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Heart of Sailing introduces sailing to children with developmental disabilities as a form of education and recreational therapy.

Click on "Important Events" on the left menu to learn more about our events. - Sail this winter with Captain George in Florida waters. He will be introducing Heart of Sailing Daysail program to the families of Special Needs from Tampa, to Key West and to Jacksonville between January 10th and the end of March.
Sail with us in the United States, France and Canada - Locations - Bloomington, Indianapolis and Nashville, Indiana - 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 and Vero Beach, Florida - Portland, Oregon - Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia - Branford and Stamford, Connecticut - Port Jefferson, New York - 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.
 
Happy Holidays

It’s that magical time of the year again! 2008 has been yet another historic year at Heart of Sailing Foundation.  We have grown dramatically and we are thrilled more and more children and families have become involved with our organization. Check out our Little Heart newsletter for all of the details!

We have this unique way for you to join with us this holiday season; light a bulb to show your support of Heart of Sailing at the San Diego Boat Light parade! Our 49ft. sailboat “Friendship” will be proudly sailing in this spectacular boat parade. For every $1 contribution we receive from now until December 21, we will light a bulb to represent your family.After you light a blub add your personal dedication to our “holiday gratitude” webpage. Click here to view more

It’s quick and easy. Just a few clicks and you’ve helped to light up the night.

Visit our Holiday Dedications

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Taking a different tack, The Advocate of Stamford

Maiden Voyage in Vancouver, B.C. captured by CTV
 

At Heart of Sailing, summer is truly sailing by.  Sure, we know it isn’t “officially” summer for another week, but we’ve certainly been filling up the days with sailing adventures in several different regions.  Have you sailed with us yet this season?  If not, click the Sail With Us link to view available dates in a location near you.

In May, Heart of Sailing presented again at the annual Autism One Conference in Chicago, where actress and author Jenny McCarthy was the keynote speaker.  It was the second appearance for Heart of Sailing at the conference, and we were pleased to meet so many more families. 

Heart of Sailing has received another boat donation!  At the end of May, Captain George traveled to the St. Louis area to pick-up a beautiful 25 ft. Ericson which was donated by David Mitchell.  The boat will be used in the Indiana regional programs.

Summer fun continues as Heart of Sailing is partnering with Happy Hollow Day camp to assist with sailing instruction in a smaller dinghy donated by Brad Rice and Ross Griffith.  Visit the Happy Hollow website at http://happyhollowcamp.net to learn more.

In June, Heart of Sailing was honored to learn we had been selected by Angel Funding and The Shining Star Project to receive support and a grant in the amount of $2,500.  Volunteer Program Director Amber Burton Small attended a dinner at Scholar’s Inn in Bloomington to receive the award on behalf of HoS.  Amber enjoyed meeting the founder of Angel Funding, Rob Hanrahan, as well as the committed young men of Sigma Phi Epsilon who are managing the programs.  We will have more information about Angel Funding and The Shining Star Project in an upcoming newsletter.

 
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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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