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    <title>The Downtown Sailing Center upcoming events</title>
    <link>https://downtownsailing.org/membersailscalendar</link>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:27:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, April 08, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6377334</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Women on the Water Pirate Cruise Social (Saturday, April 11, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Women on the Water! Let's kick off the 2026 sailing season with a Pirate Cruise social!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;This event is open to all women and non-binary sailors (age 21+), you don't have&amp;nbsp;to be a DSC member! We will take a 1-hour cruise aboard the Urban Pirates ship. It is a "Bring Your Own Grog cruise", so feel free to bring a beverage!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;IMPORTANT: We have booked the boat for our group, so please register here, and then pay for your ticket &lt;strong&gt;($15)&lt;/strong&gt; via Venmo or Zelle to Jordan Hecht (make sure the note attached to the payment says who it is, if the account isn't in the same name as this registration): If payment is not received, your registration may be cancelled.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Venmo:&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;@Jordan-stock-hecht&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Zelle: &lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;443-472-0450&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Afterwards, anyone interested may stick around to grab dinner or go for a walk in Fells Point.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;Information from Urban Pirates is as follows:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;Climb aboard the Relentless and bring your Grog! Enjoy the views of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on this hour-long adventure that will release your inner pirate.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check-in and boarding activities begin at 5:30pm, sailing from 6:00 -&amp;nbsp;7:00pm.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
* You may bring the adult beverages of your choice. Cans, glass bottles, and coolers are welcome. B.Y.O.G. Adventures are for passengers 21 years old and older – IDs will be checked.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;Please arrive by 5:30pm and check in with your name at the reception desk on the dock&amp;nbsp;at 911 S. Ann Street in Fells Point. You do not need to print a receipt. Photo IDs will be checked for each passenger.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
You may bring the adult beverages of your choice. Glass bottles, cans, and coolers are welcome. Cups are available on the ship. The cruise will depart promptly at 6:00pm and will return to the dock at 7:00pm.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6462985</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, April 12, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6377322</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425534</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, April 19, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425447</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Women on the Water (WOW) (Monday, April 20, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Women on the Water (WOW)&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 33px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 22px;"&gt;A welcoming sailing program for women and non-binary sailors of all experience levels.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Women on the Water (WOW) is an &lt;strong&gt;all-volunteer&lt;/strong&gt; program dedicated to increasing access to sailing for women and non-binary people. Whether you're brand new to sailing or already experienced, WOW is a supportive space to learn, practice, and build community on the water.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;New to Sailing? You’re Welcome Here!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW Mondays are a great place to try sailing for the first time. Beginners are encouraged to join—no prior experience is necessary. Our events are designed to be educational and welcoming, with plenty of opportunities to learn in a relaxed environment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Participants are placed into small boat groups, and each boat includes a skilled skipper who can guide the crew and help everyone build confidence on the water.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteer Skippers Needed&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are already checked out as a DSC skipper, please consider volunteering as a WOW skipper. This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership and sailing skills while helping introduce others to the sport.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When you sign up as a skipper, we’ll make sure you have a supportive and capable crew aboard. WOW depends on volunteer skippers to make these events possible - thank you for helping grow our community!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Event Schedule&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW sessions take place on the &lt;strong&gt;first and third Mondays&lt;/strong&gt; of each month during the sailing season.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Who Can Participate?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Downtown Sailing Center welcomes &lt;strong&gt;women and non-binary people of all experience levels,&lt;/strong&gt; including those who are &lt;strong&gt;not DSC members.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Cost&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DSC Members:&lt;/strong&gt; Included with membership&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nonmembers:&lt;/strong&gt; $35 per session&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This small fee helps us maintain and operate our boats. If you attend a WOW event and later decide to join the DSC, your $35 session fee will be credited toward your membership.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We’re happy to help. Email &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org" title="email us" target="_blank"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt; if you have any questions about the program or what to expect.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6441766</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425536</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425536</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, April 26, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425458</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425539</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, May 01, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Women on the Water (WOW) (Monday, May 04, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Women on the Water (WOW)&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 33px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 22px;"&gt;A welcoming sailing program for women and non-binary sailors of all experience levels.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Women on the Water (WOW) is an &lt;strong&gt;all-volunteer&lt;/strong&gt; program dedicated to increasing access to sailing for women and non-binary people. Whether you're brand new to sailing or already experienced, WOW is a supportive space to learn, practice, and build community on the water.