US Sailing Reach Hub Grants Awarded to Centers in Southern California and Midwest

Sailing centers in the Southern California and Midwest regions have been awarded Reach Hub grants to grow youth sailing through STEM and environmental education as part of the US Sailing Reach Initiative. Congratulations to the Mission Bay Aquatic Center, US Sailing Center Long Beach, Newport Sea Base, Orange Coast College School of Sailing & Seamanship, Westwind Sailing, and Columbia Sailing School.

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US Sailing’s Reach Initiative: 2019 Impact Report; Apply for Reach Grant by March 13

US Sailing’s Reach program has released it’s 2019 Impact Report. Launched in 2012, Reach is US Sailing’s STEM education initiative. Since it’s inception, Reach has had an immeasurable impact on youth across the country who are learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts using sailing as an educational platform.

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2019 Reach Initiative Impact Report – US Sailing

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Reach National Hub Initiative – 2019 Updates & Grant Recipients

[caption id="attachment_17760" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photo credit: Ellinor Walters[/caption] Hub Update The Reach ‘Hubs’ are regional networks of programs led by ‘Centers of Excellence’ (COE) that serve as a model of best practices and share learning resources with surrounding ‘Reach Centers’ and ‘Reach Programs’ in specific regions. This national network maximizes the impact of creating systemic…Read More

2018 Reach Initiative Impact Report

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US Sailing Education Zone at Extreme Sailing Series San Diego

The Extreme Sailing Series™ will return to San Diego for the second consecutive year on October 18-21 and the US Sailing Education Zone will be a featured attraction for attendees again. The US Sailing Education Zone will provide fun learning activities for people of all ages as part of the US Sailing Reach Initiative for STEM education and sport outreach. Through interactive and hands-on activities, event attendees will have the opportunity to learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics through the sport of sailing and sustainability.

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2018 US Sailing Reach Initiative Grantees Announced

[caption id="attachment_11830" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Photography by Ellinor Walters[/caption] This year, 28 sailing centers throughout the United Sates are awarded grants to grow youth sailing through STEM and environmental education through 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…Read More

Students Awarded STEMcation Experience at the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover

Blog by Ellinor Walters US Sailing’s Reach Initiative was established to use sailing as a learning platform and inspire opportunities for students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Environmental Stewardship through authentic learning experiences. In the spring of 2018, US Sailing created an opportunity for six Reach students, from across the country,…Read More

US Sailing’s Reach Initiative to Bring STEM Activities for Youth at Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover

The Volvo Ocean Race is in Newport, R.I. for the lone North American Stopover of the 2017-2018 round-the-globe sailing race and US Sailing is thrilled to have a unique opportunity to participate in this exhilarating event and the festivities and educational activities involved on site.

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2018 Student STEMcation – Apply Now

Sail Through STEM with a US Sailing STEMcation in Newport, RI (5/10 -5/15) US Sailing’s Reach Initiative is excited to provide two Reach students with an experience at the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover. Two US Sailing Reach Initiative students ages 13-16 will be selected to travel to Newport, RI Thursday, May 10th, 2018 through, Tuesday…Read More