Women on the Water (WOW)
Skippers Skills Clinic

A supportive sailing clinic for women and non-binary sailors preparing to become DSC skippers.

Women on the Water (WOW) is an all-volunteer program dedicated to increasing access to sailing for women and non-binary people. As WOW continues to grow, we are excited to support more sailors who are interested in becoming skippers and leaders on the water.

Interested in Becoming a Skipper?

This Skipper Skills Clinic is designed for women and non-binary DSC members who are working toward their skipper checkout.

If you are comfortable with basic sailing skills - such as tacking, jibing, and understanding wind awareness - this clinic is a great opportunity to practice more advanced boat handling and build the confidence needed to take the next step toward skipper certification.

Our experienced sailors will help guide practice and create a supportive environment where you can ask questions, refine your skills, and prepare for your checkout.

Not Ready for Skipper Training?

That’s completely okay! If you're looking for a more relaxed sailing experience or are newer to sailing, we encourage you to join one of our regular Monday WOW sails, where beginners and experienced sailors sail together in a supportive learning environment.

Volunteer Skippers Needed

If you are already checked out as a DSC skipper, please consider signing up to volunteer skipper for this clinic.

Volunteering is a great way to strengthen your own skills while helping other women and non-binary sailors grow their confidence on the water. WOW depends on volunteer skippers to make these events possible—thank you for helping build this community!

WOW Events Schedule

WOW sessions take place on the first and third Mondays of each month during the sailing season. We occasionally hold Skipper Clinics like this one. Check the events calendar for more dates.

Who Can Participate?

The Downtown Sailing Center welcomes women and non-binary people of all experience levels. Skipper Skills Clinics are open to DSC members only.

Questions?

We're happy to help. Email info@downtownsailing.org if you have any questions about the program or what to expect.