Sailing Links

Washington Sailing Marina Washington Sailing Marina The Washington Sailing Marina is the premier facility for one-design and small sailboat racing in the DC Metro area. The marina is a concession of the National Park Service operated by Guest Services, Inc. Home to many one-design fleets, including Hobie, Lightning, Albacore, Flying Scot, Thistle, Mobjack, Penguin, Capri, and others, the Sailing Marina is host to the Potomac River Sailing Association, Daingerfield Island Sailing Fleet, Sailing Club of Washington, Georgetown Sailing Team, and the National Yacht Club. If you own a sailboat and have not yet visited the Sailing Marina, bring it down - and see what you've been missing! Sailing Organizations The Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association The Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association (CBYRA) is an organization comprised of over 75 member clubs, more than 50 classes of racing sailboats, and over 1800 individual members from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and North Carolina. CBYRA represents these clubs, classes and individual members to US Sailing. CBYRA is the fourth largest such Association in US Sailing. Daingerfield Island Cruising Fleet DISC is located in Washington, DC and sails out of the Washington Sailing Marina. The club conducts races every Tuesday Night on the Potomac River, overlooking our Nation's Capital. The club also sponsors several weekend regattas throughout the year including the Frostbite Cup, Kid's Cup Regatta and the Leukemia Cup. Proceeds raised from these races benefit local charities. International Sailing Federation The International Sailing Federation (as it is now called) is officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the governing authority for sailing world-wide. As such, the ISAF is responsible for promotion of the sport internationally, managing sailing at the Olympic Games, developing the International Yacht Racing Rules and Regulations for all sailing competitions and the training of judges, umpires and other administrators, the development of the sport around the world, as well as representing sailors in all matters concerning the sport. Potomac River Sailing Association PRSA was founded over 50 years ago to provide a focal point for small boat sailing on the Potomac. PRSA is a member of the CBYRA. If you are new to the area or new to sailing, there is no better way to meet others with similar interests than through PRSA. US Sailing US SAILING is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of sailing and sailboat racing in the United States. Chosen by Congress as the NGB for the sport through the Amateur Sports Act, US SAILING's mission is to encourage participation and promote excellence in sailing and sailboat racing in the United States. A member-based non-profit organization, US SAILING accomplishes its mission through volunteers and member organizations, supported by an administrative staff. For information on RRS (Racing Rules of Sailing, visit US SAILING's racing website at US Sailing Racing Rules. US Sailing Certification System Other NEW!     Knots! Every sailor needs to know them. Here are some sites to help you learn them: www.foreandaftmarine.com/knots.htm (animated) www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/boating/7_1.htm (animated with text) Captained charters on Chesapeake Bay w discounts to club members. www.sailseanchai.com P.O. Box 71 Galesville, MD 20765-0071 ph (301) 503-1101 myCharts myChart is a waterproof, detailed, pocket-sized chart that is perfect for use in the cockpit of a sailboat. Using the SCOW member discount code, distributed via email to members, SCOW members can purchase the myChart for the Potomac River, as well as other charts, and receive a $2.50 discount on every chart they purchase. http://www.hempeniuspublishing.com/index.php/product?type=chart&id=MC31201 Boat US SailNet Sailing Source West Marine Have a suggestion for a Sailing Link? If you have a suggestion for a sailing link to be added to our website, please email webmaster@scow.org.  All sailing link recommendations must meet the approval of the Board of Directors.