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;New to Sailing? You’re Welcome Here!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW Mondays are a great place to try sailing for the first time. Beginners are encouraged to join—no prior experience is necessary. Our events are designed to be educational and welcoming, with plenty of opportunities to learn in a relaxed environment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Participants are placed into small boat groups, and each boat includes a skilled skipper who can guide the crew and help everyone build confidence on the water.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteer Skippers Needed&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are already checked out as a DSC skipper, please consider volunteering as a WOW skipper. This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership and sailing skills while helping introduce others to the sport.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When you sign up as a skipper, we’ll make sure you have a supportive and capable crew aboard, if desired. WOW depends on volunteer skippers to make these events possible - thank you for helping grow our community!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Event Schedule&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW sessions take place on the &lt;strong&gt;first and third Mondays&lt;/strong&gt; of each month during the sailing season.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Who Can Participate?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Downtown Sailing Center welcomes &lt;strong&gt;women and non-binary people of all experience levels,&lt;/strong&gt; including those who are &lt;strong&gt;not DSC members.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Cost&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DSC Members:&lt;/strong&gt; Included with membership&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nonmembers:&lt;/strong&gt; $35 per session&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This small fee helps us maintain and operate our boats. If you attend a WOW event and later decide to join the DSC, your $35 session fee will be credited toward your membership.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We’re happy to help. Email &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org" title="email us" target="_blank"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt; if you have any questions about the program or what to expect.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6441785</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, May 06, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425541</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425541</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, May 08, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, May 10, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425474</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425474</guid>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425542</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425542</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, May 15, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, May 17, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425480</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425480</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Women on the Water (WOW) Skipper Skills Clinic (Monday, May 18, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Women on the Water (WOW)&lt;br&gt;
Skippers Skills Clinic&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 33px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 22px;"&gt;A supportive sailing clinic for women and non-binary sailors preparing to become DSC skippers.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Women on the Water (WOW) is an &lt;strong&gt;all-volunteer&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Interested in Becoming a Skipper?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This &lt;strong&gt;Skipper Skills Clinic&lt;/strong&gt; is designed for women and non-binary &lt;strong&gt;DSC members&lt;/strong&gt; who are &lt;span&gt;working toward their&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;skipper checkout.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are &lt;strong&gt;comfortable with basic sailing skills - such as tacking, jibing, and understanding wind awareness&lt;/strong&gt; - 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Not Ready for Skipper Training?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteer Skippers Needed&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are already checked out as a DSC skipper, please consider signing up to volunteer skipper for this clinic.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;WOW Events Schedule&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW sessions take place on the &lt;strong&gt;first and third Mondays&lt;/strong&gt; of each month during the sailing season. We occasionally hold Skipper Clinics like this one. Check the events calendar for more dates.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Who Can Participate?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Downtown Sailing Center welcomes &lt;strong&gt;women and non-binary people of all experience levels.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Skipper Skills Clinics are open to&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;DSC members only.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're happy to help. Email &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org" title="email us" target="_blank"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt; if you have any questions about the program or what to expect.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425543</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, May 22, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425545</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, May 29, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>BIPOC Sailing (Saturday, May 30, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;BIPOC Sailing&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 33px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 22px;"&gt;A welcoming sailing program designed to increase access to sailing for people who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;BIPOC Sailing is part of the Downtown Sailing Center’s effort to make sailing more accessible and inclusive. Whether you are brand new to sailing or have experience on the water, this event provides a supportive space to learn, connect, and enjoy time sailing on the harbor.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;New to Sailing? You’re Welcome Here!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Beginners are encouraged to join - &lt;strong&gt;no prior sailing experience is required.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This event is designed to be educational and welcoming. Participants will be placed into small boat groups, and &lt;strong&gt;each boat will have a skilled skipper aboard&lt;/strong&gt; to guide the crew and help everyone learn and feel comfortable on the water.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We recommend that you &lt;strong&gt;arrive a few minutes early&lt;/strong&gt; to meet other participants and get settled before heading out.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;What to Bring&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please come prepared for time on the water:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Close-toed shoes&lt;/strong&gt; (required for safety)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A full water bottle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Life jackets will be provided.