Karen says sailing brings unlimited opportunities to continue growing, time outside in the fresh air, and the chance to work with nature, not against it. She...
Want to start sailing? You will find ‘your people’ and that tribe eagerly awaits your company! There is something for everybody, and I should hope that you find sailors a welcoming...
Ready to start sailing? Find a boat, show up to the dock early, bring drinks or snacks, learn to rig the boat, ask questions, follow the skipper’s instructions, and have a positive...
A professional musician and sailor's thoughts on learning to sail and the parallels between music and sailing.
My experiences at several community sailing centers and coaching high school sailing have impressed upon me that interest in sailing is high, but many people simply don’t know how or...
A memorable night cruising during a Caribbean vacation convinced Rick that he wanted to do more sailing when they returned home.
A community sailing program broke down all the perceived barriers to sailing.
A move from the Midwest to Norfolk prompted this busy professional to start sailing. She took the tiller and was hooked.
Start Sailing Now profile Ki'Niya Henson has been sailing since age 11, thanks to the support of her mentor, Kathleen, and other local sailors.








