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The Choptank Sailing Association (CSA) is a non-profit, community-based group of sailors who enjoy sailing on the beautiful Choptank River in historic Cambridge, Maryland.-- Almost as much as they enjoy the sailing itself, they enjoy sharing their experience with their friends and neighbors in the local community.-- 2010 marks the third season this innovative group has proudly dedicated itself to making it easy for boat owners, enthusiasts, and just about anyone with an interest, to experience the thrill and excitement of sailing.-- If you are someone who is interested in learning the sport by crewing, getting a little exercise while enjoying a beautiful and exciting activity, CSA IS READY AND WAITING FOR YOU, REGARDLESS OF YOUR EXPERIENCE LEVEL!-- If you're an accomplished sailor who wants to get more out of the sport, perhaps use your boat a little more often, CSA IS FOR YOU!-- Best of all, THERE ARE NEVER ANY COSTS OR FEES INVOLVED FOR ANYONE participating.-- Everyone is welcome, so please check below to see how to join the fun!
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Every Tuesday (May thru Sept), CSA participants gather dockside at the Cambridge Marina between 5:15-5:30 PM on Piers E & F. Second Saturday dockside activities start at 12:15 PM. For more specific information and contacts, you should send an email to the address below.
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CSA members are always encouraging others to experience the enjoyment of sailing. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Interested men and women (21 or older), capable of moderate physical activity, should walk to the ends of Pier-E or F (located near the Longwharf fountain circle) on any Tuesday evening at 5:15 PM or on second Saturday's of each month (May thru Sept) at 12:15 PM. There is never any cost, and you will not be pressured to exceed your comfort level. Please wear soft sole shoes and avoid wearing any metal. Refreshments are generally available. PLEASE click on the link below to send an E-MAIL to CREWMATES@CHOPTANKSA.INFO or call 443-521-0909 to leave a message with any questions or request for more information.
Sailing is a “team sport”, as well as being entertaining and fun. In general, it is enjoyed by both men and women of all ages. CSA participants are expected to have an interest in learning and developing their sailing skills through their crewing experiences.
We encourage you to discuss any doubts you might have about your suitability for the activity with a CSA crew before undertaking your first outing. You may also want to simply “ride along” and stay out of the way until you feel comfortable enough to fully participate.
Experienced boat owners with sufficient crew can feel free to rendezvous with the CSA fleet at Cambridge City Marina, Pier-E or F. If you are a boat owner in need of crew, and/or if you are new to sailing, we recommend you contact any CSA member as far in advance of the race as possible, so you can safely and comfortably “ease into it.” Experienced Crew: (all experience levels) should rendezvous at Pier- E, Slip 17 to choose your boat in accordance with CSA crewing protocol prior to the race start. If you’re just not sure, you should show-up as early as you can or contact a CSA member by e-mail or phone, in advance.
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CSA currently has six (6) 30+ foot boats dedicated to crew sharing available for any given race. Each boat can easily accommodate 6 or more crew. So, if you are prepared to crew, you will get to choose your ride on any night you show-up at the dock.
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