Class Categories

Creek Critters (AM-PM)

Creek Critters classes are held Monday through Thursday. 

There are two separate half-day sessions:

  • The first session is 9:30 a.m. to noon
  • The second session is 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  

Arrive at least 15 minutes earlier on the first day of sailing school (e.g. 9:15 or 12:45) and meet at the Deep Creek Lake Sailing Association clubhouse, 204 Yacht Club Road, Swanton, Maryland.

A Parent or Guardian of all Participants under age 18 MUST check in with an instructor on the first day to ensure receipt of all required forms and payment.

Be sure to check our What to Bring checklist.

 

 

Image Class Class Date Class End Date Location Individual Price Available Openings Register
Creek Critters (Ages 6 to 7) - June 30 - July 3 - Morning Class (2025) Creek Critters (Ages 6 to 7) - June 30 - July 3 - Morning Class (2025) 06-30-2025 07-03-2025 DCLSA $335 6 Registration will open on 03-01-2025
Creek Critters (Ages 6 to 7) - June 30 – July 3 - Afternoon Class (2025) Creek Critters (Ages 6 to 7) - June 30 – July 3 - Afternoon Class (2025) 06-30-2025 07-03-2025 DCLSA $335 6 Registration will open on 03-01-2025
Creek Critters (Ages 6 to 7) - July 7-10 - Morning Class (2025) Creek Critters (Ages 6 to 7) - July 7-10 - Morning Class (2025) 07-07-2025 07-10-2025 DCLSA $335 6 Registration will open on 03-01-2025
Creek Critters (Ages 6 to 7)  - July 7 – 10  - Afternoon Class (2025) Creek Critters (Ages 6 to 7) - July 7 – 10 - Afternoon Class (2025) 07-07-2025 07-10-2025 DCLSA $335 6 Registration will open on 03-01-2025

Junior Week

Junior Week classes are held Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Arrive at least 15 minutes early on the first day.

Classes meet at the Deep Creek Lake Sailing Association clubhouse, 204 Yacht Club Road, Swanton, Maryland

Plan to attend the festive end-of-week closing ceremony, held each Friday at 3:45 p.m.

A Parent or Guardian of all Participants under age 18 MUST check in with an instructor on the first day to ensure receipt of all required forms and payment.

Be sure to check our What to Bring checklist.

 

 

Image Class Class Date Class End Date Location Individual Price Available Openings Register
Junior Week (Ages 8 to 17) - June 16 – 20 (2025) Junior Week (Ages 8 to 17) - June 16 – 20 (2025) 06-16-2025 06-20-2025 DCLSA $445 16 Registration will open on 03-01-2025
Junior Week (Ages 8 to 17) - June 23 – 27 (2025) Junior Week (Ages 8 to 17) - June 23 – 27 (2025) 06-23-2025 06-27-2025 DCLSA $445 16 Registration will open on 03-01-2025
Junior Week (Ages 8 to 17) - June 30 to July 4 (2025) Junior Week (Ages 8 to 17) - June 30 to July 4 (2025) 06-30-2025 07-04-2025 DCLSA $445 16 Registration will open on 03-01-2025
Junior Week (Ages 8 to 17) - July 14-18 (2025) Junior Week (Ages 8 to 17) - July 14-18 (2025) 07-14-2025 07-18-2025 DCLSA $445 16 Registration will open on 03-01-2025
Junior Week (Ages 8 to 17) - July 21-25 (2025) Junior Week (Ages 8 to 17) - July 21-25 (2025) 07-21-2025 07-25-2025 DCLSA $445 16 Registration will open on 03-01-2025
Junior Week (Ages 8 to 17) - July 28 – Aug 1 (2025) Junior Week (Ages 8 to 17) - July 28 – Aug 1 (2025) 07-28-2025 08-01-2025 DCLSA $445 16 Registration will open on 03-01-2025
Junior Week (Ages 8 to 17) - Aug 4 – 8 (2025) Junior Week (Ages 8 to 17) - Aug 4 – 8 (2025) 08-04-2025 08-08-2025 DCLSA $445 16 Registration will open on 03-01-2025

Teen Week

Intermediate/Advanced Teen classes are held Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m according to our schedule.

Sailors must have earned their red pin or demonstrate a similar skill level to attend. 

Arrive at least 15 minutes early on the first day.

Classes meet at the Deep Creek Lake Sailing Association clubhouse, 204 Yacht Club Road, Swanton, Maryland

Plan to attend the festive end-of-week closing ceremony, held each Friday promptly at 3:45 p.m.

A Parent or Guardian of all Participants under age 18 MUST check in with an instructor on the first day to ensure receipt of all required forms and payment.

Be sure to check our What to Bring checklist.

Students who are ready for racing are encouraged to also register for the Deep Creek Laser Invitational Regatta.

 

 

Image Class Class Date Class End Date Location Individual Price Available Openings Register
Intermediate/Advanced Teen Week (Ages 12 to 17) - July 7-11 (2025) Intermediate/Advanced Teen Week (Ages 12 to 17) - July 7-11 (2025) 07-07-2025 07-11-2025 DCLSA $445 16 Registration will open on 03-01-2025

Adult Week

Adult Week classes meet Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the downstairs ward room of Deep Creek Yacht Club, Inc., 855 Shoreline Drive, Swanton, Maryland.

Adult classes are open to persons aged 16 and over. At least one person over age 18 must accompany students aged 16 or 17 onboard (in addition to the instructor).

A Parent or Guardian of all Participants under age 18 MUST check in with an instructor on the first day to ensure receipt of all required forms and payment.

Be sure to check our What to Bring checklist.

 

 

Image Class Class Date Class End Date Location Individual Price Available Openings Register
Adult Week (Ages 16+, Beginner and Intermediate Sailing) - June 16-20 (2025) Adult Week (Ages 16+, Beginner and Intermediate Sailing) - June 16-20 (2025) 06-16-2025 06-20-2025 DCYC $500 12 Registration will open on 03-01-2025
Adult Week (Ages 16+, Beginner and Intermediate Sailing) - July 21– 25 (2025) Adult Week (Ages 16+, Beginner and Intermediate Sailing) - July 21– 25 (2025) 07-21-2025 07-25-2025 DCYC $500 12 Registration will open on 03-01-2025

Private Lessons

The Deep Creek Sailing School offers one-on-one (and one-on-few) private lessons throughout the summer.

All private lessons are 3 hours in length and taught taught on Flying Scots with an on-board US Sailing certified instructor. Students may use their own Flying Scot or one provided by the Deep Creek Sailing School.

Flying Scots generally accommodate one, two, or three participants (at least one of whom must be at least 18 years of age). It is not uncommon for two or more family members to share a lesson. Larger groups may require two boats, each with an instructor. Children sailing with a parent must be at least 6 years old and able to swim. (Life vests must of course be worn at all times.)

For more information, including instructions on how to register, please see the Private Lessons page of this website.


Location



The physical location of DCSS is different than our mailing address. The sailing school classroom is located on the first floor of Deep Creek Lake Sailing Association (DCLSA) clubhouse.  

Some classes are held at Deep Creek Yacht Club, Inc. (DCYC) Both clubs are located at the southern end of Deep Creek Lake.

DCLSA

Deep Creek Lake Sailing Association
204 Yacht Club Road
Swanton, MD 21561

DCYC

Deep Creek Yacht Club
855 Shoreline Drive
Swanton, MD 21561