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteer Skippers Needed&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are already checked out as a &lt;strong&gt;DSC skipper&lt;/strong&gt;, please consider volunteering. Volunteering is a great way to develop your sailing and leadership skills while supporting new sailors.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteer skippers do not need to identify as BIPOC.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Who Can Participate?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Downtown Sailing Center welcomes &lt;strong&gt;BIPOC-identifying participants of all experience levels,&lt;/strong&gt; including those who are &lt;strong&gt;not DSC members.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Cost&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DSC Members:&lt;/strong&gt; Included with membership&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nonmembers:&lt;/strong&gt; $35 per session&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This small fee helps us maintain and operate our boats.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Registration&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Registration &lt;strong&gt;opens two weeks before each event.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We’re happy to help. Email &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org" title="email us" target="_blank"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt; if you have any questions about the program or what to expect.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6442352</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, May 31, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425484</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, June 03, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425546</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425546</guid>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, June 05, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, June 07, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425492</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Women on the Water (WOW) (Monday, June 08, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Women on the Water (WOW)&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 33px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 22px;"&gt;A welcoming sailing program for women and non-binary sailors of all experience levels.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Women on the Water (WOW) is an &lt;strong&gt;all-volunteer&lt;/strong&gt; program dedicated to increasing access to sailing for women and non-binary people. Whether you're brand new to sailing or already experienced, WOW is a supportive space to learn, practice, and build community on the water.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;New to Sailing? You’re Welcome Here!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW Mondays are a great place to try sailing for the first time. Beginners are encouraged to join—no prior experience is necessary. Our events are designed to be educational and welcoming, with plenty of opportunities to learn in a relaxed environment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Participants are placed into small boat groups, and each boat includes a skilled skipper who can guide the crew and help everyone build confidence on the water.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteer Skippers Needed&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are already checked out as a DSC skipper, please consider volunteering as a WOW skipper. This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership and sailing skills while helping introduce others to the sport.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When you sign up as a skipper, we’ll make sure you have a supportive and capable crew aboard, if desired. WOW depends on volunteer skippers to make these events possible - thank you for helping grow our community!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Event Schedule&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW sessions take place on the &lt;strong&gt;first and third Mondays&lt;/strong&gt; of each month during the sailing season.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Who Can Participate?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Downtown Sailing Center welcomes &lt;strong&gt;women and non-binary people of all experience levels,&lt;/strong&gt; including those who are &lt;strong&gt;not DSC members.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Cost&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DSC Members:&lt;/strong&gt; Included with membership&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nonmembers:&lt;/strong&gt; $35 per session&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This small fee helps us maintain and operate our boats. If you attend a WOW event and later decide to join the DSC, your $35 session fee will be credited toward your membership.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We’re happy to help. Email &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org" title="email us" target="_blank"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt; if you have any questions about the program or what to expect.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6441789</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425548</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425548</guid>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, June 12, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, June 14, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425497</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Women on the Water (WOW) Skipper Skills Clinic (Monday, June 15, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Women on the Water (WOW)&lt;br&gt;
Skippers Skills Clinic&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 33px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 22px;"&gt;A supportive sailing clinic for women and non-binary sailors preparing to become DSC skippers.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Women on the Water (WOW) is an &lt;strong&gt;all-volunteer&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Interested in Becoming a Skipper?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This &lt;strong&gt;Skipper Skills Clinic&lt;/strong&gt; is designed for women and non-binary &lt;strong&gt;DSC members&lt;/strong&gt; who are &lt;span&gt;working toward their&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;skipper checkout.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are &lt;strong&gt;comfortable with basic sailing skills - such as tacking, jibing, and understanding wind awareness&lt;/strong&gt; - 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Not Ready for Skipper Training?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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. Our next regular WOW sail is July 6th!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteer Skippers Needed&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are already checked out as a DSC skipper, please consider signing up to volunteer skipper for this clinic.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;WOW Events Schedule&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW sessions take place on the &lt;strong&gt;first and third Mondays&lt;/strong&gt; of each month during the sailing season. We occasionally hold Skipper Clinics like this one. Check the events calendar for more dates.