US Sailing Releases 2024 Reach Impact Report
US Sailing is proud to announce the release of the 2024 Reach Initiative Impact Report which reveals a growing demand for hands-on learning in the STEM fields. Since its inception in 2012, Reach, US Sailing’s innovative STEM Education Initiative, has been transforming the way young people across the country engage with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concepts. By using sailing as a dynamic educational platform, Reach inspires curiosity, promotes hands-on learning, and fosters a connection to environmental stewardship.
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Future Goals and Expanding Impact of US Sailing’s Reach Program
Looking toward 2025, the Reach Program has several exciting goals to continue building on its impact. Community sailing centers are integral to the mission of US Sailing’s Reach Program, serving as local hubs where young people engage with sailing as a platform for science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and environmental learning. In the United States,…Read More
Empowering Youth Through Sailing and STEM: The US Sailing Reach Program
Since its establishment in 2012, the US Sailing Reach Program has opened doors for students across the nation to engage with science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and environmental studies—all through the power of sailing. Far beyond the traditional goals of building skill and knowledge on the water, US Sailing’s Reach Program is about fostering a generation of young people who are both knowledgeable in STEM and deeply committed to environmental responsibility. With an emphasis on accessibility and growth, the Reach Program has become an invaluable resource for community sailing centers across the United States.
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Spotlight on Team Paradise Sailing: A Beacon of Inclusivity and Empowerment on Biscayne Bay
Nestled in the heart of Coconut Grove, Team Paradise Sailing, Inc. is much more than a typical sailing program. Founded in 2000 by Olympic Gold Medalist in the Star class, Magnus Liljedahl, this 501(c)(3) organization serves as a lifeline to many who might otherwise never experience the joys of sailing. Team Paradise is both a…Read More
US Sailing Announces 2024 REACH Youth Engagement Grant Recipients
[caption id="attachment_42391" align="alignright" width="448"] Photo credit: Community Boating, Bellingham Bay (WA)[/caption] BRISTOL, R.I. (July 2, 2024) – Sailing centers throughout the country have been awarded grants to grow youth sailing through STEM and environmental education with the US Sailing Reach Initiative. The Reach Initiative grants provide non-profit sailing centers with funds and resources to further…Read More
US Sailing Releases 2023 Reach Impact Report
BRISTOL, R.I. (February 7, 2024) – US Sailing has released the 2023 Reach Initiative Impact Report. Since its inception in 2012, Reach, US Sailing’s STEM Education Initiative, has had an immeasurable impact on youth across the country. Reach participants learn Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concepts using sailing as an educational platform. As the Reach Initiative enters its 12th year…Read More
Read the 2022 Reach Impact Report
BRISTOL, R.I. (January 24, 2023) – US Sailing has released the 2022 Reach Initiative Impact Report. Since its inception in 2012, Reach, US Sailing’s STEM Education Initiative, has had an immeasurable impact on youth across the country. Reach participants learn Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concepts using sailing as an educational platform. As the Reach Initiative enters its 11th year…Read More
US Sailing Announces 2022 Reach Youth Engagement Grant Recipients
BRISTOL, R.I. (June 7, 2022) – Sailing centers throughout the country have been awarded grants to grow youth sailing through STEM and environmental education with the US Sailing Reach Initiative. The grants provide non-profit sailing centers with funds and resources to further their Reach program goals and provide more opportunities for students in their community.…Read More