Sail Sand Point remains an amazing community sailing center for kids and adults who don’t own a boat, but want to sail, or just get their feet wet. It also has become a mecca for kids looking to jump off the wharf! SUPs and kayaks are also available. I have sailed several Monday nights with my two boys on Flying Juniors and RS Quests. The boys like the small boats but no longer fit just behind the mast of a Laser. Please consider supporting Sail Sand Point. Here is Executive Director Seth Muir’s call for donations:
“From July 1st through Labor Day of 2021, Sail Sand Point are running their annual summer fundraising campaign and we’d encourage you to support this local gem. Sail Sand Point is Seattle’s non-profit Community Sailing and Small Boating Center located on Lake Washington whose mission is to share the joy of sailing with anyone, regardless of their age, background or ability. Each year countless numbers of youngsters and adults begin their sailing journey through their popular camps, classes and lessons. Their Open Boating rental program, Community Groups Programs, Youth Racing and hand-launch boat storage yard are a major asset to this community– and all their programs are subsidized with a generous scholarship pool raised each year. These efforts enable many who couldn’t otherwise sail to get onto the water enjoying the sport we love. This year SSP are fundraising for extra security personnel for the busy weekends at their public waterfront site, and for new safety gear like radios and pfds. Please consider supporting their non-profit by visiting https://www.sailsandpoint.org/donate/
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.