HOW TO BECOME A WINDLASS
Take Ladies Learn to Sail Pram Classes
Take sailing lessons this summer 2026 to prepare to join Windlasses. Tap on "Learn more" for details at https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/30768
Prospective members must attend the Windlasses New Member Coffee
Date: August 20, 2026 Time: 9 or 9:30 am
Location: Dunedin Library
Prospective new members (New Salts) may contact Margo Curry at 305-793-7574
Print our membership application Windlasses Membership Application.
Applications will be accepted for prospective members by mail prior to testing.
Windlasses is open to female sailors who would like to improve their sailing skills through racing. For your safety and our insurance purposes, in order to be accepted into our Orientation Program, you must be able to do the following:
1. Sail a basic course which includes sailing into the wind, tacking and jibing.
2. Upright a capsized pram.
3. Swim from the capsized pram to the safety boat, climb up the ladder on the back of the boat and get into the safety boat.
Windlasses 2026-2027 season begins with our New Member Coffee in August. Please click on this link to see our schedule - Windlasses Calendar
New membership is only available once a year at the end of August and is followed each Thursday for a 6 week orientation period. The orientation includes on the water sailing and classroom presentations on racing rules, tactics, and related subjects. Successful passing of our Orientation Program is required in order to become a member. Those who do not pass will be given a FULL refund of their annual dues.
For further information, email Captain.Windlasses@gmail.com.
Some Additional opportunities to learn to sail in our area include (alphabetically)
Get out on the water and discover the joy of sailing with these amazing programs!
Boca Ciega Yacht Club in Gulfport, www.sailbcyc.org
City of Safety Harbor, 727-724-1572, www.cityofsafetyharbor.com
Clearwater Community Sailing Center, 727-517-7776, www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org
Dunedin Youth Sailing Association (DYSA), https://sites.google.com/view/dunedinyouthsailing/home
Some exceptions to these guidelines do exist. Please contact us.