Pentagon Sailing Club

Our social sails and BBQs are this summer hit! Go PSC!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the Women on the Water meeting! It was a fantastic event filled with insightful discussions and inspiring stories from our three wonderful speakers. Here's to a season ahead filled with camaraderie and smooth sailing.
Fair winds.
Go PSC!

Can we help? Yes we can!
Become a "citizen scientist".
Go PSC!

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Help improve weather forecasts by reporting meteorological phenomena near the ground through the mPING app! Your observations can make a big difference. Learn more: https://mping.nssl.noaa.gov/ 📱🌧️☀️

Big thanks to all club members for your hard work this weekend! Your dedication is what makes our club thrive. Let's keep up the fantastic teamwork! Go PSC!

Ever thought sailing was out of reach?
Think again! Start now!
Check our social sailing program and ASA 101/103 classes.
https://www.pentagonsailing.org/event-5619618

Did you know NOAA has some great online seminars regarding Ocean Science

Center for Satellite Applications and Research - NOAA / NESDIS / STAR STAR translates raw satellite data into critical information needed to inform the public and safeguard the environment across the country and around the world.

Our recent sailing club meeting was a hit! Members came together to brainstorm upcoming events, share ideas, and commit to club growth. Collaboration was key, with each member eager to contribute. Action points were set, ensuring progress. Excited for what's ahead! Go PSC!

Piloting and Navigation Class
https://www.pentagonsailing.org/event-5560274
This is a two part class, part 1 is on Mar 16th and part 2 is on Mar 24. Participants should plan to attend both sessions.
Piloting involves navigating a vessel in restricted waters and fixing its position as precisely as possible at frequent intervals. Team PSC will help you learn, among other things, lines of position, dead reckoning, ranges, estimated positions, running fixes, and danger bearings.
Participants will need to provide their own navigation tools and charts.
Navigation tools should include:
6" fixed point dividers (item #262) (link on the PSC web)
Nautical slide rule (item #105) (link on the PSC web)
Compact parallel plotter (item #60) (link on the PSC web)
NOAA Chart 12270 will be used during the course. Charts can be purchased at the link on the PSC web.

Lead instructor: Ross R

Winter Training: Rules of the Road
The Pentagon Sailing Club is happy to offer a course on the Nautical Rules of the Road on Saturday, January 15th.
This course is designed as an introduction to the nautical rules of the road for new sailors; as a review for those getting ready for more time on the water; and as preparation for experienced sailors studying for advanced sailing qualification tests.
Instructor: Paul G and Jonah B
Location:
John R. Lewis High School
6540 Franconia Road
Springfield VA 22150
Classroom 137

09 Mar 2024
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
https://www.pentagonsailing.org/event-5560172

📢 Attention Club Members! 📸

We’re thrilled to share the captivating snapshots from our last club meeting! 🎉📷 Whether you were striking a pose, laughing with friends, or caught in a candid moment, these photos capture the essence of our vibrant community.

We salute our Veterans on this day!
Thank you for your service.

PSC racing team during last Tuesday regatta. GO PSC!

Great Bareboat Chartering/Cruising Catamaran (ASA 104/114) class this weekend! We practiced docking, systems checks, voyage planning, sailing in gale force winds and figuring out the best sailor restaurants!

Ahoy PSC Sailors,

The PSC 2023 Labor Day Raft Up (LDRU) is completed and was a resounding success! We had eight boats at the Saturday afternoon raft-up in Magothy River, and 40+ guests at the Sunday night out at Old Stein Inn. The theme of this year's LDRU was "Oktoberfest" While most boats belong to PSC members, two PSC - chartered sailboats also participated in the event.
The key person in making this raft up a success was the Raft up Coordinator and Bay Commodore. Special thanks for David K. for making this event extra special – he has arranged the marina and restaurant event for us! Additional thanks to "Ross" R. for serving as LDRU Raft Captain.
Our team is working already to make arrangements for the next great events – Oktoberfest Oct 01, 2023 at Columbia Island Marina and Winter Gala January 28, 2024 at American Legion in Springfield, VA!

