P.O. Box 23422,
Washington, DC 20026-3422
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The Pentagon Sailing Club is a volunteer association dedicated to safe recreational sailing on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, the Chesapeake Bay, and wherever the winds may take us. We base our operations out of Capitol Cove Marina on Bolling Air Force Base, and maintain a fleet of club-owned sailboats. The PSC offers classroom training, on-the-water sailing instruction, recreational sailing, and club charters.
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We train and qualify our members in affiliation with the U.S. Naval Sailing Association.
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Effective 26 April 2010, the Pentagon Sailing Club is now also recognized as a American Sailing Association facility.
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Our Vision - To provide the best
recreational sailing opportunities to US military, DoD civilians, their
families, and their friends in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area! |
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PSC Hot Stuff!!! PSC Information and Upcoming "Do not Miss" Events:
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Two sessions - July 29th and August 17th, 2010 As a result of several recent incidents on the Bay where boats chartered by the Pentagon Sailing Club were damaged, we will be having a Safety Stand-Down to review those incidents and discuss how best to minimize similar occurrences in the future. The format will be an interactive seminar with open back and forth discussion focusing on recent accidents/issues to re-emphasize standard procedures, prudent decision making, and Skipper responsibilities. We will also discuss any inadequacies and shortcomings with our chartered boats and what our expectations should be. Attendance is mandatory at one of two evening sessions for ALL active PSC Bay Skippers, Training Certification Committee members, and Bridge Officers. Individuals in the D-CS qualification pipeline are also invited to attend. Two sessions: 29 July, Thursday, at McGinty's, 1830 - 2100. 17 August, Tuesday, at McGinty's, 1830 - 2100. Contact Training Commodore Hal Moore |
Mandatory Safety Stand-Down
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Revised Procedure for Non-DoD PSC Member PSC member Hank Lavery has coordinated a new procedure for non-DoD PSC members getting access to Bolling AFB and the marina with base security personnel at Bolling. If approved, the new procedure should simplify access to the marina for our non-DoD members. To take advantage of this new procedure, you must contact Hank with your information. Click here for details and the information required to participate in this process.
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PSC Labor Day Raft-up September 4-6, 2010 Sea Gods, Legends, and Nautical Lore
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Membership Meeting Wednesday, August 18th, at 7:00 PM
McGinty's Public House
Parking
is available on the street or in the parking garage under the Harris Teeter
grocery store. Click
here
for directions. The meeting
starts at 7:00 pm, but come early to have some food and drink and hang around
with other sailors. Contact PSC Vice Commodore.
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Check out the availability of the PSC river boats for member rentals. Click here for information on renting PSC river boats.
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June-July 2010 Lubber's Line now Available! The June-July 2010 issue of the PSC newsletter, the Lubber's Line, is now available. Click here to read on line or to download a copy.
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2010 PSC MDRU Photos Posted! Photos from the 2010 Memorial Day Raft-up are now available on the Photos page. Click here.
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Check out all the great PSC sailing and training opportunities for the 2010 sailing season.
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PSC News:
New
Membership-Basic Sailing Course Package - The
PSC has lowered the price of our Basic Sailing Course for 2010 and put together
a great discount membership package for new members who join the PSC and
sign up for the Basic Sailing Course at the same time. [more ...]
Raft-up Requirements for Cruising Skipper Candidates
Information on two-day Overnight Bay & Check Sheets/Logbooks
Important Information for Cruising Skipper Candidates
Cruising Skipper Candidate Self-Evaluation
Cruising Skipper Candidate Written Exams Study Guide
Cruising Skipper Candidate Book list
Want to earn Frequent Volunteer Sea Miles? You've
learned to sail, you've been out with us on the rivers and bay, and you've met
some good folks along the way. Now it's time to give something back ... Read on
for opportunities, and how we offer some compensation! [more...]
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"A man who is not afraid
of the sea will soon be drowned...for he will go out on a day he shouldn't.
But we do be afraid of the sea, and we only be drownded now and again."
John Millington Synge, in his book "The Aran Islands," 1907
"If there is magic on the
planet, it is contained in the water."
Loren Eisley
"How inappropriate to
call this planet Earth when it is clearly Ocean."
Arthur C. Clarke
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