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  1. Start Sailing Now: Meet the Caldwells

    ... We looked into buying a powerboat, but after calculating the boat payments and fuel expenses, we said, “nope.” We then wondered what ... could purchase for the same cost. Neither of us knew how to sail, nor did we know what all the ropes did, so we decided to take lessons at ...

    Duffy Duffy - 11/15/2017 - 10:49

  2. An Eastern Shore Storyteller

    When Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron (KNSPS) member Lauren Monroe isn’t out on the ... practices. Being part of a boating club helps everyone to boat safely and pick up information, take classes, and enjoy the camaraderie ...

    Kaylie - 09/08/2016 - 11:37

  3. Hot Gybes: Taking Your Technique to Another Level

    ... help you not just execute them but will turn your gybes into boat-length gobbling weapons. Turn your gybes into boat-length ... on a slow smooth turn, good ease on the old sheet to get the sail past the headstay, and then pull like crazy on the new sheet. In the ...

    Beth - 03/11/2022 - 17:18

  4. What's in a Name?

    ... What’s behind the naming of your boat?  Did you spend a great deal of time determining just the right name for ... wife Eileen and I chose the name Cats’ Paws as we sail with our two felines, named Cap’n and Uncle Ted, who have a total of ...

    Molly Winans - 09/08/2016 - 11:37

  5. Why I Joined the Philadelphia Sailing Club

    ... be very expensive to take up sailing and you don't own a boat.  Sound like you?  If it does, here's some really good news...You can sail right now.  You need to join the Philadelphia Sail Club . PSC has been ...

    Molly Winans - 09/08/2016 - 11:37

  6. Seven Prep Tips for World Circumnavigation

    ... last time! Aloft on Elcie 2. The Boat Okay, this is important. Having confidence in your boat really is key ... spent in port trying to find a mechanic while your friends sail off to another amazing destination. Also, by keeping the systems simple, ...

    Molly Winans - 08/29/2022 - 09:22

  7. Light Air Dancing: Simple Thoughts To Help You Master Light-Air Races

    ... master light-air races. Starts: stay close, keep the boat moving, stay out of clumps of boats, start at an end. The first ... close reach to close reach. This is the fastest point of sail in light air and the one which will make it easiest to keep the boat ...

    Molly Winans - 06/23/2025 - 11:40

  8. 125 Days for 2025

    ... January 2025 1  kayak   Sassafras R  Kentmore Park Sail Club New Years sail/paddle February 11 16" Zodiac - Maui to ... Gemini  whale watching and snorkeling 17  120' Tour boat Majestic  Honolulu/Waikiki whale watching 22  25' pnotoom boat from ...

    Anne Stevens - 12/10/2025 - 22:05

  9. Start Sailing Now: Donna Colaco

    ... city for work. That is when I learned about sailing at DC Sail. Did you have any preconceived notions about sailing that proved ... caught the sailing bug. Racing brought in a new level of boat handling, sail trim, and wind awareness along with strategy, tactics, and ...

    Duffy Duffy - 07/09/2017 - 22:50

  10. Exploring Washington DC From the Potomac River

    ... in Washington, DC, is a popular place to visit by foot or boat. Photo courtesy of the District Wharf Water Taxis You ... The Cantina Cup Regatta, hosted by DC Sail, which is Washington DC's community sailing center, on the Potomac River. ...

    Molly Winans - 06/30/2021 - 12:49

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