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• REGISTER NOW to attend the "2026 WOMEN on WATER Sailing Season Kick-Off" hosted by PSC's WOMEN on WATER

  • When
    21 Mar 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Dominion Hills Recreation Association Community Room, 6000 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
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  Join WOMEN on WATER (WOW) on Saturday, March 21, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm to celebrate the upcoming sailing season!

  Be inspired by a panel of women who will share sailing stories along with their methods and insights in working with women who want to become better sailors. 

  • Cheryl Duvall: President, Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association (CAPCA); Skipper "Belle Bateau"; tour boat Captain on Watermark’s  Crosby Tug, "Miss Anne"
  • Amy Skillman: President, American Folklore Society, Educator, Sailing Instructor, and Charter Captain
  • Chloe Wawerek: PSC Skipper, Instructor and Racer, Volunteer for US Naval Academy's Command and Seamanship Training Squadron

  Meet with fellow sailors, swap stories, and learn about sailing opportunities at the Pentagon Sailing Club and WOW. During lunch discuss sailing aspirations and make plans for the coming sailing season.

  Who: Women interested in sailing

  When: Saturday, March 21, 2025, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

  Where: Dominion Hills Recreation Association Community Room, 6000 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA

  Cost: $10 for PSC Members; $15 for Non-members

  The cost includes lunch. LIMITED SEATING / REGISTER TODAY

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• Close Quarter Maneuvering (ASA 118)

  • When
    16 May 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sail Solomons Spring Cove Marina 455 Lore Road Solomons MD 20688
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  BAY TRAINING DAY SAIL - CLOSE QUARTER MANEUVERING (CQM)

  Boat Name: Beneteau 323 Allora

  Skipper: Jonah Brewer

  Purpose/Training: This class focuses on teaching students how to safely maneuver a sailboat under power in close quarters in various wind and sea conditions including docking/un-docking, line handling, use of spring lines, backing, turning and holding position in restricted water.  

  You can find the syllabus here.

  Prerequisites: ASA 101/103

  Certifications:
  ASA - ASA 118 (Docking Endorsement) certification awarded upon successful completion of CQM Session and a written test.
  PSC Bay Skipper - Two sails required to fulfill all CQM requirements in the D-CS qualification card.

  POC: baycommodore@pentagonsailing.org

  One FVSM may be used for this sail. If you are using an FVSM, select the Bay Training Day Sail with FVSM payment option. Please check the FVSM spreadsheet to make sure you have FVSM(s) available before choosing either of these pricing options.

  An ASA-118 textbook will be provided with this registration.

  The course fee will not be refunded if cancellation occurs within 30 days of the start date of the sail, unless the participant finds a replacement. The club will assist with this but will not be responsible for finding a replacement.

  Participants are encouraged to join the Bay Skipper Program

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• Close Quarter Maneuvering (ASA 118)

  • When
    17 May 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sail Solomons Spring Cove Marina 455 Lore Road Solomons MD 20688
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  BAY TRAINING DAY SAIL - CLOSE QUARTER MANEUVERING (CQM)

  Boat Name: Beneteau 323 Allora

  Skipper: Jonah Brewer

  Purpose/Training: This class focuses on teaching students how to safely maneuver a sailboat under power in close quarters in various wind and sea conditions including docking/un-docking, line handling, use of spring lines, backing, turning and holding position in restricted water.  

  You can find the syllabus here.

  Prerequisites: ASA 101/103

  Certifications:
  ASA - ASA 118 (Docking Endorsement) certification awarded upon successful completion of CQM Session and a written test.
  PSC Bay Skipper - Two sails required to fulfill all CQM requirements in the D-CS qualification card.

  POC: baycommodore@pentagonsailing.org

  One FVSM may be used for this sail. If you are using an FVSM, select the Bay Training Day Sail with FVSM payment option. Please check the FVSM spreadsheet to make sure you have FVSM(s) available before choosing either of these pricing options.

  An ASA-118 textbook will be provided with this registration.

  The course fee will not be refunded if cancellation occurs within 30 days of the start date of the sail, unless the participant finds a replacement. The club will assist with this but will not be responsible for finding a replacement.

  Participants are encouraged to join the Bay Skipper Program

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• 2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Catamaran

  • Start
    23 May 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    25 May 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sail Solomons Spring Cove Marina 455 Lore Road Solomons MD 20688
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  2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered 41' Catamaran

  • Location: 

    Sail Solomons Spring Cove Marina 455 Lore Road Solomons MD 20688

  • • Parking space may be limited. Try to carpool.

