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• Wednesday Night Racing

  • Start
    01 Apr 2026
  •  
  • End
    14 Oct 2026
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  • Schedule
    29 sessions
  • Location
    Washington Sailing Marina

  Wednesday Night Racing! 

  Informal "pick up" style racing. Boats assigned at 4:30, most boats underway soon after. No experience necessary to crew. Debrief following racing when time permits. Email racing@scow.org if you have any questions. 

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• BASIC SAILING - SPRING 2026 - Online-Land and Water Training

  • Start
    07 Apr 2026
  • End
    17 May 2026
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  SCOW BASIC SAILING - SPRING 2026

  Online-Land and Water Training

  Land and Water Class Dates can be found HERE.

  Contact the Training Director training@scow.org if you have any questions.

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  Cost - $450.00 - Payment due immediately upon registration. 

  

  Training starts on APRIL 7

  
  

  
  

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• SCOW Social Sail

  • Start
    23 Apr 2026
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  • End
    17 Sep 2026
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  • Schedule
    22 sessions
  • Location
    Dangerfield Island, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
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  Come hang out and socialize with your SCOW sailing friends or make new friends.  Feel free to bring non-members to this event.

  We will provide a main and water - you bring the sides to share!

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• Orioles at Nationals park - Sail me out to the ball game!

  • When
    17 May 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

  Sailing to the Nats vs. O's Game!

  Ahoy, SCOW Members and Nats/O's Fans!

  Get ready to skip the traffic and hit the water! We are organizing a club sail from the Washington Sailing Marina to Nationals Park to watch our Washington Nationals take on the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, May 17th.

  There is no better way to arrive at the Navy Yard than by boat. We’ll enjoy a scenic cruise up the Potomac and into the Anacostia River, docking just steps from the stadium.

  Event Timeline:

  Meet & Prep: 11:00 AM at Washington Sailing Marina

  Cast Off: 11:30 AM (Sharp!) to ensure we have plenty of time for the ~4-5 mile sail and docking.

  First Pitch: 1:35 PM EDT

  Return estimate is 5:30/6 p.m. but each Skipper/Crew can determine if they stay for the whole game.

  SCOW will cover the dock fees and Skipper tickets.  Crew will cover their own tickets. ($30-$50) We will coordinate a block purchase to get a discount

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• Blue Angels Air Show for USNA Graduation

  • Start
    19 May 2026
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  • End
    20 May 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Nautilus Point, Dock F and Mouth of the Spa Creek
  • Spaces left
    23

  Join us for a day on the bay, where we'll anchor and watch the Airshow for the US Naval Academy's commissioning week celebrations.

  Join SCOW on Calypso for an afternoon on the Severn for the Blue Angels airshow.  Whether you are on a kayak, a paddle board, canoe, or sunfish, join us at the mouth of the Spa Creek where you can raft up to Calypso and enjoy the air show. If you just love hosting and want to help welcome the paddlers you can join us on Calypso as a deckhand.

  Where? The airshow happens over the Severn River and we will anchor near shore at the mouth of the Spa Creek so it is easier to reach us by paddle. 

  When? Wednesday, May 20 (Rehearsal on Tuesday May 19th)

  • Sailors, meet us at Calypso on Dock F at 1:00 pm.
  • If you are on the waitlist, you will have to option of joining the sail on Tuesday.
  • Paddlers, meet at 1:00 pm at the kayak launch area for Nautilus Point. The distance to paddle is approximately 1.5 miles.
  •  Arriving later? No problem. You’ll see us on the water.

  Connect in Advance! Join our WhatsApp group for live updates to coordinate our raft-up, and maybe post-event treats at a pub.

  Let us know if you would like to help coordinate this event. Email us at River@Scow.org

  See you there!

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• BASIC SAILING - SUMMER 2026 - Online-Land and Water Training

  • Start
    26 May 2026
  • End
    05 Jul 2026
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  SCOW BASIC SAILING - SUMMER 2026

  Online-Land and Water Training

  Land and Water Class Dates can be found HERE.

  Contact the Training Director training@scow.org if you have any questions.

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  Cost - $450.00 - Payment due immediately upon registration. 

  

  Training starts on MAY 26

  
  

  
  

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• Exploring the West River - Restaurant destination sail.

  • Start
    30 May 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    31 May 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Galesville, MD

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  Join SCOW for a full day sail and Dinner, or Breakfast and a full day sail back, as we explore a new location on the Bay! We'll host a separate Saturday sail and Sunday sail, with a group dinner and brunch in between at either Stan and Joe's Riverside or Pirates' Cove Restaurant.

  Saturday, May 30th

  • 10 AM Sail + 4:00pm Dinner

  Sunday, May 31st

  • 11 AM Brunch + Afternoon Sail

  Our Saturday crew will meet at Nautilus Point and various points down the bay at 10am to set up and sail to the West River for Dinner. The Sunday crew will join the skippers for brunch at 11 AM, and will sail Calypso back to her dock around 5:00pm. We'll help facilitate car transfers from the West River and Nautilus Point, and other starting locations.

