Founded by the creators of Make Them Sailors, Eleuthera Sailing Academy is located on the crystal-clear waters of Savannah Sound. More than a sailing school, it’s a community hub where local and expat children learn to sail, windsurf, and wingfoil together. On this beautiful Bahamian island, ESA is building skills, confidence, and unity—showing how the sea can bring people and communities closer.

Founded in 2012, Todoviento is bringing watersports into the community of Rodeo — a town beside a dam known worldwide for kitesurfing and windsurfing. While athletes from around the globe flock there, local children had little access to the water. Todoviento’s mission is to change that by giving every child the chance to learn sailing and watersports, fostering pride, opportunity, and a lasting nautical culture in their community.

Founded in 2024 on Isla de Margarita, this new sailing school is giving underprivileged youth and children of all abilities access to the sea. With just a few Optimists, they are already building community, teaching life skills, and creating opportunities. Their mission is clear: make sailing inclusive, equitable, and transformative for every child on the island.

Viento en Popa empowers over 100 children from vulnerable neighborhoods near Maldonado with free sailing, education, meals, and mentorship. For many, it’s their first encounter with the sea — and with teamwork, confidence, and discipline. Rooted in consistency and strong community ties, Viento en Popa shows how grassroots sailing can drive inclusion, growth, and real opportunity.

Founded by competitive coaches Federico López and Tomás Guaragna, Desanclados brings the Paraná River to life for children and youth in Rosario. What began in 2021 with a few old boats has grown into a foundation that teaches sailing as a path to inclusion, resilience, and community—ensuring access to the river for all.

Founded in May 2025 at Club Náutico y Pesca La Florida, this sailing school is the first of its kind in the province. Led by sailor Federico Tessio, the school introduces children ages 7–15 to sailing, teaching values of teamwork, respect, and responsibility. With over 20 families engaged and only three Optimist boats, the program relies on community support to grow. Its mission is to build a lasting nautical culture in San Luis and open the water to new generations.

Capitanes de Barrio brings sailing directly into vulnerable neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, giving children their first chance to connect with the river. At Capitanes, we seek to generate a profound change in the reality of these children through sports, education in values, competition, and integration. By combining Optimist sailing with community support, the program transforms the river into a place of opportunity and belonging.

Kigamboni Sailing Centre is a safe harbor for children and youth on the Indian Ocean coast of Tanzania. Since its founding, it has combined sailing with mentorship, education, and community support, creating opportunities for young people who might otherwise never access the sea. Beyond teaching skills on the water, the centre builds confidence, responsibility, and hope—showing how sport can transform lives and open doors to the wider world.

Club de Vela Tucumán brings sailing to the mountain reservoir of El Cadillal. Here, far from the sea, local children and families discover a sport they might never have experienced otherwise. With strong community spirit, the club is building a new nautical culture in an inland province, proving that sailing can thrive wherever there is water and passion.

High in the northwest of Argentina, this school is unique in making sailing accessible in a mountain province. By introducing Optimists on local reservoirs, they’re giving children in Salta a chance to experience a sport usually reserved for coastal communities.

Located on the Atlantic coast, Monte Hermoso stands out for reintroducing sailing after the pandemic, turning a small seaside town into a hub where children can reconnect with the sea and with each other through sport.