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Who Can Participate?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Downtown Sailing Center welcomes &lt;strong&gt;women and non-binary people of all experience levels.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Skipper Skills Clinics are open to&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;DSC members only.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're happy to help. Email &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org" title="email us" target="_blank"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt; if you have any questions about the program or what to expect.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6442162</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425549</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425549</guid>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, June 19, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, June 21, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425500</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425550</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425550</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, June 26, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, June 28, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425501</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425501</guid>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, July 01, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425551</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425551</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, July 03, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Women on the Water (WOW) (Monday, July 06, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Women on the Water (WOW)&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 33px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 22px;"&gt;A welcoming sailing program for women and non-binary sailors of all experience levels.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Women on the Water (WOW) is an &lt;strong&gt;all-volunteer&lt;/strong&gt; program dedicated to increasing access to sailing for women and non-binary people. Whether you're brand new to sailing or already experienced, WOW is a supportive space to learn, practice, and build community on the water.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;New to Sailing? You’re Welcome Here!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW Mondays are a great place to try sailing for the first time. Beginners are encouraged to join—no prior experience is necessary. Our events are designed to be educational and welcoming, with plenty of opportunities to learn in a relaxed environment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Participants are placed into small boat groups, and each boat includes a skilled skipper who can guide the crew and help everyone build confidence on the water.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteer Skippers Needed&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are already checked out as a DSC skipper, please consider volunteering as a WOW skipper. This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership and sailing skills while helping introduce others to the sport.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When you sign up as a skipper, we’ll make sure you have a supportive and capable crew aboard, if desired. WOW depends on volunteer skippers to make these events possible - thank you for helping grow our community!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Event Schedule&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW sessions take place on the &lt;strong&gt;first and third Mondays&lt;/strong&gt; of each month during the sailing season.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Who Can Participate?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Downtown Sailing Center welcomes &lt;strong&gt;women and non-binary people of all experience levels,&lt;/strong&gt; including those who are &lt;strong&gt;not DSC members.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Cost&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DSC Members:&lt;/strong&gt; Included with membership&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nonmembers:&lt;/strong&gt; $35 per session&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This small fee helps us maintain and operate our boats. If you attend a WOW event and later decide to join the DSC, your $35 session fee will be credited toward your membership.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We’re happy to help. Email &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org" title="email us" target="_blank"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt; if you have any questions about the program or what to expect.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6441798</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6441798</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, July 08, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425554</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425554</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, July 10, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, July 12, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425504</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425504</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425555</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425555</guid>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, July 17, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, July 19, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425508</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425508</guid>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Women on the Water (WOW) Skipper Skills Clinic (Monday, July 20, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Women on the Water (WOW)&lt;br&gt;
Skippers Skills Clinic&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 33px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 22px;"&gt;A supportive sailing clinic for women and non-binary sailors preparing to become DSC skippers.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Women on the Water (WOW) is an &lt;strong&gt;all-volunteer&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Interested in Becoming a Skipper?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This &lt;strong&gt;Skipper Skills Clinic&lt;/strong&gt; is designed for women and non-binary &lt;strong&gt;DSC members&lt;/strong&gt; who are &lt;span&gt;working toward their&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;skipper checkout.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are &lt;strong&gt;comfortable with basic sailing skills - such as tacking, jibing, and understanding wind awareness&lt;/strong&gt; - 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Not Ready for Skipper Training?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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. Our next regular WOW sail is August 3rd!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteer Skippers Needed&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are already checked out as a DSC skipper, please consider signing up to volunteer skipper for this clinic.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;WOW Events Schedule&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW sessions take place on the &lt;strong&gt;first and third Mondays&lt;/strong&gt; of each month during the sailing season. We occasionally hold Skipper Clinics like this one. Check the events calendar for more dates.