  
  

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• Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    08 Jun 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    via Zoom

  Any member of the Club may attend a Board meeting as an observer or to address the Board regarding Club business. Members wishing to address the Board meeting should advise the Commodore (or other officer presiding over the Club pursuant to Article V) in advance so that they may be placed on the agenda.
  

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• Tunesday Floating Concert Series on Calypso

  • When
    09 Jun 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Nautilus Point, Dock F

  Join SCOW for an evening on Back Creek as we motor Calypso and paddle kayaks to the Tunesday floating concert. Chronic Sailing hosts this free summer concert series, with artists performing atop a large catamaran until sunset. We’ll raft up and enjoy the music.

  Two ways to join:

  • To join on Calypso, (signups open a couple weeks before event)
  • To raft up with us on a kayak or paddleboard, bring your own or rent from Capital SUP Eastport. 

  Where? The concert plays on Back Creek directly across from the Capital SUP/kayak rental location at Nautilus Point. Park at Nautilus Point. Parking restrictions are not enforced currently.

  When? Recurring Tuesdays

  • Sailors, meet us at Calypso on Dock F at 5:00 pm.
  • Paddlers, meet at 6:00 pm at the kayak launch area for Capital SUP. Map below. Arriving later? No problem. You’ll see us on the water.

  Connect in Advance! Join our WhatsApp group for live updates to coordinate our raft-up, maybe some pre-event pool time, and maybe post-event treats at a pub.

  See you there!

  
  

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• Pride on the Pier Boat Parade and Fireworks

  • When
    13 Jun 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Washington Sailing Marina

  Save the Date! Details and registration TBA.
  

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• Tunesday Floating Concert Series on Calypso

  • When
    23 Jun 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Nautilus Point, Dock F

  Join SCOW for an evening on Back Creek as we motor Calypso and paddle kayaks to the Tunesday floating concert. Chronic Sailing hosts this free summer concert series, with artists performing atop a large catamaran until sunset. We’ll raft up and enjoy the music.

  Two ways to join:

  • To join on Calypso, (signups open a couple weeks before event)
  • To raft up with us on a kayak or paddleboard, bring your own or rent from Capital SUP Eastport. 

  Where? The concert plays on Back Creek directly across from the Capital SUP/kayak rental location at Nautilus Point. Park at Nautilus Point. Parking restrictions are not enforced currently.

  When? Recurring Tuesdays

  • Sailors, meet us at Calypso on Dock F at 5:00 pm.
  • Paddlers, meet at 6:00 pm at the kayak launch area for Capital SUP. Map below. Arriving later? No problem. You’ll see us on the water.

  Connect in Advance! Join our WhatsApp group for live updates to coordinate our raft-up, maybe some pre-event pool time, and maybe post-event treats at a pub.

  See you there!

  
  

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• Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    13 Jul 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    via Zoom

  Any member of the Club may attend a Board meeting as an observer or to address the Board regarding Club business. Members wishing to address the Board meeting should advise the Commodore (or other officer presiding over the Club pursuant to Article V) in advance so that they may be placed on the agenda.
  

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• Tunesday Floating Concert Series on Calypso

  • When
    14 Jul 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Nautilus Point, Dock F

  Join SCOW for an evening on Back Creek as we motor Calypso and paddle kayaks to the Tunesday floating concert. Chronic Sailing hosts this free summer concert series, with artists performing atop a large catamaran until sunset. We’ll raft up and enjoy the music.

  Two ways to join:

  • To join on Calypso, (signups open a couple weeks before event)
  • To raft up with us on a kayak or paddleboard, bring your own or rent from Capital SUP Eastport. 

  Where? The concert plays on Back Creek directly across from the Capital SUP/kayak rental location at Nautilus Point. Park at Nautilus Point. Parking restrictions are not enforced currently.

  When? Recurring Tuesdays

  • Sailors, meet us at Calypso on Dock F at 5:00 pm.
  • Paddlers, meet at 6:00 pm at the kayak launch area for Capital SUP. Map below. Arriving later? No problem. You’ll see us on the water.

  Connect in Advance! Join our WhatsApp group for live updates to coordinate our raft-up, maybe some pre-event pool time, and maybe post-event treats at a pub.

  See you there!

  
  

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• BASIC SAILING - FALL 2026 - Online-Land and Water Training

  • Start
    28 Jul 2026
  • End
    13 Sep 2026
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  SCOW BASIC SAILING - FALL 2026

  Online-Land and Water Training

  Land and Water Class Dates can be found HERE.

  Contact the Training Director training@scow.org if you have any questions.

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  Cost - $450.00 - Payment due immediately upon registration. 

  

  Training starts on jULY 28

  
  

  
  

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• Tunesday Floating Concert Series on Calypso

  • When
    28 Jul 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Nautilus Point, Dock F

  Join SCOW for an evening on Back Creek as we motor Calypso and paddle kayaks to the Tunesday floating concert. Chronic Sailing hosts this free summer concert series, with artists performing atop a large catamaran until sunset. We’ll raft up and enjoy the music.

