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Women on the Water
for Female and Non-Binary Sailors

The Downtown Sailing Center is committed to inclusion and education—it's at the heart of our mission. While sailing has traditionally been male-dominated, WOW aims to change that by creating a space for women, by women. Build your confidence and skills by learning from our all volunteer experienced women sailors.

Build Confidence

Practice and get coached by experienced female sailors

Learn New Skills

Enhance your sailing skills in a supportive environment

Make Connections

Meet fellow female members who share a passion for sailing

Become a Leader

Use your skills and knowledge to help empower female sailors

Women on the Water (WOW)

WOW events, held the first and third Mondays of the month from May - September, offer two exciting levels to suit every stage of your sailing journey: beginner and racing. No membership is required — non-members can sign up for a small fee!


WOW Mondays

If you're new to sailing or looking to get your feet wet, join us on WOW Mondays as a beginner. Whether you've never sailed before or want to get more comfortable on the water, this is a great place to start. Have a little sailing experience? Perfect! You're welcome to join as a beginner too. A volunteer will be there to guide you, helping you learn to safely skipper a boat.

Already checked out as a DSC skipper? Please consider signing up to volunteer. This will allow you to develop your skills while helping others!


WOW Racing

For women with advanced sailing skills, we offer racing clinics on three Saturdays throughout the year. These clinics are ideal for those looking to join a race team, either as a crew member or skipper. Participants will practice setting, trimming, and managing the spinnaker to optimize speed.

Refine your skills in a supportive environment with other women passionate about sailing!

RATES & DATES

Free for members

$35/non-members

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to each event.

Waitlist and Cancellation Policy

Waitlist

If the event you want to attend is fully booked, feel free to join the waitlist. We will send an email to the waitlist when a spot becomes available. It is then first come first serve.

Cancellations

If you cannot attend, please give at least 4 days notice so we accommodate those on the extensive waitlist. If you have paid a fee, and you need to cancel, please give at least 4 four days advance notice in order to receive a refund or transfer your payment to another date.

If the Downtown Sailing Center cancels your event, you will be rescheduled for another date at no cost or a refund will be issued.

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The Downtown Sailing Center

Est 1994
1425 Key Highway, Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 727-0722 • info@downtownsailing.org