  Flyer: Memorial Day Raft Up.pdf

  REGISTRATION
  

  • 2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Boat (3-Day Bay Sail) – shared cabin, OR salon

  Miscellaneous costs (fuel, pump-out, dock fees, meals) not included.

  Boat:  Second Sight 2023 41' Seawind 1260 Catamaran

  Skipper: Ross Rosiak email communicationscommodore@pentagonsailing.org 

  This is a multi-day social sail over the Memorial Day weekend. We depart the marina on Saturday and meet other boats on the bay, raft-up, and spend the day on the water. See flyer attached below.

  Theme:  TBD

  Location: TBD

  • 24 May 2025 - Raft Up  
  • 25 May 2025 - In port catered dinner 

  This is a great multi-day experience, where you get to experience the liveaboard style, plus you get to raft-up with other boats. The sail is a great time to practice any skills you may need for a certification, or just to make sure you keep them sharp. If all you want is relax, there will be multiple fore-decks where you can do so.  

  Monday we return to our home ports.

  We look forward to seeing you. Please pass the information about the Raft Up to anyone who wants to attend and let the skipper know if you have any questions.

  Registration price only covers charter costs. Additional costs such as food, pump-out, fuel, and slip fees will be shared by the crew.

  The charter boat is a catamaran with three 2-person cabins and three singles in salon (sleeping nine). You can check it out here.

  The fee will not be refunded if cancellation occurs within 30 days of the start date of the sail, unless the participant finds a replacement. The club will assist with this but will not be responsible for finding a replacement.

  POC: baycommodore@pentagonsailing.org

  PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN THE BAY SKIPPER PROGRAM

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• 2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Boat #2

  • Start
    23 May 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    25 May 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sail Solomons Spring Cove Marina 455 Lore Road Solomons MD 20688
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  2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Boat

  • Start

  23 May 2026

  ·         9:00 AM

  • End

  25 May 2026

  ·         5:00 PM

  • Location

  Sail Solomons Spring Cove Marina 455 Lore Road Solomons MD 20688

  • Spaces available

  4

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  • 2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Boat (3-Day Bay Sail) – $475.00

  Includes one place in a shared cabin. Miscellaneous costs (fuel, pump-out, dock fees, meals) not included.

  2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Boat (3-Day Bay Sail) with 1 FVSM – $450.00

  Includes one place in a shared cabin. Miscellaneous costs (fuel, pump-out, dock fees, meals) not included.

  2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Boat #2

  Boat: Jeanneau 379 Serenity

  Skipper:  Jonah Brewer

  This is a multi-day social sail over the Memorial Day weekend. We depart the marina on Saturday and meet other boats on the bay, raft-up, and spend the day on the water.

  Location: TBD

  The first night we anchor and then reconnect with the other boats. On the second night (Sunday), we dock in a marina (location TBD) and have dinner at local restaurant (TBA), get take out, or prepare meals on the boats (at each crew's preference).

  Monday we return to our home ports.

  This is a great multi-day experience, where you get to experience the liveaboard style, plus you get to raft-up with other boats. The sail is a great time to practice any skills you may need for a certification, or just to make sure you keep them sharp. If all you want is relax, there will be multiple fore-decks where you can do so.

  Registration price only covers charter costs. Additional costs such as food, pump-out, fuel, and slip fees will be shared by the crew.

  The charter boat is a monohull with three 2-person cabins in salon (sleeping six). You can check it out here.

  Location: Sail Solomons 245 C St POB 441, Solomons, MD 20688

  POC: baycommodore@pentagonsailing.org

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• 2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Boat #3

  • Start
    23 May 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    25 May 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sail Solomons Spring Cove Marina 455 Lore Road Solomons MD 20688
  • Spaces left
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  2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Boat

  • Start

  23 May 2026

  ·         9:00 AM

  • End

  25 May 2026

  ·         5:00 PM

  • Location

  Sail Solomons Spring Cove Marina 455 Lore Road Solomons MD 20688

  • Spaces available

  4

  REGISTRATION

  • 2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Boat (3-Day Bay Sail) – $475.00

  Includes one place in a shared cabin. Miscellaneous costs (fuel, pump-out, dock fees, meals) not included.

  2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Boat (3-Day Bay Sail) with 1 FVSM – $450.00

  Includes one place in a shared cabin. Miscellaneous costs (fuel, pump-out, dock fees, meals) not included.

