Pentagon Sailing Club upcoming events

ASA 101/103 Combined Beginner Sailing Course #1 (23 Apr 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ASA 101/103 Combined Beginner Sailing Course #1 [April]

Never sailed before, or has it been a while? This is the course that will get you started!

Upon completing this combined course, you can skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 30 feet in length by day in light to moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions. Full details at https://pentagonsailing.org/Beginner-Sailing-Course.

Classroom: Phillips School - Contemporary Education, Activity Room, 7010 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA 22003

101 Classroom Apr. 23 (6:00 PM to 8:30 PM)
103 Classroom Apr. 30 (6:00 PM to 8:30 PM)

On-the-Water Location: Capital Cove Marina @ Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)

101 OTW - Apr. 25 & 26 (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
103 OTW - May 2 & 3 (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)

If you have questions - please get in touch with the Training Commodore at trainingcommodore@pentagonsailing.org.

P.S. You must be a Pentagon Sailing Member to register for this course. If you are not a member, please head over to https://www.pentagonsailing.org/newmember to start your membership. Additionally, students must obtain an American Sailing ID (ASID), ASA textbooks, and ASA International Log Book prior to earning ASA certifications. Please see https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/ for details.

ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran (05 May 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Bay Training Sail

Boat Name: SV Second Site, 2023 Seawind 1260 Catamaran.

Skipper: Joanne and John Spahn

Training/Purpose: The ASA 114 certifies a candidate for Cruising Catamaran. Learn more about ASA 114 and order your text book through the ASA Website.

Prerequisites ASA 104.

POC: Bay Commodore

Close Quarter Maneuvering (ASA 118) (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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

Location: Sail Solomons

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.

Close Quarter Maneuvering (ASA 118) (17 May 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

BAY TRAINING DAY SAIL - CLOSE QUARTER MANEUVERING (CQM)

Boat Name: Beneteau 323 Allora

Skipper: Jonah Brewer

Purpose/Training: This class focuses on instructing 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 104

Certifications:
ASA - ASA 118 (Docking) certification awarded upon successful completion of CQM Session and a written test.

Location: Sail Solomons

POC: baycommodore@pentagonsailing.org

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

ASA 101/103 Combined Beginner Sailing Course #2 (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ASA 101/103 Combined Beginner Sailing Course #2 [May]

Never sailed before, or has it been a while? This is the course that will get you started!

Classroom: Phillips School - Contemporary Education, Activity Room, 7010 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA 22003

101 Classroom May 21 (6:00 PM to 8:30 PM)
103 Classroom May 28 (6:00 PM to 8:30 PM)

On-the-Water Location: Capital Cove Marina @ Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)

101 OTW - May 23 & 24 (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
103 OTW - May 30 & 31 (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)

PSC Members may use up to 2 FVSMs for this class. FVSMs are worth $25.00 each for this class. Please check the FVSM spreadsheet to ensure you have FVSM(s) available before choosing either of these pricing options.

If you have questions - please get in touch with the Training Commodore at trainingcommodore@pentagonsailing.org.

ASA 104/204 - Bareboat Cruising/Instructor Training (05 Jun 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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

ASA 101/103 Combined Beginner Sailing Course #3 (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ASA 101/103 Combined Beginner Sailing Course #3 [June]

Never sailed before, or has it been a while? This is the course that will get you started!

Classroom: Phillips School - Contemporary Education, Activity Room, 7010 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA 22003

101 Classroom June 18 (6:00 PM to 8:30 PM)
103 Classroom June 25 (6:00 PM to 8:30 PM)

On-the-Water Location: Capital Cove Marina @ Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)

101 OTW - June 20 & 21 (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
103 OTW - June 27 & 28 (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)

If you have questions - please get in touch with the Training Commodore at trainingcommodore@pentagonsailing.org.

ASA 106/206 - Offshore Cruising/Instructor Training (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

ASA 106 Offshore Cruising or 206 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 106 Offshore Cruising certification or ASA 206 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 106 or 206 training. This four-day, three-night trip will give you more than enough experience to demonstrate confidently all the required skills and knowledge covered by the ASA 106/206 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 106:ASA 106, Offshore Cruising Certification

Prerequisites:
For 206 ASA requires 106 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 106/206 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

ASA 101/103 Combined Beginner Sailing Course #4 (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ASA 101/103 Combined Beginner Sailing Course #4 [September]

Never sailed before, or has it been a while? This is the course that will get you started!

Classroom: Phillips School - Contemporary Education, Activity Room, 7010 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA 22003

101 Classroom Sep. 10 (6:00 PM to 8:30 PM)
103 Classroom Sep. 17 (6:00 PM to 8:30 PM)

On-the-Water Location: Capital Cove Marina @ Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)

101 OTW - Sep. 12 & 13 (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
103 OTW - Sep. 19 & 20 (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)

If you have questions - please get in touch with the Training Commodore at trainingcommodore@pentagonsailing.org.

ASA 101/103 Combined Beginner Sailing Course #5 (01 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ASA 101/103 Combined Beginner Sailing Course #5 [October]

Never sailed before, or has it been a while? This is the course that will get you started!

Classroom: Phillips School - Contemporary Education, Activity Room, 7010 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA 22003

101 Classroom Oct. 1 (6:00 PM to 8:30 PM)
103 Classroom Oct. 15 (6:00 PM to 8:30 PM)

On-the-Water Location: Capital Cove Marina @ Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

101 OTW - Oct. 3 & 4 (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
103 OTW - Oct. 17 & 18 (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)

If you have questions - please get in touch with the Training Commodore at trainingcommodore@pentagonsailing.org.