Hurricane Response Resources for Sailors & Sailing Organizations
US Sailing employees and board members are sending our thoughts, condolences, and resources to those affected by Hurricane Ian. Many members of our sailing community experienced devastating effects from this storm. Please join us in donating, volunteering, or offering a message of support to your fellow sailors and sailing organizations.
If you have a fundraiser, story, or other links that we should include on this page, please send them to lexipline@ussailing.org.
Thank you all for banding together with us. Your support will not only help sailing centers across South Florida rebuild, it reinforces the principles of unity and compassion that are hallmarks of our sailing community.
Please Donate if you Can:
Edison Sailing Center (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-edison-sailing-center-rebuild)
National Organizations Offering Assistance:
Hurricane Ian Assistance & Support (https://www.fema.gov/disaster/hurricane-ian)
Storm Center and Preparedness:
Our partners at Gowrie Group offer an interactive Severe Storm Center containing a comprehensive library of digital resources to help you and your sailing organizations plan, prepare, and recover from severe storms. In Gowrie Group’s Hurricane Storm Center you will find helpful information:
- Live Storm Tracking from NOAA and NHC
- American Red Cross: Hurricane Safety and Recovery
- US Department of Defense: National Preparedness
- Gowrie Group’s Hurricane Response Plan Template for Sailing Organization
- Guidelines for preparing your yacht club or marine business for hurricanes
- Tips for preparing your boats, homes, and businesses for severe weather
- Gowrie Group’s Flood Smart Center
*These resources will be updated daily as we learn more about assistance and recovery efforts. Please email your suggested additions to lexipline@ussailing.org.