Sail Sand Point is, and has been, one of the jewels in the Pacific Northwest sailing scene. The community sailing center, which can trace its roots to Jonathan and Marcy Edwards, has put an amazing number of kids and adults on the water in the last couple of decades.
The annual fundraising event is in August, and includes a “Party on the Pier” at the Center. Last year there were was great conversation and an amazing paella.
There’s no Party on the Pier this pandemic year, but there there needs be fundraising. Here’s the message from Seth Muir:
“You may recall that the PotP typically launches our annual campaign, which runs for the month of August. Last year’s campaign was a great success raising over $18,000 which helped us improve our fleet of safety boats. This year’s campaign, underway now with a modest goal of $11,000, is for general operating support for our organization so that we can emerge from this challenging financial year prepared to continue our work bringing sailing to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Specifically, gifts made in August will help us launch our fledgling Siebel Sailors Program as the NW’s Primary Siebel Center (here’s an article with details) further removing barriers for participation from under-served communities. It becomes clearer to us every day how important the opportunity we provide is, and how privileged access to water recreation has become. It is as important as ever that we push through these uncertain times and, if you are in a position to support our work this month, it will be greatly appreciated.
Make your own contribution during the month of August here! https://www.sailsandpoint.org/donate/
Come down and go sailing through our Open Boating Program!
Thanks again for being part of our community and for helping us do this work!”
Sail Sand Point and all our community sailing programs are essential, and when we start to return to normalcy I predict sailing will be seen as one of the safest and most viable activities in which to participate. Let’s make sure we support this resource.
Last year’s Party on the Pier scene. 
Jonathan and Marcy being honored 
I was there on behalf of Swiftsure Yachts and Sailish!
Kurt grew up racing and cruising in the Midwest, and has raced Lasers since the late 1970s. Currently he is a broker at Swiftsure Yachts. He has been Assistant Editor at Sailing Magazine and a short stint as Editor of Northwest Yachting. Through Meadow Point Publishing he handles various marketing duties for smaller local companies. He currently is partners on a C&C 36 which he cruises throughout the Northwest. He’s married to the amazing Abby and is father to Ian and Gabe.