Training/Experience Sails - Seabiscuit, Des Moines Marina

Des Moines Marina

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at/on the boat 9:00 AM trip probably 2-4 hours. Dependent on conditions, nasty thunderstorms and high winds may cancel, rain won't.

This training sail session occurs on Saturday, May 23, 2026from 9:00 AM to noonish but  longer or shorter depending on the weather, etc.  

My boat is located at Des Moines Marina, 22307 Dock Avenue S., Des Moines. You can get directions and additional info at desmoinesmarina.com. The docks are in alphabetical order with “A” at the south end and I think "N" at the north end.  Seabiscuit is on L dock, which is in front of the CSR Marine yard, so it is best to enter from the south, which is S. 227th Pl. Park close to CSR Marine, it has a big sign. Park in stalls not marked 'Tenant'.  If you can arrive at the L-M dock gate 8:50ish, I can walk down and open the gate for you. Recently pay parking has been re-instituted at the marina, sorry about that. Pay parking may be suspended on Saturday for the farmer's market. Call or text me at 2063807512 if any problems. 

Please bring warm clothes and a hat, gloves and shoes that grip well as you will be both below and on top of the deck.  Never can tell, it  may rain during the sail, so a rain jacket is advised. Also sunscreen, as you never can tell around here. I do have life jackets  for you, and we will be wearing them, but bring your own if you have one.

It is a good idea to bring a water bottle and some snacky-lunchy things for yourself,  in case we want to stay out longer.

 If you are running late or unable to make the session please call my cell so as to not hold up the other students while we wait for you.  

We will check wind velocity before we leave the dock, to make sure all are comfortable with the conditions. 

Andy, Seabiscuit, Tartan Thomas 35

206-380-7512

Des Moines Marina, slip L-51

22307 Dock Ave. S

Training Sail is scheduled for Saturday, May 23 beginning at 9:00am.  Registration will be managed by the Skipper.