Is sailing a safe sport?
Like any sport, there are risks. But DSC’s mission is to teach water safety skills. Safety is our number one priority, followed by education and having fun. We believe Baltimore is one of the safest places to learn because it is far enough inland to be protected from harsh weather and extreme wave action. When it is blowing 20 knots in Annapolis, it may only be blowing 10 knots in the Inner Harbor. If there are any mishaps, there are plenty of boaters and docks to support us, and the fire and marine police units are only five minutes away with a cell phone call. The J/22 and Sonar are very stable boats and will not capsize. They have a 1000-pound lead keel that prevents the boat from tipping. We recognize that adults want to learn how to sail comfortably and J/22s and Sonars are the perfect boats to meet that goal.
