Courageous Sailing is a nonprofit community sailing and youth development organization committed to providing people of all ages with opportunities to learn, experience new things, and enjoy Boston Harbor. For adults and teams, Courageous makes it easy and affordable to learn to sail and access the harbor. Revenue from all Courageous events and sailing programs makes it possible to support children from low-income and marginalized backgrounds: 65% of children who participate in Courageous summer programs receive a full or partical scholarship.Courageous youth programs use sailing, swimming, and related STEM education as platforms for social-emotional growth and out-of-school time learning. We are committed to making sailing accessible to all and removing barriers that have traditionally prevented marginalized youth from participating in our programs. As our students master sailing skills, they also build self-confidence, resilience, critical thinking, teamwork, and knowledge and appreciation of the natural world—skills necessary for success on the water, in school, and in the workplace. At Courageous, we believe that learning to navigate through the obstacles of busy Boston Harbor helps youth learn to navigate through and overcome life’s challenges. In the words of our founder, “Every child’s perspective is improved 50 yards offshore.”
