You can make more moments like this possible!
Your generosity opens the waters of Boston Harbor and Jamaica Pond to young people from every neighborhood and background. Every gift helps children and teens build confidence, develop leadership skills, and discover a lifelong connection to the water.
See the impact your gift can have:
$25 - Academic supplies for one Swim Sail Science student to dive into an engaging environmental sustainability curriculum
$50 – A life jacket, water bottle, and sunscreen — the basics that let one child feel safe and ready to learn
$100 – One microscope that lets a curious young scientist get an up-close look at the water and the creatures living in it
$250 – Scholarship support towards one week of summer sailing camp, filled with time on the water, teamwork, and hands-on learning
$500 – Partial funding for one student to spend April vacation building sailing skills and exploring coastal resiliency solutions
$1,000 – A field trip to Spectacle Island for 60 Swim Sail Science students, deepening their connection to Boston Harbor's ecosystem
$2,500 – A safety boat and instructor for the Special Olympics sailing program, helping athletes of all abilities experience the joy and challenge of sailing every week
$5,000 – A full month of STEM and sailing programming for one school, connecting a whole classroom of students to Boston Harbor through hands-on learning
Thank you for helping us transform lives through sailing.
Please fill out the information below to make your donation, or scroll down to find other ways to give.
Other Ways to Give:
Donate by check.
Send a check made out to "Courageous Sailing Center for Youth, Inc." to:
Courageous Sailing
197 8th Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
Arrange an ACH transfer.
Account holder: Courageous Sailing Center for Youth, Inc.
Bank: Eastern Bank, PO Box 391, Lynn, MA 01903-0491
Account #: Please contact Jennifer Bodde for ACH Account Information
Routing #: 011301798
Make a grant from a Donor Advised Fund.
Courageous Sailing Center for Youth, Inc.'s EIN is 04-2987534
Make a gift of stocks, bonds, etc.
Account name: Courageous Sailing Center for Youth, Inc.
DTC number: 0226
Account number: Z66094811
Or reach out to us! We would love to speak with you about meaningful ways you could make an impact on the lives of the people we serve. Please call or email:
Dave DiLorenzo, Executive Director, at (857) 452-1776 or dave@courageoussailing.org
Jennifer Bodde, Education Director, at (857) 452-1768 or jen@courageoussailing.org
Katie Conlin, Development Specialist, at (617) 708-6368 or katie@courageoussailing.org
Courageous Sailing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Our tax ID number is 04-2987534.











