2026 Social Sail/WoW Skipper and Sailing Instructor Kick-Off Meeting

We are calling all social sail, WoW skippers, ASA 201/203 certified instructors, primary and assistant instructors, and all members who want to be certified to perform these functions. Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM as we review training procedures and do practice runs with our sailboats.  

Session Objectives:

• Discuss general safety procedures and identify training areas
• Review ASA 101/103 instructor checklists
• Follow all boat inspection and checkout procedures
• Review docking and close-quarters maneuvering
• Practice anchoring, reefing, and heaving to
• Review all boat return and clean-up procedures

We will start in the Potomac Lanes Bowling Center, review applicable policies and procedures, grab lunch, and then move to on-the-water practice. 

Please direct all questions to the trainingcommodore@pentagonsailing.org.