Very popular with club members is the opportunity to become a qualified skipper and use the club boats for sailing on the Potomac, from the Washington Sailing Marina. SCOW does have some requirements for this priviledge.

Download Guidelines to Becoming a SCOW Skipper to help you get started.

The following documents will also provide a view on SCOW policies and rules:

• SCOW Skipper Requirements and Boat Use Policy - Establishes general policies for use of boats, qualification and testing of skippers qualifications and related rules. Current policy is dated October 3, 2011.
• Flying Scot Skipper Information File - Establishes the rules for use of the Flying Scots. Current Flying Scot SIF is dated April 16, 2010.
• Cruiser Boat Skipper Information File - Establishes rules for use of the club's cruising boats. Current cruising boat SIF is dated March 1, 2010. 

For more information, contact the Skipper Director at skipper@scow.org.