WOMEN ON WATER (WOW), a Pentagon Sailing Club (PSC) group, provides opportunities for women to sail in a fun, supportive, and learning environment!
From April through October, WOW meets on select Thursdays (5:30 pm until dusk) and Saturdays (starting at 9:00 am) and occasional Fridays and Sundays at the Capital Cove Marina on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) in Washington, D.C., where PSC moors a fleet of Catalina Capri 22s. After each sail, WOW members gather at the marina's waterfront restaurant, The Slip Inn.
Who: All PSC women are welcome to join!
When: April through October 2026
Where: Capital Cove Marina, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), 90 Giovannoli Way, Washington, D.C. 20032
Cost: $60 covers the cost of the 2026 sailing season
Note, you must be a PSC member to register for WoW. If you DO NOT have access to JBAB, after completing a PSC membership application, you may apply for DBIDS card. This takes time to process. Without a DBIDS card, you don't have access to the marina. Note: PSC can only sponsor DBIDS cards for active club members.
Happy Sailing!
Come join for a Wednesday Night Social Sail with PSC!!!
Here's your chance to take a little time after work (or maybe even leave the office early if you can) and join some of your fellow PSC members for an evening social sail on the Potomac.
Boats depart the docks by 4:30 PM at the latest (or earlier if a skipper has a boat full of people). All boats must be tied back up in their slips before sunset.
Come out and join us and practice your sailing. You might pick up a tip or be able to share your tips with each other in this relaxed atmosphere. Oh, did we mention that it's only $10 to participate (& free for Skippers)? How much better can it get?!
Click here to Register: https://www.pentagonsailing.org/event-6550173
We hope to see you out on the water!
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NOTE TO ALL: Capacity is totally dependent on how many Skippers sign up. No skipper, no boat. If you are considering being a Skipper (see requirements below), but need some orientation and/or a bit more practice, let us know. We'll figure something out.
NOTICE: Guest registrations are now allowed. If you wish to sail with family members, consider a Family Membership.
If that's you, fill out this form
Questions, contact Membership@PentagonSailing.org
Come join us for our second Sunday Social Sail of 2026!!!
Here's your chance to take a little time before the new work week and join some of your fellow PSC members for a social sail on the Potomac. This Sunday format is a bit new/experimental as for times, so we may adjust somewhat.
There are two options: 1) $10: 2-6 pm, Sail only.
2) $20: 2pm - sunset, Sail to Alexandria City Dock, 1 hour stop for tapas at Barca Restaurant, return to JBAB by sunset.
Boats depart the docks by 2:30 PM or as soon as a skipper has a full crew. All boats must be tied back up in their slips before sunset.
Come out and join us and practice your sailing. You might pick up a tip or be able to share your tips with each other in this relaxed atmosphere. Oh, did we mention that it's only $10/$20 to participate (& free for Skippers). How much better can it get?!
Register here: https://www.pentagonsailing.org/event-6550213
PSC members;
Monthly Membership social meetings are generally held the third Monday of every month (3rd Tuesday, when conflicts or Monday is a holiday), except in Summer months and December when the annual Holiday Party & Awards Dinner takes place.
We normally have dinner together, hear from a guest speaker, and then conduct a business meeting. All year long, it's a good time!
We'll be at a new venue called Los Tios Grill,
2615 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria 22301
Happy Hour and networking starts at 6:00 pm and meeting starts at 7:00 pm with a short ice-breaker. We recommend that you come early to have some food (individual tab), birthday cake for our recent birthdays, and and hang around with other sailors.
Main speaker for this month is discussing Events DC supporting the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race..
Subject Line: Step Aboard 70-foot Ocean Racers this June Headline: Fleet Week at The Wharf Main Text: The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race returns to Washington, D.C. June 18-20 as The Wharf transforms into a vibrant waterfront celebration of offshore sailing, adventure, and global competition.
In partnership with Events DC, this free Clipper Race Fleet Week stopover brings one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges straight to the nation’s capital. A fleet of 10 Clipper 70 ocean racing yachts will line the Washington Channel, offering a rare public access to the boats and the crews racing more than 40,000 nautical miles around the world.
Step aboard the yachts, meet international crews, and hear firsthand stories from sailors midway through an eleven-month circumnavigation. Enjoy public yacht tours, interactive exhibits, sailor meet and greets, hands-on STEM programming, and family-friendly waterfront programming
Don’t miss your chance to experience offshore racing up close at The Wharf.
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Please contact our Membership Commodore for more information about this social event.
Click here to Register: https://www.pentagonsailing.org/event-6550179
Special PSC Member Invitation:
Need your expression of interest for private tour of one of the Clipper yachts.