  Two ways to join:

  • To join on Calypso, (signups open a couple weeks before event)
  • To raft up with us on a kayak or paddleboard, bring your own or rent from Capital SUP Eastport. 

  Where? The concert plays on Back Creek directly across from the Capital SUP/kayak rental location at Nautilus Point. Park at Nautilus Point. Parking restrictions are not enforced currently.

  When? Recurring Tuesdays

  • Sailors, meet us at Calypso on Dock F at 5:00 pm.
  • Paddlers, meet at 6:00 pm at the kayak launch area for Capital SUP. Map below. Arriving later? No problem. You’ll see us on the water.

  Connect in Advance! Join our WhatsApp group for live updates to coordinate our raft-up, maybe some pre-event pool time, and maybe post-event treats at a pub.

  See you there!

  
  

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• Tunesday Floating Concert Series on Calypso

  • When
    04 Aug 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Nautilus Point, Dock F

  Join SCOW for an evening on Back Creek as we motor Calypso and paddle kayaks to the Tunesday floating concert. Chronic Sailing hosts this free summer concert series, with artists performing atop a large catamaran until sunset. We’ll raft up and enjoy the music.

  Two ways to join:

  • To join on Calypso, (signups open a couple weeks before event)
  • To raft up with us on a kayak or paddleboard, bring your own or rent from Capital SUP Eastport. 

  Where? The concert plays on Back Creek directly across from the Capital SUP/kayak rental location at Nautilus Point. Park at Nautilus Point. Parking restrictions are not enforced currently.

  When? Recurring Tuesdays

  • Sailors, meet us at Calypso on Dock F at 5:00 pm.
  • Paddlers, meet at 6:00 pm at the kayak launch area for Capital SUP. Map below. Arriving later? No problem. You’ll see us on the water.

  Connect in Advance! Join our WhatsApp group for live updates to coordinate our raft-up, maybe some pre-event pool time, and maybe post-event treats at a pub.

  See you there!

  
  

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• Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    10 Aug 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    via Zoom

  Any member of the Club may attend a Board meeting as an observer or to address the Board regarding Club business. Members wishing to address the Board meeting should advise the Commodore (or other officer presiding over the Club pursuant to Article V) in advance so that they may be placed on the agenda.
  

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• Stargazing on the Bay: Perseid Meteor Shower

  • When
    12 Aug 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Location
    Nautilus Point, Calypso

  Save the Date!

  Let us know if you would like to help organize this event by email at river@scow.org

  Stargazers, join us on the Bay for our favorite meteor shower. Escaping the heavy light pollution, the Perseids will dazzle under a new moon. Details and registration TBA.

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• Tunesday Floating Concert Series on Calypso

  • When
    18 Aug 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Nautilus Point, Dock F

  Join SCOW for an evening on Back Creek as we motor Calypso and paddle kayaks to the Tunesday floating concert. Chronic Sailing hosts this free summer concert series, with artists performing atop a large catamaran until sunset. We’ll raft up and enjoy the music.

  Two ways to join:

  • To join on Calypso, (signups open a couple weeks before event)
  • To raft up with us on a kayak or paddleboard, bring your own or rent from Capital SUP Eastport. 

  Where? The concert plays on Back Creek directly across from the Capital SUP/kayak rental location at Nautilus Point. Park at Nautilus Point. Parking restrictions are not enforced currently.

  When? Recurring Tuesdays

  • Sailors, meet us at Calypso on Dock F at 5:00 pm.
  • Paddlers, meet at 6:00 pm at the kayak launch area for Capital SUP. Map below. Arriving later? No problem. You’ll see us on the water.

  Connect in Advance! Join our WhatsApp group for live updates to coordinate our raft-up, maybe some pre-event pool time, and maybe post-event treats at a pub.

  See you there!

  
  

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• Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    14 Sep 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    via Zoom

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• SCOW Social Sail - Octoberfest

  • When
    24 Sep 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Dangerfield Island, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
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  Come hang out and socialize with your SCOW sailing friends or make new friends.  Feel free to bring non-members to this event.

  We will provide the brats, pretzels, and mustard - you bring the sides!

  Read up on the history of this tradition here:

  https://www.oktoberfest.de/en/magazine/tradition/the-history-of-oktoberfest

  
  

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• Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    12 Oct 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    via Zoom

  Any member of the Club may attend a Board meeting as an observer or to address the Board regarding Club business. Members wishing to address the Board meeting should advise the Commodore (or other officer presiding over the Club pursuant to Article V) in advance so that they may be placed on the agenda.
  

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• Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    09 Nov 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    via Zoom

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• Holiday Boat Parade to the Wharf

  • When
    05 Dec 2026
  • Location
    Washington Sailing Marina

  Save the Date!

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• Holiday Boat Parade: Annapolis

  • When
    12 Dec 2026
  • Location
    Nautilus Point, Calypso

  Save the Date!

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• Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    14 Dec 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    via Zoom

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