DC Sail Programs

Certification Tests

DC Sail Members who pass our certification test gain access to our fleet of Flying Scots and FJ's. If you are new to sailing or need a refresh your skills, you should take our learn-to-sail course. The exam consists of an on-water portion where you need to perform 3 tacks, 3 gybes, a man-overboard drill and a land-at-a-mooring drill. Then you take our 10-question written exam. Click here for a review packet to freshen up on your sailing skills. Check out our calendar, and then mail dcsail@nmhf.org or call (202) 547-1250 to schedule a time to certify today!

If you are paying for membership by check on the day of your certification test, please make it out to NMHF. Click here for directions to the sailing facility. Contact dcsail@nmhf.org if you have any other questions.

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