Downtown Sailing Center

Freedom. Belonging. Adventure.

Our latest newsletter celebrates the many ways sailing opens doors and changes lives—from adaptive sailors competing in the O' Say Can You Sail Regatta and women racing offshore to Bermuda, to BIPOC sailing programs, youth summer camps, and the next class of Young Mariners Institute students preparing for careers on the water.

Read how the Downtown Sailing Center is creating opportunities for everyone to experience the freedom of sailing.
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"Sometimes Freedom Is Just Sunlight and Open Water" Email from The Downtown Sailing Center One adaptive sailor's words capture the spirit of June at the DSC       Celebrating Freedom on the Water There is something remarkable about what happens when a

Juneteenth is a day to celebrate the enduring legacy of freedom and resilience.

Tomorrow, we’re taking that celebration to the water.

In honor of Juneteenth, the Downtown Sailing Center is inviting Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color for an afternoon of sailing and connection. Together, we’re continuing to build greater access, representation, and belonging in sailing.

Whether it’s your first time on a sailboat or your hundredth, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of the wind filling the sails and a crew moving together toward the horizon.

Let’s celebrate Juneteenth with community, adventure, and the joy of being on the water.

Registration required, $35/non-members. Visit our website for details!

What happens when people are welcomed onto the water?

This month’s DSC newsletter celebrates a harbor alive with community — from Access-Ability Open Houses and first-time sailors to Friday night races, volunteer-powered programs, and unforgettable moments on Baltimore Harbor.

We’re also spotlighting instructor Jasdev Sran, whose enthusiasm and encouragement are helping new sailors build confidence and connection on the water.

Plus: honoring the legacy of former Executive Director Kirk Culbertson and the community he helped create.

Baltimore’s harbor is strongest when it’s alive with people experiencing it together.

48 Hours at the DSC Email from The Downtown Sailing Center See how DSC is bringing Baltimore’s harbor to life through community, confidence, and belonging.       Participants in ourThursday Night Racing program as captur

Please join us on Sunday, May 31st, as we gather to remember and celebrate the life of Kirk Culbertson, a beloved leader and longtime member of the Downtown Sailing Center community.

As the DSC’s first Executive Director and one of the driving forces behind the organization’s early growth, Kirk helped shape the welcoming and inclusive spirit that continues to define the DSC today. His kindness, warmth, leadership, and love of sailing left a lasting mark on our docks, our boats, and the many people who had the privilege of knowing him. We are grateful for the time we shared with him and for the community he helped build.

Kirk’s memorial will be held on Sunday, May 31, beginning at 2:00 PM under the green pavilion at the Downtown Sailing Center, 1425 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230. The gathering is expected to last approximately 60–90 minutes.

Afterward, attendees are invited to head over to Little Havana to continue sharing memories and time together.

All are welcome as we honor Kirk’s life and the lasting impact he had on our community.