Hey, is that bridge in Philadelphia? No matter, Philadelphia Sailing Club members dig the Chesapeake. Photo courtesy of Jane Harrington
So why does this photo look like, hm, The Bay Bridge??? We were started in Philadelphia, thus the name, however...
The Philadelphia Sailing Club sails in the Chesapeake and beyond. Sailors of all levels are welcome. We charter out of places like Annapolis, Havre de Grace, and Rock Hall. If you live within easy driving distance of any of these places, you should consider joining us.
Our yearly sail program typically offers a weeklong winter trip, spring and fall trips on the Chesapeake, and a long summer trip, which has been of late, from Newport to Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket or Block Island. Yearly dues are $40 per person. Then it is pay per trip.
I've been a member since 2003. I knew nothing about sailing when I joined. I am now an advanced sailor. I've taken some sailing lessons, but, most of what I've learned is through time spent with the many, many experienced sailors I've met through The Philadelphia Sailing Club.
I've been to some really good sailing places since joining PSC, British Columbia, the Florida Keys, and Lake Huron. There are other recent trips I haven't been able to go on such as Tonga, Sicily, and the Grenadine Islands.
If you have never sailed: Pay the yearly dues and take a trip. If you enjoy it than sail with us again.
If you like to sail occasionally: Pay the yearly dues and take and sail as often as you like.
If you own a boat: Sail with us for 2 weekends on the Chesapeake and then you will qualify to sail on our off the Bay trips. (this rule applies to all members)
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about The Philadelphia Sailing Club. And, go to our web site to look at the trips we have offered this year.
Jane Harrington, Vice-Commodore
PHILADELPHIA SAILING CLUB CRUISE TO NANTUCKET
Seven members of the Philadelphia Sailing Club joined in a cruise to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket during the week of July 19-26. Leaving from Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI, the chartered 42’ Beneteau took the group to Cuttyhunk, Edgartown and Vineyard Haven on Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Padanaram (near New Bedford) on the mainland, and back to Newport. Sailing with winds up to 30 plus knots and 15 foot seas, as well as through thick fog banks, the crew gained invaluable experience standing watch at the helm in one hour shifts, guided by skipper Julio Mendez and first mate Cherie Comley. The group is shown enjoying lobsters at a restaurant at the harbor in Nantuckett.