  2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Boat #3

  Boat: Jeanneau 39i Moxie

  Skipper:  Matt Tobias

  This is a multi-day social sail over the Memorial Day weekend. We depart the marina on Saturday and meet other boats on the bay, raft-up, and spend the day on the water.

  Location: TBD

  The first night we anchor and then reconnect with the other boats. On the second night (Sunday), we dock in a marina (location TBD) and have dinner at local restaurant (TBA), get take out, or prepare meals on the boats (at each crew's preference).

  Monday we return to our home ports.

  This is a great multi-day experience, where you get to experience the liveaboard style, plus you get to raft-up with other boats. The sail is a great time to practice any skills you may need for a certification, or just to make sure you keep them sharp. If all you want is relax, there will be multiple fore-decks where you can do so.

  Registration price only covers charter costs. Additional costs such as food, pump-out, fuel, and slip fees will be shared by the crew.

  The charter boat is a monohull with three 2-person cabins in salon (sleeping six). You can check it out here.

  Location: Sail Solomons 245 C St POB 441, Solomons, MD 20688

  POC: baycommodore@pentagonsailing.org

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• Bay Overnight 2-Day Sail #1

  • Start
    30 May 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    31 May 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Sail Solomons Spring Cove Marina 455 Lore Road Solomons MD 20688
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  Bay Overnight 2-Day Sail

  Location: Sail Solomons Spring Cove Marina 455 Lore Road Solomons MD 20688

  Overnight 2-Day sail from Solomons in Chesapeake Bay.  Sail first day, dock or anchor out at night (TBD), then sail second day and return to port.  A social sail for those who just want to spend time on the water but can also be used for qualifications for those in the PSC Bay Skipper Program.

  Boat: Jeanneau 379 Serenity

  Skipper:  TBD

  POC: Bay Commodore at baycommodore@pentagonsailing.org

  Please consider joining the Bay Skipper Program

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• Bay Day Sail #1

  • When
    01 Jun 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Sail Solomons Spring Cove Marina 455 Lore Road Solomons MD 20688
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  Bay Day Sail

  Location: Sail Solomons Spring Cove Marina 455 Lore Road Solomons MD 20688

  Day sail from Solomons in Chesapeake Bay. A social sail for those who just want to spend time on the water but can also be used for qualifications for those in the PSC Bay Skipper Program.

  Boat: Jeanneau 379 Serenity

  Skipper:  TBD

  POC: Bay Commodore at baycommodore@pentagonsailing.org

  Please consider joining the Bay Skipper Program

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• ASA 104/204 - Bareboat Cruising/Instructor Training

  • Start
    05 Jun 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07 Jun 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Port Annapolis, Dock F, Slip 2, 7074 Bembe Beach Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403
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  ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising or 204 Instructor Training for Bareboat Cruising

  Boat:48' Schooner Adventurer

  Skipper:
  Duncan Hood

  This a unique opportunity to gain real sailing experience while earning ASA's 104 Bareboat Cruising certification or ASA 204 Instructor Qualification. Experienced instructor, Duncan Hood, will teach this class on his 48' Schooner Adventurer. Adventurer is a 1984 fore & aft staysail schooner manufactured by Cherubini Yachts in Riverside New Jersey. Duncan has offered to host club members on his boat during this sail and provide ASA 104 or 204 training. This two-day, one-night trip will give you more than enough experience to demonstrate confidently all the required skills and knowledge covered by the ASA 104/204 course so that you can charter a boat.

  Your fee covers ASA exam and certification. Food and drinks on board are the crew's responsibility. 

  Additional information on ASA 104:ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising Certification

  Prerequisites:
  For 204 ASA requires 104 certification before taking the course and recommends a minimum of 80 on-the-water sailing hours.

  Locations:
  Start - Dock F, Slip 2 Port Annapolis, MD

  End - Port Annapolis, MD

  Itinerary: 
  Sail from Port Annapolis and return to the same location.

  Notes:
  A maximum of 1 FVSM may be used for this sail. If you use an FVSM, select the applicable ASA 104/204 with the FVSM payment option. Please check the FVSM spreadsheet to ensure you have FVSM(s) available before choosing this pricing option. The course fee will not be refunded if cancellation occurs within 30 days of the start date of the sail, unless the participant finds a replacement. The club will assist with this, but will not be responsible for finding a replacement.

  Questions:
  Email Bay Commodore

  PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN THE BAY SKIPPER PROGRAM

  
  

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