Participants in the CSC program are permitted to take out our smaller cruiser Sprite to practice on their own. You must reserve the boat in the BRS. To set up an account, please contact the CSC coordinator.


In the CSC track, the emphasis is on testing the skills of each candidate during the practice sessions. Some instruction and guidance will be provided by the mentors to help the candidates learn the correct techniques.


CSC track is 4-6 sessions depending on the wind conditions and the skills of the candidate. Once a candidate  completes the program successfully, they become cruising skippers with all the privileges.


Experience Requirements


Candidates who wish to participate in the CSC must meet the following requirements:


  • 3 years of sailing experience on cruising boats
  • At least 1 year as BSC cruising crew (can be the same year if going thru CSC program)
  • Safe boater license from MD or another state
  • Must pay the additional BSC cruising skipper upgrade fees
  • Submit sailing resume summarizing certifications and experience on boats
  • Must have a working VHF hand-held radio and monitor channel 16


Limits


  • After the skills evaluation, CSC participants will be able to take out our smaller cruiser during daylight hours.
  • You must be oriented on the boat you wish to reserve.
  • The person reserving the boat is the skipper of record and he/she is responsible for any damages per the BSC statement of responsibility and liability for the cruising boats.
  • CSC participants may not sail beyond the Key Rocks.
  • The average wind conditions in the Baltimore harbor must not be higher than 20 knots (and gusts are less than 26 knots), 
  • You can check the wind conditions at https://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=cbcm2
  • PFDs must be worn during the practice session.