Minneapolis Sailing Center

Teaching Sailing to All

Joyful, immersive, and rejuvenating, sailing is an experience like no other. At Minneapolis Sailing Center, we greet new sailors with open arms and introduce the basics through fun, engaging instruction. Our programs teach the craft and science of sailing in an approachable setting for groups, families, and individuals at varying levels of commitment.

MSC's mission: Foster an inclusive, sustainable community and teach sailing to all. 

This year, we brought that mission to life. We expanded the scale of our Equity and Inclusion programming, introducing sailing to over 2,700 youth and adults through outreach events and community partnership activities. In recognition of our Community Outreach Program and its efforts to remove barriers to access to sailing for people from diverse backgrounds, MSC was awarded the 2024 Jim Kilroy Outstanding Outreach & Inclusion Award by US Sailing!

Your generosity helps us to deliver exceptional programming that is accessible, inclusive, and empowering:

• Community Outreach Events partner with organizations serving BIPOC youth and adults.
• Free Sailing Sundays provide no-cost sailing experiences to the public recreating on Bde Maka Ska.
• Scholarships based on need help to remove financial barriers to sailing lessons.

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Twin Cities Blind Sailing Spotlight

Minneapolis Sailing Center partners with Twin Cities Blind Sailing to provide visually impaired sailors access to free bi-weekly cruising and youth camp opportunities. The incredible sailors in the TCBS program, who directly benefit from your support, share their experiences:

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We are pursuing an ambitious $20,000 goal for Give to the Max Day this year.  

Every dollar helps us to fulfill our mission. Support Minneapolis Sailing Center with a donation as we expand community partnerships and introduce diverse communities across the Twin Cities to the joy of sailing.

Thank you for your help delivering accessible, community-focused programming at Minneapolis Sailing Center!