Exact date/time is one 30 minute tour between 1-3 pm, Thursday, 18 June). RSVP NLT 14 June. Cancellation allowed, but need numbers for planning.
Question? Email membership@pentagonsailing.org
In June 2026, the Clipper 2025–26 Round the World Yacht Race will make its only East Coast stop at The Wharf, with Clipper 70 yachts and crews from around the globe celebrating in Washington, DC.
The Clipper Race Fleet Week will run June 17–22, 2026 at The Wharf, marking the race’s second visit to the U.S. capital after a record-setting debut in 2024 Events DC+1. The fleet of ten 70-foot racing yachts has completed seven out of eight legs of the 40,000-nautical-mile circumnavigation and will be berthed from June 18–21 The Wharf DC.
Come join us for a Wednesday Night Social Sail with PSC BBQ After!!
Boats depart the docks starting at 4:30; 5:30 PM at the latest. All boats must be tied back up in their slips before sunset.
BUT WAIT, THERE's MORE! On the last Wednesday of each month, we will hold a Social Hour after we sail with FREE Club provided refreshments!
Register here: https://www.pentagonsailing.org/event-6550119
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NOTICE: Guest registration is now available.
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2026 PSC Labor Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered 41' Catamaran
Sail Solomons Spring Cove Marina 455 Lore Road Solomons MD 20688
REGISTRATION
Miscellaneous costs (fuel, pump-out, dock fees, meals) not included.
Boat: Second Sight 2023 41' Seawind 1260 Catamaran
Skipper: Ross Rosiak
This is a multi-day social sail over the Labor Day weekend. We depart the marina on Saturday and meet other boats on the bay, raft-up, and spend the day on the water.
Theme: Island Paradise
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. You can invite adult guests to join you, no minors. Please 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
2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Boat
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
2026 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Boat #2
Boat: Jeanneau 379 Serenity
Skipper: Jonah Brewer
Location: Spring Cover Marina, Solomons Island
The first night (Saturday) we raft-up on the Patuxant (location tbd) and reconnect with the other boats. On the second night (Sunday), we dock at Spring Cover marina and have a catered dinner. On Monday we sail on the Chesapeake.
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 fore-decks where you can do so. You are free to invite adult guests to join, no minors for this event.
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
2026 PSC Labor Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered WoW Boat
2026 PSC Labor Day Raft-Up: Club-Chartered Boat (3-Day Bay Sail) with 1 FVSM – $450.00
Boat: Jeanneau 39i Moxie
Skipper: Bri Foster
Location: Sail Solomons
The first night we raft-up on the Putuxant River (location TBD) and reconnect with the other boats. On the second night (Sunday), we dock in a marina (Spring Cover Marina) and have a catered dinner. Monday we sail the Chesapeake.
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 fore-decks where you can do so. Feel free to invite an adult guest to join you, no minors at this event.
Dear PSCers:
Monthly Membership social meetings are held the third Monday of every month (3rd Tuesday, when Monday is a holiday), except in December when the annual Holiday Party & Awards Dinner takes the place of the regular social meeting.
We'll be at the Alexandria West Marine (601 S Patrick St) this month!
Happy Hour and networking starts at 6:00 pm and meeting starts at 7:00 pm with a short ice-breaker. We recommend that you come early to have some food (pizza!!), birthday cake for our April birthdays, and drinks, browse through West Marine's merchandise, and hang around with other sailors.
Do you or someone you know have a unique or interesting insight, skill, or experience related to some aspect of sailing you would be willing to present to our membership?
Please contact our Membership Commodore for more information.
Register here: https://www.pentagonsailing.org/event-6550122
Last BBQ of the Season!
Register here: https://www.pentagonsailing.org/event-6550124
The Hydrilla Cup is a PSC social event hosted by the Racing Squadron. Join us for a day of races, fellowship, and a cookout!
The main event will be a series of two to three races on the Potomac River in which teams of PSC members compete against each other to claim victory on one of our Capri 22's. We'll follow the racing with a cookout at the marina.
This is also a great opportunity to try out for PSC's 2027 racing team.
This event is free, but registration is required since there's limited space on the boats. If you'd like to share a dish for the cookout, please send a note to racing@pentagonsailing.org. If you'd like to attend the cookout but not sail, there's unlimited space to attend.
Note: This event is held on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling; you must have an ID card (or a DIBDS card) that allows access to the base to participate.
0900 Welcome, Intro to Racing, prepare boats 1000 Launch boats, warm up 1100 Start time for first race 1430 Estimated finish time for last race 1500 Cookout and awards
