Weekly Events Join us most Saturdays and Sundays in season for approximately 2-hour sails on 19' Flying Scots out of Belle Haven Marina, near Alexandria, VA. Members and nonmembers welcome. Beginners and experienced sailors welcome. Per person cost depends on number who sail, but is usually $10 to $15. We often meet at a local restaurant afterwards. A great way to gain sailing skills and make new friends! Unless otherwise noted, contact our sailing coordinator at, sailing@rainbowspinnakers.org, to reserve space. Directions for our weekly sails. Links to Other Local Gay Sites

Special Events Rainbow Spinnakers sponsors special sailing and social events throughout the season, including sunset cruises on the schooner Woodwind in Annapolis, a Fourth of July fireworks cruise, and picnics and sails out of Belle Haven Marina with other GLBT groups. If your GLBT group might be interested in a combined event with RSSC, please contact us at, sailing@rainbowspinnakers.org. For more special events and announcements, visit our new home page www.rainbowspinnakers.org

Get a Crew, Be a Crew If you would like to crew for future sails out of Solomon Island or Annapolis (members only) or if you are a sailboat owner who races, cruises, entertains, or just needs experienced crew, contact us at, sailing@rainbowspinnakers.org.

Become a Member With membership comes a membership card that will identify the holder as a dues-paying member. The card will also afford a discount on boat rentals at Belle Haven Marina for non-club sails and occasional sailing and boatsmanship classes. RSSC has a waiver form; each member will sign one form for the season, and the card will confirm that a waiver has been signed. Bring the card to each sail! Waivers will also be available at the marina. To enjoy the full advantages of membership, complete and return a membership form as soon as possible. See contact information below to obtain forms, or pick up forms from our weekly coodinator at the marina. Membership forms and money may also be delivered or picked up by a designated coordinator at the marina. If you have membership questions, contact Ken, kgc.vt@verizon.net.

Remember to Patronize Our Friends This Season

Schooner Woodwind - 410-263-8994 - Annapolis - Call for Sunset Sails and Charters.

Clipper City - 410-539-6277 - Inner Harbor Baltimore - The largest tall ship in the US licensed for public sails & charters in season: Friday/Saturday Calypso Reggae Party Cruises, Sunday Brunch Sails, and three-hour tours.

Howard Blackburn 48' Ketch - Maritime Charters - 410-335-7357 - Baltimore.

Schooner Nighthawk 82' Schooner - 410-276-7447 - Fells Point, Baltimore.

Mariah 30' Sloop - Capt. Don - 443-871-1094 - Annapolis.

Belle Haven Marina is offering RSSC members discounted sailing classes using 19' Flying Scotts. For more information call Belle Haven, 703-768-0018.

Links

Washington Blade

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RSSC has been greatly saddened by the loss of our dear friend, Ernest B. A RSSC member for many years, Ernest was also a board member, RSSC webmaster, avid sailor and good friend to many in the club. From decorating RSSC's booths at Pride, to maintaining RSSC's website, to coordinating many events, Ernest was always willing to pitch in where ever he could and lend a helping hand. A memorial sail in Ernest's name was held on September 7, 2002.

The RSSC board would like to acknowledge the time, talents and perseverance of Jody G. and Karen D. for getting the web page back online.