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Heart of Sailing introduces sailing for free
to children and adults with developmental disabilities, such as Autism and Down Syndrome, as a form of education and recreational therapy.

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Click on "Important Events" on the left menu to learn more about our events. - Participate this November to our Maiden Voyage in New Orleans, LA
Sail with us in the United States, France and Canada - Locations - Bloomington, Indianapolis and Nashville, Indiana - Beach Haven, Little Egg Harbor, Surf City, Long Beach Island, and Tuckerton, New Jersey - Houston, Texas - Boston, East Boston Massachusetts - Alameda, Dana Point, Long Beach, Marina Del Rey, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Ventura, California - Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, Kirkland and Bellingham, Washington - Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Melbourne, Miami, Palm Beach, Panama City, Punta Gorda, St Augustine, St Petersburg, Tampa, Titusville and Vero Beach, Florida - Portland, Oregon - Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia - Branford, Bridgeport, Stamford and Southport, Connecticut - Mount Sinai, Patchogue, Port Jefferson and West Sayville, New York - Cabo Rojo, Puerto del Rey Marina, Sea Lovers Marina, Humacao and Ponce, Puerto Rico - New Orleans, Louisiana - Antibes, France - Baie D'Urfe and Deux Montagnes, Montreal - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ----- Click on "Sail With Us" on the top menu to register for a Daysail.
Special thanks to our winter sponsor

 

March 12 - Heart of Sailing becomes a National Organizational Sponsor for Abilities Expos in 2010
Expos in Los Angeles, NY Metro (Edison, NJ), Chicago (Schaumburg), Houston and Atlanta. Read More

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March 12 - Wines for Autism Online Sales to Support Therapeutic Sailing - Download Press Release

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Captain Dave McCabe Interviewed by Wiredin.cc in Kemah, TX

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March 4, 2010 - The Points of Light Institute and the Daily Point of Light Award Committee has awarded Heart of Sailing founder, George Saidah, the "Daily Point of Light Award". Read it here - Download the Press Release

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Last article of the year about our Daysails in Destin Florida written by Angel McCurdy in the North West Florida Daily News on December 24. You could read it online here or as a pdf here

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We made the front page of the OC Register - Article by Vik Jolly Nov 25

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Captain George Saidah is the 2009 Latitudes & Atitudes "Seafaring Person of the Year" for his dedication to Special Needs People at the Heart of Sailing Foundation!!!! You can read it at page 114-116 of the November issue or here

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Last Daysails of the year scheduled for San Diego, Dana Point,
and Marina Del Rey, Southern California in December

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Maiden Voyage in New Orleans on November 14 & 15

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November 1st, Sail-a-thon & Resource Fair in San Diego, CA - Pictures

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October 3rd, Maiden Voyage in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Heart of Sailing Puerto Rico invites you to
Share and Sail Emotions!
With Stars: Singer Christian Castro & Actor Xavier Torres
At the Yacht Club in Palmas Del Mar
From 10:30am to 3:00pm
Admission Contribution $25
Call (787) 761-5780 for more information
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September 26th, Benefit Concert in Setauket, NY

We would like to encourage everyone to “Save the Date” on September 26 th, 5-10pm for  a benefit concert at Benner’s Farm in Setauket.  The benefit is a family friendly event with great music (and food) and a really special atmosphere.  Two bands will be performing including a local group called Easy Chief, and a washboard swing band from Hoboken called the 4 th Street Nite Owls (google them, they are great!).  Tickets are discounted if you buy them in advance, so feel free to contact me for more information ljohnson@HeartofSailing.org.  All proceeds go to Heart of Sailing New York!

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September 13th, Sail-a-thon and Resource Fair in Bellingham, WA

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September 5th, Pirate themed Sail-a-thon and Resource Fair in Portland, OR

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Dana Point, California- August 3, 2009 -  NauticEd and the Heart of Sailing Foundation today announced multiple initiatives designed to enrich, strengthen and expand non-profit sailing programs benefiting children and adults with special needs. Read more

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New article written on July 21st by Vik Jolly from the OC Register, about our program in Dana Point, CA

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Article written in the July 2009 edition of the Change Magazine, Houston, TX

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HEART OF SAILING SETS EVENT RECORD

This past weekend in Portland , Oregon , Heart of Sailing set a personal record for the most participants ever in a weekend Daysail event.

From Friday July 10 through Sunday, July 12 more than 245 attendees from 68 families sailed with our volunteer crew during a special event sponsored by our partners and friends, Eric Hamblen and Kathi Calouri from PACE Place. The event could not have been a success without the equipment and assistance provided by long-time Sponsor and volunteer De Henderson, the owner of Island Sailing Club. Staff members included Josh, Rhys, Britt and Alan (who also served as Captain). read more

Please mark your calendar for September 5th for our next event in Portland, where we will be offering more free sailboat rides, free lunch, outdoor games and craft at our Resource Fair, courtesy of PACE Place, Island Sailing Club and Columbia Crossings.

Please stay tuned as we are scheduling more events nationwide to celebrate the end of the sailing season.

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Arcturus Advisors Secures Software Donation from NetSuite, Inc for Heart of Sailing Foundation. Read more

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Check our 2009 sailing schedule

 
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Change Magazine, Houston, TX

OC Register, Dana Point, CA

The Advocate of Stamford, CT

CTV Vancouver BC newscast

Houston Chronicle Blog

Radio Canada French Interview

Oregonian Article

ABC Portland Features HoS

Beaverton Valley Times Article

DAN Conference Oct. 12-14 - Meeting Jenny McCarthy

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March 08 littleheart newsletter

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Sailing Therapy Benefits

December 07 littleheart newsletter

Autism Safety Toolkit

AutismOne - Defeat Autism Now!
Clinician Seminar

Valerieslist Newsletters

Galina loved it! I have rarely seen her light up the way she did when she got to sail the boat.

Galina's Dad,  Michael

 

Phil's apprehension was gone as soon as he boarded WhiteCap

My name is Christine and I would like to thank you for referring us to this website. We have 2 boys ages 5 and 3. We signed up with Heart of Sailing and went sailing last weekend in Dana Point. Our 3 year old (Ethan) who is autistic was so delighted and excited with the whole experience. I almost cried when he said "yes" when the Captain asked if he enjoyed the trip. Ethan hardly ever say anything at all and for him to respond to the Captain was really a big improvement for all of us. It means a lot to us to hear him. Thank you soooo much for everything. GOD bless you and your family.

Sincerely, Christina

 

My son, Jesse has Down Syndrome and I took him down to this excursion. He absolutely loved it. George Saidah, his staff and the Dana Point Yacht Club were so awesome. My son had the best time of his life. He loves boating and any water experience. They allowed him to navigate. He asked for a map (which now he knows at sea it is called a chart) and remembered every single spot we went. He holds on to that chart. I have one very happy pirate because that is what he calls himself now and he cannot wait for the next trip!!!

The staff are unbelievable with the children. Mr. Saidah is a very special man to be doing this and donating his time. He is so patient.

I really recommend this to all parents and volunteers.

Sincerely, Noelia

 
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