Sailing

 

Mary Anne Ward joined us today to talk about Sail Sand Point.  “Sail Sand Point’s mission is to bring the joy and life-enhancing benefits of sailing and small boats to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.”  Mary Anne talked about the history of the sailing center and its many programs, including: STEM education classes, accessibility programs to enable those with disabilities to sail, and the "Shipmates" program whose goal is to bring sailing to those who might be financially or otherwise not able to participate.  Mary Anne is the executive director of Sail Sand Point; prior to that, she had a successful career as a professional racer, as the skipper and owner of the M&M Racing Team, and being the first female skipper to win a Bacardi Race Week.