Prepare to Sail

What to Bring

• A printed receipt if you paid for lessons, a group sail or a rental online to confirm payment with the NMHF staff member on duty.
• Waiver & Medical Form (Must be filled out before you can sail. Packets are available at the sailing facility as well.)
• Hat
• Sunblock
• Bottled Water

What to Wear

Wear something you don't mind getting a little dirty and consider what the weather is going to be both in terms of temperature and wind speed. It tends to be a bit cooler on the water than on land (that's why sailing is a great summer activity).

Shoes - tennis sneakers or shoes designed for sailing have the best traction, but any sneaker of some sort will suffice (the softer the sole the better). You must wear closed toe shoes or sports sandles (choco's or teva's). Flip-flops and open back shoes are not permitted.

Top - a t-shirt will often do the job, but if it's windy or rainy, a light fleece top, sweatshirt, rainjacket or some combination will meet your needs.

Bottom - shorts or pants depending on the temperature.

Lesson Preparation
These review packets include everything you need to know to pass the DC Sail written and practical exam. Download them all at once or one class at a time.

Entire Course Includes all of the material covered in DC Sail's learn-to-sail course.

Class 1 Subjects covered include parts of the boat, wind, upwind sailing, safety position & basic knots.
Class 2 Subjects covered include sailing downwind, points of sail & rules of the road.
Class 3 Subjects covered include overboard recovery & docking.

Where to Go
Check out our Directions webpage for more information on where to meet and parking.