Adult Programs

We Proudly offer classes in sailing and kayaking for adults. Many of our adult sailing graduates have gone on to race in our fleets, teach lessons, volunteer at BCSC, and own their own sailboats. Come on out at learn to sail, it's the first step in becoming involved!

Adult Learn-to-Sail

Using a very small instructor to student ratio, adults learn to helm and crew on two and three person small boats over four Sundays. Basic boat handling, capsize recovery, sail trim and steering will all be covered. This course is perfect for parents envious of their children’s sailing camp, as well as anyone looking for a new activity. No prior experience is required. However, due to the physical nature of small boat sailing, students must be able to do one push-up. $250 ($100 for Friends of BCSC)

July 14 (9AM—1PM), July 21 (12PM—4PM), Jul 28 (9AM—1PM), & Aug 4 (12PM—4PM)

Monday Evening Sailing

A cure for the Monday blues! Shrug off work deadlines and clear your mind by either sailing our JY-15’s around at your own pace or learn to race. Bring some-one to sail with or pair up with another participant when you get there. No reservation is required. Just show up and sail! Some prior sailing experience is required.

$25/ boat ($10 for Friends of BCSC), May 3 through Sept 23 (6PM—Sunset)

Monday Evening Racing

Fast-paced, one-design racing is the game! Using our Club 420’s (with Spinnakers) and simple wind-ward-leeward courses, racers will get the opportunity for numerous starts and mark roundings during the four to five races held each Monday. No reservation is required. Again, just show up and enjoy the evening!  Prior sailing experience required.

$25/ boat ($10 for Friends of BCSC), May 3 through Sept 23 (6PM—Sunset)

Kayaking Lessons

Some may be skeptical, but there's more to summer on the Chesapeake than just sailing. As kayaking has grown in popularity throughout the country, we've seen greater interest on the Bay and locally on Middle River.

LEARN TO KAYAK is a one-day program on the basics of kayaking. Skilled, certified instructors cover various paddling strokes, self-rescue techniques, group rescue techniques, familiarity with all parts and equipment, familiarization with various kinds of kayaks. Register for this class using our online registration process. $60 ($40 for Friends of BCSC)

Session 1: June 2th (10AM-1:30PM)

Session 2: Sept 14 (10AM-1:30PM)

Stand-Up Paddleboard Lessons

An enjoyable activity on wind-less days, many sailors keep their balance and core strong by adventuring out on a stand up paddleboard. Register for this class using our online registration process. $25 ($15 for Friends of BCSC)

Session 1: June 9th (11AM-12:15PM)

Session 2: June 9th (12:45PM-2PM)