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Who Can Participate?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Downtown Sailing Center welcomes women and non-binary people of all experience levels.&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Skipper Skills Clinics are open to&amp;nbsp; DSC members only.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're happy to help. Email &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org" title="email us" target="_blank"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt; if you have any questions about the program or what to expect.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6442188</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425559</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425559</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, July 24, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, July 26, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425510</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425510</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, July 29, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425564</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425564</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, July 31, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, August 02, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425513</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Women on the Water (WOW) (Monday, August 03, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Women on the Water (WOW)&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 33px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 22px;"&gt;A welcoming sailing program for women and non-binary sailors of all experience levels.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Women on the Water (WOW) is an &lt;strong&gt;all-volunteer&lt;/strong&gt; program dedicated to increasing access to sailing for women and non-binary people. Whether you're brand new to sailing or already experienced, WOW is a supportive space to learn, practice, and build community on the water.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;New to Sailing? You’re Welcome Here!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW Mondays are a great place to try sailing for the first time. Beginners are encouraged to join—no prior experience is necessary. Our events are designed to be educational and welcoming, with plenty of opportunities to learn in a relaxed environment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Participants are placed into small boat groups, and each boat includes a skilled skipper who can guide the crew and help everyone build confidence on the water.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteer Skippers Needed&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are already checked out as a DSC skipper, please consider volunteering as a WOW skipper. This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership and sailing skills while helping introduce others to the sport.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When you sign up as a skipper, we’ll make sure you have a supportive and capable crew aboard, if desired. WOW depends on volunteer skippers to make these events possible - thank you for helping grow our community!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Event Schedule&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW sessions take place on the &lt;strong&gt;first and third Mondays&lt;/strong&gt; of each month during the sailing season.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Who Can Participate?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Downtown Sailing Center welcomes &lt;strong&gt;women and non-binary people of all experience levels,&lt;/strong&gt; including those who are &lt;strong&gt;not DSC members.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Cost&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DSC Members:&lt;/strong&gt; Included with membership&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nonmembers:&lt;/strong&gt; $35 per session&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This small fee helps us maintain and operate our boats. If you attend a WOW event and later decide to join the DSC, your $35 session fee will be credited toward your membership.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We’re happy to help. Email &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org" title="email us" target="_blank"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt; if you have any questions about the program or what to expect.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6441802</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, August 05, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425566</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425566</guid>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, August 07, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, August 09, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425515</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, August 12, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425569</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425569</guid>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, August 14, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, August 16, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425517</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425517</guid>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Women on the Water (WOW) Skipper Skills Clinic (Monday, August 17, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Women on the Water (WOW)&lt;br&gt;
Skippers Skills Clinic&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 33px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 22px;"&gt;A supportive sailing clinic for women and non-binary sailors preparing to become DSC skippers.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Women on the Water (WOW) is an &lt;strong&gt;all-volunteer&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Interested in Becoming a Skipper?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This &lt;strong&gt;Skipper Skills Clinic&lt;/strong&gt; is designed for women and non-binary &lt;strong&gt;DSC members&lt;/strong&gt; who are &lt;span&gt;working toward their&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;skipper checkout.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are &lt;strong&gt;comfortable with basic sailing skills - such as tacking, jibing, and understanding wind awareness&lt;/strong&gt; - 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Our experienced sailors will help guide practice and create a supportive environment where you can ask questions, refine your skills, and &lt;strong&gt;prepare for your checkout.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Not Ready for Skipper Training?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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. Our next regular WOW sail is August 31st!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteer Skippers Needed&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are already checked out as a DSC skipper, please consider signing up to volunteer skipper for this clinic.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;WOW Events Schedule&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW sessions take place on the &lt;strong&gt;first and third Mondays&lt;/strong&gt; of each month during the sailing season. We occasionally hold Skipper Clinics like this one. Check the events calendar for more dates.