
For those who hold certifications with US SAILING, American Red Cross First Aid/CPR, etc., now is good time to also pull out those cards and assure you are in good standing.
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Member Discussion Forums
~ Ways to Communicate with DC Sail Members
Looking to hop on a boat but don't have a rental? Seeking someone to sail with you during your boat rental when your guests are unable to join you?
Post a notice on the Member Discussion Forums! Easy and your message will be available for viewing by active DC Sail Members. (No public access.)
You will need to be logged into your DC Sail account profile to view the link to the Member Discussion Forum.
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~ Links Will Deliver You to the Website for Information/Registration.
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| DC Sail Mission Statement "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." |
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