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Teaching Sailing from Puddles to Podiums
“Seaward ho! Hang the treasure! It’s the glory of the sea that has turned my head.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
We know sailing has the potential to change a life, and it is possible thanks to supporters like YOU! Together we are providing our community with access to sailing and our city’s precious resource, San Francisco Bay. We’re building the character of the next generation while teaching good habits and safe boating. We’re giving the community access to the water through free or low cost courses and rentals. Everyone who sails on our little gem in the Bay, Clipper Cove, leaves with a renewed self-confidence and a big smile.
“I learned that the main sheet can make the boat faster. Me and Riley and Finn went on a paddleboard and pretending that we were sky diving. The weeks here have left me with great memories and I have fun at TISC.”
“You get to sail in the Bay. There is different groups and different boats. I learned how to tack, capsize, and get out of irons.”
“I like to be able to have fun with my new friends. Learned about names of boat parts and tying knots. I think this camp is one of the best experiences I have ever done. I got to learn a lot of new things and meet a lot of new people.”
Since its inception in 1999, over 33,000 people have sailed with TISC and in this year alone we hit many milestones. The Set Sail Learn program served its 6700 the student while total youth served in 2018 was over 2200 with 24,000 hours of instruction.
“I liked sailing out of the cove. I learned how to sail upwind better and how to jibe correctly. I saw a jellyfish next to my boat!”
“I liked that if you have never sailed before you can learn and have a good time. I was scared about capsizing but once I did it, it was fun. In my two weeks of sailing I got very wet at the beach and in the morning I fun sailing.”
“I like about Treasure Island Sailing are going to the beach, ride a boat, and sail. My challenges are learning how to drive the boat, and learning different knots and parts of the boats. People are nice and help me how to sail.”
In 2018, TISC awarded over $160,000 in scholarships to youth and families. With an overall youth scholarship rate of 84%, TISC continues providing affordable and more often free sailing opportunities while building character and promoting a connection to San Francisco Bay.
“My children have done last year’s summer camp, fall sailing and just finished another summer camp. This program is absolutely wonderful; children are taught water safety, they develop decision making skills, make new friends and have fun sailing the Bay!”
“I like that children learn the important skill of sailing while learning self-confidence, resilience, and communication. Thank you for giving my “at-risk” teen a chance to learn sea lore and risk taking, in this historic, athletic, and supportive environment.”
“Love the pride, strength and autonomy that this program brings out in even the meekest child.”
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$50 - sponsors Envision Academy Sailing Team's transportation |
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$100 - sponsors a First Sail Orientation for 4 students |
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$350 - sponsors a 5-day scholarship for a beginner sailor |
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$600 – Sponsors a sailor for a 10-day Summer Camp |
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$600 – Covers bus cost for one class to attend Set Sail Learn |
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$2,000 - sponsors one Set Sail Learn Class of 30 students |
