Annapolis Sailing School’s Keelboat Club was created to offer our graduates a cost efficient alternative to hone your sailing skills. For a fraction of the cost of buying or chartering a boat, you can enroll in the Keelboat Club and sail on our famous Rainbow 24’ sailing sloop all season long. With your Keelboat Club card, our boats are available to you – 7 days a week – all season long. Keelboat Club members also receive extended sailing hours not available to normal rentals. Simply call at least 72 hours in advance and your boat will await you at the dock.

Performance
Our Rainbow 24’s are long and lean and possess the fine, clean lines that cut through the water with authority.

Safety
The Rainbow cockpit is surrounded by a large coaming design to keep you dry when the spray flies. The strong fiberglass hull and deck make the boat virtually indestructible. A 1,100 lb. cast iron keel provides immense ballast when the wind picks up and serves to keep the boat stiff and dry.

Comfort
The Rainbow has an exceptionally large cockpit with comfortable seating and backrest, on the premise that sailing should not be a cramped, hunched-up affair. The high degree of comfort and safety has earned the Rainbow the reputation of being one of sailing’s most sea kindly craft.

Member Benefits
• Unlimited use of our 24’ Rainbows
• Lowest cost: only $1,200 + tax per season with no hidden start-up, administrative or orientation fees
• Extended hours: 9:00 am to dusk
• Large fleet of 15 boats
• Up to 6 people per boat (only one needs to be a member)
• Use our boats just 5 times and your membership has paid for itself

Membership in our Keelboat Club gets you on the water quickly and provides the path towards fun and learning on your schedule

The Keelboat Club was developed to offer our Graduates an opportunity to practice their new skills at a fraction of the cost of either owning a boat or renting on a regular basis.

Free Check-Out
Out All members will receive a free check-out and orientation prior to sailing.

Boat Availability
Boats are available on a first come, first served basis. Please call or email ahead to reserve your boat. We require a minimum of 72 hours advance notice to guarantee your boat will be available.

Sailing Area
Normal sailing area is bounded on the north by shipping marker G”91”, just south of the Bay Bridge and to the south by “1AH” just off Tolley Point Shoal. Portions of the Severn River offer a splendid view of the Naval Academy. If you wish to familiarize yourself with the area before you sail, obtain nautical chart #12271. Boundaries, as determined by the Marina Manager, are subject to weather conditions at the time of your sail.

Weather
Safety is our primary concern. Please call ahead to check conditions. The manager has the right to limit or cancel any sailing based on weather conditions or forecast.

You Are Not Alone
Unlike some clubs where you are on your own, Annapolis Sailing School staff and safety boats will be available at all times if you have any questions or problems.

Want Some Pointers?
If you desire private instruction on your club boat or just wish to have an experienced hand onboard to show you the local waters, a staff member of the Annapolis Sailing School can be retained for your sail. The cost is $30/hour. Availability of instructors varies, so check in advance. If you are interested in private instruction, please reserve at least one week in advance of your sail.

Not A Graduate?
Not a problem. We offer a full range of beginning sailing courses. Graduates who enroll within one week of graduation will receive a 10% discount on the annual club membership fees.

Season runs April to September, call for exact dates.

Call at least 72 hours in advance to reserve your boat.
Boats available on a first come, first served basis.We cannot guarantee boat availability without an advance reservation.

2 person minimum, 6 person maximum. (Only one person needs to be a member.) No pets.

Members must provide appropriate U.S. Coast Guard approved PFDs for children under the age of 8.

Boats returned late will be responsible for a $100 late fee.