Hurricane Response Resources for Sailors & Sailing Organizations
In light of the recent devastation from Hurricane Helene in the Southeastern United States and the upcoming strike of Hurricane Milton in Florida, the employees and board members of US Sailing extend our thoughts and condolences to those affected by these storms.
We recognize that many in our sailing community are facing challenges, and we encourage everyone to come together in support. Whether through donations, volunteering, or sending messages of encouragement, every act of kindness is appreciated.
As many members of our community brace for the impacts of yet another hurricane this week, we encourage you to consider donating to one of the many impacted sailing centers as they work to recover.
If you have a fundraiser, or any resources you’d like us to share on this page, please contact us at lexipline@ussailing.org
Thank you for coming together during this time. Your support will not only assist sailing centers in the affected areas as they begin to recover, but also reinforce the spirit of community that is essential to our sailing family.
How you can help:
- Donate to Clearwater Community Sailing Center: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-restore-clearwater-community-sailing-center
- Donate to the Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation: https://gofund.me/f13dfea5
- Donate to the Edison Sailing Center: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-edison-sailing-center-rebuild
- Volunteer at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron: https://www.facebook.com/SarasotaSailingSquadron
Storm preparedness and assistance is also crucial during this trying time.
National Organizations Offering Assistance:
Hurricane Helene Assistance & Support (https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene)
Hurricane Milton Assistance & Support (https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-milton)
Storm Center and Preparedness:
Our marine insurance partners at Risk Strategies offer a comprehensive library of digital resources to help sailing organizations and homeowners prepare and recover from severe storms. Below you will find links to the most relevant resources for post Hurricane Helene recovery:
*These resources will be updated daily as we learn more about assistance and recovery efforts. Please email your suggested additions to lexipline@ussailing.org.
Tags: Hurricane Helene, Resources