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Who Can Participate?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Downtown Sailing Center welcomes women and non-binary people of all experience levels.&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Skipper Skills Clinics are open to&amp;nbsp; DSC members only.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're happy to help. Email &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org" title="email us" target="_blank"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt; if you have any questions about the program or what to expect.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6442195</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, August 19, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425571</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425571</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, August 21, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, August 23, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425518</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425518</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, August 26, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425572</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425572</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, August 28, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, August 30, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425521</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425521</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Women on the Water (WOW) (Monday, August 31, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Women on the Water (WOW)&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 33px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 22px;"&gt;A welcoming sailing program for women and non-binary sailors of all experience levels.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Women on the Water (WOW) is an &lt;strong&gt;all-volunteer&lt;/strong&gt; program dedicated to increasing access to sailing for women and non-binary people. Whether you're brand new to sailing or already experienced, WOW is a supportive space to learn, practice, and build community on the water.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;New to Sailing? You’re Welcome Here!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW Mondays are a great place to try sailing for the first time. Beginners are encouraged to join—no prior experience is necessary. Our events are designed to be educational and welcoming, with plenty of opportunities to learn in a relaxed environment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Participants are placed into small boat groups, and each boat includes a skilled skipper who can guide the crew and help everyone build confidence on the water.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteer Skippers Needed&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are already checked out as a DSC skipper, please consider volunteering as a WOW skipper. This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership and sailing skills while helping introduce others to the sport.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When you sign up as a skipper, we’ll make sure you have a supportive and capable crew aboard, if desired. WOW depends on volunteer skippers to make these events possible - thank you for helping grow our community!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Event Schedule&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WOW sessions take place on the &lt;strong&gt;first and third Mondays&lt;/strong&gt; of each month during the sailing season.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Who Can Participate?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Downtown Sailing Center welcomes &lt;strong&gt;women and non-binary people of all experience levels,&lt;/strong&gt; including those who are &lt;strong&gt;not DSC members.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Cost&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DSC Members:&lt;/strong&gt; Included with membership&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nonmembers:&lt;/strong&gt; $35 per session&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This small fee helps us maintain and operate our boats. If you attend a WOW event and later decide to join the DSC, your $35 session fee will be credited toward your membership.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We’re happy to help. Email &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org" title="email us" target="_blank"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt; if you have any questions about the program or what to expect.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6441806</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6441806</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, September 02, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425573</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425573</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, September 04, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, September 09, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425583</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425583</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, September 11, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, September 13, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425522</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425522</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Women on the Water (WOW) Skipper Skills Clinic (Monday, September 14, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Arial" style="font-size: 30px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Women on the Water (WOW)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Arial" style="font-size: 30px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skipper Skills Clinic&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 19px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Arial" style="font-size: 20px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;An all-volunteer effort to increase access to sailing for all women and non-binary people.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 19px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Ubuntu"&gt;WOW is growing, and we need more women and non-binary skippers to help ensure the success of this program!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="line-height: 19px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Ubuntu"&gt;This skipper skills clinic is for women/non-binary DSC members with their sights set on skipperhood! If you have learned the basics of tacking, jibiing, and wind awareness - come out to practice the more advanced skills and get ready for YOUR skipper check out!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="line-height: 19px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Ubuntu"&gt;Beginner or not interested in becoming a skipper? That's ok and our our general WOW sails will start again in April 2027!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 19px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you are already checked out as a DSC skipper, please sign up to volunteer skipper.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Ubuntu;"&gt;This will allow you to develop your skills while boosting other women. We cannot run this program without your support!