GIVE THE GIFT OF SAILING
Help with Hurricane Recovery:
Our beloved Sailing Center was hit hard by two Hurricanes within two weeks.
Storm surges devastated our site in Indian Mound Park.
We lost one shed, our boat racks, and our fence. All boats were damaged and 8 were not seaworthy.
Our 27' keelboat Slow Flight sunk and cost $4000 to remove from the Intracoastal.
Our 16' keelboat Venture was totaled.
Our Recovery:
With generous donations and our cash reserves we had youth back on the water just three weeks after Hurricane Milton.
Our property insurance paid for some repairs and replacements.
We bought a new fence, new boat racks, and a new shed. The racks and sheds are mobile and can be removed from the Sailing Center before a storm.
Edison Sailing Center generously donated boats, dollies, and cash to help us get back on the water.
Our Adult Learn to Sail class occurred in November, 2024. Instructors adjusted to the limited boats available.
In late November, a fiberglass repair expert held a clinic to teach members to repair boats. Members repaired the damaged boats.
We held the Lemon Drop Regatta in December. We had fewer teams than usual because other sailing clubs are still recovering.
Steve and Sue Rosen generously donated their 26' Grampian Daydream'. The Coastal Cruising class resumed in February.
We ordered new masts and got Venture and 3 Quests back on the water. Repairs are ongoing for the other Quests.
Our Adult Learn to Sail classes in February and March are again at capacity.
To help us build back better, your support is appreciated.
Cash donations can be made by mailing a check to.
to 4291 S. Tamiami Trail #1009, Venice, FL 34293.
Credit card donations can be made using the button at the top of this page.
For donations of stock and other securities please contact treasurer Craig Borton at [email protected]
We also need the following items that were destroyed in the storms (new or used):
Racing start machine
gas powered weed whacker
small gas powered lawn mower
ESA appreciates your support to keep our community on the water!
Our beloved Sailing Center was hit hard by two Hurricanes within two weeks.
Storm surges devastated our site in Indian Mound Park.
We lost one shed, our boat racks, and our fence. All boats were damaged and 8 were not seaworthy.
Our 27' keelboat Slow Flight sunk and cost $4000 to remove from the Intracoastal.
Our 16' keelboat Venture was totaled.
Our Recovery:
With generous donations and our cash reserves we had youth back on the water just three weeks after Hurricane Milton.
Our property insurance paid for some repairs and replacements.
We bought a new fence, new boat racks, and a new shed. The racks and sheds are mobile and can be removed from the Sailing Center before a storm.
Edison Sailing Center generously donated boats, dollies, and cash to help us get back on the water.
Our Adult Learn to Sail class occurred in November, 2024. Instructors adjusted to the limited boats available.
In late November, a fiberglass repair expert held a clinic to teach members to repair boats. Members repaired the damaged boats.
We held the Lemon Drop Regatta in December. We had fewer teams than usual because other sailing clubs are still recovering.
Steve and Sue Rosen generously donated their 26' Grampian Daydream'. The Coastal Cruising class resumed in February.
We ordered new masts and got Venture and 3 Quests back on the water. Repairs are ongoing for the other Quests.
Our Adult Learn to Sail classes in February and March are again at capacity.
To help us build back better, your support is appreciated.
Cash donations can be made by mailing a check to.
to 4291 S. Tamiami Trail #1009, Venice, FL 34293.
Credit card donations can be made using the button at the top of this page.
For donations of stock and other securities please contact treasurer Craig Borton at [email protected]
We also need the following items that were destroyed in the storms (new or used):
Racing start machine
gas powered weed whacker
small gas powered lawn mower
ESA appreciates your support to keep our community on the water!
Give More Kids the GIFT OF SAILING
Your $250 donation will send a kid to camp for a week!
Or Mail to: 4291 S. Tamiami Trail #1009
Venice, FL 34293
For Credit Card donations, please use the button at the top of the page
Your $250 donation will send a kid to camp for a week!
Or Mail to: 4291 S. Tamiami Trail #1009
Venice, FL 34293
For Credit Card donations, please use the button at the top of the page
