We did the five-day basic keelboat class course. Fortunately, we had great sailing conditions for instruction and on-water practice. Winds were neither light nor too strong. Loved sailing the Inner Harbor. Downtown Sailing School instructors are knowledgeable and competent, always focused on safety.

Just finished Basic Keelboat training at Downtown Sailing Club and could not be more pleased. The three instructors, David, Harish, and Jordan were great instructors. They talked us through the skills, showed us how to perform them, and then critiqued us and encouraged us until we were able to do them correctly. They never rushed any instructions and were always supportive and patient. Best of all, they provided tips and suggestions on how to improve our skills based on their racing backgrounds. If you want to learn how to sail I strongly recommend that you consider taking this class. The class was a total of 6 days: three 2-day weekends.

Awesome course , one if the few places where it is learning by doing , you spend more time on the water than on the dock listening to concepts. Helped me not only learn the concepts of power boating but helped build my confidence.

The DSC is the best place to get on the water in Baltimore! They offer lessons and memberships and you can even sign up for a 'taste of sailing' where an instructor takes you out on the water for a nice introduction. They are a non-profit so there is also a really giving side that offers after school programs and awesome philanthropic events.