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  Welcome to L.S.C.!



Located on the Delaware River in Center City Philadelphia, Liberty Sailing Club (LSC) is a not-for-profit organization owned and operated by its 100+ members. We are the only Sailing Club in Philadelphia that offers access to Club Owned Boats!

Liberty Sailing Club welcomes everyone interested in sailing, whoever you are, wherever you come from,  whatever your experience level.  If you want to sail in Philadelphia, Liberty is for you!  Following US Sailing's lead, we are committed to achieving greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport of sailing and fostering an environment that is welcoming to all sailors. US Sailing’s Diversity Statement is at the heart of our mission.



We are now accepting applications for 2023/24 full season membership.

Applications can be processed online via the link below. Spring Intro to Sailing memberships will open on April 1st. 

We have a limit on total membership to ensure a positive sailing experience for all participants. We expect to reach our limit again this season, at which point applications will be closed.


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 Please email any questions to:   membership@libertysailing.org 

Open House



Open House events are great opportunities to get to know the club members and see what sailing life is all about in Philly. Join us for one of our open houses:

First Open House:

April 16, 2023   1-4PM
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Second Open House: 
TBD 2023

Final Open House:  TBD 2023




Questions:  Email: Membership Committee


Upcoming Events



Liberty Sailors, potential members and guests: 

2023 Season
Registration is presently underway for renewing members and  new members seeking full-season memberships.    


2023 Racing Season: 
We are planning a full racing season for Wednesday & Thursday evenings.  There will be four, 5-week series' starting in April.  A Race Committee will set up a course and keep score.  The season champion is awarded the Annie O'Riordan Cup.


2023 Cruising Season: 

Various Cruising and Social Sailing opportunities are offered on weekday evenings and on weekends. Check the Event Calendar for details.




Upcoming Events





Liberty Sailing School

Liberty Sailing Club also recommends  ASA sailing courses for aspiring sailors. For local courses, check out Liberty Sailing School at libertysailingschool.com.





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Liberty Sailing Club is in a Partnership with Sunsail that provides a discount to LSC members on sailing Charters worldwide.  Details