https://www.ansa.org/Sailing-Events Annapolis Naval Sailing Association upcoming events Annapolis Naval Sailing Association Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Sun, 17 May 2026 23:39:59 GMT Sun, 17 May 2026 23:39:59 GMT Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT <p align="center"><font color="#0000FF" style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Blue Angels are Performing!</strong></font></p> <p>Sail on an ANSA vessel or a member's boat.&nbsp; Location will be at Hartge's, our favorite marina, or a nearby location.</p> <p>Bring a drink, lunch, and snacks and dress for the weather!&nbsp; Foul Weather Gear is advised, it could rain anytime.&nbsp; Sailing gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, clips for hats and glasses, PFD if you have one, and closed-toe shoes.</p> <p>The fee for a day sail is $60.&nbsp; If you are a student this season and have not used your free club sail, or have a gift certificate, select the volunteer/gift certificate option when you register.</p> <p><br></p> https://ansa.org/event-6697099 https://ansa.org/event-6697099 Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p>Sail on Martha Jean, an O'Day 30, out of the West River.</p> <p>Skipper:&nbsp; Matt Gelfand</p> <p>Bring a drink, lunch, and snacks and dress for the weather!&nbsp; Foul Weather Gear is advised, it could rain anytime.&nbsp; Sailing gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, clips for hats and glasses, PFD if you have one, and closed-toe shoes.</p> <p>The fee for a day sail is $60.&nbsp; If you are a student this season and have not used your free club sail, or have a gift certificate, select the volunteer/gift certificate option when you register.</p> <p><br></p> https://ansa.org/event-6693621 https://ansa.org/event-6693621 Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p>Sail on an ANSA vessel or a member's boat.&nbsp; Location will be at Hartge's, our favorite marina, or a nearby location.</p> <p>Scheduling for the Memorial Day weekend!</p> <p>Bring a drink, lunch, and snacks and dress for the weather!&nbsp; Foul Weather Gear is advised, it could rain anytime.&nbsp; Sailing gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, clips for hats and glasses, PFD if you have one, and closed-toe shoes.</p> <p>The fee for a day sail is $60.&nbsp; If you are a student this season and have not used your free club sail, or have a gift certificate, select the volunteer/gift certificate option when you register.</p> <p><br></p> https://ansa.org/event-6697085 https://ansa.org/event-6697085 Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p>Sail on an ANSA vessel or a member's boat.&nbsp; Location will be at Hartge's, our favorite marina, or a nearby location.</p> <p>Scheduling for the Memorial Day weekend!</p> <p>Bring a drink, lunch, and snacks and dress for the weather!&nbsp; Foul Weather Gear is advised, it could rain anytime.&nbsp; Sailing gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, clips for hats and glasses, PFD if you have one, and closed-toe shoes.</p> <p>The fee for a day sail is $60.&nbsp; If you are a student this season and have not used your free club sail, or have a gift certificate, select the volunteer/gift certificate option when you register.</p> <p><br></p> https://ansa.org/event-6697089 https://ansa.org/event-6697089 Mon, 25 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p>Sail on an ANSA vessel or a member's boat.&nbsp; Location will be at Hartge's, our favorite marina, or a nearby location.</p> <p>Scheduling for the Memorial Day weekend!</p> <p>Bring a drink, lunch, and snacks and dress for the weather!&nbsp; Foul Weather Gear is advised, it could rain anytime.&nbsp; Sailing gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, clips for hats and glasses, PFD if you have one, and closed-toe shoes.</p> <p>The fee for a day sail is $60.&nbsp; If you are a student this season and have not used your free club sail, or have a gift certificate, select the volunteer/gift certificate option when you register.</p> <p><br></p> https://ansa.org/event-6697092 https://ansa.org/event-6697092 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;" align="center"> <strong style=""><font color="#0000FF" style="font-size: 24px;">Become a skipper for ANSA!</font></strong> </div> <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> As ANSA continues to grow, we are looking to expand our pool of skippers to support member sails, training, and to fully utilize our growing fleet. </div> <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> We know there are capable sailors within our membership who may be interested in stepping into a skipper role — and we’d like to gauge that interest. </div> <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> If you’ve ever thought about skippering an ANSA boat, this is a great opportunity to raise your hand and start the conversation. </div> <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <strong>What We’re Looking For</strong><br> At a minimum, prospective skippers should: </div> <ul style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <li style="margin-left: 15px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-size: 13px;">Hold ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising) or higher</font></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-size: 13px;">Be comfortable taking responsibility for a vessel and crew</font></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-size: 13px;">Have solid boat handling skills, including docking and close-quarters maneuvering</font></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-size: 13px;">Demonstrate sound judgment and a safety-first mindset</font></li> </ul> <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <strong>What to Expect</strong><br> Becoming an ANSA skipper is a structured process designed to set you up for success. This includes: </div> <ul style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <li style="margin-left: 15px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-size: 13px;">On-the-water assessments</font></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-size: 13px;">Mentorship with current ANSA skippers</font></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-size: 13px;">Demonstration of boat handling, safety procedures, and leadership</font></li> </ul> <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p>This is not a pass/fail test;&nbsp;it’s a development path to ensure consistency, safety, and confidence across our skipper ranks.</p> <p>Skippers may also use ANSA vessels for personal sails!</p> </div> <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <strong>Interested?</strong><br> If you’d like to be considered, please join us for this intro and meetup to get familiar with our fleet, meet current skippers, and discuss path forward. </div> https://ansa.org/event-6691346 https://ansa.org/event-6691346 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;" align="center"> <strong style=""><font color="#0000FF" style="font-size: 24px;">Become a skipper for ANSA!</font></strong> </div> <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> As ANSA continues to grow, we are looking to expand our pool of skippers to support member sails, training, and to fully utilize our growing fleet. </div> <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> We know there are capable sailors within our membership who may be interested in stepping into a skipper role — and we’d like to gauge that interest. </div> <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> If you’ve ever thought about skippering an ANSA boat, this is a great opportunity to raise your hand and start the conversation. </div> <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <strong>What We’re Looking For</strong><br> At a minimum, prospective skippers should: </div> <ul style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <li style="margin-left: 15px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-size: 13px;">Hold ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising) or higher</font></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-size: 13px;">Be comfortable taking responsibility for a vessel and crew</font></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-size: 13px;">Have solid boat handling skills, including docking and close-quarters maneuvering</font></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-size: 13px;">Demonstrate sound judgment and a safety-first mindset</font></li> </ul> <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <strong>What to Expect</strong><br> Becoming an ANSA skipper is a structured process designed to set you up for success. This includes: </div> <ul style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <li style="margin-left: 15px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-size: 13px;">On-the-water assessments</font></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-size: 13px;">Mentorship with current ANSA skippers</font></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-size: 13px;">Demonstration of boat handling, safety procedures, and leadership</font></li> </ul> <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p>This is not a pass/fail test;&nbsp;it’s a development path to ensure consistency, safety, and confidence across our skipper ranks.</p> <p>Skippers may also use ANSA vessels for personal sails!</p> </div> <div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <strong>Interested?</strong><br> If you’d like to be considered, please join us for this intro and meetup to get familiar with our fleet, meet current skippers, and discuss path forward. </div> https://ansa.org/event-6691348 https://ansa.org/event-6691348