Our Approach - Valuing Diversity
We recruit from a broad range of socioeconomic areas to create a diverse group of participants who would not otherwise get exposed to the sport.
We recruit from a broad range of socioeconomic areas to create a diverse group of participants who would not otherwise get exposed to the sport.
2018 Director's Update
We teach sailing to young people who would otherwise never get the opportunity. For over 20 years that mission has not changed.
In 2017 we began a transition to improve how we accomplish that mission. The improvements involve the way we deliver the program and the type of boats we use.
In 2017:
In 2018 we will continue the transition and our growth plans by extending the program to preteens. This transition will not be possible without the continued support of individuals like you in 2018. Harry E. Jones, Director
We teach sailing to young people who would otherwise never get the opportunity. For over 20 years that mission has not changed.
In 2017 we began a transition to improve how we accomplish that mission. The improvements involve the way we deliver the program and the type of boats we use.
In 2017:
- We added small one-person Optimist sailboats. These boats are easier to handle for younger participants and quickly build their confidence and boat handling skills.
- We also added a 30’ by 17’, floating dock. This dock provides a platform to safely rig and launch the new small boats. It also serves as an effective space for instructors to coach our new sailors.
- This method of teaching is more effective and rewarding for the new sailor and the instructor. It also puts us more inline with other local junior sailing programs.
In 2018 we will continue the transition and our growth plans by extending the program to preteens. This transition will not be possible without the continued support of individuals like you in 2018. Harry E. Jones, Director
Challenge the Wind Youth Sailing Program
History
Challenge the Wind Youth Sailing Program has been in existence since 1994. It was founded by the Grayhaven Sail Club of Detroit to teach sailing to young people who would not otherwise get exposure to the sport.
Although our approach is "Having Fun While Learning to Sail" we take advantage of the content to stress the team dynamics, science and local marine ecology, that are inherent in sailing.
Although our approach is "Having Fun While Learning to Sail" we take advantage of the content to stress the team dynamics, science and local marine ecology, that are inherent in sailing.
We are a non-profit 501 c 3 and members of the Detroit Regional Yacht Racing Association and US Sailing.
Challenge the Wind is governed by a board of directors.
Click this link for more information on Grayhaven Sail Club Detroit.
Challenge the Wind is governed by a board of directors.
Click this link for more information on Grayhaven Sail Club Detroit.