We believe everyone deserves the chance to experience the power and peace of open water. But for many young people in Chicago, especially those from under-resourced neighborhoods, Lake Michigan can feel out of reach—even though it’s right in their backyard.

That’s why we launched Sailing For All—an initiative that breaks down financial and social barriers to get youth out on the lake, many for the first time.

In 2024, with support from our community, we partnered with My Block, My Hood, My City to take over 45 youth on day sails. We taught them the basics of sailing, shared stories, and watched the lake open their eyes to something new. The impact was clear: confidence, calm, connection.

In 2025, we’re aiming to triple that number—and you can help us get there.

Your donation goes directly toward covering the cost of youth sails, including transportation, gear, crew time, and educational programming. Every $75 brings one more young person aboard.

Help us expand horizons.