PSC River Boat Rental - 2025 Season
Aguila, Peregrine, Merlin. and Osprey are available for rental on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday when the boats are not being used by Racing, Social, and Training. Check boat availability and reserve your boat at the following google sheet,
PSC River Sailboat Availablity
Complete this registration then go back to the google sheet and record the date that the reservation was paid for.
The skipper of the boat must have an ASA 101/103 or USNSA B-KBS (or higher) certification AND have successfully completed a NASBLA approved Boating Safety Course. Boating safety card must be carried by the skipper at all times when sailing on the Potomac River. Please also refer to the River Boat Policies.
Efforts have been made to reflect restricted periods in the scheduling app such as ASA sailing classes, social sailing dates, racing, and scheduled maintenance, however, unscheduled or unforeseen maintenance may result in the unavailability of a boat even after confirmation of its use.
Rental Periods:
- 4hrs. Morning 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- 4hrs Afternoon 2:00 PM - Sunset
PSC Members The price for a 4-hour rental is $50. If you have volunteered, up to two FVSMs at $25 per FVSM may be used to defer the cost of the boat rental. The rental periods are 4hrs. From 8 am to 2 pm and 4hrs. From 2 pm to sunset. You may reserve the boat for 8hrs. by booking both the morning and afternoon rental periods on the same day. Please check the FVSM spreadsheet to make sure you have FVSM(s) available before choosing either of these pricing options.
Prior to departure, you must complete a Departure River Float Plan
Upon return to the slip, complete a Return River Float Plan
For any reservation questions, contact John Spahn jespahn1@aol.com
The boats are located at Capital Cove Marina JBAB, in slips:
34- Aguila (combo "2000")
35 - Peregrine (combo "4000")
The club house lock combo is "7721" you will need this combo to get PFD's and the boat log books.
Prior to departure, please complete a Departure River Float Plan
Upon return to the slip, please complete Return River Float Plan
All River Boat use must comply with the Club's River Boat Policies and the PFD Policies:[https://www.pentagonsailing.org/River-Boat-Policies] and [https://www.pentagonsailing.org/PFD]
Please review these policies before taking a boat out.
Be sure to review the wind and weather conditions prior to your planned sail to confirm suitability for sailing in accordance with PSC policy. If the weather is not cooperating, contact John Spahn @ jespahn1@aol.com to reschedule your sail.
