SMSA Membership

Are you a full time college student? Konw any college students back in town for the summer or that live here year round and want to sail? Get discounted Young Adult Membership!

The BOD recently approved a discount for Young Adults between the ages of 18 and 23 who are full time college students at the time of application or on the first day of the membership year (For current members).

This is a great opportunity to join SMSA for $81/year. Full-time college students get a 75% discount off the young adult dues and a $0 initiation fee.

Enjoy the summer and go sailing!

To take advantage of this opportunity, apply for Young Adult Membership and let us know that you are a college student. Apply Today!!

Since the Southern Maryland Sailing Association’s founding in 1972, the breadth of programs and member benefits has continued to grow. Today, SMSA members enjoy a prime waterfront clubhouse in downtown Solomons Island, Maryland. With its great view of the Patuxent River and the on-premise small boat / dinghy storage spaces, the facility is one of a kind.

From Racing to Cruising, Junior Sailing camps to Adult Learn to Sail classes, Social events to concerts, we’ve got something for you!

Become a contributing member to the local sailing community – Apply Today!!

• Runs/host races for boats big and small
• Hosts member socials
• Maintains a first rate waterfront clubhouse – the only facility of its kind in Southern Maryland
• Maintains a race committee boat and race marks
• Boasts a full calendar of races, cruises, and social events
• Holds junior sailing summer camps
• Trains new sailors (Sample classes include on-the water sailing classes, racing classes, First Aid/CPR, Navigation, Sail Trim, Cruising, Fiberglass Repair, Radar, GPS...)
• Hosts seminars and other sailing related training events
• Hosts concerts, comedy shows, dances, and more…

• Camaraderie among a great crowd of friendly faces & people who are passionate about providing family oriented sailing and social environments in Southern Maryland.
• Season Keelboat and Dinghy racing
• Cruising (from overnight trips to multi-week expeditions with friends and fellow members)
• Access to member and member-guest only concerts, comedy shows, etc.
• Clubhouse available for member use
• Clubhouse bar for relaxing after a long week or great day of sailing
• Clubhouse available to reserve/rent by members for private events
• Access to the only small boat dry storage facility on Solomons Island
• Adult Learn to Sail classes taught by knowledgeable instructors
• Free checkout of boats for member use: Sunfish, Holder 20, kayaks
• Discounts on Junior Sailing Camps
• Discounts at local marinas for slips/services