S.f.A.
Sailing for All
Lake Michigan is one of Chicago’s greatest natural treasures — yet many of the young people who grow up just miles from the shoreline have never experienced it from the water.
Sailing for All exists to change that.
We believe every young person deserves the chance to feel the wind fill the sails, take the helm, and see their city from a completely new point of view.
They didn’t just go sailing.
They:
steered a 44’ trimaran
learned the language of wind and water
saw the skyline from a perspective they’d never imagined
experienced a rare moment of calm, confidence, and connection
For many, it was their first time on a boat.
For all of them, it was a first step into a bigger world.
What started as a single idea is already in motion.
In 2024, with the support of our community and in partnership with My Block My Hood My City, we welcomed more than 45 Chicago youth aboard Night Baseball for their first day on the lake.
Where we’re going
In 2026, our goal is simple and bold:
3× the impact.
3× the youth.
3× the first sails.
And we can’t do it without you.
This is more than a boat ride
It’s:
access
confidence
belonging on the water
a horizon that just got wider
What your support makes possible
Your contribution directly funds:
youth sailing experiences on Lake Michigan
transportation to and from the harbor
safety gear and sailing instruction
professional crew and mentorship
hands-on learning on the water
$75 = one young person’s first sail