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 19px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" color="#0000FF"&gt;WOW will take place on the first and third Mondays during the season.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Downtown Sailing Center welcomes women and non-binary people of all skills and experience levels to participate with us.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;If you have further questions, email&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:rena@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6442277</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6442277</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425586</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425586</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, September 18, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, September 20, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425525</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425525</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425588</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425588</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, September 25, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Wednesday DSC Member Sail (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;wednesday member sail - 5:30 to sunset&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration opens 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Break up your workweek with a relaxing Wednesday evening sail! The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members, offering a chance to improve sailing skills or simply enjoy the waterfront while meeting new friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive by 5:15 PM for the 5:30 PM start. The Dockmaster will begin boat allocation and coordination promptly at 5:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All boats must return to the dock by sundown.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 4 PM on the day of the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425589</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425589</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, October 02, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, October 04, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425527</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425527</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, October 09, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, October 11, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425528</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425528</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, October 16, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, October 18, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425529</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425529</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, October 23, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://downtownsailing.org/resources/Pictures/fri-fun-race-course.png" alt="" title="" width="567" height="531" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6432020</guid>
      <dc:creator />
    </item>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sunday DSC Member Sail (Sunday, October 25, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Sunday member sail - Noon to 4:00&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;***Registration will open 1 week prior to the event***&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend your Sunday afternoon sailing!&amp;nbsp; The Member Sail is a recreational event for DSC Skipper and Crew members. Sailors can work on their skills or just enjoy the waterfront, meeting new friends along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at the DSC by 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM Start Time.&amp;nbsp; The Dockmaster will begin b&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;oat allocation and coordination promptly at 12:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Waivers Required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Complete the Waiver Online" target="_blank"&gt;complete it online&lt;/a&gt;. Skippers must also sign the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="Complete the skipper liability form"&gt;SKIPPER WAIVER&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Volunteers Needed!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We rely on volunteers to help lead the Member Sail each week. &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/dockmaster" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more about becoming a dockmaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have Questions?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or &lt;a href="mailto:info@downtownsailing.org"&gt;info@downtownsailing.org&lt;/a&gt;. Weather cancellations will be announced by 11 AM on the day of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Share Your Feedback!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our members. Please take a moment to complete our &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/give-feedback" title="Complete the short feedback form" target="_blank"&gt;online event evaluation form&lt;/a&gt; and let us know your thoughts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425532</link>
      <guid>https://downtownsailing.org/event-6425532</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Friday Night Fun Race! (Friday, October 30, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p class="h3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sail Into the Weekend — No Registration Needed!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off your weekend with the &lt;strong&gt;Friday Night Fun Race&lt;/strong&gt;, a relaxed, social sail open to all DSC members! This pickup-style distance race starts at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; off the DSC docks (dock call &lt;strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;) and heads toward the first red buoy in the Middle Branch.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Post on Circle in advance or come early to meet other members and find a spot. "Regulars" often save crew space for new sailors. Volunteers help organize teams and assign boats at the dock.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No racing experience?&lt;/strong&gt; No problem! It’s a fun, low-pressure intro to racing.&amp;nbsp; Some sailing knowledge helps, but enthusiasm is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;EVERYONE (non-members included) must complete a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/waiver" title="Sign the Liability Waiver Online"&gt;liability waiver&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;before entering the docks.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Skippers must &lt;a href="https://app.downtownsailing.org/equipment/reservation/overviewCalendar" title="Reserve a boat" target="_blank"&gt;reserve boats&lt;/a&gt; in advance and assume full liability per the &lt;a href="https://downtownsailing.org/skipper-liability" title="View the Skipper Liability Waiver PDF" target="_blank"&gt;DSC Skipper Statement of Responsibility&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;This is a volunteer-run event; DSC staff do not manage crews or boats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for friendly competition, good vibes, and a great way to start the weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Race Course&lt;/h2&gt;

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