See you all then!

Cheers!

How is your summer coming along? Are you sailing? If you need some more wind in your hair check our Wednesdays social sails! How about the bay program?

Pentagon Sailing Club (PSC) is in the planning stages of organizing a BVI charter for July 2023,.

Please take a few moments to fill out the survey so we can gauge early club interest - https://www.pentagonsailing.org/Sys/Poll/40295

Your responses are not anonymous. If you answer yes to the first question, you will be added to the trip email list and should expect to get updates and invitations to trip planning presentations.

More information about this trip you will find in near future on our web page.

Thomas Brooks is the trip coordinator. Do not hesitate to contact him with any BVI questions - [email protected].

Awesome turnout at our West Marine Meeting yesterday! Thank you to our speaker Jake Jarosz!
Go PSC!

PSC sailing is in full swing on the Potomac river.

Awesome turnout at our West Marine Meeting yesterday! It’s going to be an amazing 2022 in the Pentagon Sailing Club!

Winter Training Series Boat Systems - Diesel Engines class was held yesterday.
Bravo Zulu!

Maintenance aka "Commissioning" of the PSC River Fleet Day took place on March 26, 2022. A lot of volunteers came out to help our River Commodore. Thanks to all for helping out!

"A New Approach for Old Salts"

This Aril 14th, the American Schooner Association and The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race will be presenting a free webinar with Richard Sherman.

When: Thursday, April 14, 2022, 7pm EST by Richard Sherman. https://www.richardshermanphotography.com/

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MO4WZHaFTTac31Nm6caFKw

Diesel Engines and Components class was held today.
Bravo Zulu!

BVI Sailors - very important update if you have charter with Moorings or Sunsail!
All boats have been flagged by customs for noncompliance.
No permits. Stay home or call them before you spend 10s of thousands. Stay tuned!

What is the "stand on vessel" in boating?
Well....You don't remember, do you?
No worries - PSC is holding "Rules of the Road" class this Saturday Jan 15!
Have you already signed up?
Time is running out....
You can sign up here:
https://pentagonsailing.org/event-4420638

Did you enroll in our Heavy Weather Sailing training?
You still have time to take advantage of this class - sign up here
https://pentagonsailing.org/event-4420626

Happy New Year 2022!
Fair Winds and Following Seas!

Winter Training: Rules of the Road

The Pentagon Sailing Club is happy to offer a course on the Nautical Rules of the Road on Saturday, January 15th.

This course is designed as an introduction to the nautical rules of the road for new sailors; as a review for those getting ready for more time on the water; and as preparation for experienced sailors studying for advanced sailing qualification tests.

Instructor: Paul G

Location: American Legion Post 176 in the Atlas Room - 6250 Amherst Ave Springfield VA

15 Jan 2022
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

https://pentagonsailing.org/event-4420638

Registration is now open the following event:

Piloting and Navigation

This is a two part class, part 1 is on Feb 27th and part 2 is on Mar 6th. Participants should plan to attend both sessions.

Piloting involves navigating a vessel in restricted waters and fixing its position as precisely as possible at frequent intervals. Team PSC will help you learn, among other things, lines of position, dead reckoning, ranges, estimated positions, running fixes, and danger bearings.

Participants will need to provide their own navigation tools and charts.

Navigation tools should include:

6" fixed point dividers (item #262)
Nautical slide rule (item #105)
Compact parallel plotter (item #60)
NOAA Chart 12270 will be used during the course. Charts can be purchased here!

Lead instructor: Ross R

Location: American Legion Post 176 - Banquet Room
6250 Amherst Ave Springfield VA

Members may use one (1) FVSM for this class. Please check the FVSM spreadsheet to make sure you have FVSM(s) available before choosing this pricing option.

Direct all questions to Jeanne Burns, Training Commodore

https://pentagonsailing.org/event-4420618?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=2/28/202