Project Sail, Inc.

Education Under sail

About Us

Phone: 917-797-8914

E-mail: asingh@projectsail.net

Mission Statement

Project Sail is a community-based
not-for-profit organization that brings together educators, sailors and local business people to help New York City youth develop self-esteem, social skills and interest in learning through a program of sail training and maritime education.

Project Sail accomplishes its mission by providing classroom instruction and on-the-water training to teach the skills, teamwork and discipline require of a cruising sailor. The program succeeds because the youth who participate are acknowledged in their efforts. The “lore of sail”, the unique skills required, the special language; and the sense of adventure provide a means of making young people feel special. Project Sail fosters this feeling of “uniqueness” in its youth and uses it to fuel their desire to excel.

Many of our students attend the New York Harbor School in Bushwick, Brooklyn and range from the 9th –12 grades. Access to our waterways is extremely limited and opportunities need to be created. Schools like the Harbor School provides those connections for NYC youth and it is a pleasure to work with them!